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 hunts, sweet treats, guest vendors

When: Saturday, April 12, more info to come!

Where: 1760 Homestead Farm, Riverhead

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.

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