If you’re in town and looking for a fun, relaxing time celebrating the holiday with friends and family, here’s a quick look at what’s going on in our area.
Click here for info on local church Easter services near 30a.
Easter Egg Hunts
First let’s take a look at the local options for Easter egg hunts. Several offer photo ops with the Easter Bunny before or after the hunt! Most hunts are happening on Saturday but a couple will be on Sunday.
Destiny Worship Center Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, April 8th at 3pm
Where: Destiny Worship Center campuses: Destin, Crestview, Panama City Beach, and Fort Walton Beach
This event is for the whole family. Three separate egg hunts at each location, based on age groups: Walkers – 3 year olds, 4-7 year olds, and 8-11 year olds.
Candy and photo opportunities for the whole family. Each egg hunt offers a chance to win a grand prize for the whole family! Stick around for the Easter service at 5pm.
Easter Egg Hunt by Chapel at the Beach
When: April 8th at 10:30am
Cost: Free
Where: 12805 E Emerald Coast Pkwy, Inlet Beach, FL, 32461
Inlet Beach at 30 Ave Green
Family friendly event. More than 2,000 eggs.
Call (850) 249-5475 for details.
Easter Egg Hunt by Community Church of Santa Rosa Beach
When: Saturday, April 8th at 10am
Where: 3524 US Hwy 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
LuLu’s Destin Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Dash
Easter Bunny When: Sunday, April 9th 1-3pm for photo ops with Easter Bunny. Fast-paced Egg Dash at 2pm sharp.
Where: 4607 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin, FL 32541
LuLu’s is bringing back the Easter Egg Dash! Golden eggs with special prizes will be scattered among the rest.
Kids will be divided by age groups for safety and maximum fun!
Great 30A Easter Race
When: Saturday, April 8th at 7am
Where: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Camp Helen State Park Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
When: Saturday, April 8th from 10am – 2pm
Where: Camp Helen State Park
Cost: $4 park admission
Ask volunteers for an egg hunt card. Enjoy color-coded hunts that encourage kids to explore and learn about the park.
Three age groups: 0-3 years old, 4-6 years old, and 7-12 years old.
After finding an egg of each color, children can turn them in for a special prize. j
Baytowne Easter Explosion
When: Saturday, April 8th from 12pm – 3pm
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Family friendly entertainment, face-painting, arts & crafts, live music, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Seaside Easter Celebration
When: Sunay, April 9th from 11am – 2pm
Where: Seaside Amphitheater
Cost: Free
Visit with the Easter bunny and enjoy the Egg Hunt at 1pm. Fun activities for all ages beginning at 11am.
Easter Brunch Options
WaterColor Lakehouse
When: Sunday, April 9th at 10am
Where: WaterColor LakeHouse, 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Cuvée 30A
When: Sunday, April 9th from 11am – 3pm
Easter reservations strongly recommended.
Visit this link to view the Easter menu and to make a reservation.
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar in Rosemary Beach
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (last seating is at 1:30 p.m.). All ages are welcome and guests over 21 years old will enjoy a welcome mimosa.
Where: 74 Town Hall Road, Suite 4B, Rosemary Beach, FL 32459
The cost is $79 per person and $35 for children 12 years old and younger. A 7% tax and 22% gratuity will be added to each bill.
Please call 850-213-4600 to make your reservation. Space is very limited and will sell out very quickly.
Learn more: rooftop30a.com
The Bay Restaurant
Reservations open at 11am on March 20. Call 850-622-2291 to reserve.
24215 Hwy. 331 at the foot of the bridge
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Easter Brunch AJ’s Grayton Beach
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 10am – 3pm.
Where: AJ’s Grayton Beach
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a special family-friendly Brunch at AJ’s on Sunday, April 9th. Kids can visit with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs & take a photo with Easter Bunny & receive an Easter treat.
Enjoy Easter specialties along with traditional Sunday brunch menu, featuring bottomless mimosas. AJ’s Famous Crawfish boil will be ready at 12pm.
Great Southern
Reservations will open on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 10 AM
The restaurant will be taking reservations for Easter Brunch by Phone Only:
(850) 231-7327
There will be a special holiday menu available in addition to the regular menu.
Easter Brunch Buffet at Ovide
When: Sunday, April 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Ovide at Hotel Effie
Ovide invites locals and travelers alike to indulge in an Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday, April 9 complete with delectable dishes, live music, family and friends.
The buffet features various stations where guests can savor the taste of traditional favorites and new innovative dishes, including breakfast and omelet stations, a french toast bar, salads, carvable meats and seafood, side dishes, salads, and dessert.
Brunch is priced at $95 per person, excluding gratuity and tax, $25 for children under 12 years old free of charge for children under five years old.
Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and can be made on Resy.
Bijoux Destin
Special menu + bottomless mimosas. Reserve your table today!
