Where to find free 2022 Easter egg hunts for kids around Bradenton and Sarasota

Easter is on Sunday, April 17, and Bradenton and Sarasota are celebrating this weekend with egg hunts for kids around the community.

Many of the local egg hunts will be paired with church services, family festivals and other free fun.

So if you still need Easter plans for the family, consider hopping over to one of these egg-cellent events for a happy holiday.

Easter EGG-Stravaganza at The Mall at UTC

The Mall at University Town Center will host a mega Easter egg hunt with over 40,000 eggs this Friday, plus other holiday fun for kids.

“Easter EGG-Stravaganza” will include live entertainment, games, giveaways, bounce houses and a kids safety expo. The Easter bunny will also be at UTC for photos and meet and greets inside Bunnyville, a “three-dimensional to-scale Easter village” located within the mall.

Egg hunts are divided by age group and will happen throughout the afternoon.

• Details: Noon-3 p.m. Friday. The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota.
• Info: mallatutc.com

Easter Egg Hunt at Palmetto Youth Center

An all-ages Easter celebration at Palmetto Youth Center on Saturday will feature games, music, food, bible trivia an egg hunt and more holiday fun. Registration is required.

• Details: 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Palmetto Youth Center, 501 17th St. W., Palmetto. Free.
• Info: Call 941-722-0783 to reserve a space. palmettoyouthcenter.net

Newtown Spring Festival

The Newtown Spring Festival will bring Easter holiday fun to the historic Newtown neighborhood this Saturday. The event includes live music, local gospel choirs, dance performances, vendors, food trucks, kids activities and an Easter egg hunt with thousands of eggs. The hunt will be divided into age groups: 4 and under, 5-8 and 8-10.

• Details: 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St., Sarasota. Free.
• Info: rltaylor.com

Easter fun at Florida Railroad Museum

Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish will offer an Easter-themed train ride this weekend.

The Cotton Tail Special transports families on a 30 minute holiday train ride to Willow.

Once there, kids can enjoy an Easter egg hunt, activities and games and a visit with the Easter bunny. The entire experience lasts about 2 and half hours.

Details: Trains leave at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish. $19-$35. Group rates available.

Info: 941-776-0906. frrm.org

Other community Easter egg hunts

SATURDAY

“Hop Into Spring Festival” at Fiorelli Winery, 4250 Waterbury Road, C.R. 675, Bradenton. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. All ages egg hunt from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Live music, craft and food vendors, wine tastings, Easter bunny visit and games. Free. fiorelliwinery.com/event/hop-into-spring

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt & Children’s Party, 8918 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. 9 a.m.-noon. Includes Easter egg hunt, games and prizes, Easter bunny photo ops, sheriff’s mounted patrol, iced treat and coffee vendors. Egg hunt is $10 per child. Advanced registration required. my.siestakeychamber.com

Core SRQ Egg Hunt at Palmer Ranch Branch, 8301 Potter Park Dr., Sarasota. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes egg scavenger hunt, activities, Easter bunny photo ops and food truck eats. Free, RSVP online. coresrq.org/egg

A Sunny Easter Saturday at Sunny Tomatoes Produce, 12255 U.S. 301 N., Parrish. 1-4 p.m. Includes egg hunt, egg painting, crafts, games, live bunnies and food and craft vendors. Free. facebook.com/events/3187561354789548

Easter Egg Hunt at Honeyside Farms, 24105 S.R. 62, Parrish. Includes Easter egg hunt, farm tour and u-pick veggies for sale. Egg hunt is $5 per child and $10 per adult. honeysidefarms.com

SUNDAY

Easter Sunday Service at Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota. 10:30 a.m. Includes “Blessing of the Children” and an Easter egg hunt. unityofsarasota.org

Sarasota Polo Club’s Easter Sunday at Sunday Polo, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota. 1-3:30 p.m. Includes Easter bunny visit, tailgate contests (best colored egg display, best egg-cellent cocktail, best bunny bonbon) and a helicopter Easter egg drop at halftime. $15. sarasotapolo.com

Jungle Trails & Bunny Tails at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m., a petting zoo, wildlife shows, Easter bunny photo ops and and a live bunny interaction station. Ages 4-12: $14.99. Ages 13 and up: $21.99. sarasotajunglegardens.com