By: Patricia Azze
This year, Easter will be on April 17, 2022, and the perfect place to spend it is in sunny Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Enjoy Easter with your family at these fun community events for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re looking for an Easter egg hunt or a helicopter egg drop, you’ll find events all over the area from Zoo Miami to Miami Gardens, Coral Gables, Hialeah, Coconut Grove and beyond.
Egg-Venture 2022 at Zoo Miami
Now through Sunday, April 17
Get an early start on Easter fun at Zoo Miami in South Dade by taking part in Egg-Venture 2022, now through April 17. This spring, you can see all the zoo’s animals and take part in a virtual scavenger hunt on-site. You’ll use an app on your phone to look for clues and find eggs that have been hidden throughout the zoo. Once you’ve completed the hunt, you can redeem your prize of eco-friendly eggs filled with treats. Zoo Miami has also put together a “Springtastic Basket” filled with Easter-themed coloring books and goodies available for purchase.
Celebrate with the family at Coral Gables Museum's Spring & Easter fun
Spring and Easter Fun at Coral Gables Museum
Saturday, March 19
Located in the heart of downtown Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Museum is a vibrant cultural space. Its second annual Spring and Easter Fun event will be held on March 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy a story time with book signings by local authors (Books & Books, a beloved local bookstore and cultural hub is located right next door) and experience all the Easter fun you can imagine including an egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny, a magic show and more. Kids and parents will enjoy the outdoor art station, live music, and “eats and treats” from local vendors. The event is free and open to the public, but be sure to register in advance.
Join the Easter Egg Hunt at The Little Farm and get ready to snap some pictures
The Little Farm Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday and Sunday, April 9 & 10; Saturday, April 16
Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, meet the farm animals, ride a pony, walk through the butterfly garden and take photos with the Easter Bunny himself! It’s all at the Little Farm in Goulds. Be sure to make a reservation, as tickets won’t be sold at the gate.
Easter Escape Weekend 2022
Friday through Monday, April 15 - 18
If you’re on the hunt for some fun for adults during Easter weekend, check out Easter Escape Weekend Miami 2022. This Caribbean weekend festival, with an “Experience the Difference” theme, will showcase the best of food, fashion, music and creativity in the area. The indulgent festival atmosphere will include fun-filled events throughout the weekend. Friday is BYOB-themed, Saturday is “Easter Breeze Spring Chic,” and Sunday is a breakfast event with overflowing mimosas and island-inspired dishes and music. The fun continues with a white attire party on Monday.
Blanche Park Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16
Blanche Park is a lovely community park right in the midst of Coconut Grove’s beautiful homes and lush, tropical atmosphere. It’s the site of a morning Easter egg hunt hosted by bingbong events, and everyone is invited to participate. The suggested donation of $10 includes an Easter basket, Easter eggs, photo opportunities, games and a surprise gift. Head over to the center of Coconut Grove afterward for Easter brunch or an ice cream cone.
Easter Eggstravaganza in Hialeah
Saturday, April 16
One of the biggest egg hunts in Greater Miami & Miami Beach, the Easter Eggstravaganza event at Milander Park in Hialeah features more than 50,000 eggs just waiting to be found. You read that right: 50,000 eggs. Also enjoy live music and entertainment, dance performances from neighboring schools, shows with young actors from the Goodlet Theater Cultural Arts Program, rides, inflatables and, of course, the Easter Bunny. Parking and admission is free. The event is from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Easter at Tinez Farms
Saturday and Sunday, April 16 & 17
For an adorable, picture-perfect Easter experience, look no further than Tinez Farms. This organic, pesticide-free farm is celebrating its one-year anniversary during Easter weekend. Join them for live music, pop-up shops, kids’ activities and photo-ops. Tickets are $12 - $15 and include Easter egg hunts at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., plus photos with the Easter Bunny.
9th Annual Easter Day Eggstravaganza Hosted by T5 Foundation and Miami Slush
Sunday, April 17
From noon to 5 p.m. at Miami Carol City Park in Miami Gardens, the 9th Annual Easter Day Eggstravaganza will be in full fun mode. Looking for something that sets your Easter apart from other egg hunts? This one features a helicopter egg drop! There will also be live performances, food trucks, games, rides, a Kid Zone and more. The first 500 children registered will qualify for a free Easter egg basket.