A simple local guide to church, egg hunts, brunch, and time on the water
Easter weekend in Siesta Key is something special.
Sunrise on the beach. Families gathering after church. Brunch in the Village. And a full weekend that blends faith, family, and time on the water.
If you’re here, here’s how to plan it 👇
✝️ For Our Faith-Filled Visitors
Here are some local church and Easter service options
Catholic Services:
St. Michael the Archangel (Siesta Key)
📍 5394 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota
Good Friday:
- 12:00 PM — Stations of the Cross
- 3:00 PM — Passion of the Lord
Holy Saturday:
- 8:30 PM — Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday:
- 6:00 AM (Sunrise Mass)
- 7:15 AM
- 9:00 AM
- 10:45 AM
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Sarasota)
📍 7900 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota
Easter Vigil:
- Saturday at 8:30 PM
Easter Sunday:
- 7:30 AM
- 9:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
🌊 Beach & Non-Denominational Options
Siesta Key Beach Sunrise Service
📍 Siesta Key Beach Pavilion
⏰ Around 6:30 AM (Easter Sunday)
A beautiful, simple service right on the sand. Bring a chair or blanket and take in the sunrise over the Gulf.
Siesta Key Chapel – Beach Service
📍 4615 Gleason Ave, Siesta Key
- 9:00 AM — Chapel on the Beach
- 10:30 AM — Chapel Service
A relaxed, welcoming option with feet-in-the-sand worship and a strong local following.South Shore Community Church (Non-Denominational)
📍 1899 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota
⏰ 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Suncoast Community Church (Non-Denominational)
📍 8000 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota
⏰ 7:00 AM (Sunrise), 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM
If you’re celebrating in a different way this weekend, there are also a number of local places of worship and gatherings throughout Sarasota.
🐰 Music on Main – Easter Egg Hunt (Lakewood Ranch)
📍 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hop on over for an egg-stra fun Easter evening at Music on Main.
Head to the Grace Kids Zone where colorful eggs are hidden high and low — perfect for little ones ready to explore. Keep an eye out for the giant eggs too… find one and bring it to the Lakewood Ranch tent for a gift card prize.
There’s plenty more to enjoy:
- Inflatable games
- Face painting
- Balloon creations
- Photos with the Easter Bunny
Add in live music and a great springtime atmosphere, and it’s an easy win for a fun family night off the Key.
👉 https://lakewoodranch.com/event/easter-egg-hunt-at-music-on-main/?caldate=2026-04-03
🐰 Don’t Miss This (Saturday Morning)
Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt – One of the biggest family events on the island:
📍 4615 Gleason Ave, Siesta Key (Siesta Key Chapel)
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
👉 https://allevents.in/sarasota/siesta-key-easter-egg-hunt/200029287934501
- Egg hunts by age group
- Easter Bunny + photos
- Games and activities
👉 Spots are limited and registration is typically required
👉 Always a favorite for families visiting the Key
More Local Church & Family Events
👉 https://firstsarasota.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/217947502
🥞 Easter Brunch in Siesta Key
From early coffee to sit-down brunch, here are a few local favorites
Sun Garden Cafe (Siesta Key Village)
📍 210 Avenida Madera
🕖 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Whether you’re heading out after sunrise service or easing into the morning, Siesta Key has no shortage of great brunch spots.A go-to for Easter morning. Bright, fresh, and walkable from everything.
Perfect if you’re coming straight from sunrise service.
Reservations available for larger groups
Opens early
Great for families
Summer House Siesta Key
📍 149 Avenida Messina
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A more elevated brunch option with a relaxed, coastal feel.
Great for a slower, sit-down Easter meal.
The Hub Baja Grill
📍 5148 Ocean Blvd
Casual, fun, and right in the heart of the Village.
Not a traditional “Easter brunch,” but a great spot if you want something easy and lively.
Mojo Risin’ Coffee Co.
📍 5250 Ocean Blvd
Perfect for a quick start to the day.
Great if you want to get straight to the beach or water
Coffee + light breakfast
Easy grab-and-go after sunrise
Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill
📍 5253 Ocean Blvd
Laid-back and local.
Good for groups who want a relaxed brunch with a little energy and music nearby.
🌴 Just Off the Village
Captain Curt’s (South Village)
📍 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd
A Siesta Key staple.
More casual, but great if you’re staying on the south end of the island and want something easy after church or the beach.
🍽️ Nearby (Off the Key)
Der Dutchman (Amish Kitchen)
📍 3713 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
If you’re willing to head off the island, this is a classic Easter option.
- Homestyle comfort food
- Big portions
- Popular with families
🔗 More Brunch Options
👉 https://bestfood.com/restaurant-menus/easter-brunch?utm_source=visitsarasota&utm_campaign=easter
✨ Local Tip
Easter morning fills up fast – especially in the Village.
- Go early (right after sunrise or first service)
- Or plan for a later, more relaxed brunch
- Or grab coffee and head to the beach 🌊
🌊 Don’t Skip the Water!
It’s one of the busiest and most beautiful weekends of the year to get out on the water — and it’s what most people end up talking about long after the weekend is over.
If you’re here, don’t just stay on the beach.
Get out on the Gulf.
At Siesta Key Watersports, we’re open all weekend – including Easter Sunday – and this is what the weekend looks like:
🐬 Morning Dolphin Tours
Calm water, cooler temps, and some of the best chances to see dolphins up close.
The perfect way to start your day.
🪂 Parasailing Over Siesta Key
Lift off smoothly from the boat and take in the entire coastline from above.
Peaceful, unforgettable, and one of those “wow” moments people don’t expect.
🌊 Jet Ski Rentals
Midday is when the energy picks up.
Open water, sunshine, and the freedom to explore – fast and fun.
🌅 Sandbar Trips
Cruise through calm waterways, spot dolphins and manatees, then hop off at a local sandbar to swim, explore, and look for shells and sand dollars.
🍌 Banana Boat Rides
Bring your crew and hold on.
Fast, fun, and guaranteed laughs – one of the best group activities on the water.
🌅 Sunset Cruises
The perfect way to close out Easter Sunday.
Music, soft light on the water, and that quiet moment at the end of the day.
✨ A Local Tip
Easter weekend fills up fast.
If there’s something you really want to do, book ahead – especially for morning tours and sunset times.
This is what makes a Siesta Key weekend feel complete.
Not just the beach…
but the water. 🌊
If you’re here for the weekend, this is the piece most people wish they planned ahead for.
🎶 Around the Village
After brunch, Siesta Key Village will be lively all weekend:
- Live music at local restaurants
- Walking, shopping, and ice cream stops
- A relaxed way to spend the afternoon before sunset
The Simple Plan
Good Friday → church + evening events
Saturday → egg hunts + time on the water
Sunday → sunrise beach service, brunch, and a full day on the Gulf
Easter weekend doesn’t need to be overplanned.
Start with what matters.
Fill in the rest with time outside.
And don’t miss the water 🌊
Wishing you a beautiful Easter weekend here in Siesta Key.
We’re grateful to share this little slice of heaven on earth with you. However you spend your time, with family, at church, or out on the water, we hope it’s filled with peace, joy, and moments you’ll hold onto.
With gratitude,
The team at Siesta Key Watersports
