Easter Around The City

It’s Eastertime! And that means spring weather is ushering in bunnies (edible and otherwise), pastel eggs, caramels and family fun. New York offers hoppin’ events in the way of holiday activities; it all depends on what your bunch is looking for. From farm animals to extravagant hunts, check out our round-up of bunny-eared bonanzas.

Friday, April 6

Color Your Own Easter Egg Cookies at Eleni’s Chelsea Market Store
75 Ninth Avenue
Varied Times
An excuse to eat even more sweets this weekend: Head to Eleni’s Chelsea Market shop and decorate your own Easter egg cookies. A ticket to this event includes a dozen mouth-watering homemade cookies, edible ink markets and an hour to decorate.

Peter Rabbit Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
12:30pm
America’s favorite bunny, Peter Rabbit, will be making an appearance at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum this weekend. Don’t miss your chance to meet the famous hare and have your picture taken with him. Other events include arts and crafts and a storytime of the classic Beatrix Potter tale.

Saturday, April 7

Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt at the Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens
12pm-4pm
Head out of the city and onto the farm. Along with egg hunts, the afternoon will also feature traditional games such as egg tossing, egg rolling and a visit from Whiskers the Bunny. While there, be sure to say hello to the other farm animals and take a hayride around the expansive yet tranquil property.

Easter Egg Hunt at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Meridian Road at Grand Central Parkway, Queens
9am-12pm
An Easter event for all you tennis pros! The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is hosting their very own Easter egg hunt, where you can win great prizes such as free court time and a week of summer tennis camp. After the egg hunt, be sure to stick around for a mini tennis clinic.

Easter Egg Hunt at Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island
11am
Not only will this historic Victorian site host a huge hunt, but young gatherers will also be able to decorate their own egg carton (remember to bring one from home!) and transform it into a festive holder that can hold up to six candy-filled eggs. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required; call 718-351-1611 ext. 281.

Spring Eggstravaganza at the Queens Zoo
53-51 111th Street
11am-4pm
This bunny-rific festival features real Giant Flemish rabbits. Other activities include a huge Easter egg hunt (and prizes!), arts & crafts featuring spring mask-making and pictures with the two-eared cuties.

Sunday, April 8 (Easter Sunday)

Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival at Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden
29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria
1pm
Spend Easter Sunday outdoors. The egg hunt will begin at 1pm (first-come, first-serve). From 2pm-5pm, activities such as egg and face painting, cotton candy and a meet-and-greet with the animal of the hour—the Easter Bunny!

Easter Events at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
212 West 83rd Street
10am-4pm
Day-long activities include an Easter Paper Scavenger Hunt to hunt for eggs throughout the museum and an Easter Egg Collage where kids can decorate their eggs with funky patterned paper and glitter. This is also a chance for children to learn the story and meaning of Easter. Events will be held several times throughout the day, so be sure to check the museum’s calendar for exact times.

Easter Fun Fest at Trinity Wall Street Church
74 Trinity Place
12:30pm-2:30pm
Trinity Wall Street Church is holding activities that are age-based, so no matter how young (or old!) everyone is bound to have a blast. For the young ducks ages 6 and under, a candy-filled egg hunt will be held. The older kiddos will enjoy an Easter scavenger hunt and everyone will receive a prize. Games and a bonnet-making activity will also be held. Be sure to stay for a performance from the fan-favorite Bari Koral Band.

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival
49th Street – 57th Street and 5th Avenue
10am-4pm
What is more iconic than an Easter bonnet? Check out the famed NYC Easter Parade featuring the most outlandish costumes you’ve seen since Halloween. Even pets will be in costume! This parade features no floats, but with characters like this, none are needed. Insider info: the best view of this parade is at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral area.

Eco-Easter at Film Biz Recycling
540 President Street, Brooklyn
2pm-5pm
Film Biz Recycling in Brooklyn is hosting an Eco-Easter DIY Craft Workshop & Scavenger Hunt this Easter Sunday. This is your kiddo’s chance to rummage through their huge land of recycled objects to search for Easter eggs filled with goodies and prizes. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!

Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.