North Fork Egg Hunts and Bunny Hangs
2024 Egg Hunt at Orient Beach State park (Photo credit: Petite North Fork)
Love it or loathe it, the season of the egg hunt is upon us! Whether you and your family only make it to one, or decide to spend these next two weeks charting your own egg hunt crawl across the North Fork, these events are a sure way to hop into early spring. Here are 10 egg hunts, Easter bunny meet and greets, and themed events planned for the North Fork that children of all ages, from tiny to teen, are welcome to enjoy.
EDITOR’S NOTE: WEATHER MAY IMPACT THESE EVENTS, CHECK EACH INDIVIDUALLY FOR WEATHER CANCELATIONS AND RESCHEDULES.
2025 Spring Egg Hunt
Egg hunts and children’s activities
When: Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m.
Where: Orient Beach State Park, Orient
Cost: FREE for the egg hunt, but $8 vehicle admission fee in effect.
For more information, call 631-323-2440
35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Mattituck Park District
Egg hunts for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+, games, photo booth, prizes
When: Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Mattituck
Cost: FREE
Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Town of Riverhead Parks & Recreation
Egg hunts for ages 4-9, prizes, photos with the Easter bunny
When: Friday, April 11 at 6:15 p.m. for ages 7-9 (Field 1) and at 6:30 p.m. for ages 4-6 (Field 2)
Where: Stotzky Park Fields 1 and 2, Riverhead
Cost: FREE
Easter Egg Hunts at Bakewicz Farms
5+ acres of filled eggs, playground, designated 3 and under toddler area, face painting, music, pony rides, Easter Bunny appearance
When: Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. sharp (The Silo opens at Noon)
Where: Bakewicz Farms, Wading River
Cost: $15/child
Purchase tickets here
3rd Annual Easter Pop Up Event at Bella Anima Parties
Craft stations, glam stations, and more
When: Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bella Anima Parties, Wading River
Cost: Two packages available from $20+
Register by texting 631-603-7722
2025 Bunny Breakfast hosted by the Southold Mothers’ Club
Breakfast, egg hunts, crafts, silent auction, visit from the Easter Bunny
When: Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Sparkling Pointe Winery, Southold
Cost: From $5+
NOTE: Non-member tickets are sold out, waitlist available.
Book here
4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1760 Homestead Farm
Egg hunt, sweet treats and dessert truck, vendors, barnyard animals, antique farm tractor display
When: Saturday, April 12, at 11:30 a.m., farm opens at 10 a.m.
Where: 1760 Homestead Farm, Riverhead
Cost: FREE with registration
9th Annual Greenport Egg Roll Children’s Egg Hunt at Mitchell Park
Egg hunt for children ages 2-4 and 5-8
When: Saturday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Mitchell Park, Greenport
Cost: FREE
Easter Celebration with The Easter Bunny hosted by The Shoppes at East Wind
Photos with the Easter Bunny, carousel rides, bounce house
When: Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Shoppes at East Wind, Wading River
Cost: FREE
Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by The Butterfly Effect Project
Egg hunts and prizes, two age groups
When: Saturday, April 12 at Noon
Where: The Butterfly Effect Project, 1146 Main Road, Riverhead
Cost: FREE with RSVP at 631-591-0759
Eggstra Special Sensory Swing and Sway hosted by Little Moments, Little Fam and Inspire Dance Centre
Sensory play, dance and movement, egg hunt
When: Saturday, April 5 from 9:15 to 10 a.m.
Where: Inspire Dance Centre, Southold
Cost: $30/child
Register here
The Penguin Egg “Hunt” hosted by the Long Island Aquarium
Egg hunts and prizes for children 12 and under. Easter Brunch also available on Sunday, April 20. Info here.
When: Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Long Island Aquarium, Riverhead
Cost: FREE with aquarium admission
Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Southold Town PBA
Egg hunt for children ages infant through 6th grade
When: Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: Southold School
Cost: FREE
Know of a North Fork egg hunt that you’d like to see added to this list? Email editor@petitenorthfork.com to do so.