Eggs and Bunnies and Festivals Oh My
Easter is right around the corner and spring is (sort of) in the air…have you taken your kids on any egg hunts yet? Visited the Easter Bunny?
There’s a lot to do around Long Island to celebrate the season, so, as the ol’ rabbit would say, hop to it!
•What: Patchogue’s 10th Annual Bunny Run and Egg Hunt
• Where: Father Tortora Park, Central Avenue & Third Street in Patchogue
•When: Saturday April 11 at 2 pm
• Who: Kids ages 4-10
• How Much: Free
• Why: To hunt for eggs, of course. Kids can also win prizes and first 100 get goody bags.
• More Info: Patchogue Parks & Recreation Department (631) 475-4302
www.patchoguevillage.org
• What: Bagels With the Bunny
• Where: Patchogue Fire Department
• When: Saturday April 11 from 9 to 11 am
• Who: All ages welcome
• How Much: $5 each
• Why: To share bagels, donuts and juice with the Easter Bunny (BYOC—Bring your own camera), win mystery prizes inside eggs ($1 per egg), and support fundraising efforts for new handicapped-accessible playground at Shorefront Park. Lu-Ann Ladigano of Patchogue Parks & Recreation Department reminds us to make reservations ahead of time, as space for this popular breakfast is limited!
• More Info: Patchogue Parks & Recreation Department (631) 475-4302
www.patchoguevillage.org
•What: Bideawee Eggstravaganza and Photos with the Easter Bunny
• Where: 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton
• When: Saturday April 11 from 11 am to 3 pm
• Who: Families and PETS of all ages welcome
• How Much: Free (donations welcome!)
• Why: To egg hunt and take pictures with the bunny! Egg hunt begins at 11; person with the most eggs collected wins a Bideawee Easter Basket. Photo session begins at 12; pets must be on leash or in a carrier.
• More Info: (631) 325-0200 x118 www.bideawee.org
•What: Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Festival
• Where: Tanger Outlets at the Arches, Deer Park
• When: Saturday April 11 from 9 am to 2 pm
• Who: All ages welcome
• How Much: Free
• Why: Egg hunt begins promptly at 9 at the center piazza fountain. Then enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, and “golden eggs” with prizes inside.
• More Info: (631) 667-0600 www.tangeroutlet.com
•What: Photos with the Easter Bunny
• Where: Simon Malls-Smith Haven, Roosevelt Field, The Source and Walt Whitman Malls
• When: Now through April 11
• Who: All ages welcome
• How Much: Visits are free; picture prices vary depending on package chosen
• Why: Get a remembrance photo of your child’s Easter Bunny visit!
• More Info: www.simon.com
•What: Bunny Breakfast
• Where: Vanderbilt Planetarium, Centerport
• When: Saturday April 11 at 9 am; special planetarium show at 10:15
• Who: All ages
• How Much: Adults: $30; Children: $18
• Why: Enjoy an egg hunt, decorating contests and pictures with Bunny and Lil’ Chick. Seating limited; advance reservations required by phone or email.
• More Info: (631) 854-5579 www.vanderbiltmuseum.org
•What: Easter Egg Spectacular
• Where: White Post Farms, 250 Old Country Rd, Melville
• When: Sunday April 5 and Saturday April 11 from 11 am to 4:30 pm (egg hunts every 45 minutes) and Sunday April 12 till 3 pm
• Who: All ages
• How Much: $8 admission fee ($2 coupons on website) Craft prices additional (see website)
• Why: Visit with the bunny, cookie and (super sized!) egg crafts, plus all of the other cool stuff to do at White Post-pony and train rides and animals galore.
• More Info: (631) 351-9373 www.whitepostfarms.com
