2012 Easter Events in New York State and New York City

To enjoy a drama-free Easter Egg Hunt with smaller children, go to an Egg Hunt where the children will be divided by age. If this is not possible, just make sure that you keep your toddler away from the bigger kids who can sometimes be pushy in their quest for the eggs.
If you have children older than 10, chances are that they will be barred from most Easter Egg Hunts.
And do not forget to bring your own basket!

1. Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

895 shore road
Pelham Bay Park, the Bronx New York (Manhattan), New York

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Saturday, March 31st from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open for children aged 2 to 12 who will be able to hunt for eggs, do some art and crafts and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Do not forget to bring your own basket! Appropriate for children ages 2-12. Registration required, Admission is 12 dollars for children 2-12 and $10 for members. Rain date: Sunday April 1st from 1pm to 3:30 pm.

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2. 5th Avenue Easter Parade

Fifth Avenue
from 49th to 57th Stree New York (Manhattan), New York

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On Easter Sunday morning, just put a bonnet and go to Fifth Avenue for a parade of original and colorful bonnets.

reviewed on: February 01 2010

"The Best Easter Event"

We did not know about the 5th Avenue Easter Event when we stumbled upon it. It looked weird, all these people wearing festive and elaborate hats, and their pets were wearing hats too!! A fellow attendee told us in two words what it was about and it all made sense. We all had so much fun admiring all these wonderful hats. It is not a parade per se as Hatters are just strolling around so you really have time to look at their masterpieces and talk to them. You can see on one of the photos that a man let my youngest daughter borrow an Eiffel Tower hat for the photo. My children never complained that there was no candy or chocolate involved and have fond memories of that Easter.

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3. Staten Island Greenbelt and High Rock Park

700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, New York

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Come to the Greenbelt Easter Fest on April 5th from 3 pm to 5:30 pm for some Easter Fun.

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4. Aquarium of Niagara

701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls, New York

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On April 7thd, enjoy a Seaster Egg Hunt. The Aquarium hosts an underwater egg hunt! They even have a Seaster Bunny!

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5. Queens County Farm Museum

73–50 Little Neck Parkway
Floral Park, New York

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Come on April 7th from 12 pm to 4 pm for a Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt. That's your chance to meet Whiskers the bunny! Admission is $5 (free with Farm Membership Plus).

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6. Adventure Landing

2400 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, New York

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On Saturday, April 7th, go egg hunting as over 2,000 eggs will be stuffed with candy & prizes and hidden on the Miniature Golf Courses. A $3 donation per child will benefit Variety Club of Buffalo. All children will receive a goodie bag and a Charity Raffle will take place after each Egg Hunt with great prizes! Easter Egg Hunts are at 9am and 11am for ages 10 & under.

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