Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered Broward. Often an Easter Bunny (or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny) is on site. Some events offer exciting features, including bounce houses, petting farms, and rides. In Hollywood, the event includes thousands of marshmallows dropped from a helicopter. In Lauderhill, the event includes free tennis lessons.
Lots of events in Broward are open to the public and offered for free, or are relatively inexpensive. Some events are for residents of the town only. A few events require registration.
For egg hunts, it's usually recommended you bring your own bag to gather the treats.
Egg hunts & Easter events 2024 in Broward
Pompano Beach
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, March 15, with egg hunt for ages 11 – 15 at 8 p.m., games and DJ entertainment. The event is at Pompano Community Park, 1701 NE 8th Street, Pompano. Free entry and free parking. Registration is required to participate. Register online.
Tamarac
Wet and Wild event at pool with egg hunts 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and entry is $5. The event includes photos ops with Peter Cottontail. Registration is required online. The event is at Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th Street.
Weston
St Paul Lutheran Church At Weston is featuring an event 10 a.m. Saturday March 23 with an Easter story and egg hunt. The address is 580 Indian Trace, Weston.
Pompano Beach
Egg hunt, activities and photo ops with the Easter Bunny 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Festival Marketplace, 954-979-4555, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073. Activities and freebies are offered while supplies last.
Fort Lauderdale
Spring Fling Eggstravaganza is March 24 at Las Olas Oceanside Park. It includes Easter egg hunts 10 a.m. for ages 13 and younger, with registration online encouraged.
The event includes
- egg hunts 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., depending on age
- photo ops with Easter Bunny 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- SOSOS band
- balloon artistry 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- DJ David and the Hoppin’ Bunnies
- games
- music
- children's crafts
While at the event, perhaps you'll want to shop at the The Mkt at the park., which is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316
Parking in the garage is usually $4 an hour.
Fort Lauderdale
Egg hunts at parks in Fort Lauderdale usually include photo ops with Bunny, games and other features.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33312
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, Croissant Park, 954-828-6154, 245 W. Park Drive, Fort Lauderdale 33315
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, Bass Park, 954-828-8498, 2750 NW 19th St., Fort Lauderdale 33311
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday March 30, Mills Pond Park, 954-828-8943, 2201 NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33311
Pompano
Spring Fling is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, with egg hunts, Spring Bunny, bounce houses, art activities, photo booth, DJ, petting farm, hayride, face painting and food trucks. The event is at Pompano Community Park, 1660 NE 10th Street, Pompano Beach. Free entry and free parking. Refer to the website to verify times for egg hunts.
Sunrise
Royal Egg Hunt is rescheduled for 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Sunrise Sportsplex, 954-747-4600, 9101 NW 50th Street. Entry is free. Egg hunts are at 10:30 a.m. and organizers recommend arriving early.
Davie
Hippity Hoppity Spring Egg Hunt is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Bamford Sports Park, 3801 Pine Island Road, Davie 33328. Egg hunt is at 10 a.m. for ages 11 and younger. The event includes petting farm and live performances. Train rides and inflatable rides are offered. Other activities, food and vendor items are offered for purchase. Photos with Peter Cottontail are offered for purchase.
Davie
Registration is required for Splash and Dash Egg Hunt is 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Pine Island Aquatics, 3800 SW 92nd Ave., Davie 33328
The fee is $5 per youngster. Register at 954-327-3926 or email fitnessandaquatic@davie-fl.gov
The event includes the Easter Bunny, egg hunts in the pool, arts projects, face painting and refreshments offered for purchase.
Egg hunts include:
- 1 p.m. ages 2 and younger
- 1:45 p.m. ages 6 and younger
- 2:30 p.m. ages 7 to 12
Tamarac
Peter Cottontail Springfest
9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, features egg hunt for youngsters 10 and younger.
It's at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Entry is free.
For information about events, dial 954-597-3620
Hollywood
Event is rescheduled for March 30 due to weather
Festivities 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, include a hunt for thousands of marshmallows dropped from a helicopter and an egg hunt. Registration is required, with information on the website. The marshmallow drop is 3:30 p.m. for ages 7-10. The egg hunt is 3 p.m. for ages 3-6. The event includes the Easter Bunny and bounce houses and games. It's at Boulevard Heights recreation, 6770 Garfield Street. YouTube
Aquatic egg hunt, Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach
Splash Eggcitement is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30, at Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach.
The egg hunts are in the water playgrounds. They are for kids 10 and younger. Wear a bathing suit and bring a basket. The fee for the event is $7.50. The event is free for toddlers age 1 and younger.
Register at the park or by phone.
The event includes games, bounce house, and photo ops with the bunny.
Weekend entry into Quiet Waters Park is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people.
Egg hunts
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior. Here are the times:
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- 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. for 4 and younger
- 10:20 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. ages 5-7
- 10:40 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. ages 8-10
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Dania Beach
Dania Beach Spring Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at Frost Park, 300 NW Second Street, Dania Beach. The egg hunt is at 10:30 a.m. and is for 2 years old – 10 years old. Entry is free.
Weston
Royal Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Weston Regional Park for ages 10 and younger. It's recommended participants be there by 9:15 a.m. The eggs are on different fields for different age groups. The event includes photo ops with the Royal Bunny and inflatable games. The venue is at 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston 33327.
Lauderhill
Spring Egg Hunt is 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 30, with vendors, free entry to the pool, and at 10 a.m – 12 p.m. free tennis lessons.
The event is at Wolk Park, 1080 NW 42nd Way, Lauderhill.
Margate
Spring Egg Hunt for 8 and younger is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 30, with free entry and free parking. It's at the Sports complex, 1695 Banks Road 33063. The event includes Photo ops with Peter Rabbit. Bring your own basket.
Miramar
Easter Eggstravaganza is 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, and entry is free. Parking is $10.
The event includes:
- Kids Zone
- Tot Lot
- egg hunt while supplies last
- games including spoon and egg
- food trucks
- DJ
- inflatables
- face painting
- balloon art
The venue is Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 33027
Please return to this feature as other events are added. Do you know of a free Easter egg hunt or other Easter event? Email us the details at news@southfloridaonthecheap.com.