Hoppy Easter, Miami! The annual spring celebration falls on Sunday, April 20 this year and if you’re looking for some fun things to do in the city, we’ve got you covered with plenty of ideas that no-bunny can resist! From brunches to thrilling egg hunts, here’s how to make this Easter in Miami extra special:
1. Enjoy a Sunday brunch with family and friends
We know brunch doesn’t require a special occasion, but Easter Sunday seems like a particularly good holiday for a delicious meal. There are a ton of restaurants setting up Easter brunches, so you don’t have to spend any time on the cooking this year! Below are a few suggestions and you can find the full list here.
- Isabelle’s Coconut Grove
- LT Steak & Seafood
- Amara at Paraiso
2. Join The Berry Farm’s Easter Eggstravaganza
On April 19 and 20, the beloved Redland farm is welcoming families for this annual celebration, filled with hourly egg hunts for the little ones (grouped by age), photos with the Easter bunny, delicious seasonal treats and spring photo ops. You can also meet adorable baby chicks and sweet bunnies in their pop-up petting zoo, while live music runs daily from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
3. Celebrate the holiday surrounded by nature at Fairchild
Grab the family and head to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s 83-acre tropical paradise as it transforms into The Bunny Hoppening! On April 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests can play among flowering paths and embark on a basketful of festive adventures like following bunny tracks while discovering hidden activities throughout. For adults, Fairchild offers gourmet picnic baskets and a signature Mimosa Bar featuring creative concoctions like The Drunk Bunny Mimosa and Cotton Candy Mimosa.
4. Hop on over to Paradox Museum
The perfect indoor adventure, Paradox Museum will have you exploring more than 70 mind-bending exhibits. And this Easter break, the Wynwood museum is turning up the fun with extended hours and illusion experiences for all! Grab tickets to Paradox Museum here.
5. Go on the hunt for Easter eggs at Jungle Island
During the weekend of April 19 and 20, Jungle Island will bring back its annual Megga Egga Hunt which features hourly egg hunts, a golden egg scavenger hunt with prizes, an Easter bazaar and more! Visitors can enjoy photos with the Easter bunny (noon to 2 p.m.), a cute bunny petting experience (11 a.m.), a special “Guardians of the Jungle” Easter show (11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.) and family games (3 to 4 p.m.). Megga Egga is included with general admission to Jungle Island.
6. Snap pictures with the Easter bunny
Everyone needs a classic photo of their child smiling (or, well, crying) with our favorite furry friend: the Easter bunny! To find some spots offering this photo experience, see below:
- Dadeland Mall: Now – April 19
- Dolphin Mall: Now – April 19
- Esplanade at Aventura: April 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (free)
- The Falls: Now – April 19
- Miami International Mall: Now – April 19
While walk-ins are welcome, advance reservations are encouraged for most shopping malls. So make sure to snag a spot on their website!
7. Join an Easter egg hunt specifically for adults at Higher Ground
Atop Arlo Wynwood, Higher Ground is teaming up with Wynwood Pride on April 19 for the free Beats & Treats: Adult Easter Party! From 4 to 8 p.m., grab your crew and enjoy live beats from DJ Lagrimas de Oro and the fabulous drag queen FKA TWINK as hostess. Guests can hunt for eggs packed with prizes from local spots like Sana Skin Studio and Legacy Fit. And don’t forget the Golden Egg, which holds the key to an ultimate free weekend stay at Arlo Wynwood. Attendees must be 18+.
8. Head to Wynwood Marketplace’s first Bunny Brunch & Roll
On Saturday, April 19, Wynwood Marketplace will be alive and abuzz with the first-ever Bunny Brunch & Roll. It’ll all begin with an Easter bunny meet and greet, petting zoo with furry friends, thrilling egg hunt with playful bubbles and exciting live entertainment. The celebration will continue with a delicious Easter brunch by Pink Paloma from noon to 4 p.m. featuring festive dishes and bottomless mimosas for adults.
9. Celebrate Easter at the Miami Children’s Museum
From April 19 to 20, Miami Children’s Museum will be hopping with fun ways to celebrate the holiday with sensory bins, an egg and spoon obstacle course and egg-shaped crafts in the Art studio! Bring along your kids to take part in the Egg-cellent Egg Hunt, featuring “beep eggs” for a sensory-friendly twist, and take home a goody bag!
10. Treat yourself to The Salty’s festive donuts
Everyone’s favorite donut shop is bringing extra sweetness our Easter baskets with two treats available at all their locations from April 18 to 20. There’s the Carrot Cake Bunny-Shaped Donut, filled with homemade carrot cake swirled with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, finished with a cream cheese glaze and topped with house-made candied walnuts. Equally indulgent, the Malted Milk Bunny Donut features milk chocolate malted mousse and topped with a vibrant blue majik sweet cream glaze.