As eggs-perts on all things happening in NYC, we’ve hunted down the best plans going on this year for Easter. So if you’re stuck on what to do and where to eat during this upcoming holiday, fear not, we have incredible ideas that no-bunny could resist!
We’ve created the ultimate guide to Easter in NYC to help you find all of the best happenings this Easter Sunday. See it below:
When is Easter this year?
Easter this year falls on Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
1. Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival
Celebrate the holiday at the world’s oldest Easter parade, which takes place in NYC on Easter Sunday (April 20th).
Thousands of New Yorkers will flock to Fifth Avenue around St. Patrick’s Cathedral and turn it into an Easter wonderland…complete with extravagant bonnets and out-of-the-box spring costumes.
Whether you join the parade or choose to spectate, this event is a must-see for anyone in NYC during Easter!
Free
Where: Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th St
When: April 20, 10 am – 4 pm
2. East Midtown Easter Egg Hunt
The East Midtown Partnership is proudly hosting its third annual Easter Egg hunt, all week long from April 12 – April 19!
Kids under 12 are invited to stop by local businesses around the East Midtown neighborhood to grab candy-stuffed eggs! There’s even one special golden egg at each location that comes with a hidden prize!
Free
🐰 RSVP
Where: Participating businesses in East Midtown
When: April 12 – 19
3. A PEEPS®-themed brunch at Serendipity3
From now until Easter Sunday, Serendipity3 has transformed into PEEPS® wonderland, with a special food menu, themed-decor, and photo-ops to match!
New Yorkers can celebrate the beloved holiday treat with a full-blown brunch meal inspired by it!
The four dish menu features a specially curated menu that combines the marshmellow-y goodness of PEEPS® with Serendipity3’s iconic flair (Peeps Belgian Waffles, Hot Chocolate, “Dirt” Sundae, Cotton Candy Flavored Frrrozen Hot Chocolate). Reservations are open now!
Where: Serendipity3 (225 E 60th St)
When: Now through April 20th
4. Easter at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Little ones can celebrate Easter at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan during the weekend of April 18th – 20th.
The museum will host festive activities including a museum-wide egg hunt, basket weaving, puppet-egg hunts, egg painting, and more!
Free with museum admission
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan (212 W 83rd St)
When: April 18 – 20
5. Easter at Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center will turn into a place for Easter fun this year, with plenty of events and businesses celebrating the holiday.
On April 19th (10 am – 12 pm), there will be an event in the plaza featuring Face Art by Melissa, puppet shows from Puppetsburg, and reading circles from NYC independent bookstore McNally Jackson!
Plus, shops inside Rockefeller Center will be selling festive gift baskets, Le Rock (the restaurant inside) is serving Easter Sunday prix-fixe brunch, and the Top of the Rock observation deck is doing photos with the Easter Bunny on select days.
Event on 4/19 is free
Where: Rockefeller Center
When: April 12 – 20
6. Eggstravaganza at New York Botanical Garden
The very first ever Eggstravaganza is taking over the New York Botanical Garden for Easter, all for kids under 12!
There will be plenty of activities for little ones, including an egg rolling competition, face painting, arts and crafts, meet and greets with Peppa Pig, and so much more.
The family-friendly event will also feature live music and light bites and drinks for purchase!
$25 for members, $39 for non-members
Where: New York Botanical Garden, Daffodil Hill (2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx)
When: April 13 (1 – 5 pm)
7. Barnyard Egg Hunt at Queens County Farm Museum
One of the most historic farmed lands in New York is hosting their annual egg hunt again this year!
The Barnyard Egg Hunt at the Queens Country Farm Museum will take place on both April 12th and 19th for children of all ages and families to have a great holiday!
Alongside their egg scavenger hunt, kids and adults alike are welcomed to enjoy an array of outdoor games, hayrides, food vendors, photos with Whiskers the Bunny and so much more! Be sure to bring your own basket!
$16
Where: Queens County Farm Museum (73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens)
When: April 12 & 19 (10 am – 5 pm)
8. Easter at Dopamine Land
This museum right outside NYC that’s dedicated to boosting dopamine is hosting a pretty awesome Easter deal this year.
Visitors who check out the playful projections, interactive displays, and other blissful installations at Dopamine Land can get the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and get 10% admission.
Anyone who snaps a photo with the bunny at Westfield Garden State Plaza and shows it at the box office can earn discounted tickets!
Starting at $16.50
Where: Garden State Plaza Pkwy, Paramus, NJ
When: Throughout April
9. Easter Cruises with City Cruises
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With spring in full bloom and the weather starting to get nicer, it’s time to sail the NYC waters on a food cruise!
Whether you’re looking for a bright and early Easter brunch cruise or something a little more fancy for dinner, there’s plenty of options at your fingertips. Check out our favorite Easter cruises below and book your tickets before it’s too late!
- Easter Signature Brunch Cruise Pier 61
- Bateaux New York Easter Premier Plus Brunch Cruise
- Bateaux New York Easter Premier Plus Dinner Cruise
- Signature Easter Brunch Cruise Pier 15
10. Easter brunches
Easter morning isn’t the same without a delicious brunch, and NYC’s restaurants have prepared themselves with specialty menus for the holiday!
Chow down on French Toast, Greek Style Omeletas, Truffle Eggs Benedict, and so many more dishes at one of these delicious spots.
Many of these places even have gorgeous outdoor dining sections that can be reserved for you and your family.
🐰 See our list of best Easter brunches in NYC