Easter is held in the most beautiful season of the year. Plan your last-minute getaway to Amelia Island and enjoy the gorgeous spring weather, along with an array of activities to keep you hopping. This most sacred holiday is celebrated with sunrise and church services, egg hunts, dining and more.

EASTER SERVICES

Attend an Easter service. Whether it’s sunrise overlooking the ocean at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, or in one of our many denominational or non-denominational churches scattered around Amelia Island, you’re invited to share in a day of thanksgiving, music, and worship.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Meet Mr. Easter Bunny – The Amelia Island Nassau County Board of Realtors invites you to Egans Creek Park to take your own picture with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and have loads of eggcelent fun. Saturday, March 16 from 11am-2pm. 2201 Atlantic Ave​

Easter Party with Mocama – For an eggs-traordinary Easter party to remember, hop over to Mocama Coffee and Brewery for a late afternoon of family fun filled with egg stuffing, face painting, chalk art, crafts, egg hunting, and a special guest from Mr. Easter Bunny (with take-home polaroid films). Wednesday, March 27 from 4-6pm. 629 S 8th Street

Cottontail Tea Party – This special Tea Party is a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island family tradition with an array of petite sandwiches and exquisite desserts. Parents will receive a keepsake photo to cherish forever. Price: Ages 10 and up $89. Ages 4 – 9 $79. Under 4 years complimentary. Adults can add on a Champagne and Bloody Mary package for $35. Starts at noon on Saturday, March 30 in Salt Restaurant. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy.

Grand Easter Egg Hunt – Hop, skip and jump to the grandest of all Easter egg hunts! The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island will host this complimentary event in their courtyard as children are on the quest for eggs filled with treasures. Be on time, these 12,000 eggs will go fast! Sunday, March 31 at 9am. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy.

EASTER DINING

Easter Bunny Breakfast – Children will delight in Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Indulge in the buffet adorned with breakfast favorites including a pancake station with fun toppings, scrambled eggs, bacon, delectable pastries and more. Parents will receive a keepsake photo to cherish forever. Price: Ages 10 and up $89. Ages 4 – 9 $79. Under 4 years complimentary. Champagne and Bloody Mary package available as an add-on for $35. Saturday, March 30 at 8:30am. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy.

Easter Family Garden Brunch – Enjoy a spectacular Easter Brunch in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom atrium overlooking the ocean! Guests will enjoy a delicious bounty of spring favorites including prime rib, shrimp and grits, seafood, made-to-order egg and omelet station and a variety of salads. Includes live music and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Sunday, March 31 from 11am-3pm. Price: Ages 10 and up $155. Ages 4 – 9 $79. Under 4 years complimentary. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy.

Sunrise Cafe Easter Sunday Brunch – Dine on a family-friendly Easter Brunch at the Sunrise Café at Omni Amelia Island Resort. Enjoy a grand seafood display, carving stations, fresh baked goods, salads, Chef V’s desserts and more! Take in the stunning ocean views as you enjoy a delectable holiday meal with your family. $99 per adult and $49 per child (ages 5-12 years old). For reservations, call 904-432-1467 or book online. Sunday, March 31 from 10am-3pm. 39 Beach Lagoon Road

Leddy’s Porch Easter Sunday Brunch – Serving up simple, clean, southern fare for Easter weekend brunch, head to Leddy’s Porch at the Florida House Inn. Known for their famous buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, salads, sandwiches and bottomless bloody mary’s and mimosas. 9am-2:30pm. The Florida House Inn is a vintage 1857 Inn located in the heart of the historic district of Fernandina Beach. 22 S 3rd Street

Verandah Easter Dinner – Head to the Verandah at Omni Amelia Island Resort for a four-course dinner features chef’s amuse-bouche, followed by an appetizer, main plate and dessert of your choosing. $99 per adult and $49 per child. For reservations, call 904-432-1467 or book online. Sunday, March 31 from 3-10pm. 142 Racquet Park Drive 

EASTER CANDY

Pack an Easter basket filled with unique goodies and gifts from these delicious retailers:  

Peterbrook Chocolatier – From their famous floppy families to the classic chocolate bunny, they have a style for every egg-hunter.

Fantastic Fudge – Their hand-made fudge is perfection. From salted caramel to peanut-butter filled, their flavors are too good for the Easter bunny to overlook. (pictured above)

Cinnamon Bear Country Store – For Easter essential gifts, candy, apparel and toys, hop over to Cinnamon Bear and fill up your basket!

Watanut – Nibble on delicious gourmet nut mixes and shortbread cookies made by hand, from scratch, every day, along with other yummy packaged treats.

See a complete list of accommodations and get hopping to Amelia Island for Easter!