Hop into Easter fun across north Florida!

The answer is not a simple one. In 325 CE, the Council of Nicaea, a gathering of Christian bishops, decided that there should be a more organized and universal way to decide when Easter would be celebrated. The council decided that the remembrance would be held the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the vernal equinox.
When is Easter this year? FILE PHOTO: How did egss become part of the way we celebrate Easter. (Katsiaryna Kallantai/Getty Images)

Easter time is here in North Florida, and the Easter Bunny is ready to hop all over the region, bringing festive fun for families and kids of all ages! From exciting egg hunts to community celebrations, there are plenty of events happening throughout the area. Whether you’re in Hilliard, Downtown Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, or beyond, there’s an Easter event near you.

Here’s a list of upcoming celebrations:

  • Hilliard – 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Hilliard Branch Library
  • Downtown Jacksonville – 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at First Baptist Church
  • Fernandina Beach – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Central Park
  • Northside Jacksonville – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Lonnie Miller Park
  • Northside Jacksonville – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at American Legion Post 9
  • St. Augustine – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Family Church of FL 207
  • Mandarin – Noon, Saturday, April 12, at the Mandarin Library
  • World Golf Village – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12
  • Northside Jacksonville – April 12-13 & April 18-20, at Congaree & Penn
  • Jacksonville Beach – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at One Church
  • Riverside Jacksonville – 11 a.m. Sunday, April 13, under the Fuller Warren Bridge
  • Palencia Park – 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17
  • Veterans Park in St. Johns – 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17
  • San Marco Jacksonville – 4 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Cuba Hunter Park
  • Elkton – 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Parker Flower Farms
  • Hastings – 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, on South Main Street
  • Ponte Vedra Beach – 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Our Lady of the Sea Church
  • Eastside Jacksonville – 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Brown Eastside Branch Library
  • Atlantic Beach – 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Jordan Park

With so many opportunities to celebrate, grab your Easter basket and join in the fun! For more details, visit the event links provided.

Matt Ray

Matt Ray

Matt is a Jacksonville native and has been in radio for over two decades. Matt also owns his own production company that produces Award winning Radio and TV commercials all over the country for a variety of clients.

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