Easter activities planned in West Orange County

Several springtime events are planned in West Orange and Southwest Orange County.

OCOEE

Ocoee’s Parks and Recreation Department is putting on its annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. Admission is free.

The day of family fun will include an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and other characters, and food trucks. Children 12 years old and younger can join in the scramble for thousands of Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes.

The event also will feature family-fun activities, a game truck, bungee jump, bubble bus, rock-climbing wall, train rides, music and prizes. Bon Appetite Good Food, Co Deeze Café and Chick-fil-A will set up food trucks.

WINDERMERE

The Easter Bunny will make his way through the town of Windermere for the 2024 Operation Easter Bunny event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30, throughout the streets of Windermere.

Join the Windermere Police Department as the Easter Bunny travels around the town’s neighborhoods. When you hear the sirens, come out to say hello! Town staff also will be throwing bags of eggs and candy to children along the route.

HAMLIN

Hamlin will host several Easter-themed events this weekend.

The festivities kick off with the Dream Finders Hippity Hop 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden.

Following the run, kids can schmooze with the Easter Bunny at the annual meet and greet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30.

Finally, the community will host an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 31, on the parking deck at 14111 Shoreside Way. This sunrise service is led by worship leader Clay Crosse. Arrive early for a complimentary continental breakfast with coffee.