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Easter Egg Hunts, Egg Rolls and Bonnet Competions and More in New York City
Easter activities around the city offer fun for the whole family

By Heather Cross, About.com

Easter Eggstravanza in Central Park
Apr 8 2009
Easter Weekend Greenwich Village History and Dessert Tour
Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $22 per person (includes sweets)
Reservations and Meeting Place: 212-465-3331
Break a Lenten fast with a tour of sites associated with the history and personalities of the Village, from Washington to Bob Dylan with dessert stops in between. Stops include St. Luke in the Fields Church, the Washington Sq Arch, Minetta Lane, Patchin Place. Along the way, we will take in Lilac chocolate, chocolate covered strawberries, saviodi cookies and more.

Annual Easter Festival at St. Nicholas Park
Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.
St. Nicholas Park 135th St and St. Nicholas Ave, 212-330-7663
Usher in Spring with Easter egg decorating, an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, cup cake decorating, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!

Brooklyn Heights Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 10 a.m.
Every spring, hundreds of little bunnies and their families turn out to participate in this annual Egg Hunt at Pierrepont Playground. Candy, treats, balloons and good friends have made this a holiday tradition for many families!

Holiday Easter Eggs at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Learn about one of Easter’s most recognizable symbols, the Easter egg. Decorate a papier-mâché egg.
Guide: Children's Museum of Manhattan Visitors Guide
Pictures: Children's Museum of Manhattan Pictures

23rd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition
On Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the The Minskoff Theatre, you can experience this annual competition of Easter bonnets designed by various members of theater productions. Proceeds benefit Broadway, Off-Broadway and touring theater companies. Tickets $20 - $350. Order tickets online.

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