Easter is coming to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and the surrounding area, and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate! From sunrise services and bunny breakfasts to epic egg hunts and one-of-a-kind bunny drops, there's something for the whole family this Easter season. Grab your baskets, wear your pastels, and get ready to make some hoppy memories along the Gulf Coast!
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Easter Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Date - Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Bunny Photos - The Wharf Store
- 📅 March 14 - April 4, 2026
- 📍 The Wharf Store
Capture the magic of Easter with an adorable bunny photo at The Wharf Store! Multiple photo packages are available. 🐰
Photo Dates & Hours:
- 📸 Friday, April 3 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- 📸 Saturday, April 4 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Golden Eggstravaganza - Gulf State Park
- 📅 March 30 - April 4th
- 📍 Gulf State Park
Looking for a fun spring adventure the whole family will love? Gulf State Park is hiding golden eggs throughout the park from March 30 through April 4, 2026, and you're invited to find them!
Park staff will scatter prize-filled golden eggs within the park boundaries each day during the event. Guests who find a golden egg can redeem it for prizes ranging from Gulf State Park merchandise to the most coveted prize of all, an overnight stay at the beautiful Lodge at Gulf State Park.
The rules are simple. One egg per person per day, so there's reason to come back all week! Gather your crew, explore the trails, and see what treasures you can find.
Standard park admission and parking fees apply. Veterans and Active Military enjoy free admission with a valid ID or proper parking decal.
Orange Beach Parks & Recreation Daily Egg Dash (18+)
- 📅 April 1 - 4th
- 📍 Orange Beach
From April 1 - 4th, Orange Beach Parks & Recreation will have a daily egg dash for participants 18+. They will post a daily egg alert with the location revealed on social media. Find the egg and post your photo to win prizes.
Glow-EGG Venture - OWA
- 📅 Saturday April 4, 2026
- 🕔 5 pm - 9 pm
- 📍 Downtown OWA
Downtown OWA is hosting an after dark glow in the dark Easter Egg hunt. There will be DJ Music, face painting, kids activities, and a kids' dash for glowing Easter eggs.
Worship on the Water Easter Services - Flora Bama
- 📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026
- 🕔 Services at 6 am, 9 am, 11 am
- 📍 Flora-Bama
Easter Egg Dash - LuLu's Gulf Shores
- 📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026
- 🕔 12 pm - 2 pm
- 📍 LuLu's Gulf Shores
LuLu's Gulf Shores is hosting an Easter Egg Dash on Sunday April 5th. This family friendly event includes the Easter Egg Dash, live music, and special food promotions.
Easter Brunch in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy Easter brunch? Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to a variety of restaurants offering special Easter menus and brunches to make your holiday meal one to remember.
From waterfront dining with stunning Gulf views to cozy local favorites, there's no shortage of delicious ways to celebrate the season with family and friends. Check with your favorite local restaurants for reservations and special Easter offerings, as spots tend to fill up fast!
Restaurants will be updated as events are announced
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores - Brunch with the Bunny
- 📅 Sunday, March 29, 2026
- 🕔 11 am - 2 pm
- 📍 Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
Bring the whole family for a great Brunch with the Bunny
- Enjoy the sounds from a live DJ at the Bunny Hop Dance Party
- Kids can create Easter Arts & Crafts
- Face Painting
- Photos with the Tacky Jacks Bunny
- Brunch Buffet $8.99 Kids (12 and under) $18.99 Adults
- Special guest animal appearances by the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
- Easter Egg Hunt (Gulf Shores Location Only at 11:00 am)
Enjoy this free event with fun for the whole family! RSVP to Reserve your Spot Online at tackyjacks.com
Tacky Jacks Orange Beach - Brunch with the Bunny
- 📅 Saturday, April 4, 2026
- 🕔 11 am - 2 pm
- 📍 Tacky Jacks Orange Beach
Bring the whole family for a great Brunch with the Bunny
- Enjoy the sounds from a live DJ at the Bunny Hop Dance Party
- Kids can create Easter Arts & Crafts
- Face Painting
- Photos with the Tacky Jacks Bunny
- Brunch Buffet $8.99 Kids (12 and under) $18.99 Adults
- Special guest animal appearances by the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Enjoy this free event with fun for the whole family! RSVP to Reserve your Spot Online at tackyjacks.com
RSVP to Reserve your Spot Online at tackyjacks.com
Easter Brunch at Coast Restaurant
- 📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026
- 🕔 11 am - 2 pm
- 📍 Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club
Coast is taking reservations for Easter Brunch! To make a reservation please call 251-224-3600.
Brunch is $65/person (Spectrum guests receive 10% when charged to the room with your wrist band)
Brunch includes:
- Salad (Choose one) - Green salad, Wedge Salad, Spinach Salad
- Entree (choose one) - Crab spinach and tomato omelet, steak and eggs, chicken & waffles, or shrimp and grits
- Dessert (Choose one) - Chocolate indulgence or strawberry cheesecake
Beachfront Easter Brunch - Coastal
- 📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026
- 🕔 Starting at 8 am
- 📍 Coastal Orange Beach
Easter Brunch - The Lodge at Gulf State Park
- 📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026
- 🕔 Seatings at 10am, 12pm, 2 pm
- 📍 The Lodge at Gulf State Park
The Lodge at Gulf State Park has 3 seatings for Easter Brunch in the Gulfview Ballroom. They are serving a breakfast favorites with a hot and cold buffet, carving station, bread station, desserts, and a kids buffet.
Easter Lodging Options with fun Activities
The Beach Club with Spectrum Resort
The Beach Club with Spectrum Resorts has three days of activities scheduled from April 3 - April 5th. Use code GULFJOURNEY for a discount on your stay!
Events include:
- Turtle tot floating submarine
- Music Bingo
- Luve Music
- Easter Egg Dive
- Wooden Easter Egg decorating
- Adult Easter Egg Dash
- Easter Cookie decorating
- Beachside Worship Service
- Easter Eggstravaganza
- and more!
Easter Events near Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Pensacola Lighthouse Easter Celebration
- 📅 Saturday, March 28th, 2026
- 🕔 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 📍 Pensacola Lighthouse
Celebrate Easter at the beautiful Pensacola Lighthouse! Enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, fun games and activities, and a live animal education program from Animal Tales. A perfect family outing with a stunning backdrop! 🐣
Easter Sunrise Service - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
- 📅 Sunday, April 5th, 2026
- 🕔 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
- 📍 USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Welcome Easter morning with the annual Easter Sunrise Service presented by Government Street Baptist Church, held on the grounds in front of the iconic USS Alabama. This free, public service is a meaningful way to start the holiday. Seating is limited, so bring a chair just in case. 🙏
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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