Easter Egg Hunts in New York 2010
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There is nothing more fun than watching a bunch of kids let loose to run after colorful eggs. Whether the eggs are filled with jelly beans, stickers or something else, each one found is a sweet treasure. We bought inexpensive Easter baskets for $2.99 each at Duane Reade. All the drug stores carry them at that price, but I thought DR’s were the nicest. Don’t bother going to a Dollar Store or 99 Cent Store for baskets: they weren’t any cheaper and ditto for the plastic eggs. I plan to put tattoo and tic tacs in my eggs. Anyone other suggestions for egg fillers?
The list of Egg Hunts below is organized by date. Happy Hunting and Happy Easter!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Parents Around the Hill Easter Egg Hunt
11-1 pm (hunt will begin promptly at 11:30 SHARP)
Join us for the the egg hunt, crafts, a “kiddie parade”, games, and family photos with the Easter Bunny. Crafts table sponsored by Lango Brooklyn; children can decorate their own bunny mask or make an egg shaker. Easter Parade led by the Easter Bunny: prizes to be awarded for the best hat, most creative hat/costume and biggest effort. Dress in your Easter Best! Family Portraits – Two fabulous photographers, Ver Studio and Fallon Photo Studio, will be on hand to take pictures (with and without the Easter Bunny). LIMITED PHOTOS; FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Let the games begin! “Egg-on-a-spoon” races & potato sack races.
Details: Fort Greene Park. (Rain date is the following Saturday, April 3rd. Easter falls on Sunday, April 4, 2010). This event will be free of charge, but please bring ten plastic prefilled eggsbut RSVP is necessary. Send RSVPs to parentsaroundthehill@yahoo.com (we really only need to know # of children). http://parentsaroundthehill.viviti.com/egg-hunt
The Staten Island Children’s Museum Eggstravaganza
Noon – 4
Welome Spring at their Annual Spring Festival with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and art and craft workshops, dance lessons and a bouncy ride. Sponsored by Health Plus
Details: The Staten Island Children’s Museum at 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 On the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Telephone: 718-273-2060 / Fax: 718-273-2836. Free admission to the egg hunt. The museum: $6 for people one year of age and older. Members are admitted free. http://www.statenislandkids.org
Registration for egg hunt: 10 am- 12 pm, Event time: 12:00-3:00pm
Explore the world of eggs from the Easter variety to those made by frogs, turtles, bugs and many others. Join them for some “eggy” activities and make a craft egg to take home. Program Free with regular Zoo admission. Want to help hunt for eggs? There will be age appropriate egg hunts scheduled throughout the afternoon for an additional fee. There will be one grand prize egg for each age category.
Details: Egg Hunt Fee $5.00/child – Participants limited for safety reasons Pre-registration requested for egg hunt. Registration for all Egg Hunts 10:00-12:30 ONLY, Registration not accepted before the day of the event. http://www.statenislandzoo.org/. Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This is one day when it’s okay to put all your eggs in one basket! Hunt for eggs in the mansion’s formal garden, tap your talents at the arts and crafts table, or have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Light refreshments offered. Please bring your own basket. Appropriate for children ages 2-12.
Details: Pelham Bay Park at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road) Bronx. Admission $15 children 5-12, $7 children 2-4 ; members $10 children 5-12, $5 children 2-4 ; adults free. (718) 885-1461 or send email.
Senator’s Easter Egg Hunt
2 p.m. to 4 p.m
Participation is free in each of the egg hunts, which will feature music and prizes for the youngsters, who will be occupied searching for the over 1,000 candy-filled eggs that will be hidden in each of the parks. Also part of the fun will be races, face painting and entertainment provided by clowns. (FYI- there are long lines and a limit of eggs per child)
Details: at Marine Park, Fillmore Avenue and Marine Parkway. For further information, call Golden’s office at 718-238-6044.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Easter Egg Orienteering
1:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of how to use a compass and then set your skills to a test while searching for clues that will lead you to the hidden eggs! Fun for the whole family.
Details: Prospect Park Picnic House, Prospect Park (Third Street and West Drive) Brooklyn. Free. 718-421-2021
Natural, Egg-Citing Egg Dyes
2:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring the natural way! Did you know that various parts of plants, such as nut shells, fruits, and stems can be used as dyes? How egg-citing! This program is suitable for ages 5 and up (children under 8 will require caregiver assistance for the craft).
Details: Blood Root Valley (Greenbelt) 700 Rockland Avenue Staten Island. Registration and pre-payment are required. Call (718) 351-3450 to register. Cost: $3 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $5 non-members. (718) 351-3450 or naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Saturday, April 3
Saturday, April 3rd: 12- 4pm: Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt
The Queens County Farm Museum host their annual Easter Festival with a bunny, egg hunts, Bunny Hop dancing, and egg toss and egg rolling games on the lawn with farm animal visits and a hayride.
Details: Queens County Farm Museum in Glen Oaks, NY. http://www.queensfarm.org
Spring Egg Hunt at Pierrepont Playground
10AM (sharp)
Candy, treats, balloons and good friends have made this an annual tradition for many families!
Details: Located at Pierrepont St. and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. (In case of rain please check our web site at www.bhplaygrounds.org for updates)
Urban Meadow’s Second Annual Spring Egg Hunt
11 AM-For children 0-4
12 PM- For children 5 and up
There will be face painting and a real bunny too! Remember to bring a basket.
Details: Corner of President and Van Brunt Streets Brooklyn, NY, 11231
Cadman Congregational Church Egg Hunt
12 pm- ages 4 years and under
12:30 pm- ages 5-8 years
1 pm- ages 9-12
Prizes awarded for the most collected eggs
Details: Cadman Church’s garden at 350 Clinton Ave Brooklyn, NY
Senator’s Easter Egg Hunt
2 p.m. to 4 p.m
Participation is free in each of the egg hunts, which will feature music and prizes for the youngsters, who will be occupied searching for the over 1,000 candy-filled eggs that will be hidden in each of the parks. Also part of the fun will be races, face painting and entertainment provided by clowns. (FYI- there are long lines and a limit of eggs per child)
Details: in McKinley Park, Bay Ridge Parkway and Fort Hamilton Parkway. For further information, call Golden’s office at 718-238-6044.
Saturday, April 3rd:4:30-6pm: Easter Egg hunt and party
Family Fun time after you find all the eggs, limit Three eggs per child.
Details: Ms J’s Gymnastics and Dance at 289 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY. 11211 (718)218-7065. Free for registered families, $10 for non registered families.(001) 646 251 3738
Nazarene Congregational UCC
12:30-3 pm
This 2nd Easter Egg Hunt will include games, prizes, entertainment and face-painting. There will be refreshments and will happen rain or shine.
Details: 506 MacDonough St, on the corner of Patchen Ave, Bed-Stuy
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Scavenger Hunt
11:00 a.m.
Learn about the different shapes, sizes, and colors of animal eggs. Then, in celebration of Easter, try to find plastic eggs that are hidden throughout the park. Prizes awarded!
Details: Kissena Park Kissena Park (Rose and Oak avenues). Queens. Free. (718) 846-2731
Park Slope Parents ALL VOLUNTEER Easter Egg Hunt
11am-12:30
Greeters will send groups of 20 people (max) into the Park. Each group will appoint a hiking leader (no bunny suit or previous experience required) for each group, as well as people who wish to serve as entertainers, egg hiders, and whatever else your group needs. The group will go off to an area of its choosing and have their Easter Egg hunt out of sight from other groups. Each group will keep its kids occupied with some music, tattoos (provided by PSP) or activity while others hide the eggs. Each group will be responsible for their own hunt and their own cleanup. The last group will be formed and sent off at 11:30.
Details: Prospect Park Meet at 3rd Street & PPW entrance. What you need: 1) A dozen or so of plastic Easter eggs filled with goodies (consider small toys, stickers, coins, shells temporary tattoos as well candy, etc). 2) ALSO- bring props (Easter books, guitar players, etc) for entertainment. Musicians, bring an instrument, shakers, a pot and spoon, anything!! 3) Bring a lunch and a blanket if you want to enjoy the park afterward. If it’s raining, it will be canceled.
Meet Your Neighbors Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
10 am
Organized by the Friends of Underhill Playground group in Prospect Heights this potluck breakfast of coffee and bagels and easter egg hunt will happen rain or shine. There will be some eggs, but they recommend bringing your own eggs and baskets. It’s free, with no registration: just show up! For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/underhillplayground/
Grace Church Festival Eucharist and Egg Hunt
10:30 am
The Parish Choir sings and there is an Easter egg hunt after the service.
Details: Grace Church is at 254 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 624-1850,
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