Easter Events and Activities for Families to Enjoy in NYC and Nearby

There are many ways families can celebrate the holiday this year throughout the metro area

By Barbara Russo March 31, 2022

There are so many beautiful ways to celebrate Easter. This year, the holiday falls on Sunday, April 17. There are many Easter events and activities in New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, Rockland County and nearby that families can enjoy together. These events and activities include egg hunts, sensory-friendly events, bunny-themed art activities, photos with the Easter Bunny and so much more. Browse this list of Easter events and activities that are sure to provide an egg-cellent time for everyone in the family!

Easter Events and Activities in Manhattan

Hudson Yards Eggventure

WHEN: April 1-17
WHERE: 20 Hudson Yards
WHAT: 10 larger than life 3D virtual eggs will be hidden inside and outside of the shops and restaurants at Hudson Yards in an immersive egg hunt for families.
WANT TO GO? Free. Download the app.

Easter Workshop

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 4pm
WHERE: Speakitaly NYC • 49 W. 28 St. #Floor 3
WHAT: It's Easter time. Students will make a Ghirlanda Pasquale in this Easter-themed class. Ages 3-10.
WANT TO GO? $35

NYSoM Easter Eggstravagana 2022

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 2-6pm
WHERE: Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden • 174 E. 114 St.
WHAT: A socially distant Easter egg hunt that includes an activity village, painted egg giveaway, crafts and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? Free

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival

WHEN: Sunday, April 17; 10am-4pm
WHERE: Fifth Avenue from 49 to 57 Streets
WHAT: See many people wearing fun bonnets at this festive event.
WANT TO GO? Free

TNF's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Fun

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; various sessions starting at 10:30am
WHERE: Sakura Park • W. 122 Street and Riverside Drive
WHAT: Bunny baskets will be provided to collect eggs with, and there will be a photo opp with TNF's Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $25 per egg-collecting child. $15 per non-walking younger than 1-year-old Easter first timer. Register in advance.

Easter at CMOM

WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17; various times
WHERE: Children's Museum of Manhattan • The Tisch Building, 212 W. 83 St.
WHAT: Learn about Easter traditions from countries around the world including Japan, Mexico, Germany and Ukraine. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and more.
WANT TO GO? Reserve admission online.

Online Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 10:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Watson Adventures, Online
WHAT: Eggs are hidden in museum paintings, in royal homes, or in natural history museums as giant dinosaur eggs and tiny hummingbird eggs. You'll hop around the world, following clues to lead you to websites where you must find eggs and answer fun questions.
WANT TO GO? $19. Registration required.

Easter Bunny Hop

WHEN: April 2-17; see website for schedule
WHERE: Club Bonafide • 212 E. 52 St.
WHAT: Enjoy an Easter Bunny Hop Spring Sing-A-Long.
WANT TO GO? $20; $25 VIP includes photo op with Bunny

Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Sunday, April 17; 1-3pm
WHERE: Frederick Johnson Playground • Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard and W. 151 Street
WHAT: Hunt for eggs, dance and have pizza. Easter baskets will be distributed at the end of the event.
WANT TO GO? Free

Family Fun: Colorful Spring Cookies

WHEN: Sunday, April 10; 1pm
WHERE: Sur La Table • 306 W. 57 St.
WHAT: Head to this family-friendly class where you'll make delicious treats.
WANT TO GO? $59. Registration required.

The Royal Egg Decoration

WHEN: Friday, April 15; 10:30am-12pm
WHERE: Let's Dress Up • 261 W. 19 St.
WHAT: Enjoy egg decorating and an Easter-themed tea party. Each child will leave with dyed eggs in a small basket along with candy.
WANT TO GO? $50

Easter Events and Activities in Brooklyn

Crossroads Easter Eggstravaganza

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 2-4pm
WHERE: Owls Head Park • Colonial Road and 68 Street and Shore Road
WHAT: Crossroads Christian Church hosts a fun Easter event for children ages 12 and younger.
WANT TO GO? Free. Register in advance online.

Pop Up Shop and Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 1-7pm
WHERE: Mystique Event Space • 1605 Nostrand Ave.
WHAT: Kids will enjoy a fun egg hunt. Food, treats, vendors to shop are all part of the fun.
WANT TO GO? $2

Kids Easter Egg-Citement

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 1-6pm
WHERE: Salvation Army Bedford After School Program • 110 Kosciuszko St.
WHAT: It's time for lots of Easter fun at this event that features an egg hunt, face painting, arts and crafts, treats and toys.
WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $15. Register online.

Green Meadows Farm Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Weekends from Saturday, April 9-Sunday, April 24; 10am-4pm
WHERE: Aviator Sports and Events Center • 3159 Flatbush Ave.
WHAT: Enjoy a fun-filled day with Whiskers the Easter Bunny and all his friends on the farm. There's an outdoor egg hunt, photo opps with the Bunny, a hayride and lots more.
WANT TO GO? $14. Register online.

Family Egg and Cookie Decorating

WHEN: Friday, April 15; 11am-12:30pm
WHERE: Hudson Table • 88 Withers St.
WHAT: Take part in this fun Easter tradition where you and your little one can dye eggs with food dye, watercolors and stickers, and decorate spring-themed cookies.
WANT TO GO? $50. Register in advance.

Town Square's 9th Annual Spring Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 10am-3pm. Timed sessions on the hour.
WHERE: FourFiveSix • 199 Richardson St.
WHAT: Enjoy an egg hunt, say hello to the Easter Bunny and rock to fun music. Face paintings, fun photo booths and more.
WANT TO GO? $20 kids online; $30 at door; $5 special tickets for accompanying adults. Registration required.

Kids Paint Easter Egg-Stravaganza

WHEN: Sunday, April 17; 3-6pm
WHERE: Colors Effect • 1454 Saint John's Pl.
WHAT: Enjoy a fun Easter event with painting, games, an egg hunt, treats, music and more.
WANT TO GO? Starts at $40

Easter Events and Activities in Queens

Barnyard Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturdays, April 9-16; 11am-4pm
WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum • 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy.
WHAT: Hunt for eggs, go on a hayride, shop local vendors and more.
WANT TO GO? $12. Register online.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2022

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 2:30-4pm
WHERE: Lewis Latimer House Museum • 34-41 137 St.
WHAT: Enjoy an egg hunt, interactive STEAM activities and story time from featured artists.
WANT TO GO? Free.

Donuts with the Bunny

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 10am-12pm
WHERE: United Skates at Atlas Park • 8000 Cooper Ave.
WHAT: Head to this funny bunny event. The fun Includes admission, skate rental, a donut and juice with each paid admission, plus photo opportunity with the Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $15. Registration required.

Easter Eggstravaganza

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 12:30-3pm
WHERE: Tangram • 37-12 Prince St.
WHAT: Lots of fun is planned at this Easter event that includes face painting, balloon animals, printed photo with the Easter Bunny and more.
WANT TO GO? Free. Registration required.

Easter Kids Party

WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17; 12-2:30pm or 3-5:30pm
WHERE: Doha Bar and Lounge • 3834 31 St.
WHAT: Get eggcited for Easter. Grab a basket for some Easter Kids Party fun featuring lots of fun booths for kids and adults and a free egg giveaway by the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $30. Registration required.

Easter Skating

WHEN: Sunday, April 17; 2-8pm
WHERE: United Skates at Atlas Park • 8000 Cooper Ave.
WHAT: It's time for fun on the rink.
WANT TO GO? $10; $6 skate rental.

Easter Events and Activities in Bronx and Westchester

Skate with the Easter Bunny

WHEN: Sunday, April 10; 1-3:30pm
WHERE: Hommocks Park Ice Rink • 140 Hommocks Rd., Larchmont
WHAT: See the Easter Bunny skate at this fun event.
WANT TO GO? $10; $9 child 11 and younger; $8 seniors 62 and older; Residents: $8; $7.50 child 11 and younger; $6.75 seniors 62 and older; $5 skate rental for all.

Breakfast with the Bunny

WHEN: April 9-10; 9am and 11am
WHERE: Yonkers Stew Leonard's • 1 Stew Leonard Dr., Yonkers
WHAT: Enjoy a buffet-style selection of breakfast options. Each child will receive Easter coloring sheets. Photo opp with the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $22 ages 12 and older; $18 ages 2-11 and younger; free for children younger than 2

Community Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 11:15am
WHERE: The Osborn • 101 Theall Rd., Rye
WHAT: Approximately 5,000 candy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden for children to find, gather, and enjoy. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance and be available for photos. The festivities will also feature music, dancing, and games.
WANT TO GO? Free

Easter at the Barley Beach House

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 12-5pm
WHERE: Rye Town Park • 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye
WHAT: Hunt for eggs, take photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoy cotton candy, face painting, and more.
WANT TO GO? $20 per person; children younger than 3 eat free. Registration required.

Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays, April 9-16; 10am-4pm
WHERE: Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard • 130 Hardscrabble Rd.
WHAT: Follow the bunny trail to this fun Easter event. Each child’s ticket includes an egg carton for collecting eggs, a set of bunny ears and a visit with the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $18. Registration required.

Spring Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 11am-12pm. Egg Hunts: 11:30am ages 3-6; 12pm ages 7-10.
WHERE: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center • 3225 Reservoir Oval E., Bronx
WHAT: It’s a day of fun with egg hunts, sack races, arts and crafts, magic shows, a visit from the bunny and more. Egg hunt ages 3-10, all other programs ages 13 and younger.
WANT TO GO? Free

Easter Brunch at The Fairways 2022

WHEN: Sunday, April 17; seatings between 10:30am and 12:30pm
WHERE: The Fairways at Dunwoodie Golf Course • 1 Wasylenko Ln., Yonkers
WHAT: Take photos with the Easter Bunny at this fun brunch.
WANT TO GO? $47; $30 per child ages 5-12; free for children 4 and younger. Registration required.

Egg Hunt with Wolves

WHEN: Sunday, April 17; 11am-12:30pm or 2-3:30pm
WHERE: Wolf Conservation Center • 7 Buck Run, South Salem
WHAT: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America and then join in an egg-hunt with a twist. Instead of looking for eggs, guests will help hide them for Ambassador Wolves Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr to find.
WANT TO GO? $14; $11 children younger than 12. Registration required.

Easter Events and Activities in Long Island

Easter Egg Hunt at Mineola Memorial Park

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 11am-1pm; Sensory-friendly egg hunt at 10:30am.
WHERE: 195 Marcellus Rd., Mineola
WHAT: Enjoy Edge City Church's egg hunt event. There will also be crafts face painting, a dance party and more for the family to enjoy.
WANT TO GO? Free. Registration required.

Crafts and Easter Egg Hunt at Cipriano Nursery

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 10am
WHERE: 1660 Front St., East Meadow
WHAT: Easter egg hunt and spring craft with the Easter Bunny.

Brown Bag Charity Community Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 2-3pm
WHERE: Bernard Brown Park • Smith and Nostrand Ave., Uniondale
WHAT: The event includes an egg hunt, crafts, photos, light refreshments and games.
WANT TO GO? $5 per child

Farmingdale Village Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 11am
WHERE: Village Green • 361 Main St., Farmingdale
WHAT: Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Ages infant to 11.
WANT TO GO? Check online for more information

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Friends

WHEN: Saturday, April 2; 9:30-11am
WHERE: United Skates of America • 1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford
WHAT: Meet the Easter Bunny and friends while enjoying a full buffet breakfast.
WANT TO GO? $22; $18 per child; free for children younger than 2. Registration required.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

WHEN: April 5, 4-5:30pm
WHERE: Stew Leonard's East Meadow • 1897 Front St., East Meadow
WHAT: Enjoy an egg-citing event where you'll take a photo with the Easter Bunny and collect

eggs.
WANT TO GO? Free. Registration required.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

WHEN: April 5, 4-5:30pm
WHERE: Stew Leonard's Farmingdale • 261 Airport Plaza Blvd. Space 5
WHAT: Children ages 8 and younger will be given a bag to collect Easter treats throughout the store. After the Egg-Stravaganza is complete, parents are invited to take photos of their children with the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? Free. Registration required.

2022 Easter Bunny Bonanza

WHEN: April 9; 2pm
WHERE: Rolling River Day Camp • 477 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway
WHAT: Hippity hoppity fun is on the way at this Easter event. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy bounce houses, playground, a scavenger hunt, candy bar and more.
WANT TO GO? $35 child; $15 adult. Registration required.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

WHEN: April 10; 11am-12pm
WHERE: Stew Leonard's East Meadow • 1897 Front St., East Meadow
WHAT: Join the team at Stew’s East Meadow for a special Easter Bunny Brunch, hosted by none other than the Easter Bunny himself.
WANT TO GO? $22 ages 12 and older; $18 ages 2-11 and younger; free for children younger than 2. Registration required.

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch with the Easter Bunny Beachside

WHEN: April 10, 12-3pm
WHERE: Gatsby on the Ocean • 2000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh
WHAT: Bring your family for brunch with the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt and egg decorating.
WANT TO GO? $39.95; $19.95 per child. Registration required.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, April 9-10; 9am and 11am
WHERE: Stew Leonard's Farmingdale • 261 Airport Plaza Blvd. Space 5
WHAT: Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats and each child will receive Easter craft and can take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $22 ages 12 and older; $18 ages 2-11 and younger; free for children younger than 2. Registration required.

Donuts with the Bunny

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 9:30am-12pm
WHERE: United Skates of America • 1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford
WHAT: See the Easter Bunny. Includes admission, skate rental, a donut, juice, photo ops and dancing.
WANT TO GO? $15. Registration required.

Funny Bunny Easter Party

WHEN: Saturday, April 16, various times
WHERE: Planet Play • 418 Bedford Ave., Bellmore
WHAT: Enjoy two hours of open play. There will be an Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny photo opps and more.
WANT TO GO? $40 per child -only one adult may attend per family; $10 each additional adult. Registration required.

Easter Egg Hunt in the Trees

WHEN: April 8-17; 9am-10pm daily
WHERE: Adventure Park at Long Island • 75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley
WHAT: Look for eggs in trees. Each “egg” has a word Find all the words to win a prize.
WANT TO GO? $49 climbing ticket gives you access to this event

Egg Hunt, Enchanted Forest Walk and Festival

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 11am-4pm
WHERE: Sweetbriar Nature Center • 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown
WHAT: Hunt for eggs, play games, see live animal presentations, get your face painted and take photos with a special long eared guest.
WANT TO GO? $20 per child; $5 per adult. Registration required.

Easter Bunny Brunch

WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 10am-12pm
WHERE: Local Burger Co. Patchogue • 76 W. Main St., Patchogue
WHAT: Enjoy a delicious brunch with the Easter Bunny along with a goodie bag, and coloring sheets for everyone to enjoy
WANT TO GO? $15. Registration required.

Easter Bunny Brunch

WHEN: Sunday, April 10; 10am-12pm
WHERE: Local Burger Co.Bay Shore • 62 E. Main St., Bay Shore
WHAT: Have brunch with the Easter Bunny. Goodie bags and coloring sheets for everyone to enjoy.
WANT TO GO? $30 for two reservations.

Egg Hunt

WHEN: Sunday, April 10, 1-2pm ages 0-4; 2:30-3:30pm ages 5-8
WHERE: Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society • 75 N Country Rd, Miller Place
WHAT: Enjoy an egg hunt, games and crafts.
WANT TO GO? $5. Registration required.

Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 9-10am or 11am-12pm
WHERE: Heritage Center • 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd, Mt Sinai
WHAT: This community Easter egg hunt is for kids 12 and younger. Light refreshments, coloring activities and a photo opp with the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $10. Registration required.

Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays through April 16; 10am-5pm
WHERE: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium • 1660 NY-25A, Cold Spring Harbor
WHAT: Enjoy a fun egg hunt.
WANT TO GO? $12 participating child 0-6; $7 adults; $6 seniors 65 and older; $5 accompanying child age 7-12. Registration required.

Easter Egg Hunt at Bay Gardens

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 12pm
WHERE: Bay Gardens – Garden Center & Landscaping, 80 Montauk Hwy., East Moriches
WHAT: There will be an egg hunt and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos (bring your own camera).
WANT TO GO? $5. Registration required.

Easter Brunch

WHEN: Sunday, April 17. Seatings at 10am, 12 and 2pm.
WHERE: Long Island Aquarium Long Island Aquarium • 431 E Main St, Riverhead
WHAT: Enjoy an Easter brunch in the aquarium's waterfront Sea Star Ballroom.
WANT TO GO? $64.95; $34.95 ages 3-12; Members: $58.45, $31.45 children 3-12; $7 ages 2 and younger. Registration required.

Easter Events and Activities in Rockland County

Bunny Fest

WHEN: Saturday, April 2; 1-4pm; reserve a photo time slot online
WHERE: Palisades Center • 1000 Palisades Center Dr.
WHAT: Join in on the festivities to welcome the Easter Bunny to Palisades Center with a dance party, giveaways, activities and more.
WANT TO? More information on the website.

Bunny Magic Photo Experience

WHEN: Through April 16, Mondays-Saturdays, 12-7pm; Sundays, 12-5pm

WHERE: Palisades Center • 1000 Palisades Center Dr.

WHAT: Meet the Easter Bunny and take a special photo.

WANT TO GO? Photo packages start at $34.99.

Bunny Cares with Autism Speaks

WHEN: Sunday, April 3, 9-11am
WHERE: Palisades Center • 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
WHAT: People within every spectrum of special needs and families are invited to a photo session.
WANT TO GO? Free

Flashlight Egg Hunt

WHEN: Friday, April 8; 7-8:30pm
WHERE: Zukor Park • 31 Zukor Rd., New City
WHAT: Bring the whole family for this special night time egg hunt. All families bring baskets and a flashlight. There might be a visit from the Easter Bunny. Participants must have a valid community center ID card.
WANT TO GO? Free

Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Sunday, April 10; 3-6pm
WHERE: 35 S. Middletown Rd., Nanuet
WHAT: Participants will get an Easter basket to hunt two floors of eggs. Craft and an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny included.
WANT TO GO? $45-112.50. Tickets online.

Easter Events and Activities in Bergen County

Easter Party with Joelle

WHEN: Saturday, April 2; 2-4pm
WHERE: Hovnanian School • 817 River Rd., New Milford
WHAT: Join the Tekeyan Cultural Association for a fun afternoon of singing and dancing with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Children ages 2 and under are free.

Fardale Trinity Church Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16; 10-11:30am
WHERE: Fardale Trinity Church • 73 Chapel Rd., Mahwah
WHAT: Celebrate the Easter weekend with your little ones by bringing them to a fun-filled Easter egg hunt hosted by Fardale Trinity Church. Bring a basket or egg carton.
WANT TO GO? Free. Register online.

St. John’s Easter Petting Zoo

WHEN: Saturday, April 23; 12:30-2:30pm
WHERE: The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian • 353 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
WHAT: Join Father Angelo and the St. John's PTO for a special children's Easter event featuring a petting zoo and Easter egg hunt.
WANT TO GO? $10; Register online.

Bunny Photo Time

WHEN: Through April 16; check hours on the website.
WHERE: The Shops at Riverside • One Riverside Sq., Hackensack
WHAT: Photos with the Easter Bunny
WANT TO GO? See photo packages and book online.

Meet the Easter Bunny

WHEN: April 1- April 16, 11am-7pm, daily
WHERE: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
WHAT: Book your reservation for photos with the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? Photo packages available.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 10-11:30am
WHERE: Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union
WHAT: Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs, filled with holiday treats, hidden throughout the landscape. The Easter Bunny will make a surprise visit.

WANT TO GO? $10 one adult and one child; $5 additional child. 908-527-0400.

Easter Egg Hunt with Princess Tiana

WHEN: Friday, April 15; 5-6:30pm
WHERE: Glitter and Glam at Paramus Park • 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
WHAT: Join Tiana on an Easter egg hunt. Enjoy a mini mani, glittery makeup and princess up-do with glitter.
WANT TO GO? $49. Registration required.

Bunny Skate at The Rink

WHEN: April 14-16, Thursday, 11am-9pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am-10pm
WHERE: American Dream • 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
WHAT: Hop to the beat of DJ music. There will be a Bunny appearance on The Rink, too.
WANT TO GO? $35 ages 10 and older; $28

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 9-10am
WHERE: Neiman Marcus Paramus Rotunda at Westfield Garden State Plaza • 503 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
WHAT: Enjoy a breakfast spread, and lots of fun activities for kids. There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.
WANT TO GO? $54 ages 13 and older; $18 ages 3-12.

Main image courtesy Hudson Yards.