Weekend Events
Friday – Sunday, April 14-16
Gainesville
10th Annual Easter Egg & Treasure Hunt
The 10th Annual Easter Egg and Treasure Hunt is great fun for the whole family. Children enjoy an egg hunt with over 3,000 hidden eggs while parents can enjoy a flea market and local vendors!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 15th, 10am-1pm
Admission: Free for ages 1-10
Location: Waldo Farmers and Flea Market — 17803 NE US HWY 301, Waldo, Fl
Tree Fest 2017
The 3rd annual Tree Fest features family friendly activities including a bounce house, live music, and food and drink. Help raise money to plant trees while having a great time with the family.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 15th, 12pm-11pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Swamp Head Brewery — 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
Free Fridays Concert Series: A Tribute to the Music of James Taylor
This Friday, enjoy A Tribute to the Music of James Taylor! Enjoy this free concert under the stars with you friends and family.
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Date/Time: Friday, April 14, 8pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza — 111 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
Daytona/Ormond
Easter Beach Run
Run an Easter-themed race/walk on a scenic trail along the world’s most famous beach! Kids can run/walk the 50 yard, 100 yard, or 1/4 mile run depending on their age. Awards included! Sign up ahead of time at the below link.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 15, 8:30am
Admission: $35 2-4 mile run/walk, $20 Kids Fun Run
Location: 250 N Atlantic Avenue #201, Daytona Beach, FL
Easter Egg Hunts
Bring your basket and your A-game to various Easter Egg hunts around the area. Get a group together to join in the fun!
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Date/Time: Throughout the weekend!
Admission: Ranges
Location: All around Daytona/Ormond area!
Earth Day Celebrations
Planning a staycation? Try these fun Earth Day activities with your kids! Learn new things about our environment and have fun doing so!
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Date/Time: N/A
Admission: N/A
Location: Anywhere!
DeLand
Family Fun Saturdays at the Museum
It’s time for another Family Fun Saturday at the Museum of Art! Families will enjoy this free event by spending time together and getting in touch with their creative side.
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Date/Time: Saturday, 10am-1pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown: 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL
Shearing Day 2017
Visit Villow Hill to see the annual Alpaca Shearing event! RSVP via the below link.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 15, 8am
Admission: Free
Location: Alpacas of Willow Hill, LLC, 1377 Jackson Woods Rd, DeLand
The Great Surprise – Easter Event
The Great Surprise is an educational event to learn about the story of Easter. This event features games, science experiments, and a photo booth! Fun for the whole family.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 15, 10am-12pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Wellspring Church – 1780 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL
St. Augustine
The Easter Story Dramatization
This free community event allows audience members to witness the incredible story of Easter. The Greater Love Ministries welcomes everyone to join in the fun!
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Date/Time: Sunday, April 16, 11am-12:15pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Greater Love Ministries – 555 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL
Easter Parade
You do not want to miss the annual Easter Parade in downtown St. Augustine! The nation’s second oldest Easter Parade features marching bands, floats, drill teams, the Easter Bunny, and more!
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Date/Time: Sunday, April 16, 3pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Parade begins north of Mission Nombre de Dios – 27 Ocean Avenue, travels south along San Marco Avenue and Avenida Menendez to Plaza de La Constitución
Fins and Freedom Sail
Learn all about dolphins and ocean life in this exciting two hour sail on the Schooner Freedom!
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Date/Time: Friday, April 14, 2:15pm departure
Admission: $60 adults, $45 children 16yo and under (includes sail, admission to Marineland, and beverages)
Location: St. Augustine Municipal Marina — 111 Avenida Menendez, Slip 86, St Augustine, FL