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Top Family-Friendly Easter Events In South Florida

The weekends leading up to and during Easter will host some fun and family-friendly events throughout South Florida. There's even enough going on to enjoy the holiday celebrations for multiple weekends! From egg hunts to rides & games, there is certain to be something for each family member in this listing of Easter events. Most of them also have Facebook events with the latest news and updates, so be sure to head over to those and RSVP to stay "in the know."
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Spring Eggstravaganza

North Shore Park
501 72nd St.
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 861-3616
web.miamibeachfl.gov

Date: March 19, 2016 at 10 a.m.

This event is sure to be fun for the entire family, and best of all admission is free. Admission to the Spring Eggstravaganza includes crafts, photographs with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for kids 10 and younger. There will also be concessions and carnival rides for a fee. Be sure to check out the Facebook event for the latest updates.

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(Source: Playwright Irish Pub)

Penguin Palooza

Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
(305) 361-5705
www.miamiseaquarium.com

Date: March 19, 2016 at 10 a.m.

This event is sure to be fun for the entire family, and best of all admission is free. Admission to the Spring Eggstravaganza includes crafts, photographs with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for kids 10 and younger. There will also be concessions and carnival rides for a fee. Be sure to check out the Facebook event for the latest updates.

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Joey's Egg Hunt

Museum of Discovery & Science & Autonation IMAX
401 S.W. 2nd St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 713-0930
www.mods.org

Date: March 26-27, 2016 at 12 p.m.

Don't miss this fun Easter egg hunt as well as tons of other egg-related activities like the Eggsamples (comparing eggs from different animals) or Egg in a Bottle (learning to take an egg into and out of a bottle). Admission price for adults is $15, seniors is $14, children (ages 2-12) is $13, military (with an ID) is $13 and children under two are free. Every child will be able to receive a bag full of candies and goodies once they collect all the eggs they can find. Some kids might even get special prizes in their goody bags.

Related: Top Restaurants To Reserve Your Easter Brunch In South Florida 

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(Source: Van Dyke Cafe)

Egg Scramble

Pelican Community Park
18115 N. Bay Road
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
(305) 947-0606
www.sibfl.net

Date: March 26, 2016 at 10 a.m.

Wristbands will need to be purchased for $5 each, or are free with a Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card, either in advance at SIB Goermnet Center or Pelican Community Park, or at the event. These bands are required for being able to ride the rides. Also at the event will be games, crafts, photos with spring bunnies, music and the day kicks off promptly at 10 a.m. with the annual egg hunt. Don't forget to RSVP on the Facebook event to get the latest updates.

Related: What's Open And Closed For Good Friday And Easter Sunday

Suzy Fielders is a working mom of a spirited 9 year old daughter. She has an MA in Communication Studies and BA in Psychology and Communications. She works in marketing/public relations, is a freelance writer and is very involved in the Winston-Salem community and arts & films scene.
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