Looking for that special Easter event? Here's what's going on in the South Walton and surrounding area. All events are Easter Day unless otherwise noted. Feel free to add to this list.
Easter Explosion
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
10 -11 a.m. - Easter Sing-A-Long with David Seering. Bring your own seating.
Noon - 3 p.m. - DJ on the Stage, Easter Bunny, Kid's Crafts, Inflatable Fun Zone, Face painting, Stilt walker making Balloon Animals
Call (866) 931-3678 for more information.
Rosemary Beach
8:30 a.m. -- Non-denominational Church Service - Eastern Green (bring a low rise chair)
9:45 a.m. -- Easter Egg Hunt - Western Green (rain or shine)
Easter Brunch - Several town center restaurants will be offering a special Easter Brunch or menu.
For more information, visit www.rosemarybeach.com/
Seaside
Noon – 2 p.m.
Join Seaside for a day filled with egg-citing activities for the whole family. Enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt in the Amphitheater, music from 30A Radio and other fun. The Easter Egg hunt begins at 1 p.m. and will have special areas for children ages 1-4 and 5 and older. With more than 10,000 eggs, there are plenty of goodies for everyone.
WaterColor
April 7
5 - 6 p.m. - Easter Bunny appearing at the Inn Library for spring photos
6 - 8 p.m. - Easter Bunny Tuck-Ins at the Inn - $20/child includes Easter Basket. Reservations 850.534.5975
7 p.m. - Bonfire on the Beach with live entertainment and S'mores
7:30 p.m. - Movie In the Park
April 8
7 a.m. - Easter Sunrise Service at the BeachClub
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Easter Brunch at Fish Out of Water - 850.534.5050 for reservations
12:30 p.m. - Easter Celebration - Cerulean Park - Free.
1:30 p.m. - Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Toss 2 p.m.
Eden Gardens State Park
Picnic in the Park
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy a good old fashion Easter Sunday while walking through the beautiful gardens to find that perfect picnic place. The Friends of Eden are selling cupcakes and “Lucky Mud” is providing music down by the Bayou.
The Easter Bunny will be there handing out delicious candy to all children and available for photographs.
There will not be an Easter egg hunt.
Entrance fee to the park will be complimentary all day but of course, donations are always welcome. The regularly scheduled tours of the Wesley House will still be given hourly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults $4, children $2
Located just off U.S. Highway 98 on CR 395N in Point Washington. Call 850-267-8320 for more information.
Walton County Coastal Branch Library
April 5th, 11 a.m. - noon.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping into the Reading Garden. Bring your favorite basket and join in the hunt. Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail. Call Linda (850) 267-2809 for more information or visit www.youseemore.com/walton for program details.
Back Porch in Destin
April 7 - 10 a.m
Grab your basket and sandals and join The Back Porch in Destin as they host their
Third Annual Beach Easter Egg Hunt for children under 12 at 10 a.m. April 7 on the
beaches behind the Back Porch Restaurant on Scenic Hwy. 98 in Destin.
The event will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge. Please arrive a few minutes early and BYOB (bring
your own basket). The Easter Bunny will stop by for photo ops in the big beach chair.
Immediately following the beach egg hunt, there will be free activates including
face painting, balloons, prizes, raffles and more. Alaqua will also be there with
some of their furry friends.
Pt Washington Methodist Church- Sunday, April 1 – Palm Sunday – One Service Only at 10 a.m. in the FLC
- Thursday, April 5 – Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary
- Friday, April 6 – Good Friday - No service will be conducted. (The sanctuary will be open from noon until 6 p.m. for personal prayer, meditation and contemplation.)
- Sunday, April 8 – Easter Sunday –Two services, at 8:50 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Legacy Family Church Community Picnic & Buddy Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 31 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At Pier Park Amphitheater, Panama City Beach, FL
“Buddy” Easter Egg Hunt designed especially for kids with special needs
B.Y.O.P.B. - Bring Your Own Picnic basket & chairs for live music, family kickball game, face painting, bounce houses
Easter Brunch in South Walton
(from the Forum)
- Easter Brunch Poolside at Caliza Restaurant, Alys Beach. All day brunch 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. with an A la carte Easter menu that includes Filet of beef and fried green tomato Benedict with Béarnaise sauce, lemon thyme roasted leg of lamb, blue crab bisque and much more. Reservations: (850) 213-5700. Located at: 23 Nonesuch Way, Alys Beach, 32413.
- Easter Brunch at Restaurant Fire in Grayton Beach, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. A la carte menu. Reservations: (850) 231-9020. Located at: 55 Clayton Lane, Grayton Beach, 32459.
- Easter Brunch Buffet at Town Hall in Rosemary Beach. Two Seatings: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Adults $30, Children ages 4 - 11 $20 and children 3 and under free. Reservations required. Call 1-877-815-8718.
- Easter Brunch Buffet at the Vue at the Santa Rosa Beach Club Restaurant. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $30 for adults, $12 for children under 12 and $24 for members. Reservations required: (850) 267-2305. Located at 4801 W Co Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, 32459.
- Easter Brunch Buffet at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa . 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $29.29 for adults, $13.95 for children ages 7-12, and complimentary for children 6 and younger. . Reservations: (850) 267-9500, ext. 44.
- Easter Brunch Buffet with the Easter Bunny at the BaitHouse Restaurant at WaterColor Resort. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $50 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under. Reservations: 850-534-5050. Located at: 238 Watercolor Blvd W, Santa Rosa Beach, 32459.
- Solaris Easter lunch cruise: Motor along the Choctawhatchee Bay from 1-3 p.m. and enjoy a 3-course meal and entertainment. Boarding is from 12:15-12:55 p.m. at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. A full service bar and appetizers are available for purchase onboard. Casual cocktail dress, suit not required. Cost is $55/adults; $25/children 3-10; and $15/infants 0-2. Call 650-2519 for reservations.
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