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Easter Weekend 2024 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Egg Hunts and More Things To Do

Join the Animal Farm Foundation in Amenia this weekend for a fun-filled afternoon interacting with baby goats. Photo courtesy of the farm
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3/29/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

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

Easter egg hunts are the main events this Easter weekend, with tons of places to hunt in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including a unique Egg Hunt with Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center.

Alternatively, kids of all ages can cuddle with baby goats at the special fundraising event Baby Goats: Kids and Cuddles at the Animal Farm Foundation in Amenia. Or check out a FREE Paleontology Program with Hudson Highlands Nature Center at the Gardiner Library.

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Easter Egg Dash at Milton Sports Dome

Milton – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Bring your basket for the Easter Egg Dash at Milton Sports Dome, with demos by Rook Fitness, music by Soundsational DJ, photos with the Easter Bunny, a coloring contest, and face painting. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Harvest Moon

North Salem
Friday & Saturday, March 29 & 30
Harvest Moon's annual Easter egg hunt is divided into age-group sections. Admission includes one session, an egg carton for collecting eggs, a set of bunny ears, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Baby Goats: Kids & Cuddles at Animal Farm Foundation

Amenia
Saturday, March 30
Come join the Animal Farm Foundation for a fun-filled afternoon interacting with baby goats. Additional fun activities will be available for the whole family. All are welcome to this pay-as-you-will fundraising event for Animal Farm Foundation. READ MORE

FurEver Friends Family Easter Celebration

Wappingers Falls – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Hop into spring at the FurEver Friends Easter Event. Get ready for a pawsome day with the Easter Bunny, fur-tastic raffles, and a chance to meet your new best fur-iend!   READ MORE

Paleontology Program with Hudson Highlands Nature Center at the Gardiner Library

Gardiner – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Listen to an interactive presentation about clues that living things have left behind from millions of years ago. Learn how scientists read stories in the rocks, from fossil formation and mold-and-cast to impression and permineralization. Participants will be introduced to predecessors and descendants of awesome extinct giants. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Express in the Catskills

Kingston
Saturday, March 30
Celebrate spring with a ride on the Easter Bunny Express. Take the trip on the historic Catskill Mountain Railroad from Kingston out to the Easter egg patch, enjoy some snacks, and get your photos with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Community Egg Hunt at The Osborn

Rye – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Spring is in the air as The Osborn welcomes the community for a morning full of springtime and Easter fun. During the festivities, 6,000 candy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden for children to find, gather, and enjoy. The event also features games, dancing, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Rochambeau Farm

Mt. Kisco
Saturday, March 30
Join the Easter festivities at Rochambeau Farm, with multiple egg hunts divided by age group and an appearance by the Easter Bunny, plus music, food vendors, and more. READ MORE

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Christmas Tree Lane

Wallkill
Saturday, March 30
Come out and hunt for the 3,000+ eggs hidden at Christmas Tree Lane. There are golden egg prizes and food and drinks available for purchase. Don't forget your baskets and camera for photos with the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Poughkeepsie Book Festival at Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Meet and greet authors and illustrators (covering reading ages from preschool to Young Adult), take your picture with your favorite costumed book characters, and make some fun crafts at Dutchess Community College. Books will be available to purchase, and to have signed by the authors and illustrators who made them. READ MORE

Yonkers Easter Egg Hunt

Rye – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Children are invited to hunt for eggs in two different parks, War Memorial Field and Coybe Park, in the city of Yonkers. There will be a special visit from the Easter Bunny, so bring your camera for photos! READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Mesier Park

Wappingers Falls – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Join the fun at the Mesier Park Easter egg hunt with 4,000 eggs and free photos with the Easter Bunny. Easter bag provided. READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza at the Barley Beach House

Rye
Saturday, March 30
Join the Easter Eggstravaganza in Rye Town Park! All food tickets include an Easter egg hunt for kids, unlimited bounce in the jumbo bounce castle, bubble zone, DJ dance party, face painting, and access to 30 hand-crafted vendors to shop from. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Benim Academy

Haverstraw – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Join the annual Easter egg hunt at Benim Academy of Haverstraw. Hunt for over 10,000 eggs, bounce in the bouncy house, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey at Shake it Off

Scarsdale
Saturday, March 30
Join Bluey for an indoor Easter Egg Hunt at Shake it Off! Children will do a short craft and then an egg hunt with Bluey herself and take pictures. Afterward, they can enjoy some bounce time. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Breakfast & Dinner at Blue Arrow Farm

Pine Island
Saturday, March 30
Meet the Easter bunny for breakfast or dinner at Blue Arrow Farm and pose for family photos.  READ MORE

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt at Lenoir Preserve

Yonkers – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Join a different sort of egg hunt this Easter weekend at Lenoir Preserve! Even though spotted lanternflies feel like a thing of the summer, the cold season is the perfect time of year to prevent their spread from happening. Help hunt for these invasive eggs and scrape them off of the preserve's trees. READ MORE

Early Spring Scavenger Hunt at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary

Rye – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Come search for the early signs of spring at the Edith Read Sanctuary, and join the scavenger hunt. Children look for natural signs and items that have been placed in “treasure boxes.” Various prizes will be given. READ MORE

Vernal Pool Expedition at Trailside Nature Museum

Cross River – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Want to learn more about native amphibians and their life cycles? Look no further than a vernal pool! Come learn about and explore one of the smallest, but also one of the most interesting ecosystems! READ MORE

Egg Hunt with Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center

South Salem
Sunday, March 31
Make your holiday the wildest one yet at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem! Join the wolves on Easter weekend for an Easter egg hunt with a twist. Instead of looking for eggs, guests hide them for the Wolf Conservation Center's ambassador wolves Alawa, Nikai, and Zephyr. In the process, learn about the mythology, biology, and ecology of wolves in North America. READ MORE

Brunch with the Easter Bunny at Mill Creek Caterers

Hopewell Junction
Sunday, March 31
Enjoy a special Easter brunch at Mill Creek Caterers with a visit from the Easter Bunny and a festive photo station. The brunch features breakfast and lunch items as well as a kids' menu and delicious dessert bar.  READ MORE

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