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Join in the fun at Sweetbriar Nature Center's festival and egg hunt. Photo courtesy of the center
3/8/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Dust off your bonnets and baskets and get ready to snap some Easter Bunny pictures on Long Island. Pose for Easter Bunny pictures, have an Easter brunch, or even hunt for Easter eggs dropped from a helicopter.

Word to the wise: You should book reservations or purchase tickets soon, as these fun Easter outings are nearly guaranteed to sell out.

Find more seasonal happenings in our Family Activity Calendar.

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Saturday, March 16, 2024
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