There’s no need to go hunting for Easter egg hunts when the best prizes are in your own backyard. Easter might traditionally be filled with more kid-friendly activities than college student festivities, but that doesn’t mean the college crowd can’t enjoy the holiday, too. So get ready to trade in your chocolate treats to find celebrations in the South Florida streets.
Trade in your egg basket for a day that’s fantastic
23rd Annual Asian Trade, Food Fair and Cultural Show
Date: March 26 and 27
Location: Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds
Time: noon-10 p.m.
Price: $12 per day
Spend your Easter Sunday in a non-traditional way with the Bangladesh Association of Florida and Zee Bangla. The festival will feature live music, food, dancing, kid’s rides and arts and crafts. Musicians include Porshi, a Bangladeshi singer, Torsha, the fourth runner-up of Indian Idol, and Chirkutt. To purchase tickets, visit southfloridafair.com.
Lincoln Road Farmers Market
Date: March 27
Location: Lincoln Road Mall
Time: all day
Price: free to enter
They say not to put all your eggs in one basket, so fill it with fresh produce instead. This farmer’s market is open every Sunday and offers fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh flowers and plants, and even homemade bread, honey and jams.
Gallery, tea house and garden tour
Date: March 26
Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Price: $11 with student ID
Celebrate Easter Japanese-style with a tour through Morikami’s current exhibition, Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World, the Seishin-an Tea House and Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew. To confirm a tour time, call 561-495-0233.
Lion Country Safari
Date: Every day
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Price: $70
Why limit Easter to bunny rabbits? Spend your day on a walking or driving tour through the safari and see the many birds, reptiles and mammals that make up the safari. If you purchase tickets online, you will receive a $2 coupon, as well as free parking. To purchase tickets, visit lioncountrysafari.com.
Stand Up Easter Sunday
Date: March 27
Location: La Bodeguita Restaurant
Time: 8 p.m.
Who needs prizes from recovering eggs when you can spend your night recovering from lots of laughs? Hialeah Comedy will host a stand-up comedy show at the restaurant on Easter Sunday to treat the adults who are looking to celebrate the holiday. The venue only seats 50 people; RSVP your free seat at eventbrite.com
Satisfy your sweet tooth
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour and Restaurant
Address: 128 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach
Price range: $6.95 to $20.95
Step aside marshmallow Peeps and chocolate bunnies. Jaxson’s ice cream is a local favorite with ice cream and food to suit anyone’s taste buds. Indulge in a delicious dessert, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, gather three or more of friends and attempt to finish the famous Kitchen Sink – an ice cream dish big enough to fill a kitchen sink, literally.
Sugar Factory
Address: 1144 Ocean Drive, Miami
Price range: unavailable online
The Sugar Factory is the equivalent of an adult’s candy store, with candy- and fruit-inspired alcoholic beverages. Aside from their sweet cocktails and chocolate martinis, visitors can indulge in their special-flavored pancakes, waffles, French toast and crepes. To balance out the sweet, guests can also enjoy burgers, appetizers and meals straight from the grill.
Mojo’s Donuts
Address: 7906 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
Nothing is as easy as Sunday morning as deliciously-glazed donuts. Flavors range from simple creations with Oreo or red velvet to being filled with satisfying combinations, such as tiramisu, Nutella with bacon, creme brûlée and even Fruity Pebble, a childhood favorite many college student know and love.
Perricone’s Marketplace & Café
Address: 15 S.E. 10th St., Miami
Can’t decide what sweet you’re craving? Then head to the Marketplace. Perricone’s offers a wide range of desserts, including cheesecake, cannolis, fruit tarts, flan and cobbler.
Brunches Grille 401
Address: 401 E. Las Blvd. Fort Lauderdale
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price Range: $6-$38
Aside from bottomless mimosas, enjoy dishes such as crab cake benedict, steak benedict, granola-encrusted French toast and steak and eggs. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 954-767-0222.
Capital Grille
2430 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Price Range: $7 for signature cocktails; $49 for meal
The $49 meal includes appetizers, entrees and desserts. Appetizers include a choice of clam chowder, spring artichoke bisque, smoked salmon, Bibb stack salad or Caesar salad. Entrees include a choice of lobster frittata, New York strip with fried egg, filet mignon or pan-seared salmon. Desserts include a choice of flourless chocolate espresso cake, classic crème brûlée or fresh seasonal berries in vanilla ice cream. Juice, teas, coffees and sodas are also included in the price. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 954-446-2000.
Shooters Waterfront Café
3033 N.E. 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Price Range: $55 for adults; $25 for kids aged 12 and younger
Following the Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m., the restaurant will host the Easter Sunday buffet, which serves an all-American breakfast, artisanal cheeses, antipasto and lox, cavatappi and fettuccini pastas, a carving station, salads, a raw bar and sushi, entrees and sides, a kid’s station, desserts and pastries. A full list of foods is available at shooterswaterfront.com.
Beauty and the Feast
601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Prince range: $59.95 for adults; $24.96 for children ages 6 to 12
Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The brunch offers endless mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Mary’s for $15, as well as a special brunch menu. The menu includes small plates, feast dishes, gourmet food stations, meat carving, omelets, chilled seafood and fresh fruit and parfait stations.
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