When are you going to post the Easter Egg Hunts?” This is the number one question I have been asked for the past three weeks!  There are still several details missing from this list and a few of them are unconfirmed!  I will update the list as the information comes available. Check, double check and triple check the information by following the links before you go to the egg hunt.  Also, read to the end of the post for our tips for attending a community egg hunt. **Updated March 19 at 3:27 PM**

Easter Crafts Day at Harley – Davidson Pensacola 

• Where:  Harley Davidson Pensacola
• When:  March 18 – 12 – 3 pm
• Easter Crafts, snacks and beverages

Cottontail Express

• Where: Wales West
• When: March 3-31.  11:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
• Cost: $15 per person (2 and under are FREE)
• *** Train rides begin around 11:15 am and run continuously until 3:45 pm, you do not necessarily have to show up at 11am sharp. ***
  ALL ABOARD for the Cottontail Express at Wales West RV Light Railway! Guests can ride “Dame Ann,” an authentic steam train to the Bunny Hutch, visit the Easter Bunny, taking lots of pictures, enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, and make your very own Easter Bunny Ears! Once back at the Train Station you can enjoy free Refreshments, Mini-Train Ride, Bounce House, Hayless Hay Ride, and Playground. Petting Zoo and Pony Rides available for a slight fee, as well as food from our Café with Seasonal treats. Train and Easter items available in Gift Shop. Wales West is located at 13670 Smiley Street, Silverhill, Alabama on Co. Rd. 9, south of Co. Rd. 48 and north of Co. Rd. 32. – All Ages Ride –
• Host: Wales West Light Railway

Easter Bunny Pictures at The Wharf

• Where: The Wharf, Orange Beach (Marina Outfitters Store)
• When: March 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 30-31st; 11 am – 6 pm
• For more information, call 251-224-1000
• Cost: Picture packages are various prices
• Additional Activities: A wide variety of kids’ activities will be offered on-site, including face painting, a bouncy house, giant coloring sheets, cookies and more!  The Southern Grind will be baking over 300 sugar cookies to give away during the hunt! Cuddle up with real live rabbits AND snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, all in one egg-citing setting.
• Sponsored by: The Wharf

Play Pensacola Easter Egg Hunt Presented by Chick Fil A

• Where:  Roger Scott Athletic Complex
• When: March 24: 10 am – 1 pm
• Egg Hunt Info:  The Easter Bunny is coming to town! Join us for a day of FUN with Easter Egg Hunts, music, carnival games, bounce houses, bubble stations, a Bunny Hop (cake walk), photos with the Easter Bunny and more!
• Easter Egg Hunt Schedule
  10:30 a.m.  Ages 0-2 (Strollers allowed, One parent/guardian may accompany child)
  11:00 a.m. Ages 3-4 (One parent/guardian may accompany child)
  11:30 a.m. Ages 5-7 (Parents/guardians not allowed on field**)
  12:00 p.m. Ages 8-10 (Parents/guardians not allowed on field**)
  12:20 p.m. Ages 11-12 (Parents/guardians not allowed on field**)

**Parents/Guardians, in order to have a fair hunt and for the enjoyment of all participants we ask that you remain on the sidelines to watch your children ages 5-12 participate.

• FREE Admission-Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Manna Food Pantries for each participant.
• No pets please. Service animals only. Thank you!
• In the event of inclement weather some or all activities may be moved indoors to the Vickrey Resource Center

• Additional Activities:  The Easter bunny and friends, games, bounces houses, a giant inflatable slide, a bubble station, face painting and much more!
• Sponsor:  City of Pensacola and Play Pensacola

Sam’s Fun City Easter Egg Hunt

• Where:  Sam’s Fun City
• When:  March 24, 9 am – 1 pm
• Hop on down to Sam’s Fun City for the Annual Easter Eggstravaganza event, Pensacola’s most FUN Easter Celebration! General Admission for this gated event is just $15.00 plus tax per person. Come and enjoy a morning of unlimited Park Rides and Special Attractions, Easter Eggs Hunts, our signature All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Pizza Buffet, and more!

Easter Egg Hunt @ Bellingrath Gardens

• Where: The Great Lawn
• When: March 24: 9 am – Noon
• The Easter Egg Hunts will begin at 9 AM on the Great Lawn. Children are invited to participate in one of three Egg Hunts depending on their age:
  • Age 3 and under: A continuous Easter Egg Hunt from 9 – 10:30 AM.
  • Ages 4 – 6: Easter Egg Hunt from 10 – 10:15 AM.
  • Ages 7 – 11: Easter Egg Hunt from 10:15 – 10:30 AM.

  Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your child’s Easter Egg Hunt to allow plenty of time to walk from the Entrance Building to the Great Lawn. We ask that children bring their own basket or bag to collect eggs and treats.

• Egg Hunt Info: Join us for some “eggstra” special Easter fun! On March 19, Bellingrath will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Great Lawn. Thousands of Easter eggs will decorate the luxurious lawn for children to scurry and collect. There will be special hunts for different age groups as well as prizes, candy and activities, which makes this a perfect event for your entire family.
• Cost:  The Easter Egg Hunt is open to the public. Admission is free for members. Regular Gardens admission of $13.00 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 5-12 will be charged. Children ages 4 and under are always admitted free.
• Families are also invited to join us for the 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in the Magnolia Café from 8 – 9 AM. Make your reservations to join us for pancakes, sausages, fruit and beverages. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be visiting guests at their tables throughout the breakfast. Breakfast will be $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for children ages 5-12 and $5.00 for children 4 and under. Be sure to make your reservations early as seating is limited.
• Sponsor: Bellingrath Gardens

Community Easter Egg Hunt  

• Where:  Bayveiw Park
• When:  March 24m, 9 am – 11 am
• Sponsored by Echo Life Church
• We will have tons of activities for you and your family including an egg hunt, inflatables, outdoor games, and much more!

Easter Egg Hunt at Cokesbury Church

• Where:  Cokesbury Church, 5725 N. 9th Ave.
• When:  March 25: 10:30 am
• Palm Sunday Celebration – March 25 Join us for worship, lunch, egg hunts, the Easter bunny and more! 10:30am – One combined service 12:00pm – Cook-out/covered dish lunch and activities Egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, an inflatable bounce house, and more! Bring your favorite lunch dish to share, or enjoy a hot dog…

Easter Egg Hunt at The Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit

• Where:  The Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, 10650 Gulf Beach Hwy,
• When:  March 25 after the 11 am mass
• The annual Holy Spirit St. Gianna Group’s Easter Egg Hunt is Sunday, March 25 after the 11 a.m. Mass. Donations are needed – please bring candy, treats or small toys by the Holy Spirit office. Hot dogs are provided at the event but please bring a side dish to share. 

Pajama Story Time with the Easter Bunny

• Where:  Molino Branch Library
• When:  March 27 ; 6:00 PM
• It’s pajama story time with the Easter Bunny.  Wear PJs, bring a blanket and enjoy a tory.  Children can get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.  Bring your own cameras
• Cost: FREE

Destin Library Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

• Where: Destin Library (inside)
• When: March 28 , 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Egg Hunt Info:  The Destin Library has scheduled its Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children, ages 4 years and under, on Wednesday, March 28^th, 2018 between the hours of 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Pre-registration is required and may be made in person at the library or by calling 837.8572. This event will be held inside the library building.   This annual Easter Egg Hunt program will include door prizes, a visit by the Easter Bunny and more.   Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking at this location.
  For further information about this event, please contact Will Rogers 837.8572 or wrogers@cityofdestin.com.
• Cost:  FREE

Egga-Wahooza

• Where:  Community Maritime Park
• When: March 31, 1 – 230 pm
• Egg Hunt Info: Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, MP Kidz, The Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Cat Country 98.7, Play Pensacola, and the Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park presents the 2018 Egga-Wahooza Easter Egg Hunt!
  • Special Needs Hunt & 0 – 4 Year Olds at 1:00 PM
  • K5 – 5th Grade at 2:00 PM
  For more information give us a call at 479-8337 or visit our website atPensacolaChurch.org.
• COST: FREE! For more information give us a call at 479-8337.
• Cost:  Free
• Sponsor:  Marcus Pointe Baptist Church

Pensacola Beach Community Church Easter Egg Hunt

• Where: Pensacola Beach Community Church,
• When: March 31 at 9 a.m – noon
• www.TheBeachChurch.com

Easter Eggstravaganza

• Where: Paradise Bar and Grill. Egg hunt, crafts, games. Easter Egg Dying station.
• When:  March 31 at 10 a.m.
• www.ParadiseBar-Grill.com

Annual Bring the Spring Festival

• Where:  Crabs on the Beach
• When:  March 31 at 11 am
• Saturday:  Egg Hunt at 11 AM; Facepainting from 1 pm – 4 pm ; Balloon Artist from 5 pm – 8 pm; Crab races 5:30 pm; 7 pm and 8 pm; Live music and Easter Bunny appearance all day
• Cost: FREE

Christian Life Church Easter Egg Hunt

• Where:  Christian Life Church – Milton
• When:  March 31, 11 am – 1 pm
• Cost:  FREE

Community Egg Hunt and Block Party Cookout

• Where:  Pensacola State College, Milton Campus
• When:  March 31, 10 am – Noon
• One Love will host a community Easter egg hunt at Pensacola State College Milton Campus, 5988 Highway 90 in Milton. There will be 20,000+ eggs placed out with the intentions of loving the people in our community. Through this effort, the gospel will be presented to all who attend. There will be hotdogs, chips, drinks, bounce houses and much more
• Cost:  FREE

The Wharf in Orange Beach

• Where: The Wharf, Orange Beach
• When:  March 31, 11:30 am
• Egg Hunt:  Age groups will be separated for the hunt: 3 and under, 4-6 year olds, 7-12 year oldsMarina Lawn: Egg Hunt at 11:30am, Photos with the Easter Bunny until 4pm
• For more information, call 251-224-1000
• Cost: Free
• Additional Activities: A wide variety of kids’ activities will be offered on-site, including face painting, a bouncy house, giant coloring sheets, cookies and more!  The Southern Grind will be baking over 300 sugar cookies to give away during the hunt! Cuddle up with real live rabbits AND snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, all in one egg-citing setting.
• Sponsored by: The Wharf

 Crown Church Pensacola –

Easter egg hunts for children, FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,

• Where: 9600 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32534. Phone: 850-287-1580. Alternate Phone: 850-292-8896. Email: schomersharon@hotmail.com.
• When: Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 10 am until 2 pm.
• Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free – no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. Crown Church Easter Eggstravaganza Fun for the entire family! Egg hunt, carnival games, free food and drinks, lots of door prizes! All free and open to the public!You can sign up at our website (link above). Please note our Church location has moved! We are now at 9600 North Palafox St Pensacola, FL.

Pine Forest United Methodist Church Easter Eggstravaganza

• Where: Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2800 Wilde Lake Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32526
• When: March 31 – 1 am – Non
• Egg Hunt Info: Free with food, games, crafts, bounce house, egg hunt and more at Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2800 Wilde Lake Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32526
• Sponsor:  Pine First United Methodist Church
• Cost:  FREE

Easter Eggstravaganza

• Where:  Community Life United Methodist Church Gulf Breeze
• When:  March 31 10 am – 12 pm
• Easter egg hunt, crafts, bounce house for children through 5th grade.
• Cost:  FREE   

Destin’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

• Where: Morgan Sports Center Softball Fields
• When: March 31, 9:00 am
• Egg Hunt Info: The City of Destin’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Morgan Sports Center beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The Easter Egg Hunt is for youth ages 12 and under, with a special egg hunting zone for crawlers & toddlers.
• Cost:  FREE
• For more information call 850-650-1241
• Host:  City of Destin

Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt

• Where: Perdido Beach Resort
• When:  April 1,  11:00 am-2:00 pm
• Egg Hunt Schedule:  Easter Bunny will visit  from 11:00 am – 2 pm and Egg hunt @ 12:30-1
• Cost:  Buffet starts @ The Easter Buffet is $28.95/adult in the Grand Ballroom or $34.95/adult in Voyagers Restaurant.  $10.95 12 and under. 5&under Free
• Additional Activities: N/A
• Sponsor:  Perdido Beach Resort

Easter Egg Hunt at Lulus on the Beach

• Where: Lu Lu’s Beach, Orange Beach
• When: April 1, 12:30 pm – 3 pm (Easter Sunday)
• Egg Hunt Info: Hop on over to LuLu’s Gulf Shores for the Easter Egg Dash! Easter Sunday, April 1st we will have the mad Dash for the golden eggs! The Dash will start promptly at 2pm, so make sure to arrive a little early for a good spot. We will be dividing into age groups for safe dashing for all! The Easter Bunny will also be on hand from 12:30pm-3pm for photo opportunites!
• Cost: Free
• Additional Activities: Meet the Easter Bunny
• Sponsored by: Lu Lu’s

Easter Egg Dash

• Where: Lu Lu’s Beach, Destin
• When: April 1, noon (Easter Sunday)
• Cost: Free
• Additional Activities: Meet the Easter Bunny
• Sponsored by: Lu Lu’s

Things to Know Before You Go:

• Check, recheck and triple check the dates and times to make sure they are still correct when the egg hunt gets closer.  As I always say, this information comes from word of mouth, press releases and flyers I see around town.  The information is not always correct and I am human and make mistakes sometimes (although I try not to do it very often!).  Follow the link and be sure to contact the number available to confirm the time.
• Bring a basket or bag of your own.
• Arrive early.  A friend of mine went to a hunt two years ago at the John R. Jones park.  The egg hunt was over in less than 3 minutes.  There were hundreds (probably thousands) of eggs picked up and her two children got a whopping 3 eggs between the two of them.  They were young and were just thrilled with the excitement of it all so luckily they weren’t disappointed.  However, if they had arrived 30 seconds later we would have missed the whole thing.
• Just in case your little one doesn’t get too many eggs:  Hide a couple of prefilled eggs in your car before you go.  Now that my son is a year older, I foresee some serious disappointment if he only gets one egg.  I would throw a couple in the car and have them hunt for them when we were all finished.  Of course, in my car every day is an egg hunt except you never know what you might find!  HA!

Do you know of any other egg hunts that the community is invited to?  If so, message our Facebook page if you have any other events you would like us to add.  Any names or numbers not in an official capacity will be deleted for safety reasons.