Hippity Hop! The Easter Bunny is on the way!
Looking for all the Easter happenings in the Greater Danbury area? You’ve come to the right place! Macaroni KID has been hopping about collecting all the information on all the ways to celebrate Easter in our area just for you!
Our goal is to make sure you and your family don’t miss out on any Easter fun! So here is a list of all the Easter events, crafts, recipes, and fun we can find! We’ll be updating this list often as more events come in, so check back often!
Now let's hop to it. Click on the event name or story for more details.
EASTER EGG HUNTS & BUNNY BREAKFASTS / SIGHTINGS
Be sure to call ahead for outdoor events. We are not always notified if they are cancelled our postponed due to weather.
🐇 Photos with The Bunny,
Danbury Fair, March 1 through 31
The Easter Bunny is back at Danbury Fair now through Easter! Visit the Bunny on the Lower Level in Center Court, and for the easiest experience, pre-book your photo session for your littles. MadHatter Magic to Welcome the Easter Bunny! See link above to view hours as they vary by day. Pet Nights March 11 & 18 from 4pm to 8pm; Bunny Cares March 17 at 10:30am. Ages: All; Cost: Packages vary.
🐰 Flashlight Egg Hunt @ EverWonder Children's Museum, March 15 (6:30-8:30PM) *SOLD OUT*
Hunt for eggs with a flashlight! Drop-off event for ages 7-12; includes price of admission. $25/person; $20 for members. Registration required.
🐰 Hoppy Days Egg Hunt @ Lounsbury House, March 16 (10AM)
Embark on a fun egg hunt across the picturesque grounds of the Lounsbury House. Keep your eyes peeled for the Easter Bunny, who’ll be hopping by to spread cheer and pose for photos! Ages 3-10; $25 suggested donation.
🐰 Spring Egg Hunt @ Cadence Academy Preschool, March 22 (3-5PM)
Hop into Spring with our Spring Egg Hunt Family event! Playground egg hunt, soccer demo, juice, snacks and stickers (while supplies last).
🔦🐰 Flashlight Egg Hunt @ Brookfield Town Hall, March 22 (8PM)
The 24th annual hunt will be held on the grounds of TownHall. Brookfield residents Grades 3-5; $5/child; $10 max per family; register online
🔦 🐰 Flashlight Egg Hunt, Ridgefield Park & Rec, March 22 (8PM)
Go for a fun twist on a traditional egg hunt! Grades 3-5. Free. Register in advance.
🥚 Egg Dive, Newtown Community Center, March 23 (3:30-5PM)
Splash and Dash with us as we race against other participants to gather as many Easter eggs as possible with the hopes of finding the golden egg! We will also have crafts while you wait. Ages 2-4 @ 3:30, Ages 5-8 @ 4 PM, Ages 9-12 @ 4:30. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Register in advance.
🐰 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny@ Stew Leonards, March 23-24 (9AM)
A buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats. Each child will receive Easter coloring sheets and will be able to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Adults: $17; Kids $15; register online.
🍫 Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Dickinson Park, March 23, March 30 9:30AM-12:15PM
Join Newtown Parks and Recreation for the Annual Spring Egg Hunt. There will be an appearance by our Spring Bunny who will lead you to the hunt. A variety of time slots are available. There will be two prize eggs in each time slot. Ages 3-12; Cost: $7. Pre-register.
🐣 🐇 New Fairfield Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, March 23 March 30 (10AM)
Bring a basket and go on an Easter egg hunt. You can even meet the Lion and Easter Bunny! All ages. Free.
🥚 Brookfield (residents only) Annual Egg Hunt, March 23 March 24 (10AM)
Join the Parks & Recreation Department on the grounds of Town Hall. Additional features include jellybean counting contest and a special appearance by a famous bunny. Bags will be provided for egg collecting. Grades 4 and under. $5 per child/$10 max per family. Register in advance.
🐰 🐣 Egg Scramble, Ballard Park, March 23, March 24 12PM
The Easter Bunny is on the way! Bring your children so they can hunt for Easter eggs, meet the Easter Bunny and play in the park. Free. Just go.
🐰🥚Annual Egg Hunt, Castle Hill Farm, March 23-24 24-25, (11AM-3PM multiple time slots) - Added March 25th for those with tickets for March 23
Head over to Castle Hill Farm for an egg hunt at farm themed stations and even a visit with the Easter Bunny! Register in advance; $15.
🐰 Bunny Hop @ Rising Starr Horse Rescue, March 23
Grab your basket and join us for an egg-cellent celebration of Spring! Meet the horses of Rising Starr Horse Rescue! Mini Pony Photo Booth, Arts & Craft Stations, Games with prizes, Facepainting, Springtime Treats. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Rain or shine (held indoors in the barn). Over age 12 is free.
🐰 Breakfast with the Bunny, Newtown Community Center, March 24, 8AM-12PM (multiple time slots)
Enjoy pancakes, pastries, coffee/OJ, crafts and a visit with the bunny! He will be hopping around to the tables for visits and photos! Register in advance. $10 adults; $6 children.
🐰 Macaroni KID Bunny Trail Egg Hunt, Tarrywile Park, March 24, 12PM-4PM
Follow a festive, one-way trail collecting candy and toy-filled eggs left by the Easter Bunny at numbered stations. There will also be letters to collect at each station that will spell out a special message from the Easter Bunny. Take a photo with the bunny in the gazebo and goody bags for the kids. Pre-registration required. $15 per child. All ages welcome although toys/candy inside eggs are for ages 3+. A portion of proceed to support Tarrywile.
🐰 Rabbit Romp @ Great Hollow Nature Preserve, March 24 (10AM-12PM)
Kids, hop on over for morning of fun at Great Hollow! Children will learn some fun facts about rabbits and meet a rabbit up close. They'll also enjoy games like hopscotch and a rabbit-themed craft. Drop-off; Ages 6-10; $10 members; $15 non-members. Register in advance.
🥚🐰 Annual Egg Scramble, EverWonder Children's Museum, March 30 (8:30AM, 11:30AM and 1:30PM)
With a choice of egg drop times and museum entry, it is an Egg Hunt tailor-made for you. **SOLD OUT**
🐰Piglets Playgroup Egg Hunt,The Giggling Pig,
March 29 (10AM-11:30AM)
Piglet's Playgroup is a weekly session for children ages 4 and under and caregivers to nuture their creative relationships. On this day, enjoy a playgroup egg hunt! 2mos -4years; Register in advance. $25
🐇 Easter Crafting & Egg Hunt, The Giggling Pig, March 29 (3:30PM-5PM)
Easter egg hunt and crafting event. Stay or drop-off; All ages. $25. Register in advance.
🐰Easter Egg Hunt @ Boys & Girls Club Redding, March 29 (2-3:30PM)
The BGCRE and Redding Neighbors and Newcomers presents their 2024 egg hunt! Games/Activities at 2PM; Hunt at 3PM. $10 per child. Register in advance.
🐰🐣 Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza, Stepping Stones Museum, March 30 (9AM-5PM)
Fun for the whole family. Sign up for egg hunts from 10:00 am to 2:50 pm on a first-come, first-served basis at the Welcome Desk upon arrival.Just go. Free with museum admission.
🐣 Egg Hunt at Harrybrooke Park, New Milford, March 30, 10AM-2PM
Come meet the Easter Bunny and Frank the Peacock (in costume, the real one is shy) and get a photo, search for eggs and every child gets a book donated by Scholastic. Ages 3-10; Cost: $5 per child. BYO basket.
🐰 Scavenger Egg Hunt @ Downtown New Milford, March 30 10AM-12PM
Go on a scavenger hunt in downtown businesses and turn in your sheet for a filled goody bag at the bandstand. Meet the Easter Bunny, too! Free; Just go; All ages.
🐰 Egg Hunt & Craft @ The Toy Room Bethel, March 30 (10AM-3PM)
Stop by The Toy Room in Bethel for an egg hunt & craft! While supplies last.
🐰🥚 Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool @ Regional YMCA, March 30 (3 - 4;45PM)
It's an Easter egg hunt like you've never seen before. Splash, float and hunt for eggs in the YMCA pool! Enjoy time with the Easter Bunny and photos in the lobby while you're waiting for your turn to hunt! Earn Tickets while collecting eggs to get a prize of your choosing! $7 for members; $12 for non-members. Register in advance.
🐰 Bridgewater Grange Egg Hunt @ Bridgewater Pavilion, March 30 (10AM)
Egg Hunt for ages 1-10. FREE. Just go!
🐰🐣Bunny Breakfast & Egg Hunt, Church Hill Village Newtown, March 23 (9AM)
Dress in your Easter finest, grab your Easter baskets and hippety-hop on over to our Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for breakfast and lots of opportunities for pictures with the Easter Bunny. Suggested donation. RSVP in advance.
🐰Easter Festival & Talent Show, Danbury City Green, March 30 (2pm-6pm)
CityCenter Danbury and Tiaa Candy are holding an Easter Festival on the Green! Enjoy an egg hunt, egg race, the Easter Bunny, as well as a talent show. FREE. Just go.
ART & CRAFTING EVENTS
🐰 Teen Make & Take: Spring Bunny Pots @ Burnham Library, Starting March 1
Make an adorable Spring Bunny Pot! Pick up from the Burnham Library while supplies last.
🥚🌸 Sunday MakeBreak: Hand-Painted Flower Eggs @ Michael's, March 17 (2-4PM)
Make Hand Painted Flower Eggs in store. Purchase the eggs and the store will provide the paint and all other supplies to complete your project. All ages; Free; register online.
🐰 Easter Afternoon Painting @ The Giggling Pig, March 22 (1:30-3PM)
Bethel has a half day - enjoy an afternoon creating with friends! Ages 4-20; $25/person; register online.
🥚🐰 Kids Club: Plastic Egg Bunnies @ Michael's, March 23 (10AM-12PM)
Hop into the store for Kids Club and make Plastic Egg Bunnies just in time for Easter. All ages; Free; Register online.
🥚 Egg Decorating @ Create Escape Studio, March 23 (12-3:30PM)
Decorate your eggs with ceramic glazes, using traditional painting, bubble, or shaving cream techniques. $20/person or $40 per family of 3 or more
🐰 🏊🏼 Easter Crafts & Swim @ Regional YMCA, March 29 (1PM-3PM)
Create up to 4 crafts, then enjoy an hour of swimming in the Shallow Pool. The event is a drop off event. Ages 6-12; $20 members; $40 non-members. Register in advance.
🐰 Easter Family Canvas Painting @ Create Escape Studio, March 30 (12:30-2PM)
Paint a Funny Bunny Design on canvas to brighten up your walls for the Easter Holiday. $35/person; register in advance.
Looking for at-home Easter fun ideas? Here are some of our favorites:
How to Make Natural Dyes For Your Easter Eggs
STEM Craft: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs Are Fun to Make -- and Break
Quick Kitchen Science - Bouncy Egg Experiment
There's nothing better than the food on Easter! But what do with all those eggs? Here are some fun Easter-related recipes from Macaroni KID and Macaroni KID EATS!:
Craft a Snack: Egg Funny Faces
Craft a Snack: Make Your Own Bunny Waffles!
Recipes and Ideas for Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs
3 Easy Easter Treats You Can Make With Your Kids
Food With Imagination: Baby Yoda Deviled Eggs
