Weekend Events for Kids on Long Island, April 2-4: Easter Egg Hunts and Watercolors
The weather is fortunately getting warmer and the spring blossoms are beginning to sprout.It’s time to go out into the great outdoors. There are many Easter events happening this weekend, as well as a few indoor spring-themed activities. Enjoy!
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April 2nd
WATERCOLORS: DOWN UNDER THE SEA
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Route 25, Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, N.Y. 11787
(631)265-1054
1:30-3:00 p.m.
For all ages. $4.00 per adult; $3.00 for children ages 3-17 Children under 3 free.
We will show you step by step how to create a unique watercolor collage of corals, fish and other creatures that can be found “down under the sea.” You don’t need artistic talent to create these beautiful works of art. Dress for a mess.
"Mr. Easter Bunny"
BroadHollow Theatre Company at Elmont
700 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont, N.Y. 11003
(516)775-4420
1 p.m. performance.
All ages. Tickets are $10.
Follow along as Billy and Betty try to convince their dad, the mayor of Easterville, that you're never too old to believe in a six-foot, magical, singing and dancing Easter Bunny.
Town of Huntington Easter Egg Hunt
Heckscher Park
2 Prime Avenue
Huntington, N.Y. 11743
(631) 351-2877
11:00 a.m. All ages. FREE
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and should bring their own baskets/bags to collect eggs and the goodies they contain.
April 3rd
Vanderbilt Bunny Breakfast
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
180 Little Neck Road
Centerport N.Y. 11721
For info., 631.854.5579
Tickets can be purchased on line at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org, or by calling 631.854.5579.
Event Time: 9 a.m. All ages.
Tickets: Adult $30/$25 members, Children $18/$15 members.
Join Bunny and Lil' Chick for a spring-themed family brunch at the Vanderbilt Planetarium,located on the historic Vanderbilt estate. There will be childrens' games, an egg hunt, participation in a bonnet and basket showcase, and plenty of photo opportunities with the Vanderbilt Bunny and Chick. A special presentation of the planetarium sky-show, Trip to the Planets completes the morning fun.
6th Anuual Penguin Egg Hunt & Brunch
Atlantis Marine World
431 East Main Street
Riverhead, N.Y. 11901
(631)208-9200 Ext.426
Egg Hunt: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brunch: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. All ages.
Brunch Pricing: Children 3 to 12 & Seniors: Members:$19.95; Non-Members:$24.95 Adults: Members:$24.94; Non-Members:$29.95
Children 2 & Under: FREE
Share the egg-citement at Atlantis Marine World's Penguin Egg hunt. Free with your paid admission, the Egg Hunt offers plenty of great prizes, including a free birthday party, arcade game cards, etc. For added family fun, make a reservation for the family brunch.
SPRING FESTIVAL
Sweetbriar Nature Center
62 Eckernkamp Dr.
Smithtown, NY
631-979-6344.
1 to 4 pm All ages welcome. Fee: $5/person.
Sweetbriar welcomes the season with a fun-filled day of face painting, stories, wildlife programs, relay races, Easter egg hunts and a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny.
EGG-STRAVAGANZA!
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center
134 Cove Rd.
Oyster Bay, NY
516-922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org
10 – 11:30 am & 12:30 – 2 pm. Ages 2 – 10 years old with parents. Fee: members, $5; non-members, $8.
Learn about different egg laying critters at the sanctuary this Easter. Then join in an Easter egg hunt across the sanctuary to see what you can find. The “eggs” you discover are yours to take home. Please call ahead to register for this program.
SUPER EASTER EGG HUNT
Wood Kingdom
111 Milbar Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY
631-845-3804 or info@woodkingdom.com
4:30 – 6:30 pm. All ages. Fee: $8/child.
Drawings for prizes; Easter bags; pizza and drinks. Reservations by e-mail only. Limited space. No coupons accepted.
Sunday, April 4th
Easter Egg Hunt
Northport Village Park
Main Street
Northport, N.Y. 11768
(631) 754-3905
1:00 p.m. All ages. Free
Raindate: April 11th An egg hunt in the scenic village of Northport.