Easter egg hunts, brunches and parades on Long Island
The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Long Island this weekend, which means photos, parades, brunches and egg hunts abound.
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Roosevelt Field
630 Old Country Rd., Uniondale
Take photos with the Easter Bunny now through March 31 (times vary), located in the “Spring Garden,” North Court at Roosevelt Field mall and on Easter Sunday, children get a special treat.
Cost Photo packages start at $39.99, for reservations: whereisbunny.com
More info simon.com, 516-742-8000
Green Acres Mall
Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream
Visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 29-March 30, near Forever 21.
Vanessa Mellilo of Commack, checks out the eggs she collected during the Easter Egg Hunt at Milleridge Inn on Broadway in Jericho in April 2019. Credit: Jeff Bachner
Cost Packages start at $39.99 with reservations starting at $19.99 to be used toward the photo package cost
More info greenacresmallonline.com, 516-561-1157
Walt Whitman Shops
160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station
Smile for the camera with the Easter Bunny at Center Court through March 30 (times vary).
Freya Engdahl, from Brooklyn, holds the hand of the Easter Bunny before the start of the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce's Annual Easter Bonnet Parade along Main Street in Sag Harbor. Credit: Gordon M. Grant
Cost Packages start at $39.99, for reservations: whereisbunny.com.
More info simon.com, 631-271-1741
SOUTH SHORE MALL
1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore
Take pictures with the Easter Bunny through March 30.
Cost Packages start at $39.99, for reservations southshoremallrealty.com
Bryson Brathwaite, and his sister, Cataleya Guzman, of Bellport, pose with Buster the Easter Bunny in Coram. Credit: Philana Aiken
More info southshoremallrealty.com, 631-665-8600
Smith Haven Mall
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
Take photos with the Easter Bunny at the Bunny Garden in Center Court, now through March 30 (times vary) at Smith Haven Mall.
Cost Photo packages start at $39.99, for reservations: whereisbunny.com.
More info simon.com, 631-724-1433
An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Orient Point State Park on April 1, 2023. PHoto Credit: Long Island State Parks Credit: Long Island State Parks State Pa/Long Island State Parks
Buster the Bunny at Phenomenal Reflections Selphy and Portrait Studio
Three89, 389 Middle Country Rd., Coram
Take photos with a chocolate Easter Bunny during 15-minute sessions daily through April 9.
Cost Packages start at $40; must register in advance
More info phenomenalreflectionsstudio.square.site, 631-578-0097
Easter egg hunts
Easter egg hunts
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
William Stack, 4, of Bethpage, N.Y., gathers eggs at the Cold Spring Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Annual Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. Credit: Corey Sipkin
Participate in one of the 20-minute egg hunt sessions scheduled throughout the day March 29-30.
Cost $12 per child through age 6, $5 helper siblings ages 7-12, $7 adults
More info cshfishhatchery.org, 516-692-6768
Egg Scramble at Adventureland
2245 Broad Hollow Rd., Farmingdale
Kids receive a treat bag with Easter eggs and a coupon book for vendor tables scattered around the property, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 30 (rain date: April 6).
William Stack, of Bethpage, gathers eggs at the Cold Spring Fish Hatchery and Aquarium annual Easter Egg Hunt in April 2022. Credit: Corey Sipkin
Cost Tickets in advance online: $39.50 for adults; $49.50 ages 2-24; parking is free and admission ticket includes access to all the rides.
More info adventureland.us, 631-694-6868
Montauk Eggstravaganza
742 Montauk Hwy., Montauk
The event features games, an egg hunt and a chance to win prizes, 11 a.m. March 30 on the Montauk Green. Easter baskets and bunny ears are given to children ages 10 and younger.
Cost Free
Spectators look at vintage cars during the annual Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade presented by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Credit: Barry Sloan
More info montaukchamber.com, 631-668-2428
Decker's Nursery
841 Pulaski Rd., Greenlawn
Meet Peter Rabbit as he hosts an egg hunt on April 1 where you can win prizes. The hunt is separated by age groups: group hunts start 9 to 9:45 a.m. (for ages 3-5); 9:10 to 9:45 a.m. (for ages 6-8) and 10:15 to 11 a.m. (for ages 9-11).
Cost Free
More info deckers-nursery.com, 631-261-1148
Spectators look at vintage cars during the annual Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade presented by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Credit: Barry Sloan
White Post Farms
250 Old Country Rd., Melville
Visit with the Easter Bunny (take your own pictures), join an egg hunt, visit the bunny holding station, see a magic show and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29-31.
Cost $29.95
More info whitepostfarms.com, 631-351-9373
Egg hunt at Cathedral of the Incarnation
36 Cathedral Ave., Garden City
Kids can hunt for eggs from 10 to 11 a.m. March 31.
Cost Free
More info incarnationalgc.org, 516-746-2955
Easter Egg Hunt at Caroline Episcopal Church
1 Dyke Rd., Setauket
The festive event features a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, face painting, crafts and more, 10-11:30 a.m. March 30. Bring your own basket to collect eggs.
Cost Free
More info carolinechurch.net, 631-941-4245
Events and parades
Events and parades
Crazy Hat Parade in Bellport
161 South Country Rd.
Join the Easter Crazy Hat Parade, meet at 11:30 a.m. March 30 in front of the Bellport Fire Department and at noon marching steps off on South Country Road. The Bellport Fire Department and its antique fire truck leads the way, traveling to the Village Gazebo off Bell Street. Take photos with the Easter Bunny at the gazebo and eggs with prizes will be given out.
Cost Free
More info bellportchamber.org, 631-438-1713
Port Jefferson Chamber Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
412 Main St.
Join an old-fashioned Easter bonnet parade at noon March 31 in Port Jefferson. The parade starts in front of Theatre Three, Main Street and concludes at the Port Jefferson Village Center. An Easter egg hunt for ages 2-8 follows at 12:15 p.m. on the Great Lawn at Harborfront and Children's Park.
Cost Free
More info portjeffchamber.com, 631-473-1414
Easter Market Extravaganza at Samanea Mall
1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury
The Easter Bunny will be hopping around for a meet and greet and pictures with children from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 30. The event will also feature an egg hunt with princesses and inflatable bounce houses.
Cost Free admission; fees apply for certain activities; Get tickets in advance on eventbrite.com
More info 516-643-4008, eventbrite.com
Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor
395 Main St.
The Sag Harbor Lions Club holds an Easter egg hunt at noon March 31. The park is located at the intersection of Main Street and Jermain Avenue, on the south side of the village.
Cost Free
More info mashashimuetpark.org
Garden City Easter Vintage Car Parade
Franklin Avenue, west on Seventh Street
Watch as collectible, classic and antique cars and trucks parade down Franklin Avenue, west on Seventh Street, 1 to 3 p.m. March 31. Before the parade, classic car participants gather in parking lot Field 9E east side of Franklin Avenue between Ninth and 11th streets at 9 a.m.
Cost Free to watch; To enter classic car: $20 early registration, $25 day of
More info gardencitychamber.org, 516-746-7724
Mitchell Park
115 Front St., Greenport
The family-friendly event includes activities and an egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2-5); 11:30 a.m. (for ages 6-7) March 30.
Cost Free
More info greenportvillage.com, 631-477-0248
Brunch, lunch or dinner with the Easter Bunny
Brunch, lunch or dinner with the Easter Bunny
Brunch at Dee's Nursery
69 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside
Celebrate Easter with Mother Goose and the Easter Bunny at Dee’s Nursery at 9 a.m., March 30. Children can feast on mini bagels, fruit bowls and mini muffins. Activities include spring crafts, an egg hunt and a story read by Mother Goose.
Cost $129.99 per table, maximum four children per table; adults free. Reservations required
More info deesnursery.com, 516-678-3535
Breakfast and dinner at Milleridge Inn
585 North Broadway, Jericho
Breakfast: Bring the kids for an Easter breakfast buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for pictures. Face painting and balloon twisting also available.
Cost $52.95, $32.95 ages 3-12; reservations required
Dinner: Enjoy a prix fixe menu or buffet, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 31. Menu items include brunch favorites (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), pan-roasted Atlantic salmon, oven-roasted turkey, a chilled seafood bar, penne alla vodka, and more. Children’s menu includes hot dogs, chicken tenders, French fries and macaroni and cheese. Activities include an egg hunt, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and balloon twisting.
Cost Prix fixe menu is $69.95, $39.05 ages 2-12, buffet is $75.95, $42.95 ages 2-12; Reservations required.
More info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201
Lunch at Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Ave, Bayville
Hop on over for lunch with the Easter Bunny, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 30-31. Menu items include chicken fingers, pasta, a grilled cheese sandwich, an ice cream sundae and more. Arts and crafts, an Easter Egg Hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available.
Cost $36.75, $24.75 children under 10. Rides not included in price
More info bayvilleadventurepark.com, 516-624-7433
Brunch at Long Island Aquarium
431 E. Main St., Riverhead
Enjoy Easter brunch at the aquarium, 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. March 31 in the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom featuring traditional brunch fare, a craft station for the kids and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Visit the aquarium before or after brunch and participate in the Penguin Scavenger Egg Hunt.
Cost $77.58 ages 13 and older, $41.35 ages 3-12, $10.35 ages 2 and younger. Admission to the aquarium is included in the brunch fee.
More info longislandaquarium.com, 631-208-9200
Brunch at East Wind
5720 NY-25A, Wading River
Celebrate Easter from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 31 with a gourmet brunch buffet complete with a kids’ station in the Grand Ballroom. The Easter Bunny will be present for pictures.
Cost $74.95, $34.95 ages 3-10
More info eastwindlongisland.com, 631-929-3500
Easter meal for kids at Applebee’s
2660 Sunrise Hwy., Bellmore; 684 Sunrise Hwy., Baldwin; 300 Motor Pkwy., Brentwood; 938 S. Broadway, Hicksville; 3870 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Bohemia; 105 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Commack
Celebrate Easter with a complimentary meal for kids 12 and under (limit two kids per adult) March 31 at participating Applebee’s locations with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids menu includes mac and cheese, tacos, pizza and more.
Cost Must purchase one adult entrée
More info applebees.com, Bellmore: 516-783-9014 ; Baldwin: 516-442-0580 ; Brentwood: 631-231-4190 ; Hicksville: 516-932-3780 ; Bohemia: 631-981-5090 ; Commack: 631-858-2500
Brunch at Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas
1002 Old Country Rd., Garden City
Enjoy a brunch buffet, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 complete with traditional breakfast fare like French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon and muffins. Menu items also include rigatoni Bolognese, salmon, Margherita pizza, chicken fingers and more. Herbal tea, Italian coffee and alcoholic beverages are available.
Cost $39, $15 ages 12 and under
More Info spuntinowinebar.com, 516-228-5400
Buffet at Fox Hollow
7725 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury
Kids can take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a buffet at 11 a.m. March 31. The buffet features chicken fingers, cheese pizza, pulled pork and sliders.
Cost $84.95, $33.95 ages 2 to 11 Advanced purchase required. Price doesn’t include taxes and service fee. Call for reservations.
More info thefoxhollow.com, 516-921-1415
Buffet at The Mansion
200 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove
Dine with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31. The buffet feast includes seven stations: continental, breakfast, salad bar, carving, fish, pasta, dessert and a kids’ station. There will also be an egg hunt from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost $59, $32 ages 3-10
More info themansionatglencove.com, 516-751-5623
Dinner at Desmond's Restaurant
5720 NY-25A, Wading River
The three-course dinner from 1 to 6 p.m. March 31 features jumbo shrimp cocktail, lamb shank, brownie Sunday and more.
Cost $69.95 per person; $50 deposit required
More info eastwindlongisland.com, 631-846-2335
Compiled By Nyasia Spencer and Lynn Petry
