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Easter Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Egg Hunts, The Descendants, and More Things To Do on LI

Explore a farm with the Easter Bunny at Waterdrinker Farm this weekend. Photo courtesy of the farm
Explore a farm with the Easter Bunny at Waterdrinker Farm this weekend. Photo courtesy of the farm
3/29/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Easter weekend.

Experience a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt as Waterdrinker Family Farm in Manorville hides a giant golden egg in the field every hour. Or march along Main Street in Port Jefferson with the Easter Bunny. Plus, the Descendants take over the Smithtown Performing Arts Center stage. 

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Get set for some roaring fun as the Center for Science Teaching and Learning hosts a Dino Egg Hunt. Photo courtesy of CSTL
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Best Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend

Dinosaur Egg Hunt at The Center for Science

Rockville Centre
Thursday, March 28-Saturday, March 30
Get set for some roaring fun as The Center for Science hosts a Dino Egg Hunt. Enjoy an adventurous egg hunt while interacting with animatronic dinos and live animals.  READ MORE

Bunny Photos, Egg Hunts at White Post Farms

Melville
Thursday, March 28-Sunday, March 31
The Animal Farm at White Post Farm will open for the 2024 season on March 16. Guests can enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, continuous egg hunts, a bunny holding station, magic shows, a bird aviary, monkey barn, giraffe experience and more. READ MORE

March Break Activities at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30
The Garvies Point Museum & Preserve hosts a jam-packed schedule of family-friendly fun during the March break, with a variety of programs like nature walks, nature-inspired crafts, bird-watching expeditions, wildlife explorations, and more. READ MORE

Join Long Island Children's Museum to Paint a Story

Garden City
Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30
Long Island Children’s Museum has a giant story to tell, and they need your help to tell it. Join in this collaborative painting party to finalize a new 1,100-sq.-ft. mural that will become the centerpiece of the building. READ MORE

Easter Parade and Meet & Greet in Bellmore

Bellmore – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Meet the Easter bunny at the LIRR station in Bellmore. Parents can take pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny courtesy of Island Greenery. READ MORE

Egg-Stravaganza at Seasonal 'Scapes LI

East Northport
Saturday, March 30
Seasonal 'Scapes LI hosts an egg hunt, petting zoo, and more family fun on Easter weekend.  READ MORE

Bellport's Easter Crazy Hat Parade

Bellport – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Bellport's annual Crazy Hat Parade is set to return for a 2024 run. Grab your craziest hat or cutest Easter bonnet for the occasion. READ MORE

Easter Parade at Argyle Lake

Babylon – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Join Babylon Village Mayor Mary and the Easter Bunny for this parade around picturesque Argyle Lake. Wear your Easter hat or bonnet. READ MORE

Egg Scramble at Adventureland

Farmingdale
Saturday, March 30
Kids can collect spring surprises and giveaways as they walk around Adventureland, as well as visit with the Easter Bunny and Adventureland's mascot. READ MORE

Spring Swing at Baldwin Park

Baldwin – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Easter fun is planned at Baldwin Park, complete with free family friendly entertainment.  READ MORE

Alice in Wonderland at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Saturday, March 30
Alice takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits, and mad tea parties.  Watch this tale unfold on the Engeman Theater stage.  READ MORE

Disney's Descendants at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

Smithtown
Saturday, March 30
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants. This brand-new musical is jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. READ MORE

Meet the Egg Layers at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Saturday, March 30
Head to the Wildlife Refuge to learn a bit about eggs and nests, and then meet some of our residents animals that are all egg layers. READ MORE

Golden Easter Egg Hunt at Waterdrinker Family Farm

Manorville
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31
Keep your eyes peeled for giant golden eggs hidden amongst the fields at Waterdrinker Family Farm in Manorville. Farm hands hide a giant golden egg in the field every hour, with the chance to win the grand prize. READ MORE

Easter Brunch at The Mansion at Glen Cove

Glen Cove
Sunday, March 31
The Mansion at Glen Cove serves up an Easter celebration on March 31, complete with an egg hunt and the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Port Jefferson Chamber Easter Parade and Egg Hunt

Port Jefferson – FREE
Sunday, March 31
The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Easter parade and egg hunt on Easter Sunday. All are welcome to wear their Easter best and march. READ MORE

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