Easter falls on Sunday, April 8 this year.  All around that date, people and organizations will host events in conjunction with this annual holiday.  Here are some good bets for Easter events in Tampa.  Whether you're a kid or adult, each of these events will provide unique and fun Easter experiences for a variety of tastes.

Easter is Near - Dreading the thought of heading to church on the morning of Easter Sunday?  We don't blame you.  Head to Easter is Near at Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa and expected the unexpected at this unique Easter service hosted by Relevant Church.  Expect live music, food trucks, and a massive Easter egg hunt for the little ones.

20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Taking place at beautiful Coachman Park in Downtown Clearwater, this longstanding Easter Egg Hunt has been a go-to for Clearwater parents and kids for two decades now.  The hunt will kick off at noon on Easter Sunday and feature two different egg hunt areas for bigger and smaller kids.

5th Annual Underwater Egg Hunt & Spring Festival - Head out to the St. Pete Beach Community Center on Saturday, April 7 and watch as the kids dive to the bottom of the pool in this cool underwater Easter egg hunt.  After, walk next door to Horan Park and enjoy a spring festival with free activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Pelagia Trattoria Easter Buffet - Dine with style and taste in mind at Pelagia Trattoria in Westshore this Easter Sunday.  All throughout the day and night Pelagia will play host to a rotating assortment of delicious food including omeletes, bacon, pasta, New York Strip, lemon-poached shrimp, and much more. The price is $40 for adults and $16 for kids 12 and under.

Easter Brunch Cruises aboard Yacht StarShip - Hop on the Yacht Starship for an elegant Easter brunch right on the beautiful waters of the Tampa Bay.  There will be a full cash bar on board and Peter Cottontail will be available for pictures.  One cruise at 10:30 a.m. and another at 2 p.m.  $44.95 for adults and $29.95 for children.