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Weekend Events: Spring Festivals, Earth Day, Easter Egg Hunts

The Easter Bunny is the man of the hour at Hicks Nursery. Photo courtesy of the nursery
The Easter Bunny is the man of the hour at Hicks Nursery. Photo courtesy of the nursery
4/10/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Touch a truck, enjoy a marine touch tank, explore a tiny house, and more this weekend at the Family Earth Day Expo at Heckscher Park. 

Celebrate Earth Day at Tackapausha Museum and Preserve with trail walks, animals presentations, science activities, a nature playground, crafts, and more. Sayville Spring Fest features a petting zoo, talent stage, a magician, arts, crafts, and more. Enjoy a spring festival in Stony Brook at The Ward Melville Heritage Organization with a petting zoo, balloon artists, dance performances and market.

Getting ready for Easter? Hop over to our list of Easter Bunny breakfasts and brunches and egg hunts for holiday events all across Long Island. Or start planning for upcoming spring festivals.

See our April GoList and events calendar for more weekend inspiration. Our Spring Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season. With spring break looming, maybe it's time to consider a local camp destination? 

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Hunt for Easter eggs in the lush grass of Sagamore Hill, home of the 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. Photo courtesy of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service, Oyster Bay

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Family Earth Day Expo at Heckscher Park

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Spring Appreciation Day in Stony Brook

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Palm Sunday Brunch and Egg Hunt at The Mansion at Glen Cove

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