Easter in Melbourne 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Melbourne’s special events list and its 2026 event pages, the restaurants’ own sites and the Brevard Public Schools 2026-27 calendar.

Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28, the last day of Brevard Public Schools’ spring break. The City of Melbourne’s two Easter events were in mid-March last year. The city posts dates on its special events list early in the year; until then, here is what it held in 2026, so you know what to watch for. All dates in the next section are 2026 dates; 2027 dates are not out yet.

Who to call

• Wickham Park Community Center (Easter Bunny breakfast): 2815 Leisure Way, 321-608-7490
• City Parks, Recreation and Golf (adult egg hunt tickets): 321-608-7400
• Melbourne Auditorium: 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., 321-608-7420
• City online registration: WebTrac

The city’s Easter events (2026, the most recent)

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. The city’s page invited families to bring a camera to visit the Easter Bunny over breakfast. Registration was by phone, in person or online; call 321-608-7490.

Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. Games, music, prizes and an Easter bonnet contest, with food and drinks for sale from City Bistro. Bring a basket or bag and a flashlight. Tickets had to be bought in advance, with no sales at the door, by calling 321-608-7400 or online.

The city also runs an adult flashlight hunt in the fall; this year’s Adult Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt is Friday, Oct. 16, at the Crane Community Center.

Church and community egg hunts

Churches and community groups announce Easter egg hunts in February and March. We list only hunts with a published date, time, place and age range from the organizer. Holding a public egg hunt in Melbourne? Send it through our contact page and we will add it.

Easter brunch

Easter menus are usually posted a few weeks ahead. These are the restaurants’ regular Sunday brunch hours, from their own sites; confirm Easter hours and book before you go:

• Chart House, 2250 Front St. Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 321-729-6558.
• The Landing Rooftop, 11th floor of Hotel Melby, 801 Strawbridge Ave. Weekend brunch 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 321-361-3663.
• Meg O’Malley’s, 812 E. New Haven Ave. Sunday Jazz Brunch menu.

More on our brunch guide.

Easter services

Service times are set by each congregation and usually posted on its own site during Lent. We will add Easter service times that churches send us; use our contact page.

The Easter weekend

• Saturday, March 27, 2027: the Farmer’s Market at Riverview Park, 2400 Riverview Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Green Gables open house, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Easter Sunday: Easter is not on the city’s list of holidays with no trash collection. Melbourne’s garbage routes run Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday; see our trash and recycling guide.
• Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to its visit page.

What this means for you

• Watch the city’s special events list in January and February for the 2027 breakfast and adult hunt; the breakfast needs registration.
• Easter lands at the end of spring break; plan family visits around March 19-28.
• Book Easter brunch early.

More: spring break in Melbourne, kids’ activities and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 2027?

Sunday, March 28, 2027. It falls on the last day of Brevard Public Schools’ spring break, which runs March 22-26 after a March 19 student holiday.

Does the City of Melbourne have an Easter egg hunt?

In 2026 the city held Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 14, at the Wickham Park Community Center and an Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt for ages 18 and up on Friday, March 20, at the Melbourne Auditorium. 2027 dates are not out yet.

How much was Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Melbourne?

In 2026 it was $16 per adult and $8 per child, with registration by phone, in person or online. Call 321-608-7490 for details.

Where can I get Easter brunch in Melbourne?

On a regular Sunday, Chart House at 2250 Front St. serves brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Landing Rooftop at Hotel Melby serves weekend brunch until 3 p.m., and Meg O’Malley’s lists a Sunday Jazz Brunch. Easter menus had not been announced.