Sanibel Easter Events & Services
EASTER ACTIVITIES
Easter Boat Cruise & Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
Celebrate Easter island style with a scenic Easter Cruise through San Carlos Bay, featuring dolphin sightings and a 1,000-egg hunt on Picnic Island for kids 11 & under! Easter pails provided.
The cruise departs on Sunday, April 20, 2025, with available times at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 10:45 AM. Tickets are $79 for adults and $59 for children. Reservations are required, and spots fill fast—book now for an unforgettable Easter experience! ??
Sanibel Recreation Center Easter Egg Hunt
Get ready for Sanibel’s Annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at the Sanibel Ballfields! Gates open at 9:30 AM, with egg hunts starting at 10:15 AM for different age groups.
? Don’t miss the Sanibel Fire Department’s thrilling Egg Drop from four stories high! Plus, enjoy games, crafts, activities, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Show off your creativity in the Easter Bonnet & Hat Contest for a chance to win prizes!
EASTER SERVICES
Join Sanibel Community Church for Easter Sunday services as they celebrate the joy of the resurrection. Start the morning with a Sunrise Service at 6:30 AM in the courtyard (bring your own chair) or attend one of the identical services at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Families with children can also participate in the SCC Kids Easter Special Service at 10:30 AM in the Historic Chapel. Kids will enjoy a fun-filled experience with singing, stories, snacks, and surprises, while parents attend the main worship service. The celebration concludes with an Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ
Your invited to Easter Sunday Service at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. This special worship will celebrate the triumph of God’s ways through music, brass musicians, prayer, and a message from Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea.
Saint Michaels & All Angels Episcopal Church
Join St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church for a meaningful Holy Week and Easter celebration. The journey begins with a Maundy Thursday service on April 17 at 5 PM, reflecting on Jesus’ Last Supper, followed by a Good Friday service at Noon with prayers and readings of the Passion. On Saturday, April 19 at 5 PM, the Easter Vigil will celebrate the Resurrection Eve through symbols and stories.
Easter Sunday, April 20, features three services at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM, all celebrating the joy of Jesus’ resurrection. Families are invited to stay for a special Easter Egg Hunt at 10:45 AM.
All are welcome to share in the spirit of love and renewal this Easter! Livestream options are available for select services.
Join the community at Captiva Chapel by the Sea for a special Easter service on April 20th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in the Captiva Chapel by the Sea Historic District, the chapel, built in 1903 as a schoolhouse, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits steps from the Gulf of America beach. As a seasonal, inter-denominational congregation, Captiva Chapel is dedicated to “seeking to behold the face of God in everything and everyone.” Worship services are held every Sunday at 11:00 AM from November through April, welcoming visitors year-round.
