Exciting Easter Egg Events on the East End

Hunting for Eggs is just one of the things our youngsters love to do at Eastertime on the East End.

There’s no shortage of bunny-related events that will entertain and keep your children busy while creating great memories for the whole family! So hop on over to the Twin Forks and find your Easter treasure.

Here’s our list of egg-cellent East End events.

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Saturday, March 23

Annual Egg Hunt: A Hampton Library Tradition
10 a.m.
Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton

This is sure to be a great day on the back lawn for the annual Egg Hunt and storytelling. Rain date, Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. This is for children up to age 8.

Eggs-travaganza Family Time at Montauk Library
3–4:30 p.m.
871 Montauk Highway, Montauk

Come join the fun playing games and making crafts with your family. Please bring a smock so you don’t get your clothes dirty.

Bunny Hop Story and Craft Time at Amagansett Library
3:30–4:30 p.m.
215 Main Street, Amagansett

Bring your family to a great ‘bunny’ event featuring bunny hops, ears, stories and whatnot!

Easter Egg Hunt
Springs Community Presbyterian Church
10 a.m.
5 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton

$5.00 to hunt for Easter Eggs at this fun local event!

LVIS Annual Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 a.m.
Ladies Village Improvement Society
95 Main Street, East Hampton

Come have some fun and enjoy this time-honored Hamptons Easter tradition!

EQ Chamber of Commerce Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2 p.m.
East Quogue Elementary School, Central Avenue

Prizes and fun for all children-Don’t forget to bring your baskets for this fun-filled day! Email Donna Lanzetta at donna.lanzetta@yahoo.com or call 631-728-5555. eqny.com

Eggs-trazaganza Family Time
3–4:30 p.m.
Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway

Play game and make holiday crafts with your family! Don’t forget a smock. Email Julie Ann Korpi at mntklib@suffolk.lib.ny.us or call 631-668-3377. montauklibrary.org

Egg Hunt & Story Time at Hampton Library
10–11 a.m.
2478 Main St., Bridgehampton

Free event for children ages 8 and under. Come participate in the annual egg hunt at the Hampton Library! The action takes place on the gorgeous lawn followed by egg themed stories. Rain date is Saturday March 30. Don’t forget your basket.

Westhampton Beach Chamber of Commerce
17^th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Village Scavenger Hunt
11:30 a.m.
The Great Lawn, west end of Main Street, Westhampton Beach

Literally thousands of plastic eggs in a rainbow of colors will be hidden for children to search for and enjoy the surprises inside—chocolate candy, dollar bills, tattoos, coins and miscellaneous other items. In addition, pose for photos with the Easter Bunny. Don’t be late, the fire whistle promptly sounds at noon to start the hunt at this free event.

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Deepwell’s Farm County Park
11:00 a.m.
Route 25A and Moriches Road, St. James

Free. Bring your camera and a basket to the front lawn when the hunt begins for children 12 and under.

Sunday March 24, 2013

Easter Egg Coloring at Cittanuova
9 a.m.
29 Newtown Lane, East Hampton

Color Easter eggs at one of East Hampton’s favorite Italian restaurants! Call 631-324-6300, cittanuova.com

Saturday March 30, 2013

Annual Penguin Egg Hunt & Family Brunch
Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead

All sorts of prizes await at the annual LI Aquarium Egg Hunt! Win tour boat tickets, vouchers for the Family Fun Center and more. The Family Brunch has seatings at 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. in the new Sea Star Ballroom, which is sure to be an awesome venue. $34.95 for adults (members $24.95), children 3-12 and seniors 62 and over $29.95 (members $19.95), free for children 2 and under. Call 631-208-9200, ext H2O (426) for reservations and info. Also, from 2:30-3:30 p.m., kids 2-10 can make their own basket and have fun collecting unique eggs laid by the aquarium’s mixed up flightless birds! Registration required, call 516-922-3200. longislandaquarium.com

Bunny Hop Story and Craft Time
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett

Perfect your bunny hop while sharing bunny tales and wearing bunny ears. This is going to be lots of fun for all! Free stories and crafts for the Easter holiday. Contact Jeanne McDermott at amaglib@suffolk.lib.ny.us or call 631-267-3810. amaglibrary.org

EGGstravaganza! at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
11 a.m.–2:45p.m.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue

Kids get to decorate their own eggs and nests at this outdoor crafts event! Dress appropriately as you are likely to get paint smudges on your clothing. Don’t miss out on this chance to inspect the Refuge egg and nest collection and learn a bit more about local wildlife. $5 for children 5-12. Registration is required. Email info@quoguewildliferefuge.org or call 631-653-4771. quoguewildliferefuge.org

Sunday March 31

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
1–2 p.m.
Poxabogue County Park, Old Farm Road, Sagaponack

Please bring a basket and meet at Poxabogue Park, south of the Railroad trestle on Old Farm Road in Sagaponack. Contact Dai Dayton for more information at 537-0660. This event is for children 8 and younger.

Egg Hunt on the Farm! at the Green School
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton

Have fun on the farm at this exciting Easter egg hunt! Feed farm animals, make art projects, ride ponies and leave with a goodie bag. Be on time—the egg hunt starts at 10:15 a.m. Advanced registration required. Cost is $25 per child and $10 per parent. Call 631-537-1634 to reserve a spot and receive an email with directions. theartfarms.org

Quogue Wildlife Refuge Annual Egg Hunt
9:30-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue

Create bunny crafts and then hop on down Peter Cottontail’s Trail to a special spot on the Refuge for an egg hunt. Each child will receive a special gift. This is a very popular program for children ages 2 to 4, accompanied by an adult, so sign up early! $10 per child. Reservations required. Call 631-653-4771.