OCALA, FL (352today.com) – From egg hunts to music and crafts, the 352 is filled with Easter celebrations for all ages. Here’s a list of events happening around our area:
Friday, April 11, 2025
5th Annual Easter Glow Hunt
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Rainbow Lakes Estates, 4030 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon
- Glow-in-the-dark egg hunt
- Crafts, games, prizes, and photos with the Easter Bunny
Admission: Free
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Craft Fair
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Anthony Community Park, 2150 E. Anthony Rd, Anthony
- Easter egg hunt
- Local craft vendors and food available
Whimsy’s Easter Market at Sunsational Farms
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla
- Egg drop challenge
- Petting zoo, bounce house, food trucks, and 60 vendors
Admission: Free
Cross Ridge Church Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Cross Ridge Church, 965 N. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto
- Egg hunt, games, bounce house, and food
Admission: Free
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Town of Lady Lake Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd, Lady Lake
- 12,000 Easter eggs
- Bounce houses, DJ, food trucks, and activities
Admission: Free
Color Me Egg-Cited
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Forest Community Center, 777 S. CR 314A, Ocklawaha
- Egg hunt, crafts, and visit with the Easter Bunny
Admission: Free
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Egg-Streme Glow Hunt and Festival
Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Lecanto Community Park, 3505 W. Educational Path, Lecanto
- Glow-in-the-dark egg hunt
- Vendors, inflatables, live music, face painting
- Activities for all ages
Admission: Free (Waivers recommended for faster entry)
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday Gospel Concert
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 Southeast 138th Terrace, Weirsdale
- Live gospel music from the Opry Band
Admission: $36 – $30 – $25 – $21
Saturday, April 19, 2025
REACH Easter Egg Hunt Clermont
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: 2750 Hartwood Marsh Road, Clermont
- Face-painting, crafts, jump houses, food trucks
- Photos with the Easter Bunny
Admission: Free
City of Wildwood’s Easter Eggstravaganza
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: 1300 Huey Street, Wildwood
- Egg hunt, games, prizes, and photo ops
Admission: Free
Easter Egg Hunt – W.T. Bland Public Library
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora
- Traditional egg hunt, treats, and Easter Bunny photos
Admission: Free
Cannon Farm Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Egg hunt at 12 p.m.)
Location: Cannon Farms, 11801 SW 180th Ave, Dunnellon
- Craft vendors, food trucks, music
- Hayrides, bounce houses, petting zoo
- Flower picking available
- Admission: $5
Spring Strings Concert with Remedy Tree
Time: Gates open at 3 p.m., concert at 4 p.m.
Location: Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala
- Live modern bluegrass
- Bring a picnic or enjoy food from Blazing Bites
Egg Hunt & Easter Carnival
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: River Life Church, 2872 W. Dunnellon Road, Dunnellon
- Egg hunts for age groups 0–12 (Pre-registration required)
- Carnival games, face painting, food, photo booth
- Bright Side Kid’s Carnival also runs during Easter Sunday services (no registration needed)
This roundup covers events across Marion, Lake, and Sumter Counties. Check with individual event organizers for any updates or weather-related changes.