Easter Celebrations From Brunches to Beaches
John Mullen • March 19, 2024
Easter Week Events and Specials In Gulf Shores | Orange Beach
The Alabama Gulf Coast is set to embrace the festive spirit of Easter with an array of celebrations spread across its beaches, resorts, and restaurants. From the skydiving Easter Bunny at the Flora-Bama to breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Tacky Jacks, to the serene sunrise service at The Hangout, residents and visitors alike are invited to partake in a series of events that caters to all ages. With activities ranging from traditional egg hunts and crafts to gourmet brunches and live music, the week promises a blend of fun and tradition to mark Easter week.
In a long-time tradition, the Easter Bunny will drop from the sky at the Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar on March 30 with the fun starting at 11 a.m. with kids’ crafts and face painting. An Easter egg hunt will start at noon on the beach followed by pictures with the Easter Bunny.
This Gulf Coast mainstay will have Breakfast on the Bayou with the Bunny on March 23 from 8 a.m.-noon and will include the Bunny Hop Dance party, arts and crafts and free photos with the Easter Bunny. A short stack or French toast sticks are on special at $6.99. Click here to register.
This waterfront restaurant will have an Easter Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with eggs Benedict and eggs Florentine, pork loin, chicken fried steak and shrimp and grits. It includes a trip to the salad bar for $26 for adults, $13 for kids six to 12 and $6 for five and under. Sides include sausage links and hashbrown casserole and desserts include lemon bread pudding with blueberry sauce.
Entrées for the Easter Brunch buffet include prime rib, pork loin, shrimp and scallop cakes, lamb and an omelet station. Among the sides are carrots and beets, mac and cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts, grits, salads and assorted desserts.
A tropically clad Easter Bunny will greet the kids at LuLu’s on Easter Sunday from noon-2 p.m. A fast-paced Easter Egg Dash will start at 1 p.m. with more than 6,000 eggs hidden around the complex. Photo ops with the Easter Bunny will also be available.
At OWA it’s time for Bunnies and Baskets and the resort will be celebrating from March 23-30 with events daily including pictures with Mr. Bunny from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., egg and spoon race, Easter egg coloring sheet, Easter egg scavenger hunt and a candy jar guess. At noon every day, there will be a bonnet decorating competition. Also, follow OWA on social media to find clues to help find the golden egg in Tropic Falls (admission required). March 30 will be a full day with inflatables on OWA Island 10 a.m.-6 p.m., live dancers in downtown OWA from noon-4 p.m. and crafts for kids from 2-5 p.m. at the Spice & Tea fountain. Click here for more details.
Enjoy an Easter brunch at this beachside resort starting at 11:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. For adults, it’s $48, $20 for kids aged six to 12 and five and under eat free. The day starts with a seaside service at 10 a.m. and includes a kid’s crafting room from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., live music with Lisa Zanghi in Nancy’s Lobby Lounge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and photos with the Easter Bunny.
There will be a sunrise service in the courtyard starting at 6:30 a.m. and breakfast seating at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt following each seating. Adults can eat for $19.99, kids for $8.99 and kids five and under eat free.
Have a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny on March 30-31 at the Gulf Coast’s newest beachfront restaurant from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. On March 30, Sand Castle University will be on hand from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. teaching the best tips and tricks to building sand sculptures.
The fun begins at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday with brunch and will include music from noon-4 p.m., an Easter egg hunt with a Hangout Fest ticket as the big prize at 2 p.m. and pictures with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hunt Easter eggs on March 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the trailhead in the Orange Beach Sportsplex for kids 10 and under with the kids divided into groups by age.
Get ready for the Easter Bunny Eggstravaganza from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. including stories, crafts, games and an Easter egg hunt. Donations of plastic eggs are welcome.
The city will have its annual Breakfast with the Bunny on March 23 at the Erie Meyer Civic Center at 8 a.m. A breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon costs $5 and pictures with the Easter Bunny are also available. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will have animals on hand as well.
How about a Golden Eggstravaganza throughout the park March 25-30 with golden eggs hidden throughout the park? Guests who find them can redeem for prizes. Register at this link to be automatically entered into a raffle for the grand prize. There will also be an Easter egg hunt in the campground for kids 10 and under at 9 a.m. at the amphitheater near the Nature Center.
BEAR POINT EGG HUNT
On Saturday, March 30, the Easter Bunny will be visiting the Bear Point Community Association Community Center at 1 p.m. There will be an egg hunt for children 0-10 years of age. Prizes will be given for each group (0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10). Please arrive with your child by 12:30 p.m. Punch and cookies will be available for the kiddies.
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