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Easter festivities happening around Lakeland in April

Make your month egg-cellent by taking in one of these Easter-themed events.

April 3, 2025 • 
Rilee Delgado, Amelia Grooms
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Which event will you be hopping over to?

Photo via Grace City Church

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Brunches
Services
Activities for the family

With Easter coming up on Sunday, April 20, we’re rounding up a few ways to celebrate — from brunches and services to family-friendly activities and Easter Bunny photo ops.

Brunches

  • Frescos Southern Kitchen + Bar, 132 S. Kentucky Ave. | Eala’s, Fresco’s exclusive speakeasy, will hold a reservation-only Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. In addition to traditional breakfast items, there will be a carving station and a selection of desserts. Tickets are $65 for adults and $25 for children.
  • Nineteen61, 215 E. Main St. | Make a reservation at Nineteen61 anytime from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to enjoy an Easter brunch buffet. Tickets are $75 for adults and $35 for children.
  • Terrace Grille, 329 E. Main St. | This eatery at The Terrace Hotel will serve a high-end Easter brunch for the adults, paired with a visit from the Easter Bunny for the kids. Make a reservation from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to delight in fare ranging from oysters Rockefeller to rack of lamb.
Photo of brunch foods at Nineteen61

Try these brunch foods and more at Nineteen61’s Easter brunch.

Photo via Nineteen61

Services

  • If you’re looking for a local service to attend, check out the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce’s list of local churches.
  • Bok Tower Gardens will host its 99th annual sunrise service on Easter Sunday at 7 a.m., featuring music by carillonneurs, cellists, pianists, and bagpipers. Following the service, the Blue Palmetto Cafe will serve a brunch buffet.
A photo of a pink camellia flower with Bok Tower in the background.

Admission to Bok Tower Gardens is free before 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 20.

Photo by @boktowergardens

Activities for the family

  • Join the City of Lakeland at the annual Jellybean Jubilee on Thursday, April 17, 4-7 p.m at the Simpson Park Community Center. This free event will have fun for all ages with an egg hunt, arts + crafts, games, prizes, bounce houses, and face painting.
  • Meet the Easter Bunny at Family Fun Center on Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy a fun photo op and take part in a free scavenger egg hunt for your chance to win a Family Fun Pack.
  • Want even more family-friendly events? Check out Lakeland Mom’s full list of egg hunts + photo ops around Polk County.

Did we miss your favorite Easter weekend staple? Add it to our community calendar.

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