Warm weather in tropical islands on Easter Sunday means a wide array of offerings in Marathon on April 20, from oceanside sunrise services and buffets to traditional masses in the pews. Whether you’re looking to entertain some little ones or just trying to relax with friends and family, be sure to visit one of the many restaurants and businesses with special events and food on deck for the holiday weekend.
Celebrate Easter, on the beach or in the pews:
- All are invited to the community sunrise service, held at 7 a.m. at Sombrero Beach on Easter Sunday. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets.
- St. Columba Episcopal Church will host a Maundy Thursday service at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 17; Good Friday service at noon on Friday, April 18; an Easter Vigil service at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 19; and Easter Sunday services at 9 (traditional service) and 11 a.m. (contemporary service).
- The Marathon Community Church will hold a Good Friday service on Friday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. and an Easter worship service in the sanctuary at 3010 Overseas Highway on Easter Sunday at 10 a.m.
- Martin Luther Chapel will host a Palm Sunday service on April 13 at 10 a.m., a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. on April 17, a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on April 18, an Easter sunrise service at Curry Hammock State Park at 6:30 a.m. and an Easter service at the chapel at 10 a.m.
- Kirk of the Keys will host a free Palm Sunday brunch after its service on Sunday, April 13. Service on Easter Sunday will begin at 9 a.m., with an egg hunt immediately following the service.
- San Pablo Catholic Church will hold a Holy Thursday mass on Thursday, April 17 at 6 p.m. There will be a Liturgy of Good Friday on April 18 at noon and 6 p.m. An Easter Vigil mass is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the church will celebrate mass at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with a Spanish mass at noon. A Blessing of the Easter Baskets will take place Saturday at 11 a.m.
- Pastor Larry White of St. Paul AME Church will lead a Relay for Christ starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 18 at Marathon Church of Christ on 26th Street. Walkers are invited to join him as he carries a cross through Marathon praying for churches and the community. For more information, call 786-554-1285.
Complete the festivities:
- Join the Marathon Parks and Recreation Department for an Easter egg hunt on Tuesday, April 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. Eggs will be scattered throughout the park and the Easter bunny will make an appearance at the main pavilion for photos.
- The Marathon Rotary Club will host its annual Easter egg hunt at the Marathon Rotary Park on Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. The Easter bunny will be present for photos as kids hunt for thousands of eggs.
- Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters will hold its annual Easter egg hunt for children ages 12 and under on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. until all eggs are found (limit 5 per child). The hunt is free with general admission and offers chances to win candy, toys, food coins and encounter vouchers.
- Lighthouse Kitchen & Bar will host its Easter brunch buffet on Easter Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. Guests can feast on a signature pig roast, listen to live music, watch the kids enjoy an Easter egg hunt and challenge each other to lawn games. Call (305) 434-9039 for reservations.
- Isla Bella Beach Resort’s on-site restaurant Mahina will offer an Easter brunch buffet on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To view the menu, scan the QR code. Tickets are $68 per adult and $25 for children 12 and under. Call 786-638-8106 to make a reservation.
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- St. Columba Episcopal Church will host an Easter egg hunt for kids on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.
The Lagoon on Grassy Key will host a day of Easter special events, beginning with an egg hunt at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Just down the road, the Rhum House at Grassy Flats Resort will serve a special Easter brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are strongly suggested – call 305-743-5686.
