Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach offers a plethora of family-friendly activities, making it one of the most perfect places to go for Easter weekend...or any other time of the year!
Several Easter Egg Hunts happen in several area parks, but one of the most fun and most unique experiences is IguanaLand's Iguana Egg Hunt, which will be held Saturday, April 19. They usually do two hunts, one at 11 am and one at 2 pm. More details to follow!
Read on for more great reasons the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is the place to be over Easter—or any other—weekend:
Enjoy Easter Brunch
What's Easter without Easter Brunch? Several of our independent restaurants present amazing Easter Brunch and Easter Buffet menus:
The Captain's Table on Charlotte Harbor is now taking reservations for the Easter Buffet 2025. Reservations are required for this all-you-can-eat event.
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is holding their specially curated Easter Bunch in the beautiful Great Egret Ballroom this year.
The Hills Restaurant at Rotonda Golf & Country Club is offering their Easter Brunch Buffet from 9 am until 3 pm. Reservations are required, so don't delay.
As more brunches and buffets are confirmed, we'll add them here, so stay tuned!
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.
Shop, Eat, Dance
Fishermen’s Village always offers shopping, dining, and live entertainment options everyone will enjoy.
Visit the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is making several guest appearances at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, with Bunny visits and photos April 4–19, Pet photos on April 7 and April 14 (both Mondays), and Sensory-Friendly Bunny visits on April 6, 10-10:45 am.
As always, you’ll find more fun family vacation activities on our Things to Do with Kids page.
If you need an excuse to stay an extra day or two over any Holiday, keep in mind that airline fares are typically lower on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
See you soon!
