Families across Miami-Dade and Broward counties kicked off Easter weekend with egg hunts, outdoor activities and visits with the Easter Bunny at venues throughout South Florida. At The Berry Farm in southwest Miami-Dade, children and parents spread out across 40 acres Saturday for the farm’s annual Eggstravaganza. Kids of all ages raced through egg hunts, played on playgrounds, visited baby animals and posed for photos with the Easter Bunny.
“We actually live in Chicago,” said Christine Burger, a grandmother attending the event. “And the weather is better than Chicago. It’s a whole lot of outdoor activities for us to do today too.” The Berry Farm event drew families from across the region seeking outdoor Easter activities in South Florida’s favorable climate.
Karl Wiegandt of The Berry Farm said the event has grown over the years and has become a tradition for many families. “This is the sixth year we’ve done the egg hunts here at the berry farm and we’ve really learned a lot,” Wiegandt said. “We do 39 egg hunts to keep organization, enough eggs for all the kids, and really for parents to be able to get those pictures where it’s not a congestion of kid running at the same time.”
“We always say we try to create that forever moment and picture and those memories. I think we’ve done a great job of it,” Wiegandt added. The farm’s approach of conducting 39 separate egg hunts helps manage crowds and ensures each child has adequate opportunities to participate. The event continues on Easter Sunday for families who want to extend their holiday celebrations.
In Broward County, families gathered in Plantation for the city’s annual Royal Easter Egg Hunt at Pop Travers Park. Children from toddlers to 10 years old were split into age groups, each taking turns running across the field to collect eggs. The age-based organization allowed younger children to compete fairly against peers rather than older kids.
“It was very nice to come out on a Saturday. I got up really early to do it. I wasn’t expecting this but it was really good. The kids enjoyed it,” said Ambria Butts. After the hunt, families stayed to enjoy inflatables, games and a visit from the Royal Easter Bunny. The Plantation event provided additional entertainment beyond the traditional egg hunt format.
Both Miami-Dade and Broward events reflect the growing popularity of organized Easter activities in South Florida communities. The Berry Farm’s six-year history demonstrates how these celebrations have evolved into established traditions for local families. The 40-acre venue at The Berry Farm provides ample space for large crowds while maintaining organization through multiple smaller hunts.
The weekend activities showcase South Florida’s advantage in hosting outdoor Easter celebrations due to favorable weather conditions. Families like the Burgers traveled from colder climates to enjoy the region’s outdoor recreational opportunities during the holiday weekend. Both venues offered professional photography opportunities with costumed Easter Bunny characters as part of their programming.