Spring is upon us and Easter is right around the corner! #DTJax is home to quite a few Easter traditions and creates new ones every year. We’re here to make sure you don’t miss a thing this season!
For the Kids:
Sweet Pete’s Easter Bash 2017
April 9 at Sweet Pete’s Candy
Sweet Pete’s is as close to real life CandyLand as you can get. Can you think of any better place to celebrate Easter? This Sunday, April 9, they’ll be throwing their 2017 Easter Bash! Don’t miss FREE photos with the Easter Bunny, live candy demos, music, dancing, food and lots more. Visit their Facebook event page for all the details.
Just for Adults:
Jacksonville Easter Keg Hunt
April 15 in Downtown Jacksonville
Dubbed as “Jacksonville’s Largest Scavenger Hunt”, the Easter Keg Hunt is proof that Easter fun isn’t just for the tykes. Teams participate in a small scale “amazing race” to solve clues and find kegs within a 20-30 block area in Downtown Jacksonville. The winning team wins Free Beer for a Year! Learn more and sign up.
Brunch:
NOLA MOCA Easter Brunch 2017
April 16 at NOLA MOCA Jacksonville
Enjoy Easter brunch in one of the most inspiring and beautiful places in #DTJax! Choose from 7 entrees and enjoy a buffet of fresh salads, pastries, and hot side items while you wait. It’s only $25 per person for adults and $8 for children. Make a reservation by calling 904-224-0113. For more details, visit their website.
Sweet Pete’s Easter Brunch 2017
April 16 at The Candy Apple Café & Cocktails
Enjoy delicious specials like Chargrilled Cauliflower Steak and Eggs, Country Fried Chicken Biscuit and Red Eye Gravy, Huevos Rancheros and Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding – all under $20. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 904-353-9717 or online.
River City Brewing Company Easter Brunch Buffet
April 16 at River City Brewing Company
Enjoy brunch with a view! With dozens of different things to choose from on the buffet and lots of sweet treats, the whole family will enjoy this Easter Brunch. See the entire menu and here and call (904) 398-2299 to make reservations.
Sweet Treats:
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
100 W Bay St #2
Nothing says Easter like a chocolate bunny! Peterbrooke has everything from the essentials like chocolate bunnies and eggs to chocolate covered pretzels and popcorn. Their treats are great for Easter baskets, someone special or if you just feel like treating yourself! Browse their Easter selection here.
Mocha Misk’i
209 N. Laura St
Mocha Misk’i has the most unique Easter treats in town! They create “message” Easter brownies, truffle boxes and Easter egg shaped brownies that you can color on. We also love them because they are a small, local business! Check out their cute Easter creations here.
Sweet Pete’s
400 N Hogan St
Sweet Pete’s certainly has the largest and most diverse collection of Easter treats! With unique flavors and dozens of different variations, you can find something for anyone. Also, in the spirit of Easter, receive a FREE 5oz bag of their signature taffy when you spend $25 or more online.