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Governors Island hosts an island-wide egg hunt with 50,000 can­dy-filled eggs and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy of Governors Island
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3/29/24 - By Drew Kristofik

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

Easter eggs are hiding in parks all over town this weekend, and we have all the top Easter Egg hunts detailed here. Grab your bonnets and head to the annual Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue or enjoy FREE fun with Mommy Poppins at Springtopia. If you're feeling dramatic, this weekend also welcomes a handful of family-friendly show openings, including Aanika's Elephants at the New Vic, The Adventures of Sleepyhead at the 14th Street Y,  and The Wizard of Oz and Fancy Nancy, the Musical at the Actors Temple Theatre.

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Apollo: When We Went to the Moon Opening Week at the Intrepid Museum

Hell's Kitchen
Opens Tuesday, March 26
The Intrepid's temporary exhibition, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon, highlights the remarkable history of humanity's voyage beyond our home planet and the extraordinary individuals who made it happen. READ MORE

Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn – FREE
Friday, March 29
The Brooklyn Museum hosts a teen-led program centered on art and activism, featuring zine-inspired art-making, performances, and much more, just before the closing of the exhibition Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines.   READ MORE

Easter Weekend School Holiday in Prospect Park

Prospect Park, Brooklyn – FREE
Friday, March 29
The Prospect Park Alliance hosts fun activities and nature education programs at the Audubon Center during the Easter weekend holiday.   READ MORE

Easter Fun Cruise with Egg Hunt

South Street Seaport
Friday, March 29-Sunday, March 31
Hunt for Easter eggs while enjoying incredible views of the New York skyline on this Easter Fun Kids Cruise. Steam under the Brooklyn Bridge, past lower Manhattan, and out into the open waters of New York Harbor while the kids enjoy decorating Easter baskets, making balloon animals, getting their faces painted—and, of course, searching for Easter eggs.  READ MORE

Queens Easter Egg Hunt at Alley Pond Park

Oakland Gardens, Queens
Select dates from Friday, March 29-Sunday, April 7
Whiskers, the Easter Bunny, along with all of his friends at the farm, invites families to stop by this community celebration for lots of Easter fun, including egg hunts, a giant corn box, farm animal visits, selfie stations, a super slide, tractors to play on, picnic tables, and more. READ MORE

Aanika's Elephants at the New Victory Theater

Midtown West
Opens Friday, March 29
With music, a variety of puppets, and gentle humor, the stirring story of Aanika’s Elephants, by Annie Evans, an Emmy Award-winning writer for Sesame Street, entertains and educates about the present-day plight of Africa’s elephants. READ MORE

New York International Auto Show 2024 at the Javits Center

Midtown West
Opens Friday, March 29
Ushering in the latest automotive trends, the 2024 New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. READ MORE

Seaport Kids x SPRINGTOPIA

South Street Seaport – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Spring flowers, fresh air, Easter crafts, and photo-ops: It’s time to brush off the winter blues and celebrate a new season at Seaport Kids x SPRINGTOPIA event with free activities on Seaport Square and a ticketed Easter egg hunt and cookie decorating on The Rooftop at Pier 17 (SOLD OUT). READ MORE

Queens Easter Festival in Gantry State Park

Long Island City, Queens – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Gantry Park's annual Easter Fest includes age-specific Easter Egg hunts, live entertainment, and carnival games. READ MORE

Governors Island Egg Hunt

Governors Island – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Governors Island hosts its second pub­lic egg hunt, with 50,000 can­dy-filled eggs spread across sev­er­al areas of Gov­er­nors Island. READ MORE

WBO Spring Egg Hunt at Williamsbridge Oval

Norwood, the Bronx – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Stop by Williamsbridge Oval for an egg hunt, sack races, arts and crafts, and more! READ MORE

Barnyard Egg Hunt at Queens County Farm Museum - SOLD OUT

Floral Park, Queens
Saturday, March 30
The annual Barnyard Egg Hunt returns to the Queens County Farm Museum, complete with Whiskers the Bunny photo-ops. Spread out on the grass as you dance the bunny hop and enjoy 47 egg-cellent acres of outdoor space. READ MORE

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Family Astronomy Talk and Craft at the Belafonte Library

Harlem – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Columbia University’s Astronomy Department Outreach Team tells kids all about the upcoming total solar eclipse, then kids design their own moon to discover what causes a solar eclipse to occur. READ MORE

Town Square's Annual Spring Egg Hunt 2024 at Four Five Six

Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Saturday, March 30
Bring your own basket and join an old-fashioned egg hunt! Town Square's annual Easter egg hunt invites kids to hunt for eggs, pose for Easter Bunny pictures, and celebrate Easter with themed face painting. READ MORE

The Adventures of Sleepyhead at the 14th Street Y

Union Square
Saturday, March 30
Award-winning clown Gemma Soldati performs The Adventures of Sleepyhead, an otherworldly, interactive hour that explores the tick-tock of our internal clock.   READ MORE

Batman 85th Anniversary Pop-Up at Soho News

Soho – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Soho News International celebrates Batman’s 85th anniversary with a pop-up comic book giveaway. Limited copies of a Batman 85th anniversary printing of Detective Comics #27 are available, one per person, on a first-come, first-served basis. READ MORE

The Brooklyn Heights Annual Spring Egg Hunt at the Pierrepont Playground

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Every spring, hundreds of little bunnies and their families turn out to participate in the annual Easter egg hunt at Pierrepont Playground. READ MORE

Vital's Wizard of Oz

Midtown West
Opens Saturday, March 30
A classic tale that has been entertaining audiences for ages. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and even munchkin puppetry, as they travel through a re-imagined world of Oz. READ MORE

Fancy Nancy The Musical

Midtown West
Opens Saturday, March 30
Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, "Deep Sea Dances." Nancy is positive, that's fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted? READ MORE

Opening Weekend at The Yard

Governors Island – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31
Kids can roll up their sleeves, grab a hammer, and get to work in New York City's only adventure playground. Meet the team of playworkers and explore the 50,000-square-foot creative wonderland. Rain or shine! READ MORE

Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue

Midtown East – FREE
Sunday, March 31
Each year on Easter, the best of the bonnets are showcased along Fifth Avenue as New Yorkers celebrate the holiday by roaming the streets in their most festive spring gear.  READ MORE

Glow In The Dark Adventure Hike in Forest Park

Forest Park, Queens – FREE
Sunday, March 31
As the sun sets and familiar trails transform into mysterious pathways, put on some luminescent gear and step into a realm of magic and intrigue. The trail comes alive with the soft glow of bioluminescent organisms and strategically placed glow-in-the-dark markers, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. READ MORE

Celebrate April Fool's Day at Children's Museum of Manhattan

Upper West Side
Monday, April 1
The Children's Museum of Manhattan isn't fooling around when it comes to April Fools Day. Stop by on Monday for a full roster of silly fun.   READ MORE

Macy's Herald Square Annual Flower Show

Midtown West – FREE
Daily through Sunday, April 7
Macy's annual ode to springtime is in full bloom, with thousands of stunning flowers and lush plants transforming the flagship store into one of the most colorful destinations in NYC. READ MORE

Trolls x CAMP

Flatiron District
Daily through Sunday, May 26
Step into the joyful, rainbow-colored world of Trolls for a one-of-a-kind musical adventure at Trolls x CAMP. Play and explore in Bergen Town, Vacay Island, and Pop Village —all your favorite locations from the Trolls movies brought to life! It all culminates with a wild, interactive car chase and a live Trollpop concert . READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Seaport Square, South Street Seaport
Governors Island, Parade Grounds
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Cetner
Harry Belafonte Library
Soho News International
Actors Temple Theatre