The community is invited to join a fun-filled, family-friendly Easter celebration on Saturday, April 19, hosted by the City of Sanibel’s 50th Anniversary Workgroup and the Sanibel Recreation Center.
Taking place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sanibel Ball Fields (located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road), the event is free and open to the public, with gates opening at 9:30 a.m. Attendees can look forward to a festive morning featuring:
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A large-scale egg hunt
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A visit from the Easter Bunny
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Games, crafts, and activities
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An Easter Bonnet and Hat Contest
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Community engagement booths and giveaways
Egg Hunt Schedule
To ensure a fun experience for all ages, the egg hunt will be divided into age groups:
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Ages 4 and under: 10:15 a.m.
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Grades K–3: 10:30 a.m.
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Grades 4–8: 10:45 a.m.
More than 5,000 prize-filled foam eggs will be hidden across the fields, including surprises like candy, toys, gold coins, dollar coins, and over 500 gift cards. Each age group will also have a chance to find five chocolate bunnies and one Easter basket as bonus prizes.
Adding a unique twist, the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District will drop eggs from four stories up during the K–3 and 4–8 age group hunts.
Activities and Entertainment
In addition to the egg hunt, families can enjoy:
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Photos with the Easter Bunny
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Crafts and games provided by over 30 local businesses and nonprofits
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Face painting and cornhole games
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The Easter Bonnet and Hat Contest, with giant chocolate bunnies awarded to the top design in each age group
Contest: Great Egg Head Start
Families can enter the Great Egg Head Start Contest for a chance to win a 30-second head start in their child’s egg hunt group. To enter:
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Follow Sanibel Recreation Center on Facebook
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Post a photo enjoying the center or a city beach/park
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Tag the Recreation Center in the post
One winner will be selected live on Facebook on April 17 at 4 p.m. The contest closes on April 16.
Sponsors
This community event is made possible through the support of local sponsors including:
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A Little Adventure
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Alliant Association Management
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Bank of the Islands
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Her Sports Closet
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Kingfisher Real Estate
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LCEC
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One Island Sanibel
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Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream
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Residence Inn by Marriott
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Sanibel Fire District
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Suncoast Equity Management/Property Advisors
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The Magic Bus Ice Cream and Caffeine
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The Shack of Sanibel
“It’s a celebration of family, tradition, and what Sanibel is all about — coming together,” said Denise Dillon, Marketing & Events Coordinator at the Recreation Center.
Event Details at a Glance
Event: 50th Anniversary Egg Hunt
Date: Friday, April 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (gates open at 9:30 a.m.)
Location: Sanibel Ball Fields at Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: Sanibel Recreation Center at 239-472-0345
