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 21- April 19
The Easter Bunny is back at Danbury Fair now through Easter! Visit the Bunny on the Lower Level in H&M/Banana Republic Court, and for the easiest experience, pre-book your photo session for your littles. See link above to view hours as they vary by day. Pet Night, April 7; Bunny Cares Sensory-Friendly Experience, April 6. Ages: All; Cost: Packages vary.
🥚🐰 Annual Egg Scramble, EverWonder Children's Museum, April 5 (8:30AM, 11:00AM and 1:30PM)
With a choice of egg drop times and museum entry, it is an Egg Hunt tailor-made for you. **SOLD OUT**
🐰Easter Egg Hunt @ Boys & Girls Club Redding, April 5 (9-11AM)
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.
🐣 🐇 New Fairfield Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, April 5 (10AM)
Bring a basket and go on an Easter egg hunt. You can even meet the Lion and Easter Bunny! All ages. Free.
🐰 Hoppy Days Egg Hunt @ Lounsbury House, April 12 (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.
🔦🐰 Flashlight Egg Hunt @ Brookfield Town Hall, April 11 (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 Recreation Center, April 11 (8PM)
Go for a fun twist on a traditional egg hunt! Grades 3-5. Free. Register in advance.
🥚 Egg Dive, Newtown Community Center, April 12 (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 & 4:30, 9-12 @ 5PM. Free for members; $8 for non-members. Register in advance.
🐰 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny@ Stew Leonards, April 12 (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, April 12 (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.
🥚 Brookfield (residents only) Annual Egg Hunt, April 12 (10AM)
Join the Parks & Recreation Department on the grounds of Town Hall. Bring your own bag for egg collecting. Grades 4 and under. Different times for different age groups. $5 per child/$10 max per family. Register in advance.
🐰 Scavenger Egg Hunt @ Downtown New Milford, April 12 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 Scramble, Ballard Park, April 12 (11AM)
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.
🐰Easter Egg Hunt @ Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, April 12, 13, 18 & 19 (9:30AM)
4 days of outdoor, egg-hunting fun for children ages 8 and under! All youngsters can enjoy a one-on-one visit with the Easter Bunny! A basket is provided for each child for collecting eggs. 3 age groups. $22 each. Purchase tickets in advance online.
🐰Easter Egg Hunt @ Saint John Paul II Center, April 12 (1:30PM)
The Easter Bunny will be present for pictures. Make sure to bring an Easter basket to collect eggs! Refreshments will be served. All ages. Free. Rain or shine. Reservations required.
🐰🥚Annual Egg Hunt, Castle Hill Farm, April 12-13 with a Toddler Time Hunt on April 14 (multiple time slots each day)
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, April 12-13 (2PM-5PM)
Grab your basket and join us for an egg-cellent celebration of Spring! Meet the horses of Rising Starr Horse Rescue! Mini Pony Meet & Greet, 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, April 13 (8AM-12PM with 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.
🐰 Spring Fling, Earth Day Extravaganza & Egg Hunt @ Great Hollow Nature Preserve, April 19 (12-1PM)
Spring-themed activities and demonstrations to celebrate Earth Day plus demonstrations on composting and beekeeping, a hands-on seed bomb station, crafts for kids, and a silent auction. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn for kids. $5 per child for egg hunt. Register in advance. Overall event is free and drop in.
🐰Easter Crafting & Egg Hunt,The Giggling Pig,
April 19 (9:30AM-1PM)
The event features an exciting egg hunt along with creative crafting stations where kids can make Easter-themed decorations. Two time slots for: Under 4 and 4-14. Register in advance. $30.
🐰🐣 Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza, Stepping Stones Museum, April 19 (9AM-5PM)
Fun for the whole family. Sign up for egg hunts 10AM-2:50PM 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, April 19 (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.
🐰Easter Festival & Talent Show, Danbury City Green, April 19 (2pm-5pm)
CityCenter Danbury and Tiaa Candy are holding their annual Easter Festival on the Green! Enjoy a Talent Show, meet the Easter Bunny, play fun outdoor games! Get your face painted, enter the egg decorating contest, and try your hand at the egg and spoon and bunny hop races! There will be food trucks, local vendors and more.
ART & CRAFTING EVENTS
🧑💻Kids: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness @ Apple Store - Danbury Fair Mall, April 5 (1PM-2PM)
Draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes, and more as they dive into the world of creative storytelling. Ages 6-10. Free. Register in advance.
🐰Library Event: Pysanky Workshop @ St. James Episcopal Church, April 7 (3:30PM-5:30PM)
Learn how to decorate eggs using a traditional Ukrainian technique! Teens and Adults; Register in advance. FREE.
🐰✂️Easter Bunny Craft Bash @ Danbury Library, April 10th (5PM)
Decorate charming bunny heads, adding pipe cleaners as whiskers, or thread beads onto pipe cleaners for a fun, creative touch. Plus, enjoy making bunny wreaths and masks to celebrate the holiday. Fun for all ages. FREE. Just Go.
✂️🐰JCPenney April Kids Zone Event @ Danbury Fair Mall, April 12th (11AM-12PM)
Make Finger Puppets, receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold a Kids Zone pins. All ages. Free. Just go.
🐰Easter Crafting & Egg Hunt,The Giggling Pig,
April 19 (9:30AM-1PM)
The event features an exciting egg hunt along with creative crafting stations where kids can make Easter-themed decorations. Two time slots for: Under 4 and 4-14. Register in advance. $30.
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
