Easter events are a sure sign that spring is around the corner! Whether you are dressed in your Sunday best, with Easter bonnets included, or prefer to romp around in play clothes, opportunities to spend time with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs is always a treat and sometimes even worthy of a prize! The following is a list of Nassau and Suffolk County Easter Events and Egg Hunts around the island. Rain dates are included where available. Not all events are free. Some parking fees apply. Be sure to verify at the website or phone number provided.
Suffolk County Easter Bunny Events:
March 31 at 1 pm, Sag Harbor
Easter Bonnet Parade, Main St. from Muse in the Harbor (16 Main St.) to the Sag Harbor Garden Center (11 Spring St.)
Wear a bonnet. Free petting zoo. For more information, visit sagharborchamber.com
Suffolk County Easter Egg Hunts:
March 24, 1 pm, Bridgehampton
The Annual Mad Hatter Egg Hunt at CMEE
All ages are welcome to take part in a hunt for “eco” eggs (that contain health-minded treats) at the Children’s Museum of the East End (376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton) on Saturday, March 24. Participants also get to decorate hats and meet the “March Hare;” event runs 10 a.m.-noon and again 1 p.m.-3 p.m. $12 per non-member guest (museum members score free admission); space is limited; advance registration is strongly recommended. Register online at cmee.org or call 631-537-8250.
March 24, 2018, 11 am – Rain date March 25, 1 pm, Orient
Orient Beach State Park Annual Egg Hunt, 40000 Main Road (Route 25), Orient, NY 11957
In its thirtieth year, this annual event attracts more than 300 participants and their families. Children up to the age of 12 enjoy an egg hunt as well as a visit by the Spring Bunny. Free and open to the public. With any questions, please call Orient Beach State Park (631) 323-2440 Visit Orient Beach State Park Annual Egg Hunt
March 27, 4 pm, Farmingdale
“Eggs-Travaganza” at Stew Leonard’s, 261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale
Admission is free; visit stewleonards.com for more information.
March 30th, Smithtown
Bunny Bounce Easter Egg Hunt at Bounce U Smithtown,
Ages 2-6 10am or 12:30 – Ages 4-10 2pm
Kids just love bouncing on our awesome inflatables while searching for Easter Egg treasures. There will be plenty of bouncing, egg hunting and cupcakes. Space is limited, and these events always sell out, so reserve your child’s spot today! Just $18.95 per child (631) 265-5867 www.bounceu.com
March 31 from 10:30 am, Cold Spring Harbor
Spring Egg Hunt at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, 1660 Rt. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
For more information, call 516-692-6768-6768 or visit cshfishhatchery.org
March 31, 2018, 11 am, Montauk
4th Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt
742 Montauk Highway , Montauk, NY 11954. www.montaukchamber.com
March 31st & April 1, 2018, East Setauket
Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket, NY 11733
Easter Egg Hunts at 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30 pm (Be sure to call or check on their website). There is an admission fee, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs! Farm animals are present, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals,
Read more at www.easteregghuntsandeasterevents.org
March 31st & April 1, 10am-3pm, Riverhead
Penguin Egg Hunt – LI Aquarium, 431 E. Main St, Riverhead
Children can hunt up to 5 eggs. Admission fees apply – 631.208.9200,x426 or www.longislandaquarium.com
March 31st 2pm, Commack
Lunch & Egg Hunt with The Easter Bunny at Chocolate Works of Commack
The Easter Bunny is hopping into Chocolate Works, don’t miss this incredibly fun-filled day! Pizza and Juice for Lunch, Decorate Easter Eggs to Take Home, Easter Egg Hunt with Prizes, Dip in Our Chocolate Fountain, Pictures with the Easter Bunny. $35 per guest. RSVP Required. 631-486-8888 – www.chocolateworks.com
April 1, 2018, 12 pm, Port Jefferson
Easter Parade and Egg Hunt -Old-Fashion ‘Easter Bonnet’ Walking Parade. All Walkers Welcome-Wear Your Easter Best
Starts at 12:00 Noon. In Front of Theatre Three on Main Street. Parade will finish at the Port Jefferson Village Center down at the Harbor. Easter Egg Hunt is on “Great Lawn” at Harborfront & Children’s Park, Approximately 12:30 pm Ages: 2-5 & 6-8 only – www.portjeffchamber.com
Nassau County Easter Bunny Events:
March 24, 25, 31 2018, 11 am, Oceanside
Dees’ Nursery & Florist, 69 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572
Visit with the Easter Bunny. Live Bunnies! Photos Available. For more information Dees’ Nursery & Florist, Inc.
Now Through Easter, 10 am – 5 pm Stay Till 6 pm, Melville
White Post Farm, 250 Old Country Road Melville
Meet the Easter Bunny. Take Your Own FREE Photos with the Easter Bunny is included with your admission to the
White Post Animal Farm
Also enjoy FREE Easter Egg Hunts
Easter Crafts, Pony Rides, Train Rides and Animal Feed are available for an additional cost. www.whitepostfarms.com
March 31st, 10:30 – 12pm, Jericho
Breakfast with Easter Bunny at Active Kidz Long Island
Breakfest, Maze/Inflatables. $19.95 per person – Reservations required. 516-621-6600
www.activekidzlongisland.com
Nassau County Easter Egg Hunts:
March 24, 25th, 31st & April 1st, Various Times, Great Neck
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Egg Hunt at Pump It Up Great Neck
Hop on in to Pump It Up for an Easter egg hunt like your kids have never experienced before! It’s truly EGGceptional!! Kids will get over an hour to jump, bounce, and search for as many of our hidden Easter Eggs as they can find. They can redeem their eggs for prizes of their choice! After all the egg hunting excitement, they’ll enjoy a yummy bagel breakfast in our party rooms. The Easter Bunny will also be available for pictures! Don’t forget reservations are required and space is limited! $19.95 per child – www.pumpitupparty.com
Saturday, March 24 , 12 Noon, North Babylon
Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park.
Belmont Lake State Park (Southern State Parkway Exit 38, North Babylon) is hosting its annual “Spring Egg Hunt” on Saturday, March 24 from noon-2 p.m., and will feature pony rides, a petting zoo and an appearance from the “Spring Bunny.” Egg hunts will be broken up into age groups (four and younger, 5-6, 7-9), with a limit of three eggs found per participant. Price: free. For more information, call 631- 667-5055 or visit parks.ny.gov
Mar 24, 2018, 6 pm, Garden City
Spring EGGstravaganza at Long Island Children’s Museum
Meet Peter Rabbit, explore egg decorating and create spring themed craft activities. Enjoy games and face painting. Decorate your own sweet treat and search for hidden eggs throughout the Museum as you compete in an egg-citing scavenger hunt. Fees Apply – www.licm.org
March 27, 4 pm, East Meadow
“Eggs-Travaganza” at Stew Leonard’s
1897 Front St., East Meadow. Admission is free; visit stewleonards.com for more information.
March 31st, 12pm, Jericho
Easter Egg Hunt with Easter Bunny Visit at Active Kidz Long Island
Egg Hunt, Maze/Inflatables. $19.95 per person – Reservations required. 516-621-6600
www.activekidzlongisland.com
March 31, 10am, Seaford
Annual Spring Egg Hunt, 2700 S. Seaman’s Neck Rd, Seaman’s Neck Park
The Easter Bunny will be present with 4000 chocolate filled eggs to be found along with tote bags with giveaways for the kids. www.seafordchamberofcommerce.com
