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Spring is in the air, and treats are everywhere thanks to these top Easter egg hunts in Connecticut!
Spring is in the air, and treats are everywhere thanks to these top Easter egg hunts in Connecticut!
3/15/24 - By Jennifer Coe

It's time for the top Easter egg hunts in Connecticut, now that Spring is finally upon us. There is a fun, family-centered egg hunt near your bunny den, from Hartford to New Haven and beyond. Hunting for eggs is a treat, whether among the dinosaurs or at a local farm. These 2024 Easter egg hunts are sure to keep Connecticut kids hopping.

Check out our Easter Activities Guide for even more festive holiday fun, including our favorite Easter Bunny Pictures, Easter Brunches, and Easter Trains in CT.

 

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Take the little ones out for a family-friendly Easter egg hunt in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the New Canaan Nature Center
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ECC Easter Egg Hunt

Stamford—March 24, 2024
Join Evangelic Free Community Church for their Easter Egg Hunt. This FREE eventwill be great family fun, goody bags and the hunt. READ MORE

Stew Leonards Easter Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza- SOLD OUT

Danbury—March 26 , 2024
Children aged 8 and under will be given a bag to collect Easter eggs filled with candy and other prizes from the costumed characters throughout the store. Five lucky children will open an egg to reveal a special ticket redeemable at Customer Service for a grand prize: a WOW Easter Basket bursting with treats! READ MORE

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center - SOLD OUT

Stamford— March 29, 2024
Create a painting with glow in the dark paint and head out on our Wheels in the Woods trail to hunt for glow in the dark eggs. READ MORE

Eggstravaganza at Wakeman Town Farm

Westport—March 30, 2024
Bring your whole family (and your egg-hunting baskets!) to Wakeman Town Farm and join in the fun. Egg hunts will kick off at 10:30 the in the morning, followed by egg-themed games, story time readings and photos with Big Bunny. READ MORE

Egg Hunt at the CT Audubon in Fairfield

Fairfield—March, 30 2024
Join the Easter Egg Hunt at the Fairfield Audubon Society. Hunts will be held at: 9:30, 11, 12:30, and 2 pm.  In addition to the fun search for eggs, there will be family activities, visits with a special bunny, crafts, and snacks. READ MORE

Fairfield Mom's Easter Egg Hunt- SOLD OUT

Easton—April 2, 2024
The egg hunts will take place on the big field towards the back of Silverman's Farm. BYOB (bring your own basket) and wear boots (it gets muddy). We will have Food Trucks, Blue + Berries, arts & crafts, face painting, local businesses and more. READ MORE
Find treats everywhere at these Connecticut Easter egg hunts!
Find treats everywhere at these Connecticut Easter egg hunts!

Best Easter Egg Hunts in Hartford County and Central Connecticut

Stew Leonards Easter Hunt Egg-Stravaganza

Newington—March 26, 2024
Children aged 8 and under will be given a bag to collect Easter eggs filled with candy and other prizes from the costumed characters throughout the store. Five lucky children will open an egg to reveal a special ticket redeemable at Customer Service for a grand prize. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures. Make sure to pre-register. READ MORE

Annual Egg Hunt at Indian Rock

Bristol—March 29, 2024
Join the Environmental Learning Center of Connecticut for the Annual Egg Hunt. Find the Easter eggs and trade them for a prize. This is a candy-free egg hunt. While there, visit farm animals and the Easter bunny and face-painting station. READ MORE

Roaring Acres Easter Egg Hunt

Suffield—March 29-30, 2024
Enjoy a wagon ride to the back pasture & barn where kids will be met by a field of colorful eggs and the Easter Bunny.   READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch

Simsbury—March 30, 2024
Please join us to celebrate Palm Sunday on Sunday, April 2! At 10:30 a.m. we will have Worship and Sunday School, for children through fifth grade. Brunch will be served immediately after the service, and will be Swedish pancakes, egg casserole, fruit, and dessert. After brunch we will have an Egg Hunt for children up through fifth grade. There will be crafts, a bounce house, and a bounce slide. READ MORE

American Legion Post 14 Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

Vernon—March 30, 2024
Come enjoy breakfast and egg hunt with the Easter Bunny! Pancakes, sausage, donuts, and juice.   READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt FOR DOGS

Glastonbury—March 30, 2024
Over 6,000 eggs will be hidden. Every egg contains a treat or prize for you and your dog including gift certificates and other surprises. READ MORE

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Easter Egg Hunt

Waterbury—March 23, 2024
The Waterbury Bureau of Recreation's Easter Egg Hunt will be held in March at Washington Park House/Tracy Park House. From 11-1pm, kids will enjoy searching for eggs and more fun activities. READ MORE

Killingly's Easter Egg Hunt 2024

Danielson—March 30, 2024
A Killingly tradition for years featuring more than 10,000 eggs. The hunt takes place in Davis Park, Danielson. READ MORE
The Easter Bunny will have a little help in New Milford! Egg Hunt photo courtesy of Harrybrook Park
The Easter Bunny will have a little help in New Milford! Egg Hunt photo courtesy of Harrybrook Park

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Terryville Lions Easter Egg Hunt

Terryville/Plymouth—March 23, 2024
The annual Terryville Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt return. The event will be held in the rear of Terryville High School.  This event is for those who reside in the town of Plymouth. READ MORE

Dino Egg Hunt at The Dinosaur Place

Montville—March 30, 2024
Dinosaur eggs of all sizes are waiting to be discovered in this prehistoric twist on the traditional egg hunt, with guaranteed prizes for all participants. Kids of all ages are invited — there will be enough eggs for everybody! READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Got Your Goat Farm

Washington Depot—March 24, 29 & 30 2024
Not just an egg hunt, but an Easter party too! The goats will hunt with children where they can find candy and treats. Special goat treat eggs will be hidden. READ MORE

Woodland Egg Hunt

Mystic—March 29 & 30, 2024
Welcome Spring with our residents rabbits: Peanut & Butter. Join Earthplace for a vernal woodland adventure. Enjoy a nature hunt for eggs, meet a live rabbit (and some egg-laying animals), and create spring-themed crafts.  READ MORE

Egg Hunt at Harrybrook Park

New Milford—March 30, 2024
This family-friendly event is all outdoors.  Each child will choose a book donated by Scholastic. There will also be a great backdrop for your Easter photos with the bunny, along with his friend Frank the Peacock! Food will also be available for purchase.  READ MORE

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