If it weren’t for holidays marked on the calendar, it might be easy to miss the passage of the seasons in our balmy urban Miami, but that doesn’t stop us from celebrating with tropical exuberance. With a sunshine and temperatures predicted to be in the high 70’s, it is definitely a weekend to be spent outside enjoying one or more of these events:

Saturday, March 30 Only

Celebrate Easter at the Coconut Grove Library

Where:  2875 McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

When: 3:30 p.m.

This free event is for children ages 2 to 10, celebrate Easter with stories, crafts and more

City of Miami Big Egg Hunt

Where: Juan Duahrte Park, 2800 NW 17 Ave., Miami 33125

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

“There will be 4000 Hidden Easter Eggs and One Gold Egg for a Grand Prize. The event will also feature Easter basket giveaways, face painting, bounce houses, cotton candy, kite flying, arts and crafts, plus FREE food and drinks for everyone!”

Miami Beach Spring Eggstravaganza

Where: North Shore Park & Youth Center, 501 72 ST, Miami Beach, FL 33141

When: 10:00 a.m.  – 12:30 p.m.

Miami Beach hosts this FREE event. Enjoy the amusements, crafts and photos with the  Bunny. Food and drink concessions will be available for sale.  Egg Hunt is for children 10 & younger, and takes place at 11:00 a.m.

Coral Gables Eggstreme Egg Hunt

Where: Five parks throughout Coral Gables

•War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive
•Jaycee Park, 1230 Hardee Road
•Phillips Park, 90 Menores Avenue
•Salvadore Park, 1120 Andalusia Avenue
•Sunrise Harbor Park, 25 Sunrise Avenue

When: 10:00 a.m.

Coral Gables will have its first-ever helicopter egg drop with thousands of colorful, plastic eggs will be dropped by helicopter onto the Youth Center field as children watch from the perimeter. Simultaneous egg hunts will take place at 10 a.m. at five parks in Coral Gables, but the Youth Center is the only one featuring a helicopter egg drop. Enjoy free concert, and carnival games and ride after the egg hunts. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Division at 305-460-5600.

Saturday and Sunday

Easter Eggstravaganza at Jungle Island

Where: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132

When: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“South Florida’s longest-running Easter celebration returns to Jungle Island. Our annual Easter Eggstravangaza is an egg-citing 3-day event benefitting the Miss Millie Foundation. The event will feature Easter Egg Hunts with over 50,000 eggs, stuffed with more than 800 pounds of candy, toys and prizes! Plus, experience our famous pie-eating contests, arts and crafts stations, animal encounters and bounce houses that will fulfill every child’s delights. Don’t forget to be on the look-out for the Easter Bunny so you can pose for your very own photo! One entry into the Easter Egg Hunt is included with a child admission or is a $2 donation to the Miss Millie Foundation.”

“Join us Sunday, March 31, for our annual Easter Brunch, followed by our famous Easter Eggstravaganza. Enjoy an array of delectable dishes such as baked Virginia Ham and Sliced Sirloin with Mushrooms, accompanied by fresh salads and mouthwatering desserts like Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie and Toasted Coconut Flan. We also have all of the little ones’ favorites on our “Little Hoppers” menu. Then, jump into the fun of Jungle Island’s famous Easter Egg Hunts. Plus enjoy all the shows, animals and exhibits Jungle Island has to offer.”

Miami Seaquarium’s Bunnypalooza

Where:  4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Fl 33149

When: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“The Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration at Miami Seaquarium returns with more fun and excitement than ever before. The annual event, now in its 11th year, features Easter Bunny appearances, Easter Egg Hunts running continuously throughout the day, lots of prizes and surprises, the all new South Florida Parenting ‘Bunny Zone’ and a special arrival ceremony at 11:00 am each day for the Easter Bunny. Part proceeds of the annual event benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami. In addition to the park’s regularly scheduled shows and exhibits, the 3-day Easter Weekend festivities will include a 5 acre Bunnypalooza packed with huge inflatable rides, a giant Fun Slide, bounces houses for big and small kids, exciting mechanical rides, music, face painting, games and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. South Florida Parenting’s Bunny Zone will feature a bunny hospital, bunny hat craft, and a bunny treasure hunt. Exhibitors in the Bunny Zone will provide a variety of interactivities for the kids, including tennis demos, musical entertainment, toddler play, musical games, science experiments and face painting. Egg hunts for big kids and little ones will run continuously throughout the celebration from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m each day. Every Egg hunter will receive a goodie bag packed with a variety of candies, goodies and special prizes.Each day the Easter Bunny will make a grand entrance during a special arrival ceremony at 11:00 am The Easter Bunny will arrive sirens blaring on a fire truck accompanied by costumed characters from Miami Seaquarium, local sports teams and other special guests. Continuous Egg Hunts, 10am – 4pm Each Day, South Florida’s biggest Easter Parade everyday at 12:30pm. 5 Acres of Adrenaline-Pumping Rides, Slides And Kid’s Fun. South Florida Parenting Pavilion & Lil’ Hoppers Zone. Exciting Shows Starring Lolita, Flipper & Friends. Daily Appearances By The Easter Bunny. Win A Caribbean cruise for 4 or a Miami Seaquarium Lifetime Pass! Live Music including performances by ‘Bachaco’.”

Zoo Miami Easter Egg Safari

Where: 1 Zoo Boulevard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177

When: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“Join us at our annual Great Egg Safari on Saturday and Easter Sunday, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It’s a magical day at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and under. Our animals will also get special treats in honor of the holiday.”

Sunday, March 31 Only

Jungle Island’s Easter Brunch

Where: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132

When: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

“Join us Sunday, March 31, for our annual Easter Brunch, followed by our famous Easter Eggstravaganza. Enjoy an array of delectable dishes such as baked Virginia Ham and Sliced Sirloin with Mushrooms, accompanied by fresh salads and mouthwatering desserts like Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie and Toasted Coconut Flan. We also have all of the little ones’ favorites on our “Little Hoppers” menu. Then, jump into the fun of Jungle Island’s famous Easter Egg Hunts. Plus enjoy all the shows, animals and exhibits Jungle Island has to offer.”

Easter Brunch Cruise from Bayside Marketplace

Where: Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

When: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“This Easter Sunday do something unique and get out on the water to celebrate this special holiday aboard the beautiful Biscayne Lady yacht. Our all-inclusive cruise will include a bountiful buffet of fruit and cheese display, salad station, honey baked ham carving station, a scrambled egg and omelet station, bacon, sausage, mashed potatoestation and chef’s selection of desserts and pastries along with a full open bar. A special Easter basket with sweets and a chocolate Easter bunny will be raffled off for free.”

Science Eggstravaganza

Where: Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33129

When: 10:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m.

“Ready for some Eggcellent Eggsperiments and an Eggciting Egg Hunt? Then join us for a day of spectacular science fun at the Miami Science Museum!”

Easter Brunch at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Where: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables

When: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“Come and celebrate Easter and enjoy the springtime magic of Fairchild! Made-to-order omelets, fresh baked croissants and fully stocked savory and sweets stations are all on the menu for this year’s Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet hosted by the award-winning Creative Tastes Catering and Events Production Company.” Menu items include a delicious selection of buffet items including garlic-mint marinated lamb or roast beef, Milanese chicken, bread pudding French toast with coffee anglaise, Norwegian smoked salmon, mango-pecan biscotti, mini Easter cupcakes, Cappuccino-Chocolate Brownies and more. Beverages include soft drinks, coffee, tea, champagne and mimosas.

Coral Castle Egg Hunt

Where: 28655 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33033

When: 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

“Join us Easter Sunday, March 31st at 11 am or 2 pm for our very special Egg Hunt featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny & 10,000 eggs! Egg Hunt included with price of admission, no extra charge to participate. (bring your own basket)”