St. Pete Pier Spring Fest & Easter Egg Hunt

Spring is in the air on the Gulf Coast, and it’s time to celebrate at the St. Pete Spring Festival! This family-friendly fest features live music and entertainment, children’s activities, food, the area’s largest Easter egg hunt and plenty of fun for the adults, too.

Entertainment & Activities at the St. Pete Spring Festival

Kid-friendly entertainment includes music from DJ Shawn and an exciting magic show from the Astonishing Houdanny, plus a visit from the hopping hare himself: the Easter Bunny. Little ones can also jump, leap and play at the Bounce Zone (wristbands available for purchase) or try for a prize at claw games. Face painters and balloon artists are also on hand for an extra dose of nostalgia and delight.

Food at the Festival

Local food vendors serve up kid-approved fare, from Mediterranean to barbecue and delicious desserts. Stop at Main Street Boys for empanadas, Big Red BBQ for brisket and pulled pork, Makanalani’s for Hawaiian fusion and Maggie on the Move for Mediterranean with a twist. Other vendors include Astro Craft Ice Cream, St. Pete Concession and Looshkos.

Frequently Asked Questions About the St. Pete Spring Festival & Egg Hunt
 

Is Admission Free?

Admission to the St. Pete Spring Festival is free, and no tickets are required!

However, if you’re looking to join the Easter Egg Hunt, you must obtain a free ticket online before the event (see below). Other activities, including the Bounce Zone, may require a fee, and food and drinks are available for purchase.

How Can My Kids Join the Easter Egg Hunt at the St. Pete Spring Festival?

The main event at the St. Pete Spring Festival is the Easter Egg Hunt. It's the largest in the area, with 20,000 eggs placed throughout Spa Beach Park. Kids 12 years old and younger roam the park, searching for eggs filled with toys and candy.

The Easter Egg Hunt is free, but families must obtain a ticket online before the event. Each ticket allows one child and one accompanying adult to participate in a particular time slot, scheduled hourly starting at 11:30 a.m. A stand-by line will be available, but participation is not guaranteed.

VIP tickets are also available for purchase, with guaranteed front-of-the-line access for any egg hunt session, and include an Easter basket with grass, eggs and a Bounce Zone wristband.

When is the St. Pete Spring Festival?

The fest kicks off at 11 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, with egg hunts hourly beginning at 11:30 a.m., and takes place at Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier (600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701).

Where can I park for the St. Pete Spring Festival?

You can park at the St. Pete Pier, which features 500 on-site parking spots. Parking is limited to six hours or less, and weekend rates are $2.50 per hour for the first four hours, $3.50 for the fifth hour and $4.50 for the sixth hour. 

On-street metered parking is also available nearby (use the ParkMobile app), and overflow parking is located at the Sundial Garage, just two blocks from the entrance to the St. Pete Pier.

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Are dogs allowed at the St. Pete Spring Festival? 

Yes, well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed at the St. Pete Spring Festival.

What are other family-friendly things are there to do nearby in St. Pete?

St. Pete is packed with family-friendly fun. Kids can marvel at the 1,800-gallon estuary habitat at the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center right at the St. Pete Pier, home to snakes, frogs, toads and terrapins. Your family can even take a nature cruise to see dolphins and birds, offered through the discovery center.

At Great Explorations Children’s Museum, just a few minutes north of the St. Pete Pier, hands-on exhibits, art activities and open play spaces invite little ones to create, explore and let their curiosity run wild. Next door, beautiful Sunken Gardens has winding paths that kids love to explore (be on the lookout for the small flock of flamingos as well as talkative tropical birds such as macaws).

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