Hunt Eggs, Meet The Bunny & More Easter Activities

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By Andrew Wroblewski
awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Easter Sunday is right around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate around town next weekend.

Breakfast With The Bunny
Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m.-12 noon
At Vanderbilt Museum (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport)
The Easter Bunny and his friend Li’l Chick, are making an early stop at Vanderbilt Museum for a hot buffet breakfast, egg hunt and special planetarium show, “One World, One Sky,” starring Elmo and Big Bird. Tickets are $30 for members, $35 for adults ($16 for members’ children; $18 for children). Visit Vanderbiltmuseum.org for more info.

63rd Annual Lions Club Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31, 10-11:30 a.m.
At 75 Goose Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor
The Cold Spring Harbor Lions Club’s 63rd annual egg hunt is for kids ages 12 and under. Along with the hunt there will be egg races and prizes to earn. Rain or shine. A donation of a non-perishable food item to the Huntington Food Council is requested. Email cshlions@gmail.com for more info.

Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon
At Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery (1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor)
There will be an egg hunt for kids ages 0-6, and a tot garden for kids ages 0-2, at the fish hatchery. Limited tickets will be sold. Parking fills up fast so carpooling is recommended. Call 516-692-6768 or visit Cshfishhatchery.org for more info or to buy tickets.

Easter Bunny Photo Shoot
Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.
At Einstein’s Attic (79 Main St., Northport)
Stop in to decorate an Easter egg, take a photo with the Easter bunny and meet live chicks at Einstein’s Attic. There will also be a fundraiser for Relay for Life ($5 per child).

Spring Into Easter Celebration
Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
At Helping Hand Rescue Mission (225 Broadway, Huntington Station)
Kids up to age 12 can participate in an egg hunt, eat lunch, participate in an Easter chapel and join the Easter basket distribution with Rev. Kimberly Gaines-Gambino and Helping Hand Rescue Mission. Call 631-351-6996 or visit Helpinghandsrescuemission.org for more info.

Egg Hunt & Pot Luck Brunch
Saturday, March 31, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
At Gathering of Light Interspiritual Fellowship (95 Old Country Road, Melville)
There will several Easter-themed activities following the 10 a.m. service, including a Pot Luck Brunch and Easter egg hunt. The Easter bunny will also make a special appearance. Call 631-265-3822 or email revjoab@aol.com for more information.

Sea Creature Egg-Laying Program
Saturday, March 31, 1-4 p.m.
At The Whaling Museum (301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor)
Did you know that many ocean animals lay eggs? The Whaling Museum will host a program on egg-laying creatures, and present a real scrimshawed Ostrich egg. There will also be an egg hunt through the museum, and a chance to decorate a Faberge-style egg. There will be two sessions: 1-2 p.m. for ages 2-4; then 3-4 p.m. for ages 5-7. Cost is $12 for a parent/child pair ($4 per sibling). Visit Cshwhalingmuseum.org or call 631-367-3418 for more info.

Toddler & Babies Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, March 31, 2-3 p.m.
At Gymboree Play & Music (514 Larkfield Road, East Northport)
Toddlers and babies 28 months and younger can celebrate Easter with an egg hunt, gym activities, pizza and a special craft at Gymboree Play & Music. Cost is $25 for members; $30 for non-members; and $15 for siblings. Call to 631-368-2059. Visit Gymboreeclasses.com for more info.

Lunch With The Bunny
Saturday, March 31, 2-4 p.m.
At Chocolate Works (6401 Jericho Turnpike, Commack)
The Easter Bunny is coming to Commack, where he’ll pose for pictures and grab some lunch. Pizza and juice will be served; and the chocolate fountain will also be open. There will also be activities like Easter eggs decorating and an egg hunt with prizes. Cost is $35 per guest. Call 631-486-8888 for more info