Easter Egg Hunts 2014
It’s that time again! This weekend has a ton of Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny visits going on! This list comes from Broward Family Life’s newsletter, which is faboo, by the way. They also have a searchable index if you want to go that route!
(presented alphabetically by city)
Every effort has been made to provide accurate information. Changes and cancellations do occur. Please double check the details before setting out on your adventure.
COOPER CITY
‘Tween Twilight Egg Hunt
Thursday, April 17
Bring flashlights for an evening egg hunt geared especially for middle school students in grades 6-8, with games and prizes for all. Cooper City residents only. Reservations required. Free. 7-9pm, Community Center, 9000 SW 50 Place, 954-434-4300
Cooper City Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, April 19
Bring your own basket and join the hunt for eggs. Cooper City residents only, fifth grade and under. Free. 10am, Cooper City Sports Complex, 10298 Stirling Rd., 954-434-4300
DANIA BEACH
Hop Into Spring
Saturday, April 19
Play hopping games, let a large rabbit guide you through a maze, make a craft and meet some furry and feathered creatures. Presentation by Animal Tales at 11:30pm. All ages. Free. 11am, Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, 954-357-8884
Spring Celebration
Saturday, April 19
Photos with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and DJ music. Ages 2-12. 11:30am, with egg hunt at noon. Frost Park Recreational Complex, 300 NE Second St., 954-924-3690
DAVIE
Spring Egg Hunt & International Multi-Ethnic Festival
Saturday, April 19
A community tradition featuring farm animals, a bounce house, giant slide, climbing wall, displays of ethnic foods, entertainment and hands-on activities. Peter Cottontail arrives by fire truck. Egg hunts for children ages 8 and under starting at 10am. Free admission, with some activity fees. Parking, $2. 9am-noon, Robbins Lodge, 4005 Hiatus Rd., 954-797-1000
Spring Celebration
Friday-Saturday, April 19-20
Weekend long celebration with gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations, coconut painting for kids, photo opportunities, live music, Easter Bunny visits and more. Visit website for schedule. Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 Flamingo Rd., Davie, www.flamingoroadnursery.com
Meet the Bunny
Saturday-Sunday, April 19-20
Have a photo taken with the Bunny, create some spring crafts, then explore the 60-acre botanical garden that includes wildlife exhibits with panthers, otters, alligators and birds. Check out the orchids and bromeliads and get advice from expert growers. Bunny visits between 10am-4pm. $18/adult, $10/child. 9:30am-4:30pm, Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., 954-473-2955
DEERFIELD BEACH
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Thursday, April 17
This hunt is for older kids who want a challenge. Be sure to bring a flashlight and a bag to carry your eggs. Ages 7-14. Starts at 8pm sharp. Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-480-4494Egg-Stravaganza
Friday, April 18
Ready, set, go! More than 5,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes will be scattered through the park. Prizes for finding special eggs. Ages 3-10. Free. 6pm sharp, Westside Park, 445 SW Second St., 954-480-4494
Easter Egg Run
Saturday, April 19
Search for special eggs in this hunt for ages 10 and under. Starts promptly at 10am.
Deerfield Middle School Athletic Complex, 501 SE Sixth Ave., 954-480-4494
FORT LAUDERDALE
Joey’s Egg Hunt
Friday-Sunday, April 18-20
Hop or waddle along with Joey the Otter in search of colorful eggs left by Joey himself. Select eggs will include prizes, candy treats or museum discounts. Hands-on activities include “ear-making” and coloring stations. 1-4pm, Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., 954-467-6637
Easter Egg Exploration
Saturday, April 19
Join the old-fashioned fun with an egg hunt, spring crafts and a treat from the Easter Bunny. Free. 4-8pm, Lauderdale Manors Community Center, 1340 Chateau Park Dr., 954-828-5414
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
Bring baskets to join the community egg hunt and take photos with the Spring Bunny. Egg hunts will be held in 20-minute increments by age group. Ages 2-11. Free. Noon-1:30pm, Croissant Park, 245 W. Park Dr., 954-828-6154
HALLANDALE BEACH
Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, April 19
Bring a basket to hunt for eggs. Don’t forget your camera to capture your child’s excitement. Egg hunt begins at 10am sharp. Free. 10am-1pm,
Peter Bluesten Park, 501 SE First Ave., 954-457-1452
HOLLYWOOD
Spring Fling
Thursday, April 17
A community celebration with an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, bounce house, hands-on activities, cotton candy and more. Free. 4-6:30pm,
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, 1005 Joe DiMaggio Dr., Hollywood, 954-265-5324
OAKLAND PARK
Doggy Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
This is truly fun for the whole family. Dogs can romp and play at a special egg hunt designed specifically for pooches. $5/dog. 10am-noon, Easterlin Park, 1000 NW 38 St., 954-357-5190
PEMBROKE PINES
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
Hop on over to one of two egg hunts featuring over 25,000 eggs at each location, prizes, bunny ears, arts & crafts, a visit from Peter Rabbit and holiday fun. Don’t forget baskets and cameras. Ages 12 & under. Free. 9am sharp, Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172 Ave., 954-986-5022
PLANTATION
Royal Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
Bring baskets or bags and join in the hunt for hidden eggs. Prizes and candy for all. Ages 3-10, grouped by age. 10am sharp, Pop Travers Field, 6250 SW 16 St., 954-452-2510
POMPANO BEACH
Run Like a Bunny
Saturday, April 19
An invigorating 5K run for all ages. Call for race fees and details. Race begins at 7:30am, NE Second Street and Pompano Beach Pier, www.active.com
WESTON
Royal Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
Bring baskets to hunt for more than 20,000 candy-filled eggs hidden on four fields. The excitement continues with a bounce house, photos with the Royal Bunny and more. Ages 10 & under. Free. 10am sharp, Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., 954-389-4321
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Breakfast with the Bunny
Saturday, April 19
Hop over to the zoo for an egg-citing egg hunt, egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and eggs-tra special guests — Mr. Bunny and some of his animal friends. Space limited; preregistration required. 8:30am or 10:30am, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-547-9453
Spring Craft Show
Saturday, April 19
A spring showcase of handmade jewelry and arts and crafts from a variety of vendors. 10am-5pm, Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-367-7073
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Bunny Palooza
Friday-Sunday, April 18-20
Splashtacular fun with continuous egg hunts, parades, and more. Free with park admission of $41.95/adult, $31.95/child. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, 305-361-5705
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19
A community celebration with an egg hunt for ages 12 and under, games, music, treats and fun. $1. 10am, Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park, 1725 NE 135 St., North Miami, 305-895-1119
Egg Safari
Saturday-Sunday, April 19-20
Celebrate spring with the animals as they receive their own treats. Kids can participate in continuous egg safaris, activities, and Easter Bunny visits. Free with admission of $15.95/adult, $11.95/child. 11am-4pm, Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., 305-251-0400