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Grab your Easter basket and join the festivities at Rochambeau Farm in Mount Kisco this weekend. Photo courtesy of the farm
Grab your Easter basket and join the festivities at Rochambeau Farm in Mount Kisco this weekend. Photo courtesy of the farm
4/18/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Easter egg hunts are the main events this Easter weekend, with tons of places to hunt in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including a unique Egg Hunt for Wolves in South Salem. 

Or, in honor of Earth Day, kids can Meet the Lorax at Poughkeepsie's Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum and enjoy storytime and crafts.

Read on for more great ideas for this Easter weekend, and check out our stories on the region's top egg hunts and places to enjoy Easter brunch. 

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Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19
Meet the Lorax for Earth Day weekend at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, featuring a costumed character, hands-on crafts, and an inspiring storytime. Kids can pose for photos with the Lorax and listen to a lively reading of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Afterward, they can create crafts like “make your own Truffula Tree and Lorax.” READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Harvest Moon

North Salem
Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19
Hunt for eggs hidden in the apple orchard at Harvest Moon's annual Easter egg hunt. Admission includes one session, an egg carton for collecting eggs, a set of bunny ears, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Egg Dash at Milton Sports Dome

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Saturday, April 19
Bring your basket for the Easter Egg Dash at Milton Sports Dome, with a DJ, photos with the Easter Bunny, a coloring contest, and face painting. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Express in the Catskills

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Saturday, April 19
Celebrate spring with a ride on the Easter Bunny Express. Take the trip on the historic Catskill Mountain Railroad from Kingston out to the Easter egg patch, enjoy some snacks, and get your photos with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Community Egg Hunt at The Osborn

Rye – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Spring is in the air as The Osborn welcomes the community for a morning full of springtime and Easter fun. During the festivities, 6,000 candy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden for children to find, gather, and enjoy. The event also features games, dancing, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Rochambeau Farm

Mount Kisco
Saturday, April 19
Grab your Easter basket and join the festivities at Rochambeau Farm, with multiple egg hunts divided by age group and an appearance by the Easter Bunny, plus music, food vendors, tattoos, and more. READ MORE

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Christmas Tree Lane

Wallkill
Saturday, April 19
Come out and hunt for the 6,000+ eggs hidden at Christmas Tree Lane. There will be golden egg prizes, face painting, and food and drinks available for purchase. Don't forget your baskets and camera for photos with the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza at the Barley Beach House

Rye
Saturday, April 19
Join the Easter Eggstravaganza in Rye Town Park! All food tickets include an Easter egg hunt for kids, unlimited bounce in the jumbo bounce castle, bubble zone, DJ dance party, face painting, and access to 30 hand-crafted vendors to shop from. READ MORE

Sakura Celebration at the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

North Salem
Saturday, April 19
Celebrate the early appearance of cherry blossoms at the Hammond with an artistic ramble in the Japanese Stroll Garden. All ages are invited to the cherry blossom ramble to explore the cherry blossoms, learn about their biology, hear and write poems inspired by them, and explore their meaning in Japanese culture. The ramble will conclude with special cherry blossom-inspired treats.  READ MORE

BoulderBird's Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Brunch

Pomona
Saturday, April 19
Join the annual Easter egg hunt in Clover Stadium. Bring your own Easter baskets and find as many as you can! After the hunt, guests will be able to purchase tickets to a Bunny Brunch with BoulderBird and the Easter Bunny until 1pm. READ MORE

Tulip Festival at Social Island Farm

Goshen
Saturday, April 19
Celebrate Spring at Social Island Farm's Tulip Festival. The farm will be rocking with live music, U-Pick tulips, animals, inflatables, and activities for all ages. Food and beverage options available.  READ MORE

Egg Hunt for Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center

South Salem
Sunday, April 20
Make your holiday the wildest one yet at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem! Join the wolves on Easter weekend for an Easter egg hunt with a twist. Instead of looking for eggs, guests hide them for the Wolf Conservation Center's ambassador wolves Alawa, Nikai, and Zephyr. In the process, learn about the mythology, biology, and ecology of wolves in North America. READ MORE

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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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