LET'S GO HUNTING!

As the Easter holiday approaches we hunt for the best dresses and suits for our little people, we plan sumptuous holiday meals a la Martha and Rachel, stock easter baskets, and search for fun Easter events that will entertain our little ones. So, where do you go for a fun Easter egg hunt in NYC? No matter the boro, all these events are sure to please adults and children alike. Don't Forget your cameras!

BROOKLYN

Pierrepont Playground
April 3, 10 a.m.
Hosted by the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee's egg hunt in the Pierrepont Playground. Arrive super-early or there might be nothing left for small hands to find. After the hunt relax and enjoy candy, treats, and balloons at your leisure. Don't forget to stop by the bake sale. All proceeds benefit the Brooklyn Heights Community Playground Committee. bhplaygrounds.org.

Prospect Park
April 3-4, 1-3 p.m., Titled "Unscrambling the Egg", this event (free for children), held at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park is more about fun egg -education. This is no Eater Egg Hunt; rather children will learn all about eggs through exhibits, experiments, lessons, and crafts. After the "egg-u-cation" take a walk over to the carousel and have a spin for only $2.00. 718-287-3400 or prospectpark.org

McKinley Park Egg Hunt
April 3, 2-4 p.m.
Where: McKinley Park (at 75th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Bay Ridge)

Columbia Street District Egg Hunt
April 3 - 11 a.m (for kids ages 0-4) and 12pm (for kids 5+)
Where: Brooklyn Urban Meadow (President Street and Van Brunt Street)

QUEENS

Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt

April 3, 12-4 p.m.

The Queens County Farm Museum hosts the annual Egg Hunt in the Orchard. Ongoing throughout the day, cute Whiskers the Bunny will hop around greeting children and posing for pictures with them. Play games like Egg Toss, dance the Bunny Hop, visit the farm animals and take a hayride. This event promises to be lots of fun for the little ones. Admission: $5.00 per person. http://queensfarm.org/events.html

Easter Egg Roll in Bayside:
April 3, 1pm
The Bayside Hills Civic Association hosts its annual Easter Egg Roll. There'll be visits from the Easter Bunny, an egg rolling contest, egg coloring, a magic show, and storytelling, with State Senator Frank Padavan as the guest reader. (Captain Dermody Square, 216th St and 48th Ave)

St. Albans:
April 3, 12-5pm
St. Albans Park's annual Easter Egg Hunt is a big event with egg hunts, pony rides, egg coloring, arts and crafts, snacks and candies, and appearances by Mr. Met and WBLS radio personality Dr. Bob Lee. The Event is sponsored by WBLS Radio, City Councilmember Leroy Comrie, and Affinity Health Plan. The event is free and open to children 12 and under. St. Albans Park, Merrick Blvd and 173rd Pl, St. Albans, NY Contact Leroy Comrie's office for info: 718.776.3700

Easter Egg Hunt! Queens Zoo
April 4, 10am-4:30pm
Take part in an egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities. Note: The Zoo is having problems with their website so this information is not available online. Call (718) 271-1500 for more information.
53-51 111th St. in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Zoo Admission charged

Forest Hills
April 4, 12:30pm
The Acension Presbyterian Church's 4th Annual Easterfest has loads to offer with an indoor egg hunt, musical guests, puppetry, a magic show, and children's crafts and story time and refreshments. Open to all ages. $5.00 per person
P.S. 101, 2 Russell Place, Forest Hills, NY

Bohemian Hall
April 4, 1-5 p.m.
Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden
Spend Easter Sunday at Bohemian Beer Hall for an egg hunt, crafts and special Easter menu. Free Admission (718) 274-4925 for more information.
29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, Queens

Kissena Park
April 4, 11am
Enjoy the Spring sunshine at a scavenger Easter Egg Hunt in Kissena Park. Admission is free. Hunt is located at the Corner Of Rose and Oak Avenues.

MANHATTAN

Annual Easter Festival at St. Nicholas Park
Saturday, April 3, 11am - 2pm
Fun in the Park with Easter egg decorating, an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, cup cake decorating, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
St. Nicholas Park 135th St and St. Nicholas Ave. 212.330.7663

Holiday Easter Eggs and Easter Egg Collage at
April 4
At the Children's Museum of Manhattan, learn about one of Easter's most recognizable symbols, the Easter egg. Decorate a papier-mâché egg or collage foam shapes, crinkle paper, and shiny fabric onto a paper egg for Easter!

The Scholastic Store
April 3
Clifford's having an Egg Hunt! The Scholastic Store is a great place for children to learn and play. Clifford the Big Red Dog hosts their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children will enjoy crafts and story times. Bring your camera and take photos of your child playing with Clifford.
557 Broadway 212.343.6166 http://www.scholastic.com/scholasticstores

Egg Hunt Aboard a Ship
April 10, 1-4pm
There's no rabbit in sight at the South Street Seaport's Sea Turtle Eggstravaganza aboard the tall ship Peking. This peculiar egg hunt features Momma Sassafras the sea turtle, who is looking for her lost eggs, and it's up to kids to find them hidden on the ship and return them to their momma. After the search, prizes, craft activities and storytelling abound at the ship's Living Harbor Wet Lab.
Admission: $5.
South Street Seaport Museum, Children's Center at Pier 16. 212-748-8758, southstseaport.org.

Central Park 20,000 Egg Hunt
April 4, 11am-1pm
With 20,000 eggs to find, your child is bound to come out a winner! Hunts are divided It all sounds civil with two age groups (birth to three and four and up). Characters from the church's new enrichment program are also on hand. It is all sponsored by the Gallery Church. There will also be Easter egg decorating, games, free snacks, and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Meet in Central Park on the Great Hill (West 106th Street). Free Admission
888.237.3353 info@gallerychurch.com
http://www.gallerychurch.com

BRONX

Bartow-Pell Mansion
April 4: 10:30-1 pm
How cool, an Easter egg hunt at a mansion. Don't forget your basket for the hunt for eggs in the mansion's garden, participate in arts and crafts, and take a picture with the Easter Bunny ($3.00 donation). There are also tours of the mansion ($5 for adults; $3 for children and seniors). Rain date is April 5. Ages: 3-12. Children $15; Adults free Advance Registration requested.
info@bpmm.org
http://www.bar... sionmuseum.org
Bartow-Pell Mansion 895 Shore Road Bronx, NY 10464 718.885.1461

STATEN ISLAND

Easter at the Staten Island Zoo
April 10, 1-3pm
Plenty of egg hunts and trivia are planned for little visitors in the wilds of the Staten Island Zoo. Kids meet egg-laying animals and discover that while bunnies do not actually lay eggs, several other animals-from bugs to birds to fish and frogs-do! No word yet on whether Santa Claus really exists.
$5 for adults, $3 for kids, free with zoo admission.
Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, West Brighton, 718.442.3101, statenislandzoo.org.

Historic Richmond Town
April 4, 1:30 pm
Historic Richmond Town's annual Easter celebration includes an egg hunt, egg basket decorating, and a visit from the Easter bunny. Each child is asked to bring along an egg carton; all other craft materials and supplies are provided. Light refreshments are served. Reservation required in advance. 718.351.1611 Ages: 3-18 Cost: Adults $3; Children $8
Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306
http://www.his... chmondtown.org

Children's Museum
April 4, 12- 4pm
Families are invited to welcome spring with an egg hunt, meet the bunny, bounce on a bouncy ride, create art and crafts, dance, and more at the Museum's annual celebration. Cost: Free with paid admission
info@statenislandkids.org
http://www.statenislandkids.org
Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 718.273.2060