It’s egg-hunting season! Kids are prepping their baskets and planning EGGstra big hauls this year, so here’s a roundup of family-friendly Easter egg hunts and springtime events happening in Staten Island this season. To add your event, email jcintron@siparent.com.
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Featured Events
2nd Annual Walk for Grace & Easter Egg Festival
Sunday, April 7
Walk begins at 10:30am. Registration at 9am.
Egg Festival: 11:30am-2pm
St. John’s University Campus
300 Howard Avenue
eastereggfestival.com
Egg Festival: Inflatable rides, pony rides, games, arts & crafts, food trucks, DJ, raffles and more! Entry is free for spectators. $20 for children ages 4+ to participate in activities. Activities include: Easter egg hunt, rides, arts & crafts, Easter Bunny photos. Additional cost for pony rides, food, and a framed Easter Bunny photo. This is a sensory-friendly event.
Harvest Cafe Annual Bunny Brunch
Saturday, April 13
Two seatings: 9am & 12pm
Harvest Cafe
694 New Dorp Lane
Call to reserve a spot: 347-857-6888
Adults $24.95 Kids 11 and under $14.95
harvestcafe-si.org
Face painting, Easter egg hunt, brunch buffet including breakfast and lunch options, and take your own picture with the Easter Bunny.
Tumbles Easter Party
Sunday, April 14
11:30am-1:30pm
Tumbles Staten Island – Charleston
27 Brienna Court
Call to reserve spot: 718-554-4009
$35 per child
charlestonsi.tumbles.net
Open play, pizza, juice, face painting, egg hunt and a visit from Easter Bunny.
Eggers Easter Workshop
Sunday, April 14
12pm & 3pm
Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor
1194 Forest Avenue
718-981-2110
eggersicecream.com
Easter Workshop at Eggers! Children will begin with an activity sheet, make an Easter craft, take a photo with the Easter Bunny, make their own ice cream sundae and hop home with a goody bag of old fashioned candy. Reservations are required, as space is limited. Tickets are only $16 per child. Fill out the reservation form online.
The Island’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt at the Mount
Saturday, April 20
Two seatings: 10am and 2pm
Mount Loretto
6581 Hylan Boulevard
mountloretto.org
Bring the whole family to the Easter Event at The Mount. The event will feature great food, your very own photo with the Easter Bunny to take home, plus your own Easter Basket and access to our hunt featuring over 3,000 eggs PLUS 10 Golden Eggs filled with special prizes! Seating is extremely limited so purchase your tickets today at catholiccharitiesofstatenisland.org/product/easter-at-the-mount.
Clay Pit Ponds Egg Hunt
April 20 • 10:00 am – 11:00 am • Free
2351 Veterans Rd W
718-967-1976
nysparks.com
Can you find the eggs hidden on the trails? Bring your own basket! Best for ages 10 and younger.
Sensory Easter Bunny
March 31, April 7, April 14 • 10:00 am
Staten Island Mall • 2655 Richmond Ave.
facebook.com
Reservations must be made at StatenIsland@autismspeaks.org. Spots fill up quickly. Autism Speaks has once again partnered with the Staten Island Mall and Worldwide Photography to provide a sensory-friendly Easter Bunny experience for families with children with special needs.
2nd Annual Beeping Egg Hunt
April 24 • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Free
Snug Harbor • 1000 Richmond Terrace
718-982-8380
cityaccessny.org
This free event welcomes people of all abilities, the visually impaired and blind. Eggs beep allowing everyone to participate. Crafts, carnival games, raffle baskets, face painting, balloon twister, the Easter bunny, food trucks, DJ and of course a spectacular egg hunt with prizes. For more information or to RSVP contact Ilene Rosen at irosen@cityaccessny.org or 718-982-8380.
Spring in Richmond Town
April 20 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • $10 adults, $5 kids, $5 extra for egg hunt
441 Clarke Ave
718-351-1611
historicrichmondtown.org
It’s springtime at Historic Richmond Town! Celebrate the return of warm weather with spring themed activities, such as our famous Easter egg hunts, flower crown crafts for kids and genuine family fun. Grab your pastels and join us on April 20th (pastels optional)!
EGGstravagent Breakfast or Lunch with the Easter Bunny
April 13 • 9:30 am & 1:00 pm • $30 adults, $20 kids, kids under 2 free
614 Broadway
statenislandzoo.org
718-442-3100
Register ASAP. Event sells out quickly. Breakfast buffet, egg hunt, take your own picture with the Easter Bunny, intimate animal encounter, Music with Patrick, ride the carousel and more.
Michael’s Kids Club Springtime Crafts
Saturdays in April 10am-12pm • $2-$5
All Staten Island Michael’s locations:
30 Barrett Avenue • 2795 Richmond Avenue • 245 Bricktown Center
michaels.com/classes
They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy making clay pot bunnies. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
Easter Holiday Market
April 13 • 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Free
@Hub • 510 Bay Street
facebook.com/createdforyouartistsmkt
Easter holiday artists market at our new location @Hub right on Bay St. Unique finds for the holidays. Jewelry, accessories and more. Raffles and prizes will be at the market. Donations for Make a Wish Foundation will be collected at the market. Music, games and a great shopping experience. Fun and family friendly.
Spring Event for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
Saturday, April 13
1pm-5pm
Corner of Foster Road & Carlton Avenue
officialashleylawrence@gmail.com
Vendors, private readings by Lori Rocco, Easter Bunny pictures with your own phone $8.00 for up to two kids and $2.00 each additional. Easter crafts, bake sale and more.
Easter Holiday Market
April 14 • 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Free
Flagship Brewery Company • 40 Minthorne Street
facebook.com/createdforyouartistsmkt
Easter holiday artist market will be Flagship Brewery. We will have all kinds of goodies to buy from our unique vendors. All handmade items, wonderful gift items to choose from. The market will also be collecting donations for Make a Wish Foundation. This charity organization is reputable and has made such a difference in a sick child’s life. This is a fun family oriented free event.
Bunny Crafts for Kids
April 15 • 4:00 pm • Free
Tottenville Library • 7430 Amboy Road
718-984-0945
nypl.org
Create your own bunny art projects. For ages 4 & up. Pre-registration begins one week in advance, in person or by phone.
Easter Crafts
April 18 • 3:30 pm • Free
Huguenot Library • 830 Huguenot Avenue
718-984-4636
nypl.org
Easter crafting for kids.
Bowl with the Easter Bunny
April 19 • 4pm • $19
Showplace Entertainment Center • 141 E Service Rd
(347) 569-0482
Bowl with the Easter Bunny. Includes 1 game, shoes, one slice of pizza, soda, cake and coffee and $5 in game tokens. Call to book your spot 347-569-0482. Raffles, 50/50 and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
New Dorp Moravian Church Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 20 • 11am & 2pm • $10
New Dorp Moravian Church • 2205 Richmond Rd.
(718) 351-0090
newdorpmoravian.org/
Meet on the lawn of New Dorp Moravian Church for our annual Easter egg hunt.
Tickets are $10 per child and includes crafts, refreshments, and prizes (Adults and children under 2 are free). There are 2 hunts – 11am and 2pm. Pre-registration is required.
Let Pull-Thru Network Egg Your House
April 20 • $20 for 2 dozen eggs
luvinpurpl@aol.com • More info here
Your front yard will be covered in candy-filled plastic Easter Eggs. All money raised will supposrt Pull-Thru Network and the invaluable services they provide to children and families affected by congenital defects.
