Bunny hops, egg hunts, services and dining options, we have rounded up all the Easter happenings in the Nonahood.
Leading Up to Easter Weekend
Back to Nature’s Eggcellent Easter
10525 Clapp Sims Duda Road, Orlando, FL 32821
Enjoy children’s activities, animal encounters on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be an egg hunt at 11 a.m.
SpringFest at Spring of Life UMC
11101 Moss Park Road, Orlando, FL 32832
Springfest will take place on Sunday, April 9 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and will have games, crafts, and family fun. The egg hunt will take place at 4 p.m.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
9055 Northlake Parkway, Orlando, FL 32832
On Monday, April 10 from 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., the Monday Market at Lake Nona YMCA provides a new twist on the Easter egg hunt by organizing a scavenger hunt during the market. It will be fun for all ages with prizes! There will also be food trucks, a farmer’s market and vendors.
Christian Seder Meal at Journey of Life Lutheran Church
At this event on April 13 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., you will experience the historical setting of the Lord’s Supper and a delicious meal prepared by a professional chef. Tickets will be in the $8-$12 range and need to be purchased before the dinner. The price will be set to cover the cost of the event. However, if the cost is an obstacle, please contact Pastor John. The church doesn’t allow cost get in the way of participation.
Register for tickets and get more details at: http://journeyoflife.org/seder/.
Easter Weekend
Good Friday Service at Journey of Life Lutheran Church
Journey of Life Lutheran Church will be holding a Good Friday service on Friday, April 14 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The entire family is welcome. However, it is a quiet and contemplative service, so members are asked to determine if it is appropriate for their children. The service will be held in a home of one of our members in the Conway area (even though we are a Lake Nona church). Directions, etc., will be emailed to those who RSVP on their Good Friday web page (www.journeyoflife.org/goodfriday).
Lucky 7th “Pig Run of Lake Nona”
9055 Northlake Parkway, Orlando, FL 32832
While not specifically an Easter-related event, it is one of the premier Nonahood events of the year. The “PIG RUN” is a family-friendly, non-timed 5K that anyone can participate in. But this 5K will be the most delicious one you have ever done! At the halfway point of the run you have the chance to enter of famous “PIG PEN” to devour some Dunkin’ Donuts and then attempt to finish the run!
If you haven’t signed up, feel free to bring your family and friends to the post-race party featuring a free kids’ run, dunk tank and more!
For more information visit Pig Run of Lake Nona’s website.
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Easter and Eggstravaganza at ReThink Life Church
Performing Arts Center at Lake Nona High School
Celebrate Easter with ReThink Life Church on Sunday, April 16 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Then stay for the Eggstravaganza immediately following the 11 a.m. service. This Easter egg hunt will feature 5,000 eggs!
For more information visit rethinklife.com.
Lake Nona Easter & Egg Hunt at Nona Church
9055 Northlake Parkway, Orlando, FL 32832
Celebrate Easter with Nona Church and the Lake Nona YMCA. They will be hosting a family-friendly gathering at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the YMCA gym. Directly after both services, families will head outside to the soccer field for an incredible Easter egg hunt.
The egg hunt is for children from PreK through 5th grade. Don’t forget to bring your basket. RSVP via Facebook.
Easter Service with Free Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt
9055 Northlake Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827
The Journey of Life Lutheran Church invites you and your family join them on Easter Sunday for a special celebration. The Easter service begins at 10:00 a.m. In addition to great live music and an encouraging message, there will be an Easter egg hunt and a free buffet brunch after the service. For more information visit http://journeyoflife.org/easter/.
Dining Options
Canvas Restaurant & Market
13615 Sachs Avenue, Orlando, FL 32827
They are celebrating Easter with a brunch on Saturday, April 15 and Easter Sunday, April 16 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. both days. During brunch service on Easter Sunday, Canvas will be hosting a kid-friendly egg hunt, and the Easter Bunny will be visiting each table from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.! Call 407-313-7800 for more information or to make a reservation.
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
6967 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
Chroma invites guests to celebrate Easter with culinary classics and holiday favorites in Lake Nona, with specials including Chuletas Can Can with roasted crispy pork, charred orange, chimichurri rojo and micro cilantro, and Lamb Porterhouse with mint chimichurri, caramelized carrots and micro celery. Call 407-955-4340 for more information or to make a reservation.
Easter Brunch at Hemisphere Restaurant
9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
Celebrate Easter with Hemisphere Restaurant’s annual Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The culinary team has put together a brunch with five different stations that include egg creations, salad, cheese and seafood selections, a carving station, and desserts. The cost is $44.95 per person ($21.95 children 5-12). Gratuity is not included but free valet parking is. For complete menu information, visit their Facebook event. For reservations contact Arlene Diel at 407-825-1315, arlene@diel@hyatt.com.
How will you be celebrating Easter? Let us know in the comments below.
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