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If your vacation overlaps Easter Sunday this year, or this is your first Easter being an Anna Maria Island resident, no worries! There are plenty of local Easter events on and off the island to get yourself and the kiddos out of the house and in the holiday spirit. Whether it's a church service, or some Easter Bunny fun, there is something to do for everyone.

Easter Egg Hunts:


A classic Easter tradition, and certainly the kids favorite, is of course the Easter egg hunt! Luckily one of the best local egg hunts for children 10 and under takes place right here on Anna Maria Island the Saturday before Easter, thanks to the Sandbar Restaurant. The Annual Sandbar Egg Hunt is a favorite for everyone involved and is probably the most well-known activity taking place on the island for Easter year after year. After the egg hunt fun, there is typically a parade right after lead by the Easter Bunny himself down Pine Avenue.
Where: Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
When: The Saturday before Easter Sunday
Time: Event typically begins at 9am
Who: Children 10 and under

Easter Events - Worship Services:

Anna Maria Island offers a multitude of Easter services for you to choose from, Including a Easter Sunday sunrise service on the beach!  Visit our Anna Maria Island Church information page for more information on any specific churches below.

Kiwanis Club’s 49th Annual Sunset Service on the Beach:
Come worship on the beach Easter Sunday.
Where:  Manatee County Public Beach.
When: Easter Sunday
Time: Typically 6:30am

CrossPointe Fellowship (Baptist Church)
CrossPointe offers a service on Good Friday, and a Easter Sunday service.
Where: 8605 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
When: Good Friday AND Easter Sunday
Time: 7pm Friday / 10:30am Sunday

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation offers a service on Maundy Thursday which includes foot washing, stripping of the altar and the vigil in the garden. They also have services on Good Friday, and three Easter Sunday.
Where: 4408 Gulf Dr, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
When: Thursday, Friday, AND Sunday
Time: 7pm Thursday / noon Friday / 7:30am, 9am, AND 11am Sunday

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church offers services Maundy Thursday, two on Good Friday, and two Easter Sunday including a fellowship brunch in between.
Where: 6608 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
When: Thursday, Friday, AND Sunday
Time: 7pm Thursday / noon AND 7pm Friday / 8am service, 9am brunch, 10:30am service

Harvey Memorial Community Church
Harvey Memorial Community Church will be holding their regular Easter Sunday service.
Where: 300 Church St N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
When: Sunday only
Time: 9:30am

Roser Memorial Community Church
Roser Memorial Community Church offers services the Thursday before Easter in celebration of the Last Supper, Good Friday, and two services Easter Sunday.
Where: 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
When: Thursday, Friday, AND Sunday
Time: 7pm Thursday / noon Friday / 9am and 11am Sunday

St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church will be holding a mass on Palm Sunday, Holy Week mass the following Wednesday, Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper Thursday. There will be no morning Mass on Good Friday, but there will be a Blessing of Easter Baskets at 10 a.m. and an Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m. On Easter Sunday, there will be Masses at 8am and two masses at 10am, one Mass in the church and one in the Parish Hall. Kids will be able to hunt for Easter eggs after the 10am Masses.
Where: 248 S Harbor Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
When: Palm Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, AND Sunday
Time: Usually 8am and 10am Palm Sunday / 8:30am Wednesday / 7pm Thursday / 9:45pm Friday / 8am and 10am Sunday

No matter where you are, near or far, have a wonderful Easter from everyone at Island Real Estate

If you are staying on Anna Maria Island over the Easter holiday, there are plenty of Easter Activities to choose from for you and your family to do! 🐰🐰🐰

🐥 The 36th Annual Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnett Contest - Saturday, March 30th 2024, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Children up to 10 years of age can participate in the Easter Egg Hunt that begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Easter Bonnett Contest starts at 10:00 a.m. There are prizes for the top 3 adults and youths. The Sandbar Restaurant is located at 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria, FL 34216. After the Easter Egg Hunt, there are usually activities on Pine Ave, including opportunities for pictures with the Easter Bunny! If you are looking to stay a bicycle ride away from Anna Maria City Easter activities then be sure to visit our Anna Maria City Vacation rental page. 🐰

🐥 The 59th Annual Easter Sunrise Service - Sunday March 31st, 2024 on Manatee Beach at 6:30 a.m. This event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, brings together many local churches into a single service. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on to hear the various speakers from around the island and special Easter music selections. Manatee Beach Park is located at 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. Just a reminder, the service draws up to 2,000 people. The free Island Trolley service starts at 6:00 am. It may be a great way to avoid traffic.

🐥 Easter Dining - Most of our Anna Maria Island restaurants are scheduled to be open on Easter Sunday. Please call ahead to make a reservation for large parties and to confirm that your favorite restaurant is open.

Looking for somewhere fun to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? There are lots of things to do on St. Patricks day on Anna Maria Island.

Freckled Fin for St. Patrick's Day

On island option for St' Patrick's Day is Freckled Fin Irish Pub located 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 🍀🍀🍀🍀

Wear green and be ready to celebrate! ✅️ Freckled Fin is the premier Anna Maria Island Irish pub and restaurant! Don't miss out on the BEST ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY OF THE YEAR! Come early and stay late! There will be family fun and also shenanigans to be had by all! 👏👏👏

Freckled Fin opens at early morning on St. Patrick's Day, offering reduced prices on Guinness🍺 and Irish coffees ☕️ until mid morning and FREE Jameson shots 🥃 and St. Patrick's Day merch while supplies last, along with live music 🎶as well as limited food menu 🥔 including corned beef and cabbage, and Reubens. A perfect St. Patricks day on Anna Maria Island. See you there! 👍

Clancy's St. Paddy's Day Bash

If you don't mind a short drive off Island a second option is Clancy's Irish Sports Pub 6218 Cortez Rd Bradenton, FL 34210, may be a place to try! Good time had by all

Wear green or purchase one of their green Tees for $15 💚💚. The doors open at 11AM with a long list of entertainment 🎤 starting at 11am and lasting until 1130PM. They are open until 12AM afterwards, but you must be 21 and up to enter😎!

St' Patrick's Day with Main Street Live

Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton becomes one of the go-to destinations to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially when it coincides with Main Street Live. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone: live music, Irish-themed events and vendors, and of course, an Irish brew or two.

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