It’s some-bunny’s first Easter and we’ve got the basket stuffers to make it memorable
Another “first” is around the corner! There’s nothing better than watching your baby experience their first, well, anything. From their first laugh to the first time they pet a dog and everything in between, we moms love firsts. Holidays are definitely some of the most exciting firsts to celebrate, so with Easter coming up next month, it’s time to start planning. Those giggly photo ops don’t just happen, and filling your baby’s first Easter basket with goodies to make them smile big is a must!
Of course, whether you’re Team Candy or not, chocolate bunnies aren’t exactly the best thing for your little-little ones. We put together a list of the best first Easter basket ideas that are candy-free but still oh-so-sweet! There are cuddly stuffies, adorable toys, comfy Easter-pic-ready outfits they can get to hopping in (if they’re ready for that sort of thing, that is). Get ready to pack their baskets with the best baby-friendly Easter surprises, and don’t forget to post those precious moments to your Tinybeans App! Your family and friends are gonna want to Peep these pics!
Loulou Lollipop Silicon Bunny Teether
LouLou Lollipop
With two tasty food-grade-silicone ears to nibble on and a soft handle to grab onto, there's a lot for babies to love about this soothing teether!
These GUND baby booties will look adorable while keeping your newborn's toes warm and cozy. The fluffy lambs (size 0-3 months) attach with hook and loop fasteners and have a gentle rattle inside to entrance your little one! Machine washable.
KiwiCo created this adorable baby piano/xylophone for little hands! Big keys and egg shakers mean they'll learn to love music early and have so much fun doing it, long after Easter!
Copper Pearl is known for luxurious fabrics with darling designs, and this set of 4 bibs is no exception! They're made of 100% cotton on the front to absorb drool and 100% fleece on the back that keeps babies dry and feels soft against the skin.
Little Naturalists: Beatrix Potter Wrote Stories (BabyLit) Board book
Amazon
Best known for her children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit, English author Beatrix Potter wrote 23 children's stories and was a talented artist. In this sweet rhyming board book, we learn about her love for animals and how she left more than 4,000 acres to the National Trust! Beatrix Potter Wrote Stories is part of Gibbs Smith's Little Naturalists book series, which includes children's books on other famous naturalists, including Jane Goodall, John James Audobon, George Washington Carver, Wangari Maathai and more.
This adorable wide-brim hat provides full sun protection and stays on thanks to a tie chin strap. It has UPF 50+ sun protection and keeps baby cool with lightweight, quick-dry material and a wicking liner that pulls moisture away from baby's head! The adjustable toggle customizes the size for your baby's head and grows with them. Available in 0-6 months, 9-18 months and 2T-4T and in lots of cute colors and patterns.
Jingle, twitter, rattle, and more with these Musical Eggs! Beech wood eggs, brightly-colored, and each filled with a different sound that babies won't be able to get enough of (plus they're great for little hands!).
This plush bunny from GUND's Tinkle Crinkle line is both a soft, snuggly companion and a sensory toy with colors and textures to explore! There's a flower-shaped, nubby teether for chewing and a ring on top to hang this bunny from a car seat or stroller for outings.
Babiators Polarized Flower, Rose Gold Mirrored Lens in Peachy Keen
Maisonette
Get ready for the sunny, summery days ahead with a pair of baby sunglasses, like these from Babiators. With UV400 lenses that offer 100% UVA and UVB protection, they'll protect baby's eyes from the sun's rays. And the flexible frames and shatter-resistant lenses resist breakage. Available in a variety of colors and styles (even heart shaped!), you can also purchase a silicone strap to keep your child from taking them off!
In Babylit's alphabet primer E Is for Easter, your little will learn the ABCs while enjoying fun, vintage-inspired drawings that celebrate Easter and spring, from Easter egg hunts to the beauty of spring flowers!
These Tomy Hide & Squeak Eggs will stay a favorite long after Easter is over! Younger babies will love to pull off the shells to reveal the colorful eggs underneath (and to give these toys a good chew). Older babies can match the colors of the shells and eggs, push on the egg to hear it squeak, and sort the eggs into the right spot in the egg carton. Each has a unique shape on the bottom and fits only in one spot of the carton.
Soft and sweet, this basket is filled with an age-appropriate plush set of four holiday-themed toys from GUND: a carrot crinkle toy, a squeaky egg, a chick rattle and a bunny that makes sounds!
This minimalist-designed set from Manhattan Toy was created for little ones from newborns to toddlers! It includes a cute bunny, soft book, and unfinished all-natural wood teething ring.
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Make it a CoComelon Easter! These cute CoComelon Easter basket ideas, CoComelon Easter basket stuffers, and CoComelon Easter egg stuffers will make your little one so happy.
Here are our favorites:
CoComelon Character Easter Doll
"My little ones love waking up to CoComelon every morning, so there's no way the Easter bunny will forget a little CoComelon representation in their Easter baskets. This JJ Doll (and friends) dressed in Easter outfits will look so cute popping out of their baskets on Easter morning. Great find!." -Dana Baardsen, Tinybeans
BEST COCOMELON EASTER GIFT
$25
This CoComelon Easter doll set includes three characters from the most popular show for babies and tots. Your little bunnies will love seeing JJ and their favorite characters dressed up for Easter. It's the perfect plush set for hugging during long car rides to Grandma's house, or just use the dolls to amp up the sweetness of the basket presentation Easter morning.
This portable CoComelon microphone is the perfect size to slip into a crammed Easter basket. Featuring fun sounds and built-in CoComelon songs, don't be surprised if your favorite kid belts out a performance using this voice-amplifying toy on Easter morning. The microphone features fun lights to amp up the excitement, too.
The Easter bunny will have an easy time stuffing eggs with these Cocomelon mini figures! The set of six includes two JJ Dolls (one in pajamas and one dressed for play), TomTom, YoYo, Cody, and Nina. You'll love seeing how surprised the kids are when they crack open an egg and one of these falls out.
Every little CoComelon lover will be delighted to discover their very first phone resting in their Easter basket Sunday morning. The JJ's First Learning Phone features music, changing colors, and learning activities to keep your kiddo well entertained, on Easter and beyond. Thousands of reviewers on Amazon adore their love for this classic CoComelon toy. The best part? The Easter Bunny will appreciate that batteries are included.
This CoComelon Easter coloring book will look adorable resting in your little one's Easter basket. Plus, it makes for a great activity to share with little cousins at the family gathering of the day!
Take the tech to the next level for your tot on Easter morning! This pint-sized smart watch is packed out with built-in learning activities and real watch functions. Little ones get a kick out of the stopwatch feature (perfect for timed Easter egg hunts), and the three included education-based games will keep them occupied for hours.
These CoComelon Jumbo chalk holders feature all the colors of the rainbow which is perfect for punching up your kiddies' Easter morning gift presentation. Plus, it's the ideal time of year to give your little ones a reason to hop outside to play. This chalk set is a #1 New Release on Amazon and they are selling out fast!
Get it while you can, Easter Bunny! One of the more popular Easter gifts on this list, this farm-inspired CoComelon interactive book will keep your kiddo occupied and interested. This cool battery-operated book features three learning modes, 50 learning phrases, music, animal sounds, numbers, and more! And yes, batteries are included.
Of course all stores, even national chains, vary their hours based on location—so it’s always a good idea to call ahead and check before you run out for those forgotten Peeps. We’ve got this year’s list of all the stores that should be open this Easter, so keep reading.
Erin Li/Pexels
Here are all the open shops you can still hop to on Easter:
Albertson’s
CVS
Fresh Market
Home Depot
Kroger
Meijer
PetSmart
RiteAid
Safeway
Stop & Shop
Trader Joes
Vons
Walgreens
Walmart
Wegmans
Whole Foods
Here are all the stores that you definitely need to hit before Sunday, because they will be closed:
While these stores will be open in some capacity on Easter Sunday, most will have reduced hours.
It’s time to get egg-cited because Easter is on the horizon! Gather your little peeps and hop to it at these Easter events in San Diego––where they may even spy Mr. Bunny himself. There’s no need to hunt for activities because we’re telling you where to jump on the trail to enjoy a Parisian-style tea, an Easter brunch cruise, endless flower blooms, train rides and more! Read on to find an Easter eggstravaganza near you.
Westfield North County and Westfield Plaza Bonita have launched their signature Easter photo experience at the Easter Bunny Enchanted Spring Gardens. Having partnered with Cherry Hill Programs, Westfield North County and Westfield Plaza Bonita are thrilled to keep the tradition alive, all while ensuring safety by taking precautions that maintain social distancing requirements. The Easter Bunny will be at both locations until Friday, April 15 and packages start at $34.99. Reservations are recommended and can be made here for North County and here for Plaza Bonita.
At Westfield UTC, the Golden Egg Hunt will take place the week leading up to Easter Sunday, from Sun. April 10 through Saturday, April 16. Each day, a golden egg will be placed in a different location across the center and the first 25 shoppers to post a picture on their Instagram Story, tag @WestfieldUTC, and head to concierge Cabana near Express for a daily clue to show your photo and will be gifted a special surprise — totaling 175 lucky winners.
Hop on over to the beautiful and idyllic Children's Nature Retreat for an Easter egg hunt among the animals from April 11- April 17. There will be one hunt per day starting at noon. The Retreat's beloved bunny, Easter, will be hiding 900 eggs a day!
Please do not bring your own basket. Cost is $12 per basket plus regular admission fee.
Spend the days leading up to Easter or Easter weekend enjoying and marveling in the blooming of 50-acres of ranunculus flowers at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. Melt your cares away under the glowing, warm SoCal sun. New this season: advanced reservation tickets, available online only, mask requirements for staff and visitors, social distancing as per state guidelines and protocols in all areas, exciting, new 2-Acre U-Pick Blueberry Patch that can be experienced in two ways… as part of your Flower Fields visit or if you just want to come pick blueberries you can access the Blueberry Patch from the brand-new parking area off Cannon Road.
Let someone else do the cooking Easter Sunday and take the family to enjoy an Easter Brunch at La Costa Resort complete with a decadent spread of culinary delights, carving stations, a chilled seafood bar and bottomless mimosas along with family-friendly entertainment. Kiddos can participate in the city's largest egg hunt of 15,000 eggs, capped off with a egg-stra special appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Indulge in this splendid Westgate tradition. Celebrate spring in elegance with their sumptuous signature Parisian-style afternoon tea. Delicious proof of their generations-long love of afternoon tea, this Easter tea is served with a delicious selection of house-made sweet delicacies, yummy kid-friendly petit-fours, savory tea sandwiches and pastries. All accompanied with a choice of freshly brewed fine teas and a special hop-in appearance from a fluffy guest. Each child receives a keepsake Easter basket.
Enjoy an Easter brunch with San Diego's best views of the waterfront. Join this elegant holiday cruise aboard a luxurious Flagship yacht on San Diego Bay. Take in the scenic sights as you sip complimentary champagne mimosas. Everyone in your family will delight in sweet and savory selections from our gourmet brunch menu, with choice of entrees including Carnitas Chilaquiles, light and fluffy Three-Egg Omelets, Bananas Foster French Toast, and so much more. Enjoy comfortable outdoor dining aboard your choice of two convenient departure times on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. Make your reservations online today!
Hop to this free Easter Eggstravaganza which takes place at Boomers Vista every Saturday and Sunday thru April 17th. You'll enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, prizes, and a special QR Code Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! You're welcome to stay and play after the event too.
Spending Easter at home this year? There are plenty of ways to host a celebration that your little bunnies will remember forever. From Easter brunch ideas, party games, crafts and treats to cool and unique hunts, you can find everything you need to celebrate without ever leaving your home.
Irvine Park Railroad always knows how to celebrate holidays any time of year. This spring, they’re hosting their Easter Eggstravaganza event from Mar. 26 – Apr. 16. Featuring more fun than you can shake a carrot at, families will enjoy Easter egg hunts, train rides, painting, carnival-style games, picture stands, and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Activity tickets may be purchased at the train station upon arrival depending on what you’d like to do during your visit. If you’re crowd averse, we highly recommend planning your adventure for earlier in the season or going in the mornings.
Pro Tip: Check the website for when the Easter Bunny will be around for photo ops and if you are dye-ing to get in on the Easter egg hunt action, plan to arrive early to exchange your wristband for a specific hunt time. This is not the event to fly by the seat of your bunny pants.
When: Mar. 26 – Apr. 16; weekdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., weekends from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: Entrance fee is $3 on weekdays; $5 on weekends. Activity tickets are $6 each or books of 15 are $80. Photos with the Easter Bunny are $15.
This April, hop on over to these family-friendly Easter events in NYC. This year sees the return of some fan favorites that were on hiatus due to covid, and some fun new events. Take photos with the Easter bunny, eat Easter brunch, attend hopping parties, search for eggs, and more! And don’t forget to don a bonnet and strut your stuff at the NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Easter Sunday on Fifth Avenue, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.!
Manhattan
Easter Show and Photos at 53 Above
The Easter Bunny has lost his eggs and needs your help rounding them all back up! Find childhood favorite bunny characters like Peter Rabbit and Little Bunny FooFoo to help save Easter. Kids can jam along with bunny and spring music like “Rockin’ Robin” and “The Bunny Hop Hop” as they search for the missing eggs. Following the show, visitors with VIP tickets will get a chance to take pictures with the big bunny himself!
Price: $20-25
Sat., Apr. 2, 1 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 17, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
53 Above
318 W. 53rd St.
Midtown
Online: eventbrite.com
Hudson Yards
Eggventure at Hudson Yards Go on a free hunt for digital Easter Eggs at Hudson Yards. This high-tech hunt runs from April 1-17.
Make something that you can take home and cherish at this workshop: a Ghirlanda Pasquale, aka an Easter wreath. The workshop will be available online and in person, and is recommended for ages 3-10. If you’re folliwing along at home, you’ll need a long string, paper, scissors, and clothespins.
Price: $25 online, $35 in person
Online: Tues., Apr. 5 at 11 a.m.; in person: Sat., Apr. 9 at 4 p.m.
49 West 28th St., #Floor 3
NOMAD
Online: eventbrite.com
NYSoM Easter Eggstravaganza
This huge event will keep the kids having fun and partying nearly all day long. Stop by to participate in the annual egg hunt (groups of 5-15 hunters will be heading out at a time) or visit the Easter Activity Village, where you’ll be able to take part in the painted egg giveaway and Easter-themed crafts and activities. Plus, you may spot the Easter Bunny and his friends wandering around and saying hi to revelers!
Price: Free!
Sat., Apr., 16, 2-8 p.m.
Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden
437 East 114th St.
East Harlem
Online: neighbors.columbia.edu
photo: Mimi O’Connor
TNF’s Easter Hunt and Bunny Fun
Put on cute bunny ears and grab your adorable bunny basket, it’s time to collect some more eggs! Besides bunny ears and baskets, participants of this event will also get a chance to take as many photos with the Easter Bunny as they’d like — a photographer will even be on site to take photos of the whole family with the bun for you with your phone or camera. And, of course, kids will get to have fun collecting eggs, which contain little treats and trinkets (“nothing healthy,” notes TNF, so parents be aware and kids rejoice).
Price: $25 per child, $15 for kids under 1 (“non-walking”); $30 at the door; adults don’t need a ticket
Sat., Apr. 16, every hour starting at 10:30 (last entry at 2:30)
Sakura Park West 122nd St. and Riverside Dr.
Morningside Heights
Online: tnfnyc.com
photo: Emily Munro
Annual Easter Celebration at CMOM
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan offers an egg hunt with a twist: Instead of finding eggs filled with candy, the museum sends kids in search of eggs hidden around the museum to uncover a secret message. Solving the mysterious messages nets you a prize! There will also be a bunny ears craft, an Easter basket weaving workshop, animal finger puppet making, and a musical performance by Joanie Leeds.
Price: Museum admission
Sat. and Sun., Apr. 16-17
212 W. 83rd St.
Upper West Side
212-721-1223
Online: cmom.org
photo: Mimi O’Connor
Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival
The annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival is on again this year, and as festive as ever! Wear your Sunday best and your most elaborate bonnet and join in the festivities. To watch people in period costume and wonderful hats parade past, it’s recommended that you head to St. Patrick’s Cathedral (on Fifth Ave. between 50th and 51st St.).
Price: Free!
Sun., Apr. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th St
Midtown
Online: nycgo.com
Easter Egg Hunt in Soho
Nothing could be more NYC than searching for golden eggs on the terrace of a hotel. Hosted by Veranda an held at the ModernHaus Hotel, this unique egg hunt is split up for kids ages 1-3 (starting at 10) and kids ages 4-8 (starting at 10:45). For the fee, you get a basket for the egg hunt as well as brunch for the child consisting f penne pasta, grilled chicken, or chocolate chip pancakes, and a glass of juice or milk. Accompanying adults will receive tea and coffee and get the chance to purchase mimosas or Spritz.
Price: $30
Sun., Apr. 17, 10-11 a.m.
23 Grand Street
Soho
Online: eventbrite.com
Easter Egg Hunt at Frederick Johnson Playground
Held for the second year, this neighborhood event is hosted by La’Dreamer & Daisy Helping Hands Foundation Inc. Stop by for some pizza, dancing, and—of course!—an egg hunt. Easter baskets will be distributed at the end of the event!
Price: Free!
Sun., Apr. 17, 1-3 p.m.
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. and W 151st St.
Harlem
Online: eventbrite.com
photo: iStock
Brooklyn
Myrtle Easter Hunt
Drop by Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street for a chance to have fun and get to know the community and local small businesses while you’re at it. Pick up your Myrtle Easter Hunt card in the Myrtle Avenue Plaza (at Murtle Ave. and Hall St.) then walk along the streets, checking out the shops and fun events set up for kids along the way. Be on the lookout for the lost bunnies! Find all six and mark them in your hunt card, and you’ll receive a goodie bag with eggs, stickers, and a free book.
Price: Free!
Sat., Apr 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Myrtle Ave & Hall St
Clinton Hill
Online: myrtleavenue.org
Kids Easter Egg-citement at the Salvation Army Bedford
Party on with arts and crafts, face painting, an Easter egg hunt treats and toys, and more. A concession stand with popcorn and cotton candy will also be available, as well as food and drink vendors.
Price: $20 (and a $3.05 fee), $15 early bird price (and a $2.74 fee)
Sat., Apr. 9, 1-6 p.m.
110 Kosciuszko St.
Bed-Stuy
Online: eventbrite.com
Crossroads Easter Eggstravaganza
The Crossroads Christian Church is hosting this Easter Eggstravaganza event for children ages 12 and under. Be prepared for games, Easter egg hunts, and chances to take photos with the Easter Bunny and his friends. Advance registration is encouraged as it’ll speed up check-in time.
Take the kids to visit the Easter Bunny and all his farm friends as Green Meadows Farm sets up for the holiday. A ticket gets you admission to the Easter egg hunt as well as a visit to the Bunny Barn and a photo op with Whiskers the Easter Bunny. But you also get to say hi to all the animals of the farm, including alpacas, llamas, sheep, goats, chickens, ponies, pigs, and, of course, bunnies. There are also tractors for kids to climb around, a farm playground, slides, hayrides, and more. It’s strongly encouraged that you buy and print your ticket in advance, as buying tickets on the day of can take up to 30 minutes.
Price: $14 per person (age two and above)
Apr. 9-10, 15-18, and 23-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
3159 Flatbush Ave.
Online: greenmeadowsfarmbrooklyn.com
The Ukrainian Easter egg decorating technique Pysanka uses beeswax and dye resist to create beautiful and intricate designs. For kids ages six and up with one adult. Advance registration is required.
Tickets: $75; $25 additional family members
Sun., April 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
237 Fifth Ave.
718-215-0589
Online: privatepicassos.com
Easter Egg Hunt & Pop Up Shop
This all-ages egg hunt is fun for the kids and adults since it’s a mashup of an Easter party and a pop-up shop. Kids can find eggs filled with goodies and win prizes by collecting as many eggs as they can. Meanwhile, adults will enjoy shopping at the local vendors, where food, treats, and other goodies will be available to purchase. There will also be raffles, as well as unlimited mimosas and a cash bar for the adults.
Price: $2
Sat, April 16, 1p.m.-7 p.m.
Mystique Event Space
1605 Nostrand Ave.
East Flatbush
Online: eventbrite.com
Town Square’s Annual Spring Egg Hunt at FourFiveSix
After a two-year pause, the annual Spring Egg Hunt is back! Bring a basket and join in on a traditional-style egg hunt. As kids run around finding eggs, they can also jam out to music, get their faces painted, and say hi to the Easter Bunny. Parents will be able to purchase refreshments like mimosas and bloody Marys. A ticket is required for every child (including babies) and stroller parking is available ouside the venue. Fancy bonnets encouraged!
Price: $20 online, $30 at the door; two parent tickets per family at $5 online, $10 at the door
Sat., Apr 16, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., & 2 p.m.
199 Richardson St.
Williamsburg
Online: eventbrite.com
Kiddies Easter Paint-N-Brunch
Brunch is better with some art thrown into the mix. You’re invited to a (very late!) brunch at LOC FEST, where kids will get to eat, paint together, play games, and more. Painting begins at 3, so time your visit accordingly.
Price: $50 per person
Apr 17, 2 p.m.
1493 Park Pl
Crown Heights
Online: locfestnyc.com
Kids Easter Egg-stravaganza at Colors Effect
The social event space and paint bar Colors Effect is hosting this party at their awesome space in Crown Heights. Join in for a painting sesh, egg hunts, games, treats, and a visit from the Bunny himself.
Price: $40 and up
Sun., Apr. 17, 3-6 p.m.
1454 St Johns Pl
Crown Heights
Online: colorseffect.com
photo: Shari W. via Yelp
Bronx
Egg Hunt at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Children ages 2-12 can hunt for eggs in the gardens of the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, as well as snag a photo with the bunny. Bring your own basket, and enjoy! Advance registration is required.
Price: $10 for children, free for adults accompanying a child
Sat., Apr. 9 and 16, one hour sessions starting at 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
895 Shore Road
Pelham Bay
Online: bartowpellmansionmuseum.org
Williamsbridge Oval Spring Egg Hunt
Kids under 13 are invited to join in for an egg hunt, sack races, arts and crafts, magic shows, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and more! Egg hunts will happen in two time slots for different ages: 3-6-year-olds will be admitted at 11:30 a.m. while 7-10-year-olds can enter at 12 p.m. While this event is completely free, visitors are encouraged to bring a can of food to donate to a local pantry.
Price: Free!
Sat., Apr. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
3225 Reservoir Oval East
West Bronx
Online: nycgovparks.org
Easter Egg Hunt at Pelham Bay Park
It’s an egg hunt eggstravaganza at Pelham Bay Park! Help the bunny find his eggs while you enjoy music, games, prizes, candy, and more. Admission includes entry into the egg hunt (which has candy and cash prizes!), a photo with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt bag, and free snacks.
Price: $20 for kids 3-12, free for kids under 3
Sat., Apr 16, 1-4 p.m.
Pelham Bay Park
Bruckner Blvd & Westchester Ave
Pelham Bay
Online: eventbrite.com
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Queens
Barnyard Egg Hunt at Queens County Farm Museum
Whiskers the Bunny is ready to accept visitors and photos at this Barnyard Egg Hunt. The event will have kids hopping and dancing for outdoor games, and searching around for goodies with a scavenger hunt and an egg hunt — bringing your own basket is encouraged. Buy food from local vendors, say hi to the farm animals, or climb aboard for a hair-raising hayride (or all of the above!). Note that tickets won’t be sold at the door, and that tickets to the egg hunt area are timed, so be sure to select the time that works for you when purchasing one.
Price: $12 for adults and kids ages 2 and up
Sat., Apr. 9 and 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Floral Park
Online: eventbrite.com
Easter Kids Party in Astoria
It’s a Disco Party and the Doha Bar & Lounge is hopping! This event will feature the obligatory visit from the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, music, and dancing. But you’ll also find fun extras, including a magic show, face painting, balloon twisting, cotton candy, toy raffles, and, yes, a literal disco ball in the middle of the dance floor. You can get tix one at a time, or for a group of 10 (get 1 free) or a group of 20 (get 3 free)
Price: $25 per adult and child over 2 years old
Sat. and Sun., Apr 16 and 17, two time slots each day: 12-2:30 p.m.; and 3-5:30 p.m.
3834 31st St.
Long Island City
Online: eventbrite.com
Staten Island
photo: Eileen Lapins
Easter Bunny Brunch at Wynwood and Richmond Republic
Two hot spots in SI are hosting Easter brunch for the same price. The fee includes an entree and a complimentary cocktail, beer, or wine for the grow-ups in the party. Kids will have plenty to keep them occupied, as well, including face painting, an egg hunt, and a magic show. They’re on different days, so you could technically attend both!
Price: $25 per child, $50 per adult
Sat., Apr 2, 11:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Wynwood Restaurant & Bar
24 Navy Pier Court
Staten Island
Online: eventbrite.com
Sunday Brunch with the Easter Bunny at The Old Bermuda Inn
Visit the historic Old Bermuda Inn for brunch and say hello to the visiting Easter Bunny. Besides their usual fare of brunch buffet, there will be a special children’s menu available. An additional option is available for Easter Sunday, on April 17, which will feature assorted bread and salads, egg dishes, roasts and carving stations, a children’s menu option, and more… plus, a complimentary mimosa or bloody Mary for the adults.
Price: $36 per adult, $22 for children under 10; $45 per adult, $25 per child on Apr. 17
Sun., Apr 3. and 10, 12-3 p.m.; Apr. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Historic Old Bermuda Inn 301
Veterans Road West
Staten Island
Online: theoldbermudainn.com
Marcie Photography Easter Bunny Photos
Want an Easter photograph to cherish? Marcie Photography will ensure your photo is one to look back on for years to come. Photos are taken in a professional studio, where you bring your Sunday best and the pros do the rest. Each photo comes with a free 5×7 print. Be sure to reserve a time slot ahead of time!
Price: Starting at $15
Thu., Apr 14, 1 1p.m.
Sun., Apr 17, 4 p.m.
S.I. Food and Art Market
20 Cebra Ave off Victory Blvd
Staten Island
Online: eventbrite.com
Run by Cherry Hill Programs, bunnies are hopping over to a mall near you this Easter. Find an Easter Bunny photography experience at whereisbunny.com. This April, you’ll have a chance to take bunny photos at Kings Plaza Mall, Queens Center Mall, Staten Island Mall, and more locations in and near NYC. Although pre-booking a photo session is strongly recommended, some locations will only be accepting walk-ins on certain days. Check the website for details before you head out!
Who says you have to be on land to enjoy Easter weekend? Hop aboard the Easter Dinner Cruise and make this a night to remember as you sail with a full view of the evening Manhattan skyline. Included in the price is a full-course dinner at a private table, as well as a glass of champagne for adults. Adding to the experience will be a live DJ and the chance for a photo with the bunny.
Price: Starting at $109
Sat. and Sun., Apr. 16 and 17, 7 p.m. (boarding at 6:40)
Departs from Pier 36
Online: eventcruisesnyc.com
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stew Leonard’s
Stew Leonard’s of Yonkers is hosting two events for kids. Visit on April 5 to take part in a free egg hunt, where kids will be given a bag then sent in to collect eggs. Each egg will contain a small prize like candy or a small toy, but five lucky kids will win an Easter basket. The Easter Bunny will also be joining Stew’s regular lineup of mascots for plenty of photo ops. While the event is free, a ticket is required.
Want more Easter fun? Have a buffet-style Easter breakfast with the bunny and his friends, while kids get coloring sheets that they can fill out there or take home. And, of course, take more pics with the bunny!
Easter Eggstravaganza:
Price: Free!
Tue., Apr. 5, 4-5:30 p.m.
Easter Breakfast:
Price: $18-22
Sat., Apr. 9 and Sun., Apr. 10, 9 and 11 a.m.
Want to stay home this year? You can still have a memorable experience! This NYC-based online egg hunt will take kids over 10 all over the internet (safely — one adult is required to be in your family group) to find hidden eggs in places you might not expect. The hunt will challenge children to spot eggs in paintings, look for dinosaur eggs in history museums, and even in the architecture of Spain. Participants will meet with a live host on Zoom, download an app (which works in any browser), then take off on an hour-long experience to spot and learn about eggs in various forms all around the world. You can join the live public event on April 16, or inquire about hosting a private hunt.
The hunt is over with our biggest allergy-friendly jelly bean guide yet! Our guide features 18 brands including Spokin Verified YumEarth, with their new jelly beans, and Vermont Nut Free. Get ready to fill your Easter basket—17 of the 18 jelly beans have ingredients free of the top 8! See our guide for facility details and warning labels, if applicable.
Verified Brands
1. YumEarth
Product: Organic Easter Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Shellfish, Sesame Allergen Statement
2. Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Product: Easter Jelly Beans Bag
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Packaged on shared dairy and soy equipment
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes Allergen Statement
Dedicated Facilities
3. See’s Candy
Product: Jelly Bird Eggs
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Gluten Allergen Statement
10. Starburst
Product: Original Jellybeans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
12. Swedish Fish
Product: Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated Allergen Statement
15. Peeps
Product: Easter Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated Allergen Statement
16. Welch’s
Product: Jelly Bean Bag
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts, milk, soy and wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated Allergen Statement
17. Warheads
Product: Sour Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Manufactured on equipment that processes peanut, milk, wheat, and soy products.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated Allergen Statement
18. Frankford
Product: Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Flavored Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts, milk, soy and wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated Allergen Statement
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Get out your bunny ears and grab your baskets, because Boston is hoppin’ with egg-citing Easter events in 2022. In addition to many local Easter egg hunts, there are tons of other family-friendly events happening around the city. Read on to find all the best Easter activities for kids around town.
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Take Pictures with the Easter Bunny - Braintree The ultimate Easter tradition is back—photos with the Bunny at South Shore Plaza. You'll find your favorite Easter character on the lower level near Nordstrom and Forever 21. Daily, through April 16. Event details.
Easter Bunny Drive Thru - Norwood For the third year in a row, Norwood Recreation Department is hosting a fun Easter Bunny Drive-Thru. Each car will receive an Easter basket to take home and the kids will have a chance to chat with the Easter Bunny—all from the comfort of your car. April 2. Event details.
Easter Egg Hunt Days - North Andover Join the Easter Bunny and a cast of characters at Smolack Farms. An Easter Bunny bag craft activity, Easter Egg hunt, a hayride and a visit with the Easter Bunny and other characters are included with each ticket. Plus, kids will have a chance to find the golden egg. April 2, 3, 9, 10 & 16. Event details.
Community Easter Egg Hunt - Medfield Join in the fun at Hinkley Park in Medfield for the 1st Annual Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt. They supply the eggs, you bring the basket. April 2. Event details.
Easter Bunny Hayride - Franklin The Easter Bunny will help close out the last Winter Farmers Market at the Fairmount Fruit Farm. Take a fun hayride with the Easter Bunny and enjoy music and shop the final market. April 9. Event details.
Easter Egg Hunt & Family Zumba - East Bridgewater East Bridgewater Old Colony YMCA invites area families to join in this family-friendly Easter Egg hunt and Zumba event. Register today to get in on the fun. April 9. Event details.
Easter Egg Hunt - Norwood Kids can hunt for over 5,000 filled eggs and enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny on the front lawn of Norwood High School. Registration in advance is required. April 9. Event details.
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Pizza Party and Easter Egg Roll - Dover Celebrate the Easter holiday on the farm with an old-fashioned Easter Egg Roll. Kids will compete rolling wooden Easter eggs both in speed trials and on a slalom course. Each child will receive a prize for participation! When they're not rolling eggs, they will enjoy a special Easter craft. There will be farm fresh brick oven pizza available for purchase, as well as beverages and sweet treats. April 15. Event details.
The Easter Bunny Visits Jam Time - Maynard & Norwood Playtime, crafts and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny are what you'll find that this event that will be hosted at all four Jam Time locations around Boston. April 15. Event details.
Spring Egg Hunt Trail - Beverly Shake off the winter cold and join the springtime celebration at Long Hill with a very special Spring Egg Hunt Trail. In this fun family event, you’ll explore the egg trail and complete the scavenger hunt as you go. Find the letters hidden throughout the trail and spell out the secret code to claim a delicious prize. Pre-registration is required. April 9 & 10, 16 & 17. Event details.
Spring Fling at Stone Zoo - Stoneham When spring is in bloom, it's time to celebrate. Enjoy the warmer weather with activities throughout the day that are sure to put a spring in your step. You’ll find music, dancing and games throughout the Zoo including a special Kinder Joy egg hunt and animal enrichments. April 16. Event details.
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Breakfast with the Bunny - Boston The Easter Bunny will be hopping around by the Hard Rock Cafe to hang out for brunch, have some fun and take pictures with the kids at the 5th annual Breakfast with the Bunny. Kid games and activities including an egg-citing scavenger egg hunt for the kids around the restaurant are on the menu. April 16. Event details.
Orchard Easter Egg Hunt - Franklin Come join the folks at the Fairmount Fruit Farm for an Easter Egg hunt throughout the orchard. You’ll get to enjoy a hayride, picture with the Easter Bunny and the egg hunt. Spots are limited and this is a rain or shine event. April 16. Event details.
Easter Photos & Egg Hunt - Boston On Easter Sunday the Easter Bunny will be visiting Hub Hall to pose for complimentary photos. Guests of all ages are welcome to participate in the Easter egg hunt around the hall in search of colorful eggs, filled with treats and trinkets. April 17. Event details.
Cape Cod Easter Brunch Train - Hyannis Celebrate Easter while savoring a delicious Sunday brunch aboard a train. View the first signs of spring on the Cape, and enjoy a quieter time of year with migrating birds and colorful blooms beginning to appear. The Easter Bunny will be available for photo opportunities prior to boarding. April 17. Event details.
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Plan an At-Home Celebration
If you are looking to stay close to home this Easter, we've got loads of ideas. Check out our Ultimate Easter Guide for all the crafts, decor, games and more. We’ve got your little bunnies covered!
Another holiday, another drawer that’s fully stocked with sweets. Switch things up this Easter by swapping candy for supplies that’ll get your kids excited to head outside and enjoy the spring weather. To get you started, we’ve put together an incredibly simple spring-themed Easter basket. Bonus: It even includes a new friend for your kiddo to explore with!
Cabbage Patch Kids, the iconic brand that you remember from your playground days, has introduced new Cabbage Patch Kids including a cool skater kid and adorable Cutietown friends. Just like you remember, no two Cabbage Patch Kids are alike! Each Kid comes with a unique birth certificate and official oath of adoption.
Find out how to make an adorable spring-themed Easter basket with your little one’s new favorite Cabbage Patch Kid:
Find your child’s forever friend:
Cabbage Patch Kids 14 Inch Kids Roller Skate Kid
Let's roll! This so-cute Cabbage Patch Kid comes with a trendy skater outfit and her own set of skates. The wheels on her skates even spin!
Each Cutietown pack comes with four adorably small 3 inch figures. Choose from Farm Friends, Fantasy Friends or Zoo Friends. Or, even better, collect them all!
If staying in is more your style, the Slumber Kid is perfect for you and your little one. Dressed in pajamas, a sleep mask and slippers she is ready to be your Slumber Party BFF!
Get ready for laughs! The Giggle With Me toddler has 10 giggle reactions and shakes with laughter. The purple bunny costume and white fluffy tail make it the perfect Easter companion.
This trendy newborn comes with a giraffe floaty and matching swimsuit, of course! Perfect for the beach, pool or bath time—your toddler will want to take this newborn everywhere.
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It’s time for the Hearth and Hand spring refresh at Target! Joanna Gaines fans will be delighted to know the designer just released a fresh lineup of up Easter and spring-friendly home goods, and even an adorable collection of wood toys for the kids.
There are over 300 new products, most of which are already available to shop online and your local Target store. Keep scrolling to see our faves for this year.
Instantly amp up your serving table with this simple and classy caddy. The attached bowls boast a natural wood finish and coordinate with your basic servingware.
Cute enough to put on display, but functional enough to actually play with, this timeless wood toy comes with 48 pieces and is great for kids four and older.
Easter is just around the corner, and while parents are typically planning Easter egg hunts, family gatherings and other festivities surrounding the holiday, the sudden rise of Coronavirus has families across the nation altering their Easter plans and traditions this year. Celebrating a holiday during a pandemic is something that most have never experienced before, and as parents, how can we make sure Easter is fun and memorable for our children aside from the threats of COVID-19?
Despite the unforeseen circumstances, Easter 2020 can still be an exciting and memorable holiday for kids. With a few unique and creative twists on age-old Easter traditions, parents can turn this holiday into an exciting learning experience. Below are a few ideas for parents to make this holiday fun and educational for their children who are stuck in quarantine.
Get Crafty
Crafting is a fun way to spend some extra time with your children during the holidays, as well as a fantastic way to keep them busy and entertained. Websites and blogs like Yowie World are providing fun Easter craft ideas that will have inspired you to make something adorable with your little ones this year. For example, Easter-themed origami and Easter animal egg holders are simple crafts with directions, using things you most likely already have around the house.
Put an Educational Twist on Easter Baskets
As parents, we love to make learning fun. This year try creating a DIY, themed Easter basket filled with learning tools that help educate your children about a specific topic. For example, you can teach your kids about the wonders of the natural world by purchasing a reusable basket and filling it with educational books about nature, such as National Geographic for Kids, a DIY terrarium kit, animal puzzles and printable activity books. The best part about a themed gift basket is that they provide opportunities to bond and connect with your children, all while providing a fun and educational experience.
Throw an At-Home Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Get your children thinking with a unique take on the traditional Easter egg hunt. Instead of planting eggs in random places for kids to find, strategically place the eggs throughout the yard or home in a scavenger hunt style, with clues on where to find the next egg, ultimately leading to a prize, such as an Easter basket or assortment of treats.
Research Easter Traditions across the World
Do a quick internet search on Easter traditions across the globe and find one to replicate. For example, decorate your own Easter bonnet for a mini-parade, as practiced in Australia and the United Kingdom. Or, try making an enormous Easter omelet like the residents of Haux, France. Flying a kite is also a fun tradition in Bermuda to celebrate the Easter holiday.
Even though Easter gatherings with family and friends may be limited this year and schools are shut down to avoid the spread of Coronavirus, there are always ways to keep your children happy and engaged in learning during these uncertain times. With a little creativity and the ideas mentioned above, this Easter will be a unique and wonderful experience that your kids will remember for years to come.
Cynthia Thayer is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of Yowie Group. She has over 25 years of marketing expertise in key areas including brand architecture development, market research, consumer packaged goods advertising across traditional and digital channels, retail and shopper marketing, licensing, toy design and new product development.
