Great Reasons for an Easter Weekend Getaway in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Feb. 18, 2026

Easter FAQs

Easter weekend in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach was everything we love about this stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast: good food, family fun, and a little bit of the unexpected. Whether you spent it here this year or are already thinking ahead to next, here's a taste of what made it so special.

Easter Brunch

Several of the area's beloved independent restaurants pulled out all the stops for Easter Sunday, with special brunch menus and buffets ranging from classic Southern comfort to Italian and fresh seafood. Restaurants that have been known to participate include:

Punta Gorda

Carmelo's Italian Ristorante: 941.621.4091

F.M. Don’s, 941.637.8800

The Islands PG: 941.347.7991

Laishley Crab House: 941.205.5566

Leroy’s Southern Kitchen and Bar: 941.505.2489 Couple enjoying dinner at the Winesett House in downtown Punta Gorda, Florida

Ortigia Cucina & Bar: 941.646.8039

Spinnaker Bar and Patio Dining: 941.637.6770

Winesett House: 941.637.9477

The Wyvern Hotel: Brunch details on Facebook): 941.639.7700

Englewood

Beachcomber Trading Post: 941.460.8580

Farlow’s on the Water: 941.474.5343

The Hills Restaurant at Rotonda Golf & Country Club: Brunch details on Facebook: 941.697.4880

Ken & Barb’s Grove City Kitchen: Brunch details on Facebook: 941.460.8999

Landy’s Restaurant: 941.474.4292

Lighthouse Grill & Tiki Bar: Menu details on Facebook: 941.828.1368

Lock 'N Key Restaurant & Pub: 941.474.1517

Magnolias on the Bay: 941.460.8219

Rum Bay Restaurant: 941.697.0566

The Waverly: 941.475.3500

Port Charlotte/Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club: RSVP Required: 941.629.5131

Donato's Italian Restaurant: 941.764.1600

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio by Hilton is offering a specially curated Easter Bunch

Taste of Europe Bistro: 941.391.5469

Planning ahead for next Easter? Check directly with your favorites closer to the date: hours and menus shift from year to year, and most restaurants announce their holiday plans on their websites and social media.

Easter Activities

This is where Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach really gets fun. IguanaLand hosted its signature Iguana Egg Hunt, which is exactly as delightful as it sounds, with two hunt sessions drawing families throughout the day. The Easter Bunny made appearances at Fishermen's Village across multiple weekends, welcoming kids, grown-ups, and well-behaved pups alike. Kidstar Park and the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall hosted Easter Bunny visits as well.

Next year, keep an eye on local event listings and this blog post as Easter approaches. These events tend to come back reliably, but dates and details shift each season.

Family-Friendly Activities All Year

Tour Wild Nature

Take the family on a mini suburban safari with Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours any time of the year. Climb aboard the "swamp buggy" and enjoy a fascinating ride through 4 eco systems and marvel at alligators, birds of all kinds, historic Cracker Cattle, deer, and more.

Park It

Explore the area’s expansive parks, perfect for the little ones with excess energy. Even better, pack up a picnic and enjoy some family time.

Bike Through History

Explore charming and historic Downtown Punta Gorda and the 30+ historical murals on a free loaner bike. Check out some of our more eccentric spots while you're at it!

Explore by Land and Sea

Experience wild nature on land and sea with a hike or a paddle through our protected preserves or laze on the sand: both Englewood Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are easy to get to and not crowded. You’ll see plenty of sea birds, the renowned lucky “shell trees,” and maybe even some parasailers out on the gulf.

Shop, Eat, Dance

Fishermen’s Village always offers shopping, dining, and live entertainment options everyone will enjoy.

Pro Tip:

Air fares are often lower Monday through Wednesday, so adjusting your travel dates by a day or two can sometimes save money.

Come on down next Easter or any time, for a long weekend or an extended trip.

Easter FAQs

When is Easter Sunday in 2027?

In 2027, Easter Sunday falls on March 28.

Why is Easter Sunday always a different date?

Easter is calculated as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.

For the purposes of that calculation, the Church fixed the equinox at March 21, and since the lunar calendar and our standard (Gregorian) calendar don't quite line up, Easter can land anywhere from March 22 to April 25.

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

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