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While Connecticut did just experience a massive snow storm, that doesn’t change the fact that spring officially arrives on Monday, March 20th and Easter will be here before we know it (April 16th).
We wanted to help you ignore the snow outside your door and start dreaming about sunny days, spring flowers, and packing up those snowsuits (we promise that will eventually happen!) so we put together our annual Easter activities roundup.
Below we have included nearly a dozen Easter activities happening in Connecticut over the next few weeks. Like most of our roundup posts, we’ve included only events taking place at destinations we’ve experienced first-hand. So be sure to check out the event details and visit the link to our destination post.
If you have a favorite Connecticut Easter event that wasn’t included on our list, let us know! Just leave a comment below.
Cheers to spring arriving soon!
Shawna & Mandy
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center
13th Annual Farm Egg Hunt
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, Connecticut
April 8
10:00 am – noon
Only for children ages 6 and under
$5 per family (Members) | $5 per family plus gate admission (Non-Members)
Bring your family to the 13th Annual Heckscher Farm Egg Hunt where children ages six and younger can bring a basket and search for eggs hidden throughout the farm. Collected eggs can then be turned in for a goody bag. After the egg hunt, families can stay and enjoy the farm, trails, and playground located on their beautiful grounds!
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Ray of Light Farm
Annual Easter Party & Egg Hunt
232 Town Street East Haddam, Connecticut
April 8 (rain date April 9)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
$10 per child
Purchase tickets in advance
There will be a continual Easter egg hunt happening on the farm from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on April 8th. Families will also be able to visit with the Easter bunny, enjoy games and raffles, and take a wagon ride. Food and drink will also be available for sale. What a wonderful opportunity to support this amazing farm. In case you didn’t know, Ray of Light Farm is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused, neglected, abandoned, and otherwise down-on-their-luck animals. So enjoy a family day here and help support this amazing non-profit organization.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
Dino Egg Hunt
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, Connecticut
April 8 (rain date April 15)
10:30 am
Entry prices range from $8.49 to $27.99
Purchase tickets in advance
The Dino Egg Hunt will kick off at 10:30 am and children will get the chance to search for thousands of Dino Eggs located throughout Dinosaur Place. The Easter bunny will also be on hand for a visit and pictures with the kids. After the egg hunt, stay at the Dinosaur Place for the day and enjoy all that this destination has to offer including: access to the Dinosaur Trails, Monty’s Playground, T. Rex Tower (Weather Permitting), Jurassic Moon Bounce (Weather Permitting), a”MAZE”asaurus, and more.
Check out this video for more information on this annual event.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Connecticut Trolley Museum
Easter Bunny Fun Days
58 North Road, East Windsor, Connecticut
April 8, 9, 14, & 15
Event runs from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission prices range from $3.00 – $12.00 per person
Our kids always enjoy the trolley ride at this unique Connecticut destination. For their Easter event, visitors can take unlimited rides on the trolley then check out the other fun activities located inside. There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained including visiting with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and face painting. Complete the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt and each child will receive an Easter Egg filled with goodies. While we haven’t been to the Easter event, in the past we have visited this destination for other events including the ride to the pumpkin patch and Winterfest.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Shoreline Trolley Museum
Easter Bunny Trolley
17 River Streat, East Haven, Connecticut
April 8, 9, 14, & 15
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
General admission is $10 (free for children under 2 years old)
Purchase tickets in advance
This past holiday season, we got a chance to visit the Shoreline Trolley Museum for the first time. We loved seeing all of the thought and detail they put into their Santa’s Trolley Winter Wonderland event so we had to check in and see if they offered an event for the Easter season as well. Fortunately for our readers, they do! Their Easter Bunny Trolley event kicks off the weekend of April 8th and continues through the following weekend. Here are the event details from their website: “Families will ride a 100-year-old beautifully restored trolley to meet the Easter Bunny on his very own trolley car. There will be springtime crafts too!”
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Railroad Museum of New England
Easter Bunny Express
242 East Main Street, Thomaston, Connecticut
April 9 & 15
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Prices vary: Children 2 and under are free, Children (3-12) are $16, Adults are $18, and Seniors are$16
Purchase tickets in advance
Enjoy an 80-minute scenic train ride on the Naugatuck railroad and give the little ones a chance to see the Easter Bunny! Children will have the opportunity to interact with the Easter Bunny during the train ride. New for this year will be an Easter egg hunt. Check out this great video about the event for more information.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Stew Leonard’s
Easter Extravaganza
3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut
April 11
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Children ages 8 and under
FREE but you must get a ticket from customer service to attend. Tickets are available now.
On Tuesday, April 11th, children ages 8 and under can enjoy a FREE Easter event. They will be given a map of the store and can collect Easter treats from costumed characters located inside the store and have a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards to — to Build-a-Bear, Lego Store, Barnes & Noble, and Toys R Us! The Easter Bunny will also be at the event and available for pictures.
Is there a Stew Leonard’s located closer to you? Then check out the event pages for Danbury and Norwalk for information on their Easter events. The Newington location will also hold a Bunny Breakfast on April 8 & 9.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Romp n’ Roll
Easter Egg Hunt
1275 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Connecticut
April 9th; 2:30-4 for all ages and 4:30-6 for 24 months and under.
Bring even your littlest kiddos to Romp n’ Roll for an Easter egg hunt plus other fun activities! Children ages 6 and under can explore the gym and gather 10 eggs filled with non-food item prizes and create a spring craft. There will be plenty of playtime in the gym and a moon bounce! The cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers, and just $10 for siblings. Advance registration and prepayment is required. Please call (860) 436-5821 for more information or register online here.
Website; Facebook Page; OAAM Venue Visit
Lyman Orchards
Easter Cupcake Basket & Cookie Workshop
32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, Connecticut
April 14 & 15
Call to register 860-349-1793
This past holiday season, Shawna and her crew had a blast at Lyman Orchard’s gingerbread house workshop. So, we wanted to share their Easter offering with you as well! They will be holding an Easter Cupcake Basket & Cookie Workshop on April 14 & 15. Children will have a chance to put on their baking gear and decorate some delicious treats. Pre-paid reservations are required for this event.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Northwest Park
Whose Egg Is It? Egg Hunt
145 Lang Road, Windsor, Connecticut
April 15th
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
$3 per person (Windsor resident), $5 per person (non-resident)
Contact the park at 860.285.1886 to reserve your spot for this event.
Northwest Park is a beautiful destination with amazing views and activities for the kids including a playground, nature center, and an animal barn. On April 15th, you can check out this wonderful park and enjoy a unique egg hunt at the same time. Call ahead to reserve your spot for the event and then pay for it at the Nature Center when you arrive. Groups are led on a short hike on one of the park’s nature trails. There the children can search for brightly colored eggs filled with treats as well as camouflaged eggs that resemble wild bird eggs. Back at the nature center, children can enjoy their treats and try to find the correct bird’s nest for their replica eggs. A great opportunity for a fun and educational experience.
Website, Event Information, OAAM Venue Visit
Lyman Orchards
Spring Apple Hunt
32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, Connecticut
April 22 (Rain date April 23)
Children ages 1-10
$6 per child
Purchase tickets in advance
This is a fun event for the whole family. In years past it was an Easter Apple Hunt and took place the week before Easter but last year they changed it to a Spring Apple Hunt and now hold the event after the Easter holiday. So it is no longer technically an Easter event but for so many families it is an Easter tradition and I like to keep it on our list. My favorite thing about the event is that the kids get to hunt for healthy apples instead of sugary sweets! Plan to come early or stay after your scheduled hunt time and enjoy some food from the Apple Barrel or one of the other vendors on site. Face painting, pony rides, and horse-drawn carriage rides are also available for an additional fee.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
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When will the Farmington mini golf hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt this yeat?
April 15 from 11-2. The details can be found on their Facebook page. Have fun!
The Little Green Tambourine in Canton has the following Easter events coming up:
Mommy and Me Easter Egg Decorating:
Wednesday, April 5, 1:30-3:00
All ages with caregiver, $30 per child ($20 for each additional sibling)
Children and their caregivers will decorate beautiful eggs using dyes made with natural and organic extracts. Kids will take their decorated eggs home in a carton with a grass growing kit to display the finished eggs in.
After School Easter Egg Decorating:
Thursday, April 6, 4:30-6:00
Suggested ages 5-10, $30 per child ($20 for each additional sibling)
Kids will decorate beautiful eggs using dyes made with natural and organic extracts. Kids will take their decorated eggs home in a carton with a grass growing kit to display the finished eggs in.
Meet the Easter Bunny:
Saturday, April 8, 10:00-12:00
All ages with caregiver, $20 per child ($10 for each additional sibling)
The Easter Bunny will be at TLGT! Stop in anytime between 10:00-12:00 to meet the Easter Bunny and take a picture with him. We will have an Easter craft set up and light refreshments will be served.
Thank you for sharing this. We love TLGT!