Hoppy Easter! Here's where to celebrate Easter 2018 in Brevard

• This year, Easter is April 1, 2018.

Happy early Easter, Brevard!

Easter services, concerts, egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny and family activities are sure to fill your holiday.

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Good Friday is March 30

‘Hope’: The contemporary tenebrae service “Hope in the Shadows” begins at 7 p.m. March 30 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Riverside Drive, Indialantic. Features a musical narrative along with the 35-member Eastminster Chancel Choir, two handbell choirs and chamber orchestra. Call 321-723-8371.

Advent Lutheran Suntree and Melbourne Beach: Services begin at 1 p.m. traditional and tenebrae at 7 p.m. March 30 at 7550 N. Wickhan Road, Melbourne and at 1805 Oak St. in Melbourne Beach. Call 321-259-8515.

Easter Sunrise Services, April 1

Holy Name of Jesus: From 6:30 to 8 a.m. April 1 at Canova Beach, 3299 N. SR A1A, Indialantic. Call 321-773-2783.

Highland Avenue Fellowship: Begins at 7 a.m. April 1 at Pineapple Park, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne. Call 321-254-6363.

Praise and Worship: 7:30 a.m. April 1 at Millennium Beach Park, 2155 SR A1A, Indian Harbour Beach.

Easter Services, April 1

Holy Name of Jesus: Easter vigil mass begins at 8 p.m. March 31 at holy Name of Jesus, 3050 North SR A1A, Indialantic. Easter mass at 7:15, 8:45, 10:30 a.m., plus children’s mass in the Life Center Hall, plus 12:15 p.m. mass. No 5 p.m. mass. Call 321-773-1630.

Faith Viera Lutheran Church: Easter vigil worship starts at 5 p.m. March 31 at 5550 Faith Drive, Rockledge. Call 321-636-5504.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church: Holy communion at 7:30 a.m.; children’s service at 9 a.m. followed by an egg hunt; festival communion at 9 a.m.; and holy community at 11:15 a.m. April 1 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 W. Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne. Call 321-723-5272.

Advent Lutheran Church: Easter vigil begins at 5 p.m. March 31 at 7550 North Wickham Road, Suntree. The service will being around the fire outside where the creation story will be told, followed by a darkened church sanctuary in which light will increase as readings are done, and will finish with the proclamation of the resurrection of Jesus. Call 321-259-8515 or visit adventbrevard.org.

First Baptist Church of Cocoa: Service begins at 11 a.m. April 1 at 750 Brevard Ave. Call 321-636-2868.

Center Pointe Church: 8; 9:30; and 11 a.m., plus 12:30 p.m. April 1 at 891 Coply St. S.E., Palm Bay. Call 321-723-1216.

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Christ Central Church: Service begins at 10:15 a.m. followed by an egg hunt at 2010 N. Cocoa Blvd. Call 321-636-7671.

Club Zion Community Church: Prayer service begins at 8 a.m. followed by worship service at 9:30 a.m. April 1 at Club Zion Community Church, 830 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Call 321-799-4340.

Calvary Chapel locations: Easter services begin at 6 p.m. March 31 and 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. April 1 at Calvary Chapel Viera, 2852 Fellowship Place and also at Calvary Chapel Melbourne, 2955 Minton Road, West Melbourne and at 10:45 a.m. only at Calvary Chapel Sebastian, 9001 90th Ave. Call 321-369-9339 Viera; 321-952-9673 Melbourne; Sebastian 772-214-3721.

First Baptist Church of South Brevard: Service begins at 10:30 a.m. April 1 at 4300 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Call 321-259-1723.

Advent Lutheran Church: Services begin at 9 a.m. modern followed by 11 a.m. traditional April 1 at 7550 N. Wickham Road in Suntree and 9 a.m. traditional and 6 p.m. modern at 1805 Oak St., Melbourne Beach. Call 321-259-8515 or visit adventbrevard.org.

Jesus is the Key Church: “A Celebration of Salvation,” an Easter Sunday narrative service, begins at 1 p.m. April 1 at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. Features over 3,000 eggs plus free lunch and drinks. Call 321-773-1489 or visit jitk.org.

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church: Services begin at 7:30; 9:30; and 11:30 a.m. April 1 at 203 Ojbway Ave., Titusville. Call 321-268-3441.

Church for the Beach: Service starts at 9:30 a.m. April 1 at Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach. Chairs will be provided. Call 321-421-9060.

Egg Hunts

• Melbourne Beach Public Library will host the egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 24 at 324 Ocean Ave. Includes filled eggs, crafts, and snacks. Admission is free. Bring a basket. Call 321-956-5642.

• East Coast Christian Center Viera will host the event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24 at Viera High School Football Stadium, 6103 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne. Features over 20,000 filled eggs, food, and raffle prizes. The egg hunt open is open to children ages 2-12 including those with special needs. Admission is free. To register, visit eventbrite.com.

• From 3 to 7:30 p.m. March 28 at Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne. Admission is free. Call 321-255-4304.

• Starts at 2 p.m. March 31 at Bass Pro Shops, 750 Bass Pro Drive N.E., Palm Bay. Register from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Kids will find five eggs and return to receive candy. basspro.com/easter.

• Begins at 10 a.m. March 31 at Canaveral City Park, 355 Monroe Ave. Includes thousands of filled eggs for children ages 10 and younger. Also includes prizes, refreshments, and photos with the bunny. Bring a basket for eggs. Admission is free. Call 321-868-1226 or visit cityofcapecanaveral.org.

• Begins at 10 a.m. March 31 at Titus Landing, S. Washington Ave., Titusville 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 1-3 and noon for ages 4-6. Includes finding the golden egg for a prize, candy, toys, stickers, face painting, bounce house, photos with the bunny, and more. Admission is free.

• The eco-egg hunt will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 at Barrier Island Center, 8385 S. SR A1A, Melbourne Beach. Hunt for eco-eggs and bring them back for redeem candy while supply lasts. Admission is free. Call 321-723-3556.

• Begins at 11 a.m. March 31 at Franklin T. DeGroodt Library, 6475 Minton Road, Palm Bay. Open children toddler ages to 12. Bring your basket. Call 321-952-6317.

• The adult drunken egg hunt for ages 21 and older begins at 4 p.m. April 1 at Cheers 2 U Bar & Drive Thru Package, 2086 Sarno Road, Melbourne. Hunt for hidden eggs inside and out with prizes inside. Call 321-254-9411.

Concerts

Easter Cantata: Concerts begin at 7 p.m. March 26 and March 28 at at Great Outdoors Church, 144 Plantation Drive, Titusville. Call 321-383-0303.

Community event

Good Friday Storytime: Begins at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Advent Lutheran, 1805 Oak St., Melbourne Beach. Pastor Rick will tell the Good Friday story. Children will make crafts at seven indoor/outdoor stations. Call 321-727-1724 or visit adventbrevard.org.

'The Living Last Supper': Grace United Methodist Church presents 'The Living Last Supper' at 7 p.m. March 29 at 65 Needle Blvd., Merritt Island. Features a dramatization of Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'The Last Supper'. Donations welcome. Call 321-452-2420. 

Easter Pro Am Dog Surfing Competition: Brevard Humane Society will host the “Make A Splash” dog surfing event at noon April 1 at Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Admission is free to spectators and will feature fun from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that includes a doggie Easter egg hunt, pet psychic, fun zone, dog surfing competition celebrity judges, celebrity surfing dogs Waldo, and Surf Pig, the three-legged Jack Russell. Dogs are welcome to access the beach for a fee of $5 per dog. Dog surfing lesson will be offered for a $10 donation. Proceeds benefit Brevard Humane Society. For surf dog registration, visit https://brevardhumane society.org/events/easter-pro-am-dog -surfing-registration. Call 321-636-3343, ext. 204.

54th Easter Pro Am surf fest: Begin at 8 a.m. March 31 and end at 6 p.m. April 1 at Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Features professional and amateur surfers, dog surfing competition, plus long and shortboard events. Parking is free. Visit eastersurf.com.

Easter at LaPorte Farms: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 at 7700 129th St., Sebastian. Features the Easter bunny, pony rides, mechanical bull, face painting, crafts, rock painting, and feeding the animals. $1 donation suggested. Call 772-633-0813 or visit laportefarms.com.

Photos with the Easter Bunny: From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 24-25; 6 to 8 p.m. March 26-March 29; 2 to 8 p.m. March 30; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 31, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 at Bass Pro Shops, 750 Bass Pro Drive N.E., Palm Bay. Includes one free 4x6 photo with the Easter Bunny. Visit www.basspro.com/easter.

Spring Tails thru the Village: From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 at Myrt Tharpe Square in Cocoa Village near the Dog n Bone British Pub. Follow the Bunny Hop map to play the Magic Easter Egg game for a chance to win prizes or for a $10 donation receive a goody bag and framed 4x6 color photo with the Easter bunny. Pets are welcome and must be on a leash or appropriate carrier and have current vaccinations and tags. Plus photos with the Easter Bunny. Proceeds benefit Friends for Animals Sanctuary and building a no kill, no cage animal sanctuary. Call 321-259-9627 or visit friendsforanimalsfl.org.

Easter Family Fun Day: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24 at Lipscomb Park, 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne. Includes sack races, three legged race, egg races, arts and crafts, plus prize eggs. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $4. Call 321-608-7450.

Egg Scramble 5K: Race starts at 5 p.m. March 24 at Space Coast Field of Dreams, 3053 Fell Road, Melbourne. Registration is $28 in advance; $30 March March 20. Teams of four or more cost $25. Proceeds benefit Promise in Brevard and Wesley United Methodist. Visit eggscramble5k.com.

2018 Annual Prayer Breakfast: From 8:30 to 11 a.m. March 24 at Miracle Temple Church, at 1135 Dove St., Melbourne. Cost is $6 for adults; $4 for children and includes eggs, grits, sausage links, bacon, and drinks. Call 321-253-8213.

Children’s Easter Party: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 at Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd. Cost is $15 and includes lunch, crafts, egg hunt, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring your Easter basket. Call 321-636-6022 or visit rockledgecc.com/easter.

Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt: From 8 to 10 p.m. March 30 at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. $10 per person and includes hunting for candy and prize filled eggs. Bring a bag and flashlight. Call 321-608-7400.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: Begins at 10 a.m .March 31 at Pelican Beach Park, 1525 S. SR A1A, Satellite Beach. Bunny will arrive by fire truck. Open to infants and up to children in first grade. Cost is $7 and includes snack, juice, and an egg hunt. Visit satellitebeach.org.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: Begins at 8:30 a.m. March 31 at Ted Whitlock Community Center, 1951 Malabar Road N.W., Palm Bay. Feature Easter egg hunt, inflatables, games, crafts, plus a pancakes and sausage breakfast. Cost is $5; no cost for ages 2 and younger with paying adult. Call 321-952-3231.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: Starts at 9 a.m. March 31 at Sand Point Park, 101 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Includes pancake breakfast, egg hunt, craft, and meeting the Easter bunny. $5 for children; $3 for adults. Call 321-264-5037.

Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt and Movie in the Park: From 7 to 10 p.m. March 31 at Sand Point Park, 10 East Max Brewer Causeway, Titusville. Space is limited. Features the Star Wars movie “The Last Jedi,” plus 15 possible prize eggs that may include Orlando Magic tickets, bowling pass, or a helicopter tour. Visit 321-264-5105.

Second annual Community Easter Bash: Begins at noon March 31 at Manatee Sanctaury Park, 701 Thurm Blvd., Cape Canaveral. Features a bounce house, 4000 eggs, prizes, slide, and hotdogs. Admission is free. Visit eventbrite.com.

Underwater Easter Eggplosion: From 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 31 at McLarty Aquatic Center, 790 Baron Blvd. Includes sinking and floating eggs with prize awards, photos with the Easter Bunny or Easter chicken. Bring a waterproof basket or egg holder and a towel. Collected eggs will be turned in to claim a goodie bag. Cost is $5 and open to children ages 2-16. Call 321-633-1874.

Easter Egg Eggstravaganza: 10 a.m. to noon March 31 at Discovery Christian Church, 3825 Grissom Parkway, Cocoa. Includes Easter egg hunts, bounce houses, face painting, photo booths, games, crafts, and hot dogs. Visit dcccocoa.org.

Eggstravaganza & Breakfast with the Bunny: Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. followed by the egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. March 31 at Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Meritt Island. Call 321-455-1380.

Easter Bonnet Tea: Pritchard House will host the event at 2 p.m. April 7 at 424 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. The afternoon tea will be followed by a tour of the home. Cost is $25. Call 321-607-0203.

Easter Brunch

• Seating offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 1 at Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd. Features omelet and waffle stations, carved honey glazed ham, southern biscuits and sausage gravy, seafood display, carved rosemary lamb, dessert display, and more. Cost is $35 for adults; $15 for children ages 5-12; and free for ages 4 and younger. Unlimited mimosa bar for $14.99. Call 321-636-6022 or visit rockledgecc.com/easter.

• Seating offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 at La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville. Features omelets, eggs Florentine, blueberry pancakes, malted waffles, cheese grits, biscuits and gravy, soups, salads, roasted turkey, glazed ham, desserts, kiddie buffet, and more. Cost is $28.95 for adults; $14.95 for children ages 5-12. Call 321-383-2582.

• Seating offered at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. April 1 at  Hilton Oceanfront Melbourne Beach, 1665 N. Highway A1A, Melbourne inside the Sea Grapes restaurant. Cost is $37.95 for adults; $32.95 for seniors ages 62 and older plus military; $17 for children ages 5-10; and free for children ages 4 and younger. Call 321-7213-4222, ext. 0.

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