Looking for your Easter Bunny fix? Egg-celent holiday events abound in Lake County
Hippity hoppity, Easter’s on its way!
Whether you’re looking for eggs to hunt, a photo with the Easter bunny or Easter Sunday services, here’s your guide to all the egg-tastic events coming up in Lake County.
Things to do: On the hunt for Easter eggs and other fun in Lake County
Astatula
Community Easter egg hunt
The annual Astatula community Easter egg hunt starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Astatula Baptist Church, 13239 Florida Avenue.
Register at astatulabaptist.com/Easter.
Details: facebook.com/astatulabaptist
Clermont
Easter fundraiser and festival
Take a day to help DreamCatcher Horse Rescue at its annual Easter fundraiser and festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at 10639 Toad Road in Clermont. There will be horse and pony rides, feedings, hay rides, hot dog stand and refreshments and a meeting with the Easter Bunny.
Details: facebook.com/DreamCatcherHorseRescue
Easter at Southern Hill Farms
Celebrate Easter with Citrus Church at Southern Hill Farms at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 17 at the church, 16651 Schofield Road. This free outdoor Easter worship service will take place under a covered pavilion. Lunch will be available for purchase from food trucks and there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for children.
Details: citruschurch.churchcenter.com
Eustis
Hoppy Hunting Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to Atwood Farms, 36111 North County Road 44-A, for some egg-citing fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9. A local pastor will tell the story of the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m. Kids can also hunt for Easter Eggs, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more. Attendees should bring their Easter baskets and bunny smiles.
Admission is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Kids 2 and under are free. Each age group has a specific time for their hunt.
Details: facebook.com/AtwoodFamilyFarm
Easter Eggstravaganza at Trinity Eustis
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday April 9, Trinity Church, 890 Abrams Road, is hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza. There will be Easter activities for kids, food trucks, a live blue-grass band, bounce houses, and more.
The event is free.
Details: trinityfree.com
Toddlers of Lake County Easter egg hunt
Toddlers of Lake County, in partnership with Eustis Parks and Recreation, is hosting an egg hunt and more at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at Ferran Park, 250 Ferran Park Drive. Come out for story time by the Eustis Memorial Library, balloons by Katrina, hair by Gabby and much more.
This event is free and for children 5 and under.
Details: facebook.com/ToddlersofLakeCounty
First Light Easter Sunday service
On Sunday, April 17, visit the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis, 117 S Center Street, for a first light service at 8 a.m., a contemporary Easter worship service at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall or at 11 a.m. for the traditional Easter service in the sanctuary.
A special Easter egg hunt will begin at 10:40 a.m. in the courtyard.Details: facebook.com/FPCEustis
“Restored” One Service
The Lake Eustis Christian Church will host its One Service on Easter Sunday at 10 a.m. This mega-service will combine all their regular services into one for a huge Easter celebration. They meet at Eustis High School, 1300 E Washington Avenue.
Details: facebook.com/lakeeustiscc
Church Easter egg hunt
Grab your baskets and join in an egg hunt at the Eustis Church of the Nazarene, 480 West County Road 44, at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16. This is for kids ages 3 to 12.
Details: facebook.com/Eustischurchofthenazarene
Easter EGGstravaganza
Bring the kiddos for a family-fun time Easter weekend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 on the Skip Haymans Rec Park Grounds at LifePointe Church in Eustis, 3551 East Orange Avenue.
The church will have bounce houses and yard games, face painting, hamburgers and hotdogs for sale, and a huge Easter Egg Hunt for kids.
Details: LifePointeChurch.me
Fruitland Park
Kids for Christ egg hunt
Bring the kids out for a fun Easter egg hunt at Kids for Christ, 200 Urick Street in Fruitland Park, at 10 a.m. Palm Sunday, April 10.
Details: .facebook.com/kidsforchristag
Howey-in-the-Hills
Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Annual Easter Egg Dash
Howey residents can enjoy their annual Easter egg dash at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Howey Mansion, 1001 Citrus Avenue. There will be a dash for children of all ages, photos with the Easter bunny and fun activities. And don’t forget about the contests. Bring your decorated egg and best decorated bonnet or hat to enter.
Details: facebook.com/HoweyEvents
Lady Lake
Lady Lake Easter egg hunt
The city of Lady Lake is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9 at the Jr. Baseball Field on Hermosa Street. Be sure to bring your baskets!
Details: facebook.com/ladylakelibrary
Easter Jam
Take a break from dyeing eggs and stuffing baskets with candy for an unforgettable Easter experience complete with fun, games, and music at Church at the Springs, 1601 Tracy Avenue, from 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 15.
Easter Jam starts with an interactive show and ends with time to hang out as a family.
Details: facebook.com/thespringsthevillages
Leesburg
Brunch with the Easter Bunny, dog egg hunt
Join the Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department for its annual Brunch with the Bunny event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16 at the Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle. Families can enjoy breakfast food and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. The event will end with an Easter egg hunt for the children in attendance. Brunch is $10 per person in advance and $12 at the door.
The city will also host its first ever Dog Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m. the same day at Leesburg Dog Park, 9745 Silver Lake Drive. Dog treats will be placed inside plastic eggs for our four legged friends to enjoy. It costs $2 per dog.
Preregister for either event at the city's recreation office.
Details: LeesburgFlorida.gov
Photos with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny has hopped on over to the Lake Square Mall. See him until April 16. He's there from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Details: LakeSquareMall.com
“The Wondrous Cross” Easter Musical
The GraceWay Church Celebration Choir will presents “The Wondrous Cross,” a musical event for Easter, at 6 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 10 at the church,
10200 Morningside Drive. Following the concert, there will be coffee and dessert in the the Family Life Center. Admission is free.
Details: facebook.com/wearegraceway
Mount Dora
Chick-fil-a Easter egg hunt
Come on out for an Easter celebration at Chick-fil-a in Mount Dora, 17240 US Highway 441, at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 9. This hunt is for kids ages 1 to 12. Don’t forget to bring your basket! Enjoy breakfast and take a photo with the Chick-fil-a cow.
Details: facebook.com/cfamtdora
Easter egg hunt with Mount Dora Cops
The Mount Dora Police Department is hosting its first Easter Egg Hunt with Cops at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 10 at 530 North Donnelly Street. There will be games, an egg hunt, food, music and more.
Details: facebook.com/MountDoraPoliceDepartment
Easter egg hunt at the library
Come celebrate Easter with an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt at the W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N Donnelly Street, at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16. The event is geared toward children ages 10 and under. Activities will include a photo op with the Easter Bunny, Mount Dora Fire Department, free book give-away for children, kissing booth with PAWS therapy dogs and sweet treats.
Egg hunts are grouped by age and ability. No registration is required for this free program.
Details: facebook.com/WTBlandPublicLibrary
Glow-in-the-Dark Easter egg hunt
The First Baptist Church of Mount Dora is hosting a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt on Saturday April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon for kids ages 2 through 12. This is a free event.
Details: facebook.com/FirstMtDora
Sunrise Service at The Cross Church
The Easter Sunrise service at The Cross Church in Mount Dora, 4425 N. Highway 19A, begins at 6 a.m. on April 17. This service is bring your own chair-style by the lake. A special Easter worship service will take place at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Details: thecross.family
Easter egg scavenger hunt
Lil Bit of Life in Mount Dora, 2920 Robie Avenue, is hosting its Egg-cellent Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9. You will receive a map to help you and riddles to track down those hidden eggs and lead you to areas where your can Meet & Greet with our Farm Favorite Animals.
Cost is $13 per person.
Details: lilbitoflife.com
Tavares
Easter Bonnet Pet Parade
Parade your pets in their finest Easter bonnet at the Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Avenue, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday April 16. Prizes will be awarded for best in show, best dressed, best pet-owner outfits, biggest pet, smallest pet and most unusual pet.
There is a $10 entry fee.
Details: facebook.com/Tavarespubliclibrary
Far Reach Ranch Egg Hunt
Come out Easter Sunday for a special egg hunt on the farm at Far Reach Ranch, 1255 South Dora Boulevard, at 1 p.m. April 17. There will be a kids zone, bounce house, and more. U-pick, food, music and bar will be open.
Details: facebook.com/Farreachranch
This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Your guide to Easter events in Lake County
