As every year, we’ve put together our Easter Guide so you know what events are happening in Sanford, FL! Did we miss an event? Please let us know by contacting us here.

We hope this guide is helpful to you and your family 🙂

The Easter Bunny at The Seminole Towne Center

Where: Seminole Towne Center 200 Towne Center  (Center Court)

When: Mar 25, 2022-Apr 16, 2022

March 28 – April 2 – 11:00 AM – 7:00 pm

April 3 – 12:00 PM – 6:00 pm

April 4 – 9 – 11:00 AM – 7:00 pm

April 10 – 12:00 PM – 6:00 pm

April 11 – 15 – 11:00 AM – 7:00 pm

April 16 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 pm

Admission: Booking your photo experience online is strongly encouraged but not required. Walk-up visits are permitted where space is available at participating locations.

What: We offer several Bunny Magic photo experience packages to capture your favorite holiday tradition! PACKAGE A- A MOMENT TO REMEMBER. Includes complete access to all digital images on our digital download portal and 7 photo prints: (2) 6×8 prints (2) 4×6 prints (1) 3×5 print (2) wallet prints, plus a limited edition Easter Bunny 2022 Postcard photo print! (size 6×8) | PACKAGE B- SIMPLY AWESOME. Includes complete access to all digital images on our digital download portal and 5 photo prints: (2) 4×6 prints (1) 3×5 print (2) wallet prints | PACKAGE C- INSTANT ENERGY. Includes 5 photo prints: (2) 4×6 prints (1) 3×5 prints (2) wallet prints. *Phoenix Zoo photo packages vary

Info:  Click Here for Website!


Lakeside’s Easter Eggstravaganza!

When: April 9th, 10am-12pm

Where: Lakeside United Methodist Church & Preschool, 121 N Henderson Ln, Sanford, FL 32771

What: It’s Gonna Get Colorful at Lakeside’s Easter Eggstravaganza!
The Easter Bunny – Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt – Color Run – Food, Candy, and Prizes – Crafts and Games – Live Bunnies & Chicks and more!
You are invited to come be part of the the Eggcitement! Get blasted with color powder as you and your family jog through our Color Run Field! Then hop on over for more fun with our Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt!
There will be fun surprises along the way and some Bunny really special will be there to take pictures with.
Invite all your Peeps and come to Lakeside’s Eggstravagaza! 

Admission: Free to Attend! 

Click Here for Event Website!


Bundt Cake & Craft Beer Pairing

When: April 14th, 4pm-9pm

Where: Deviant Wolfe Brewing 121 W 1st St. 

What: Move over Easter Bunny, Deviant Wolfe has the baskets covered this year! Join us for a craft beer and Bundt cake pairing on Thursday, April 14th. This build-your-own pairing can be taken home for your Easter weekend or enjoyed day-of in the taproom. Four of our package beers will be paired with four personal sized Bundt cakes made with love by Sanford’s own, Simply Homemade 1913. The pairings are based on flavor profiles of both the beer and its matching cake, making for sheer dessert perfection!
Buy one pre-packaged bundt-beer combination or get all four as a mixed pack. The more you buy, the bigger the savings.
Easter Bundt Cake Pairing Menu:
 Smuck That’s Good paired with a PB&J Bundt.
 Psychic Wizard paired with an Orange Bundt.
 Don’t Feed the Rabbids paired with a Carrot Cake Bundt.
 Porchfest paired with a Salted Caramel Bundt.
Celebrate Easter with Deviant Wolfe Brewing and Simply Homemade!
Use these promo codes at check out to save:
Buying 2 Pairings- 2BUNDTS
Buying 3 Pairings- 3BUNDTS
Buying 4 Pairings- 4BUNDTS
Limited pairings available. Purchase your beer-bundt combinations ahead to secure your pairing. Pairings can be purchased through the Deviant Wolfe online store or in the taproom. This is not a guided tasting. Presale purchases may be picked up or enjoyed in the taproom anytime between 4:00-8:30 PM the day of the event. 

Admission: $12.50 |  Tickets


Easter at Central

When: Good Friday: April 15th 6:30pm

Easter Morning: April 17th 8am, 9:30am & 11am

Where: Lakeside United Methodist Church & Preschool, 121 N Henderson Ln, Sanford, FL 32771

What: You’re Invited to Easter at Central

Admission: Free to Attend! 

Click Here for Event Website!


FREE EASTER EGG HUNT at City Church

When: Saturday, April 16th
11am | 1pm

Sunday, April 17th
9am | 10:30am | 12:30pm (Bilingual Spanish Service)

Where: City Church 1711 S Orange Blvd Sanford FL 32771

What:
FREE EASTER EGG HUNT

The Free Egg Hunts are held after every Saturday and Sunday Service. This year we will be hosting the most incredible, epic, and safe Easter Egg Hunt Seminole County has to offer, giving away over 13,000 eggs!

No Egg Hunt on Good Friday!

Admission: FREE!


Run for God 5k

When: April, 16th, 7:30am-9am

Where: Fort Mellon Park, 600 E 1st St

What: Make Run for God your Easter Weekend 5k and help us grow the mission funds so we can help send more kids on more trips. Since 2010 we have helped send over 160 youth on over 40 trips to Kenya, Mexico, Costa Rica, The Dominican Republic, Jamaica, New Orleans, Nicaragua, and others with over $30,000 in sponsorships. Please help us spread the word about our organization and our event and how we can all play a role in helping these kids do God’s work.
“Church Challenge” and “Make our 5K YOUR 5K”. Great ways for your church or organization to share in the funds. See details on the Race Information page.

To give directly to this fund, please send donations to:
Run for God, Inc. P O Box 952271 Lake Mary, FL 32795-2271

Registration ends April 14.

There is no Day-of-Race registration.

Contact: Click Here for More


Hippity Hop Adventure at the Central Florid Zoo

When: April 16th, 9am-4pm

Where: Central Florida Zoo 3755 NW Highway 17-92

What: Celebrate Spring at the Zoo during our Hippity Hop Adventure!
Enjoy a live DJ, goody bags, activities… and more!
Plus, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny inside the Wayne M. Densch Discovery Center!
All event activities are included in general Zoo admission*
*This is a BLACKOUT DATE for Zoo Annual Pass Holders—Zoo admission will be $5 per named person on your annual pass during this event. 

Admission: Tickets

Annual Pass Holders*: $5 per person named on your card
General Admission: $21.95
Child Admission (Age 3-12): $15.95
Senior Admission (Age 60+): $17.95
Children 2 and under are free

All event activities are included in single-day Zoo admission.

This is a BLACKOUT DATE for Annual Pass Holders—Zoo admission will be $5 per named person on your annual pass during this event.

Contact: For more information, call 407.323.4450 ext 100. For sponsorship and vendor opportunities, call 407.323.4450 ext 128.


Sanford Easter Eggstravaganza

When: April 16th, 11am-1pm

Ages: 0-3 11:00-11:30am
Ages: 4-6 11:30-12:00pm
Ages 7-9 12:00-12:30pm
Ages 10-12 12:30-1:00pm

Where: Fort Mellon Park, Downtown Sanford, FL

What: It’s time for the Easter Eggstravaganza again! The Easter Bunny will be out and about leaving eggs and other surprises throughout Ft. Mellon Park located at 600 E. 1st St. so don’t forget your basket! The festivities will begin at 10:00am. All children ages 12 and under are invited to join us for this free, fun-filled event.
Each age group will have their own ‘egg hunting’ time.


The Parks and Recreation Department hope to see you there! 

Admission: FREE for children 12 and under!

Contact: For information, please call the Sanford Recreation Department at 407.688.5120 option 6


Easter at City Church

When: Saturday, April 16th
11am | 1pm

Sunday, April 17th
9am | 10:30am | 12:30pm (Bilingual Spanish Service)

Where: City Church FL, 1711 S Orange Blvd

What: Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! At City Church, we celebrate Easter by gathering together, singing songs, and engaging with a powerful message. This vyear we will be hosting the most incredible, epic, and safe Easter Egg Hunt Seminole County has to offer. We will be having 5 weekend Easter services, each with its own Easter egg hunt.

Click Here for Church Website!


EASTER EGG HUNT EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Seminole Church!

When: April 16th, 1pm-3:30pm

Where: Seminole Community Church 5070 Orange Blvd

What: Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt!
Saturday, April 16
Time Slots Available 1-3:30PM

Our Egg Hunt is for kids from birth-5th grade to enjoy!

With multiple animal encounters, a family photo booth and chances to win additional prizes and gift cards, your kids will have a lot to talk about… and eat on the way home! We also heard the Easter Bunny may be dropping in to say hi!

Admission: Tickets are FREE, but you will need one ticket per vehicle to attend the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact: (407) 324-0199


Sanford Community Easter Sunrise Service

When: April 17th, 7am-8am

Where: Ft. Mellon Park 600 E. 1st Street

What: The 11th Annual Sanford Community Sunrise Worship Service sponsored by Taylor Commandery No. 28 Knights Templar of Florida will be held on Easter Sunday morning at Fort Mellon Park in downtown Sanford. This is an open-air lake-side ecumenical worship service in the park to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This year the message will be delivered by the Reverend Sir Knight Donald Needham. Limited seating will be provided. It is recommended that you bring lawn chairs or a blanket. The wearing of jackets is advisable because there is often a breeze coming from the lake. Children are welcome to attend with their parents.

Admission: FREE!

PLEASE NOTE: EVENT DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE CALL BUSINESS TO VERIFY.