The Easter bunny hops into town a little early this year (April 1st!) which means March and the early part of April are loaded with fun Easter-themed events happening all across Connecticut! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites but we hope you will share some of your favorites with us as well. Leave a comment here or on our Facebook page to let us know what outings you and your family enjoy during the Easter season.
Below you will find our list and, 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.
Shawna & Mandy
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
NEW Forest Easter Egg Adventure
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, Connecticut
March 24, 25, 31
Session 1: 11 am-12 pm, Session 2: 1-2 pm, Session 3: 2-3 pm, Session 4: 3:30-4:30 pm
For children ages 2 and up
Members: $20/child; free admission for member adults | Non-Members: $25/child; 1 free adult admission for every paying child; additional adults $5 (gate admission is included)
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is doing something a little different this year. Instead of their annual Heckscher Egg Hunt, they are having a NEW Easter Egg Adventure on their Wheels in the Woods trail. They will start with a hunt on the trails where kids can gather eggs in the woods, then visit the Nature Center where they get to meet live animals and do a craft. They can also turn in their found eggs for a goody bag. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for this event.
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Ray of Light Farm
Annual Easter Party & Egg Hunt
232 Town Street East Haddam, Connecticut
March 24th
11:00am & 12:30pm (Registration closes at 1:30pm)
$10.35 per child
Purchase tickets in advance
There will be a continual Easter egg hunt happening on the farm at 11:00 am and then again at 12:30 pm on March 24th. Families will also be able to visit with the Easter bunny, enjoy games and raffles, and take a wagon ride. Hotdogs and drinks will be available for sale. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit Ray of Light Farm and learn more about the wonderful work they are doing to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected, abandoned, and otherwise down-on-their-luck animals. So enjoy a family day here and help support this amazing non-profit organization! Due to parking, this event can sell out so buy your tickets now!
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The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
Dino Egg Hunt
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, Connecticut
April 7 (rain date April 14)
Event details have not yet been released. As soon as they do we will update this post.
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
March 24, 25, 30, & 31
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
Westfarms Mall
Bunnyville
1500 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, Connecticut
Starts March 9th
Free to visit the Easter Bunny, photo packages available for purchase
Visit the Easter Bunny at Westfarms Mall just like we did last year! He will be hopping into town on March 9th and hanging around until Easter.
Website, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Shoreline Trolley Museum
Easter Bunny Trolley
17 River Streat, East Haven, Connecticut
March 24, 25, 30, & 31
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
General admission is $10 (free for children under 2 years old)
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
The Shoreline Trolley Museum’s Easter Bunny Trolley event kicks off the weekend of March 24th and continues through the following weekend. Visitors will get to ride the trolley, visit with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy springtime crafts. While we haven’t attended the Easter event, we have been for their Santa’s Trolley Winter Wonderland event which was a lot of fun!
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Railroad Museum of New England
Easter Bunny Express
242 East Main Street, Thomaston, Connecticut
March 24, 25, & 31
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Sensory friendly train car will be available during the March 24th, 2:00 pm train ride.
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 and then visit his private Easter egg patch to hunt for eggs. Check out this great video about the event for more information.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Stew Leonard’s
Bunny Breakfast
3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut
March 24th & 25th
9:00 am – 10:00 am
$9.99 for ages 11 and younger, $12.99 for ages 12 and up
Limited seating is available. You can buy tickets in advance here.
Enjoy breakfast at Stew Leonards with the Easter Bunny and his friends! Breakfast will include fruit, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, french toast sticks, bagels, doghnut holes, juice, and coffee. Each child will receive coloring sheets and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. This event will sell out so buy your tickets early.
Is there a Stew Leonard’s located closer to you? Check out the event pages for Danbury and Norwalk for information on their Easter events. Please note that the Eggstravaganza being held on March 27th is sold out.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Stepping Stones Museum
Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza
1275 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Connecticut
March 31st
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Visit one of our favorite children’s museums and enjoy some egg-themed fun! Full details for this event have not yet been released, but as soon as they are, we will update this post.
Website; Facebook Page; OAAM Venue Visit
Lyman Orchards
Easter Cupcake Basket & Cookie Workshop
32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, Connecticut
March 30th & 31st
10:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Register online here.
Lyman Orchards will hold an Easter Cupcake Basket & Cookie Workshop on March 30th & 31st. Children will have a chance to put on their baking gear and decorate some delicious treats. Pre-paid reservations are required for this event. You can check out our post on Lyman Orchard’s gingerbread house workshop for more information on this venue.
Website, Event Information, Facebook Page, OAAM Venue Visit
Northwest Park
Whose Egg Is It? Egg Hunt
145 Lang Road, Windsor, Connecticut
March 31st
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 March 31st, 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 21st
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 a few years ago 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.
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