What’s happening on the Emerald Coast this weekend?
Easter is upon us this weekend. That’s right, in just a few short days it will be time for good ol’ Peter Cottontail to be hopping down the bunny trail bearing brightly colored eggs and delicious, teeth-rotting treats. There are Easter egg hunts, Easter celebrations, and of course Easter Bunny appearances galore this weekend, so you will have your choice of festive Easter fun, or HOP from one event to the next, (ha ha!) the choice is yours. No matter how you are spending your weekend, check out the highlighted events below, for all your Easter and non-Easter weekend fun.
Multi-Day Events
Kitty Hawk Kites 8th Annual Beach Kite Festival will take place Friday, April 6 – Saturday, April 7th from 10 AM – 5 PM on at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Demonstrations from professional kite flyers, kite tricks, kite contests, kite making, face painting, and other high-flying, fun activities.
The 12th Annual Hog’s Breath Cobia Shootout Tournament will take place at Hog’s Breath in Destin. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, April 5, at 6:30 PM with a captain’s meeting at Hog’s Breath Café.Hop over to the Bass Pro Shops Easter Celebration this weekend! Easter egg hunts will be held at 1 p.m., on April 7 and 8 lasting one hour. Free crafts will be available from 6-8 PM on Friday, April 6, and on Saturday and Sunday from 12-3 p.m. Get a free photo with the Easter Bunny Friday from 6-8 PM, Saturday from 11 AM until 3 PM, and on Sunday from 1- 4 PM.
Friday, April 6
Saturday, April 7
The Destin Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Morgan Sports Complex from 9 AM – 12 PM and will include a special egg hunting zone for crawlers and toddlers.
Grab your basket and your sandals and head out to the 3rd Annual Back Porch Beach Easter Egg Hunt Benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge. The hunt begins promptly at 10 AM on the sugar white beaches directly behind the Back Porch Restaurant. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos in the big beach chair, and many free activities will be taking place immediately following the hunt. Alaqua Animal Refuge will also be there with some of their lovable furry friends.
Hop, skip or jump your way to the Village of Baytowne Wharf for Easter Explosion, an afternoon of family fun. Enjoy kid's activities and most importantly, don’t forget to visit the Easter Bunny!
The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is bringing new meaning to the traditional Easter egg hunt with the First Annual Jolee Island Bunny Hop and Easter Egg Walk. The fun starts at 9:30 AM at the foot of the Jolee Island Bridge. All proceeds for the event will go to the Sandestin Foundation for Kids.
Sunday, April 8 – HAPPY EASTER!!!
Visit the Easter Bunny at HarborWalk Village. Also, enjoy free face painting and crafts from 2-4 p.m.
Easter Sunday Brunch will be held at the following places:
The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
Ruth's Chris Steak House
11:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
The Solaris
12:15 PM TO 3:00 PM
Beach Walk Café At Henderson Park Inn
11:30 AM TO 2:30 PM
Grande Vista Bar and Grill
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11:30 AM TO 3:00 PM
Have a beachy Easter weekend!
-The Life’s A Beach crew
