North Fork Egg Hunts and Bunny Hangs
2024 Egg Hunt at Orient Beach State park (Photo credit: Petite North Fork)
Love it or loathe it, the season of the egg hunt is upon us! Whether you and your family only make it to one, or decide to spend these next two weeks charting your own egg hunt crawl across the North Fork, these events are a sure way to hop into early spring. Here are nearly 20 egg hunts, Easter Bunny Meet-and-Greets, and themed events planned for the North Fork that children, from tiny to tween, are welcome to enjoy.
EDITOR’S NOTE: WEATHER MAY IMPACT THESE EVENTS. CHECK EACH INDIVIDUALLY FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULES.
2026 Orient Beach State Park Spring Egg Hunt
Egg hunts and children’s activities
When: Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m., rain date March 29, at 1 p.m.
Where: Orient Beach State Park, Orient
Cost: FREE for all activities, but an $8 vehicle admission fee may apply for the State Park.
For more information, call 631-323-2440
Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Mattituck Park District and the Mattituck Chamber
Egg hunts for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+, games, photo booth, pictures with the Easter Bunny, prizes
When: Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m., rain date April 4
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Mattituck
Cost: FREE
Annual Egg Hunt hosted by Town of Riverhead Parks & Recreation
Egg hunts split by ages, prizes, photos with the Easter bunny
When: Friday, March 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., rain date March 28
Where: Stotzky Park Fields 1 and 2, Riverhead
Cost: FREE
Easter Egg Hunts at Bakewicz Farms
5+ acres of filled eggs, playground, designated 3 and under toddler area, pony rides, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
When: Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. sharp, check-in begins at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Bakewicz Farms, Wading River
Cost: $15/child ages 1+ (all walking children)
Purchase tickets here
2026 Bunny Breakfast Fundraiser hosted by the Southold Mothers’ Club
Breakfast, egg hunts, crafts, silent auction, visit from the Easter Bunny
When: Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Sparkling Pointe Winery, Southold
Cost: From $10+
NOTE: Member and non-member tickets are sold out, waitlist available.
Book here
10th Annual Greenport Egg Roll Children’s Egg Hunt at Mitchell Park
Egg hunt for children ages 2-4 and 5-8, free carousel rides 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., magic show at 10:30 a.m.
When: Saturday, April 4, at 11:45 a.m. for ages 2-4, and 12 p.m. for ages 5-8
Where: Mitchell Park, Greenport
Cost: FREE
Easter Celebration hosted by The Shoppes at East Wind
Photos with the Easter Bunny, carousel rides, bounce house, egg hunt, face painting, vendors, and more
When: Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Shoppes at East Wind, Wading River
Cost: FREE
Little Mamas Workout & Little Moments Easter Adventure
Workout and egg hunt, choose one or both for special pricing
When: Friday, April 3, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Heart of It, Aquebogue
Cost: $30
Register here
Easter Brunch and Penguin Scavenger “Egg Hunt” hosted by the Long Island Aquarium
Traditional Easter brunch fare, crafting stations, visit from the Easter Bunny, Penguin Scavenger “Egg Hunt”. Admission to the aquarium is included in the brunch fee.
When: Sunday, April 5, seatings at 10 a.m., 12, and 2 p.m.
Where: Long Island Aquarium, Riverhead
Cost: $78/Adults 13+, $42/children 3-12, $10.35/children 2 and under, members save 10%
Tickets here
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Riverhead Ciderhouse
Photos with the Easter Bunny, live music, food and drinks, fun for the whole family
When: Sunday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: The Riverhead Ciderhouse, Baiting Hollow
Cost: FREE
Easter Dance Party with the Easter Bunny
Drop-off event, craft, pizza, games, Easter egg hunts, dancing, and fun with the Easter Bunny
When: Sunday, March 29, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Krafty Hands Riverhead, Riverhead
Cost: $40/child
Easter Egg Hunt at Harbes Family Farm
First-ever Easter Egg Hunt at Harbes Family Farm for kids ages 12 and under. Season pass holders can add on egg hunt at the door.
When: Sunday, April 5, at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Harbes Family Farm, Mattituck
Cost: $24.94/person, includes barnyard adventure admission
Tickets here
North Fork Table Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn, followed by Easter Brunch. Egg hunt for brunch guests.
When: Sunday, April 5, at 10 a.m.
Where: North Fork Table and Inn, Southold
Reservations here
Spring Egg Hunt hosted by Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Annual spring egg hunt located in the library backyard. Easter Bunny visits, refreshments to follow.
When: Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., arrive by 10:45 a.m.
Where: Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library Back Lawn, Cutchogue
FREE
Easter Egg Hunt presented by the Mattituck Laurel Historical Society
Egg hunts split by age groups, photos with the Easter Bunny, refreshments, and a bake sale
When: Saturday, March 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Mattituck Laurel Historical Society (enter at Cardinal Dr.)
FREE
Easter Egg Hunt by Southold Fire Department
Egg hunts split by age groups: ages 2-5, ages 6-10
When: Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m.
Where: Southold Fire Department Headquarters
FREE
6th Annual Easter Chocolate Egg Hunt hosted by Chef Úrsula XVII of Disset Chocolate
Explore the North Fork in search of five hand-crafted chocolate egg sculptures hidden throughout participating businesses. Follow the clues that will be released on Instagram on Friday, March 27. Once a sculpture is found, participants are encouraged to snap a photo and post it on Instagram using #17ChocolateEggHunt. Those who capture and share all of the hidden eggs will be entered to win one of Chef Úrsula XVII’s signature chocolate creations.
When: The 2026 hunt will run Friday, March 27, through Easter, Sunday, April 5.
Where: Hidden throughout participating businesses across the North Fork.
FREE
Easter Egg Hunt at Peconic River Herb Farm
New hides every hour, limit 12 eggs/kid
When: Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Peconic River Herb Farm
FREE
Know of a North Fork egg hunt that you’d like to see added to this list? Email editor@petitenorthfork.com to do so.