From brunches to beach services, Easter weekend in the Upper Keys is full of activities. With Easter on Sunday, April 20, church-goers can visit small, sandy beaches for service as the sun rises over the water. There are also traditional church services from Key Largo to Islamorada. With delicious brunches also come fun family activities, including visits from the Easter bunny and Easter egg hunts
Brunch
- Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sol by the Sea, Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Key Largo. $135 per guest.
- Easter brunch all morning and afternoon at Papa Joe’s Waterfront, Islamorada. The day also features an Easter egg hunt for kids and an appearance from the Easter bunny.
Egg hunts and activities
- Easter egg hunts at Harry Harris Park in Tavernier on Sunday, April 13. Hosted by the Florida Keys Masonic Lodge. Easter Egg Hunt times by age group: up to 4 years old at 10 a.m.; 5-7 years old at 11 a.m.; and 8-10 years old at noon. Enjoy cotton candy, popcorn, drinks, a bounce house and face painting. Lunch is available for $10: your choice of a hot dog, hamburger or brisket sandwich.
- Spring Fest will be held on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Founders Park. Free admission. For kids ages 12 and under. Enjoy DJ and dancing, airbrush tattoos, face painting, kid’s crafts, a bounce house and a Mad Hatter activity course. There will also be snow cones, popcorn, mini donuts and drinks for purchase. The bunny arrives at the amphitheater at 9:30 a.m; the egg hunt (sorted by age group) begins at 11:30 a.m.
Church
- Island Community Church sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. at Whale Harbor beach, 83413 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.
- First Baptist Islamorada’s sunrise service on the beach at 6:45 a.m. at Coconut Cove Resort, 84810 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.
- Easter service at 10 a.m. at Island Community Church, 83250 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.
- Easter service at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at San Pedro Catholic Parish, 89500 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key. Easter egg hunt to follow the 9 a.m. mass.
- Easter service at 10 a.m. at St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church, 87500 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.
- Easter service at 9 a.m. at Pearl Christian Church, 161 Pearl Avenue, Tavernier.
- Easter service at 10 a.m. at Coral Isles Church, 90001 Old Highway, Tavernier.
