Tampa Bay Easter 2024 Guide: Dining Options, Closures, Things To Do
Everything to know happening in town.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Opening Day for Baseball! I took a personal day. I’m Carlos Hernandez back in your inbox with a special edition of Tampa Today News. This is your guide for Easter 2024. There are plenty of Easter eggs hunts, brunch gatherings, and fun to enjoy. Make sure to call ahead to make sure space or tickets are still available.
Weather Easter Sunday: High 81 and low 63. Partly cloudy.
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Things to do on Easter Sunday:
Easter Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Get ready for an Easter Eggstravaganza all weekend at Tampa’s top and only theme park. Enjoy a Golden Egg Hunt throughout the park and claim your prize. Plus parents can take children to enjoy special kid-friendly activities with Elmo's Eggstravaganza in Sesame Street Safari of Fun. The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is also ongoing for adults. (buschgardens.com)
Eater Sunday at IKEA Tampa: Meet the Easter Bunny, go on a scavenger hunt through the IKEA show room, make a craft and take home some treats. All activities are FREE and there is no registration necessary. Must be an IKEA Family member to participate. Open to the first 250 children. (eventbrite.com)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) at Tampa Theatre: Catch a screening of this classic black comedy film on Easter Sunday at 3 p.m. in the historic Tampa Theatre located in downtown Tampa. The movie was originally released on Dec. 17, 2004, by Paramount Pictures. Tickets are available online. (etix.com)
Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays - Tropicana Field: Enjoy baseball on Easter Sunday at 1:40 p.m. Tickets start at $25 each for two tickets and $27 for one. The field recently rolled out a new menu with more food options as well. (ticketmaster.com)
Easter Egg Hop in SoHo: Enjoy an Easter Egg Bar Hop between MacDinton’s and Grove in South Tampa on Sunday, March 31. There will be an Easter egg hunt at Grove at 11 a.m. Enjoy unlimited mimosas at both locations from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (patch.com)
Restaurants celebrating Easter:
Easter Buffet at Hotel Flor Downtown Tampa: This Easter Sunday, March 31, at Hotel Flor in downtown Tampa enjoy a special brunch buffet menu priced at $70 per adult and $45 ages 6 to 11 and $30 ages 3 to 5. Menu items include Roasted Prime Rib with Rosemary Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish and Dijon, Bourbon and Pineapple Glazed Ham, Omeletes, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders, amore. (eventbrite.com)
Seaside Easter Breakfast at Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Experience an Easter Breakfast by the sea at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Pinellas County. Enjoy delicious breakfast favorites with ocean views, fun activities, and visits from the Easter Bunny. Make memories with family and friends in a picturesque setting surrounded by marine life. Plus, Aquarium Admission is included with an event ticket. (cmaquarium.org)
Easter Brunch at King Charles Ballroom - The Don CeSar: Enjoy a delicious buffet at this historic hotel on St. Pete Beach filled with brunch classics, carved roasts, holiday favorites, and decadent desserts. Menu items include Smoked Salmon Pastrami, Sushi, Sashimi, Ginger Glaze Faroe Salmon, Herb Crusted Australian Rack of Lamb, and more. Tickets are $150 for adults and $50 for children 12 and younger. Children 5 and under eat free. (doncesar.com)
Clearwater Easter Cruises with Yacht Starship: The Clearwater Easter Cruise includes a buffet, bottomless mimosas, reserved table, DJ entertainment, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny for family pictures. Cruises are 2 hours long. Tickets start a $69.95 for adults and $49.95 for children ages 2 and older. Infants are free, but should be included on reservations. (yachtstarship.com)
Easter Sunday Closures:
Brandon Mall will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 31. Most malls around town will also be closed including Westshore Plaza, International Plaza, and other stores. (brandonmall.com, westshoreplaza.com)
Groceries: Publix will close all stores and pharmacies for Easter so make sure to get your grocery store shopping done early. Costco, Target, and Aldi will also be closed. Walmart and Sprouts are open. Call ahead before driving to places though just in case. (fox13news.com, 995qyk.com)
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