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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the Easter Bunny at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, where the Peter's Cottontail Treehouse Workshop will be set up until April 19. Credit: Gary Licker

The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Long Island throughout April, which means photos, parades, brunches and egg hunts abound.

Here’s where to hop and hang with the bunny:

Long Island photos with the Easter Bunny

Through April 20: Roosevelt Field   

630 Old Country Rd., Uniondale 

Take photos with the Easter Bunny in the "Spring Garden" at North Court.  Caring Bunny, a sensory-friendly experience for those with special needs takes place 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 6 with sensory activities and giveaways available until supplies last (reservations required). Take pet photos with the Easter Bunny 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 30 (enter through the doors by Dick's Sporting Goods).

  • Hours Times vary
  • Cost Photo packages start at $39.99. For reservations: whereisbunny.com
  • More info simon.com, 516-742-8000. 

Through April 19: Walt Whitman Shops

160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station

Take photos with the Easter Bunny at Center Court.  Photos with Caring Bunny take place 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 6 (reservations required). Join storytime with the bunny from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 11.

Through April 19: Smith Haven Mall

313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove

Visit the Bunny Garden in Center Court for photos with the Easter Bunny. Caring Bunny photos will be held 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 6 (reservations required).

Through April 19: Green Acres Mall 

Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream

Visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny April 4 through April 19.

Through April 19: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park

Christian Muir, 2, of Westbury, takes a photo with the Easter...

Christian Muir, 2, of Westbury, takes a photo with the Easter Bunny at Peter Cottontail's Treehouse Workshop at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park on March 22. Credit: Morgan Campbell

Take pictures with the Easter Bunny during a visit to "Peter Cottontail’s Treehouse Workshop."  Kids can decorate eggs and fill a basket with treats from the candy cart.

  • Hours Noon to 7 p.m.
  • Cost $25 per child
  • More info tanger.com, 631-667-0600. 

Through April 19: South Shore Mall

1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore

Take pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Through April 19: Photos with Buster Bunny 

Wyandanch Village, inside Building 10, 10 Station Dr., Wyandanch

Make an appointment with Phenomenal Reflections for a private session with the bunny with six different backdrops.

  • Hours Times vary
  • Cost Picture packages start at $25
  • More info Make an appointment by calling: 631-578-0097

Easter egg hunts

March 29-31, April 12-13 and April 14-20: White Post Farms

250 Old Country Rd., Melville

Visit the Easter Bunny at White Post Farms in Melville.

Visit the Easter Bunny at White Post Farms in Melville. Credit: Heather Walsh

Families can meet the Easter Bunny, join an egg hunt, visit the bunny holding station, see a magic show and more.

  • Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Cost $29.95 cash or $33.95 online with credit card
  • More info whitepostfarms.com, 631-351-9373.

April 5: Eggstravaganza!

Village Square, 116 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst

Participants will be given a bag to collect eggs from downtown  business (a map will be available). Attendees can visit the petting zoo and take a photo with the Easter Bunny at the gazebo. 

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; rain date: April 12
  • Cost Free; register in advance on website
  • More info lindenhurstlibrary.org, 631-957-7500. 

April 5-6, 12-13 and 17-19: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 RTE. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor

William Stack, of Bethpage, gathers eggs at the Cold Spring Fish...

William Stack, of Bethpage, gathers eggs at the Cold Spring Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Credit: Corey Sipkin

Participate in one of the 20-minute egg hunt sessions scheduled throughout the day.

  • Hours Times vary
  • Cost $12 through age 6, $5 helper siblings ages 7-12, $7 adults
  • More info Register in advance on cshfishhatchery.org, 516-692-6768. 

April 5: 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 with giveaways.

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rain date April 6
  • Cost Tickets in advance online: $39.50 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.

April 12: Sweetbriar Nature Center

62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown

Julian Ortiz, of Hauppague, pets a bunny at Sweetbriar Nature...

Julian Ortiz, of Hauppague, pets a bunny at Sweetbriar Nature Centers Easter Egg hunt and spring festival in March 2024. Credit: Tom Lambui

Bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs. There will be games, live animal presentations, whisker face painting and refreshments available for purchase from the Apple Puffs Truck. Separate egg hunt for ages 2-4 with their parents, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the half-hour, must be booked online in advance.

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; rain date April 13
  • Cost $25  ages 2 and older, $5 adults 
  • More info sweetbriar.org, 631-979-6344. 

April 12: Easter Egg Hunt with Buster Bunny 

Wyandanch Village, outside Building 10, 10 Station Dr., Wyandanch

Take photos with  Buster Bunny and bring your own basket to collect eggs on an Easter egg hunt.

April 12: Farmingdale Easter Egg Hunt

Village Green, 361 Main St., Farmingdale
Bring a basket to collect Easter eggs (for children ages 11 and older) and take photos with the bunny at the gazebo. 

  • Hours 11 a.m.; rain date 2 p.m. April 13, arrive by 1:45 p.m.
  • Cost Free
  • More info farmingdalevillage.com, 516-987-5001.

April 12: St. James 

Deepwells Farm County Park, Route 25A and Taylor Lane, St. James

Kids can hunt for eggs in the fields.

April 12: American Airpower Museum

1230 New Highway, Farmingdale
Bring your own basket and hunt for eggs, take pictures with the Easter Bunny and visit the bunny patch to adopt a bunny or chick plush toy. Guests can also take a tram ride around Hangar 3.

April 12: Orient Beach State Park

40000 Main Rd., Orient

An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Orient Point...

An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Orient Point State Park in April 2023. Credit: Long Island State Parks/Long Island State Parks

Bring a basket to collect eggs during the hunt. Bring nonperishable food items.

  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; rain date: 1 p.m. April 13
  • Cost Free; $8 parking fee
  • More info parks.ny.gov, 631-323-2440. 

April 12: Montauk Eggstravaganza 

743 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

The event features games, an egg hunt and a chance to win prizes on the Montauk Green. Easter baskets and bunny ears are given to children ages 10 and younger. Kids can join a sack race and get prizes.

April 12: Belmont Lake State Park

Exit 38 off the Southern State Park, North Babylon

Gather Easter eggs at various hunts and events featuring the...

Gather Easter eggs at various hunts and events featuring the Easter Bunny on Long Island this spring. Credit: None

Attendees can try to fill their basket with the most eggs during a festive egg hunt. 

  • Hours Noon to 2 p.m.; rain date April 13
  • Cost Free; $8 parking fee
  • More info parks.ny.gov, 631-667-5055.

April 9 and April 12: Children's Museum of the East End

376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton

Families can join the baby’s first egg hunt on April 9. Attend an Easter egg hunt where guests can design and decorate a flower pot, plant spring flowers and take photos with the Easter Bunny on April 12.

  • Hours 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 9; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 12
  • Cost $19 baby's first egg hunt; $30 for egg hunt
  • More info cmee.org, 631-537-8250. 

April 13: Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Public Square Lobby at Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre

The event features an Easter egg hunt, coloring station, arts and crafts, spring games and photos with the Easter Bunny.

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Cost $5 per child 
  • More info 516-323-3461.

April 13: Burr Intermediate School

Burr Road, Commack

Get ready to count all the eggs you find, along with games, cash prizes and free pictures with the Easter Bunny.

  • Hours 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
  • Cost Free, register in advance
  • More info commackegghunt.com, 631-486-3811.

April 15: Stew Leonard's

261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale; 1897 Front St., East Meadow

Take photos with the bunny and collect eggs filled with candy and other prizes from costumed characters.

  • Hours 4 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Cost Free ages 8 and younger
  • More info Get tickets at eventbrite.com; stewleonards.com, Farmingdale: 516-962-8210; East Meadow: 516-394-9001.

April 19: Easter Egg Hunt at Caroline Episcopal Church

1 Dyke Rd., Setauket

The egg hunt features games, prizes, snacks, a live magic show, face painting, an Easter hat contest and parade. Bring your own basket.

April 19: The Big Duck

1012 Flanders Rd., Flanders

Join an Easter egg hunt for "duck" eggs at The Big Duck Ranch. For ages 2-9; bring a basket. Prizes will be given out for the winners in each age group. Bring your camera for photo ops with the Easter Bunny. The Long Island Duck Farming exhibit will also be open to the public. 

  • Hours Noon; rain date: April 26
  • Cost Free
  • More info bigduck.org, 631-284-3737. 

April 20: Egg hunt at Cathedral of the Incarnation 

36 Cathedral Ave., Garden City

Kids can hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. 


Events and parades

April 19: Easter Bunny at the Shoppes

5768 Route 25A, Wading River

Take your own photo with the Easter Bunny, play in the bounce house ($5 token) or ride the carousel ($5 token). Bring nonperishable food items.

April 19: Crazy Hat Parade in Bellport 

161 South Country Rd.

Join the Easter Crazy Hat Parade, meet at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Bellport Fire Department and, at noon, the 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 bunny at the gazebo  where eggs with prizes will be given out.

April 19: Port Jefferson Chamber Easter Parade and Egg Hunt

412 Main St.

Guests take photos with the Easter Bunny at the annual Easter...

Guests take photos with the Easter Bunny at the annual Easter parade on Main Street in Port Jefferson. Credit: Linda Rosier

Join in on a walking Easter parade at 12:45 p.m.  kicking off at Theatre Three and concluding at Harborfront Park, Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A East Broadway. An Easter egg hunt follows at the park for ages 2-8 with photo ops with the Easter Bunny from 1:15 to 2 p.m. A dessert crawl will feature local eateries from 2 to 4:30 p.m. ($30 for tickets in advance on the website).

  • Hours Parade starts at 12:45 p.m. 
  • Cost Free for parade and egg hunt
  • More info portjeffchamber.com, 631-473-1414. 

April 19: Bellmore Easter Parade

Assembly in front of Bellmore Movies at 222 Pettit Ave.

Wear your Easter finest and watch the parade and take pictures with the  bunny. 

  • Hours Parade starts at noon
  • Cost Free; free Easter eggs to all children 12 and younger
  • More info bellmorechamber.com, 516-679-1875. 

April 12, 13 and 19: 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 families. The event will also include an egg hunt ($15 per child) with princesses and inflatable bounce houses. 

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. all dates 
  • Cost Free admission; fees apply for certain activities and food
  • More info eventbrite.com, 516-643-4008. 

April 20: Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor

395 Main St.

The Sag Harbor Lions Club holds an Easter egg hunt. The park is at the intersection of Main Street and Jermain Avenue, on the south side of the village.

April 20: 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 in Garden City. Credit: Lynn A. Petry

Watch as antique cars and trucks parade down Franklin Avenue, west on Seventh Street 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. 

  • Hours Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Cost Free to watch; To enter classic car: $20 early registration, $25 day of
  • More info gardencitychamber.org, 516-746-7724. 

April 19: Mitchell Park 

115 Front St., Greenport

The family-friendly event includes activities and an egg roll game.

Brunch, lunch or dinner with the Easter Bunny

March 30: Brunch at Plattduetsche Park

1132 Hempstead Tpke. 

Kids can enjoy brunch with the Easter Bunny and friends. Brunch features chicken cordon bleu, tortellini in Alfredo sauce, chicken fingers and more. Each photo with the bunny comes with a spring-themed gift. Face painting also available.

  • Hours 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Cost $55, $34 ages 2-12
  • More info parkrestaurant.com, 516-354-3131.

April 5: Breakfast at Texas Roadhouse

289 Middle County Rd., Selden

Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny . Menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, bagels, coffee, and juice. Pictures with the bunny, giveaways and raffles will be available.

  • Hours 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
  • Cost $20, $10 ages 10 and under; Registration required. Tickets available at the door. Cash only. 
  • More info ejspjspajamadrive.com, 631-525-1556.

April 5, 6, 12, 13, and 19 and 20: Breakfast and dinner at Milleridge Inn

585 North Broadway, Jericho

The Easter Bunny counts down to the start of the...

The Easter Bunny counts down to the start of the egg hunt at the Milleridge Inn. Credit: Morgan Campbell

Breakfast: Bring the kids for an Easter breakfast buffet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Balloon twisting also available. 

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19.
  • Cost $49.95, $32.95 ages 2-12; reservations required

Dinner: Enjoy a prix-fixe menu or buffet with brunch favorites (noon 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. Kids under 5 can enjoy an egg hunt at 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. for children over 5.

  • Hours Noon a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20.
  • Cost Prix fixe menu is $69.95, $39.95 ages 2-12, buffet is $79.95, $39.95 ages 2-12; Reservations required.
  • More info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201. 

April 12: Breakfast at Local Burger Co. 

62 E. Main St., Bay Shore

Local Burger Co. in Bay Shore is hosting breakfast with...

Local Burger Co. in Bay Shore is hosting breakfast with the Easter Bunny on April 12. Credit: Local Burger Co.

The burger joint is hosting breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast sticks, pancakes, fresh fruit, hash browns, coffee and juice. Kids will receive coloring sheets, goody bags and can take pictures with the  bunny. 

  • Hours 10 a.m. to noon 
  • Cost $19.99 per person; mimosas, bloody Marys and Irish coffees are an additional cost.
  • More info localburgerco.com, 631-647-8300. 
     

April 12-13: Breakfast at Stew Leonard's 

1897 Front St., East Meadow

Join the Easter Bunny and friends for a buffet-style breakfast and pictures. 

  • Hours 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday 
  • Cost $19.99 ages 12 and older; $17.99 children ages 3-11
  • More info stewleonards.com, 516-394-9001. 

April 12, 13 and 19: Brunch at Dee's Nursery 

69 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside

Celebrate Easter with Mother Goose and the Easter Bunny at Dee’s Nursery. 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. 

  • Hours 9 a.m. April 12,13 and 19
  • Cost $129.99 per table, maximum four children per table; adults are free. Reservations required.
  • More info deesnursery.com, 516-678-3535. 


April 19: Brunch at The Roslyn Hotel

1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn

Meet the bunny for brunch with menu items including mini Dutch baby pancakes, waffles and fried chicken, a continental buffet, a carving station, a dessert station and more. Cookie decorating kit, gift, and photos with the Easter Bunny included. Cash bar available.

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Cost $49 adults, $29ages 3-12, free for children 2 and under; Reserve by April 11.
  • More info events.eventzilla.net, 516-625-2700. 

April 19-20: Brunch at Bayville Adventure Park

8 Bayville Ave, Bayville

Hop on over for brunch with the Easter Bunny and enjoy chicken fingers, pasta, a grilled cheese sandwich, an ice cream sundae and more. Arts and crafts and an Easter egg hunt available at an additional cost.

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Cost $36.75, $24.75 children under 10. Rides not included in price.
  • More info bayvilleadventurepark.com, 516-624-7433. 

April 20: Brunch and Dinner at Thyme Restaurant

8 Tower Pl., Roslyn

Enjoy smoked salmon Benedict, BBQ brisket hash and scrambled eggs, challah French toast and more, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A soft drink or cocktail and a basket of pastries included. Dinner is also available 2:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. which includes grilled fillet of salmon, grass-fed Australian lamb chops, marinated chicken kebab, and more. Children's menu includes French toast with fresh fruit, chicken fingers with fries, and pasta with marinara or butter. 

  • Hours 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 20
  • Cost $55, $32 children under 10; reservations required.
  • More info thymenewyork.com, 516-625-2566.

April 20: Brunch at Long Island Aquarium 

431 E. Main St., Riverhead

Enjoy Easter brunch at the aquarium in the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom. Brunch menu includes French toast casserole with berry compote, an omelet station, and more. A craft station for the kids and a visit from the Easter Bunny included. Visit the aquarium before or after brunch and participate in the penguin scavenger egg hunt.

  • Hours 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. 
  • Cost $78 ages 13 and older, $42 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. 

April 20: Brunch at East Wind

5720 NY-25A, Wading River

Celebrate Easter with a gourmet brunch buffet complete with traditional breakfast fare, chicken saltimbocca, leg of lamb, tortellini Alfredo, a kids’ station, a cash bar, and more in the Grand Ballroom. The Easter Bunny will be present for pictures.

  • Hours 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost $69.95, $29.95 ages 3-10; reservations required.
  • More info eastwindlongisland.com, 631-929-3500. 

April 20: Brunch at Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

1002 Old Country Rd., Garden City

Enjoy a brunch buffet which includes French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, rigatoni Bolognese, salmon, Margherita pizza, chicken fingers and more. Herbal tea, Italian coffee and alcoholic beverages are available for a fee.

  • Hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Cost $49, $15 ages 12 and under; reservations recommended
  • More Info spuntinowinebar.com, 516-228-5400. 

April 20: Buffet at Fox Hollow

7725 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury

Kids can take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a buffet  featuring an omelet station, carving station, seafood display, kids station and decadent desserts. 

  • Hours 11 a.m.
  • Cost $82.95, $39.95 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.
     

April 20: Dinner at Desmond's Restaurant 

5720 NY-25A, Wading River

The three-course dinner features jumbo shrimp cocktail, lamb shank, brownie Sunday and more.

  • Hours 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Cost $59.95 per person; $25 nonrefundable deposit required.
  • More info eastwindlongisland.com, 631-846-2335. 


Compiled By Lynn Petry and Nyasia Spencer

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