Easter Activities on Long Island

Pack up the family, dress up the kids, and get your camera ready. Spring is here, and Long Island is filled with egg hunts, and Easter bunny photo-ops.  See below for activities near you!

White Post Farms Spring Spectacular
White Post Farms
250 Old Country Rd, Melville
10am–5pm
$12.89 per person. Cash only.
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Saturday, March 31

Country Fair Entertainment Park 2nd Annual Egg Hunt
3351 Route 112, Medford
10:30am–1pm
$9 per child
Ages 2–10
An egg hunt for children from 2 to 6 years old will begin at 11:15am sharp and a hunt for children 7-10 years old will begin promptly at 11:30am. Rain date is Sunday, April 1.

51st Annual Egg Hunt at Long Beach Recreation Fields
Long Beach Recreation Center Fields
Magnolia Blvd and West Bay Dr, Long Beach
10am–12:30pm
Free
Ages 3–9
Hunts will run every half hour by age beginning at 10am with 3-year-olds and concluding at 12:30 with 8- & 9-year-olds. Special prizes are hidden inside some of the eggs! Kids can visit with the Easter Bunny while awaiting their turn. One parent is allowed on field with child. Rain date is Sunday, April 1. Call 516-431-3890 for more information.

Egg Hunt & Storytime
Hampton Library
2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
10–11am
Free
Ages 8 and under
Children under 8 years old are invited to participate in the annual Egg Hunt held on the beautiful lawn of Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. Rain date is Saturday, April 7.

Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Farmingdale Village Green
361 Main St, Farmingdale
 12pm
Free
Festivities begin with a hunt for candy-filled Easter eggs. Following the hunt, children will have an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your own Easter basket.


24th Annual Spring Egg Hunt
Orient Beach State Park
Route 25, Orient NY
11am–12:30pm
Free
Ages 3–9
Free hot dogs and hot cocoa will be served at the Spring Egg Hunt at beautiful Orient Beach State Park. Hunt for eggs filled with both candy and prize tickets, redeemable for anything from a chocolate bunny to a little book to a little stuffed animal! Kids will hunt with other children of about the same age. Bring a bag or a basket for the egg hunt and a camera to take pics with the Easter Bunny. Rain date Sunday, April 1. Call 631-323-2440 for more information.

The Greater Westhampton Beach Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Great Lawn
West End of Main St, Westhampton Beach
11:30am
Free
Join hundreds of  children in search of more than 5,000 colorful filled plastic eggs. Goodies inside range from coins, tattoos, chocolate, candy, dollar bills and a few secret surprises from the Easter Bunny himself. Hunts are separated by age group. The Easter Bunny will be present for photo opportunities. Participants should arrive by 11:30AM. The hunt starts with the sounding of the noon fire whistle.

Spring Eggstravaganza
Phelps Lane Park
151 Phelps Ln, North Babylon
12 to 2pm
Free
Ages 10 and under
This annual spring event includes bouncy rides, a jelly-bean contest, pony rides, face painting, and of course an egg hunt. The Spring Bunny will be available for photo ops.

Easter Egg Hunt
Dowling College Great Lawn
Idle Hour Blvd., Oakdale
631-750-5515
12pm
Free admission
All ages
The Easter Bunny will be making a grand appearance, plus there will be prizes, raffles, and other fun activities. Bring your baskets and join the hunt. Rain or shine.

13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Walt Whitman Shops
160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington
Registration at 8:30am, hunt begins at 9am
$5 per child
Ages 3–6
Children can search for 1,500 multicolored plastic Easter eggs filled with candy and toys. After the hunt, kids will be treated to an appearance by the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon creations, and temporary tattoos. Tickets are available for purchase at Simon Guest Services. All proceeds benefit the Simon Youth Foundation, Simon Property Group’s own nonprofit organization that fosters and improves educational opportunities, career development and life skills for at-risk youth. Families are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to Long Island Cares. The event is limited to 150 children. For more information about the event, call Guest Services at 631-271-1746.

94X Eggsapalooza
Bethpage Ballpark
3 Court House Dr., Central Islip
Registration begins at 8:30am, hunts begin at 11:30am
Free
All ages
Celebrate Easter with the Long Island Ducks. Egg hunts will be broken down according to age groups. There will also be bouncy rides, arts-and-crafts activities, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, food and beverages, and other activities. Click here to preregister.

Sunday, April 1

Easter Egg Hunt
Community House
86 Lake Dr., East Patchogue
12–1:30pm
$8 per child (members $5 per child)
All ages
Activities and prizes abound at East Patchogue's annual egg hunt, and the Easter Bunny will visit. Bring a basket.

The Great Egg Hunt at Castle Gould
Great Lawn at Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
11am–1pm
Ages 3–12
Suggested contribution $20 per car (or $15 with annual pass)
For information call 516-571-7901.

Saturday, April 7

Spring Egg Hunt
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
10am
All ages
Free with paid admission
Kids of all ages are invited to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery for an egg hunt. Bring your own basket and collect eggs filled with both treats for kids and treats for the fish! Call 516-692-6768 for information.

Egg Decorating and Egg Hunt
Connetquot River State Park
Oakdale, NY
10–11:30am
Children $3, adults $4
Bring three hard-boiled eggs to decorate using techniques from near and far. An egg hunt will be held after egg decorating. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling the Environmental Office at 631-581-1072. 

8th Annual Penguin Egg Hunt & Family Brunch
Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
431 E Main St, Riverhead
10am–1pm
Egg Hunt:
10am to 1pm (Included in Aquarium admission)
Family Brunch: Seatings at 10 and 11:45am
Enjoy a family brunch in the aquarium’s all-new Sea Star Ballroom. Brunch includes all-day aquarium admission. Adults $34.95 (members: $24.95), children 3-12 and seniors 62 and over $29.95 (members: $19.95), children 2 and under free. Call 631-208-9200, ext. H2O for reservations.

Spring Festival at Sweetbriar Nature Center
62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown
1 to 4pm
$5 per person
All ages
Call 631-979-6344 for details.

Sunday, April 8

Easter Parade & Egg Hunt
412 Main St, Port Jefferson Village
12pm
Ages 2–8
Free
Egg hunts for ages 2-5 and  6-8 only. For more information, call the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce at 631-473-1414.

Quogue Wildlife Refuge Annual Egg Hunt
3 Old Country Rd, Quogue
9:30–10:30am and 11am–12pm
Ages 2–4
$10 per child
Call 631-653-4771 for reservations.

source: 3/29/12 http://longisland.mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/spring-festivals-and-easter-egg-hunts-on-long-island-0  (MommyPoppins.com)