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Easter 2016 in Connecticut: Egg Hunts, Bunny Breakfasts and More

Hippity hoppity, Easter's on it's way! And so is the Easter Bunny! Here's our guide of where to see him, take photos and hunt for eggs.

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By WENDY ANN MITCHELL (Patch Staff)

Easter comes this year on Sunday, March 27 but the Easter Bunny has already been making appearances, hopping all over Connecticut. Here's where you can see him in your area. Click the links for more information.

Bethel

  • Bethel Parks & Recreation Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. in the gym of the Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel
  • Hollandia Garden Center Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m., 103 Old Hawleyville Road, Bethel, ages 10 and under, bring your own basket, search for the golden egg and win a prize and meet the Easter Bunny!

Branford

  • Branford Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19, 2016, 11 a.m., Foote Park – Melrose Avenue. Free admission. Age groups: 4 years and younger, 5-6 years old, 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old.

Brookfield

  • Brookfield High School Bunny Breakfast: Brookfield High School cafeteria, 45 Long Meadow Hill Rd., Brookfield, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., $8 kids 10 and under, $11 adults, $46 family max. Visit with the Easter Bunny and benefit Brookfield Oddessey of the Mind.
  • Brookfield Town Hall Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19 at 12 p.m. for ages 1-8, $1 each, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield
  • Brookfield Town Hall Flashlight Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19, 8 pm. sharp! 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield
  • Easter Party at Tot Town Party & Play: Saturday, March 26, 14 Del Mar Drive, Brookfield, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Call 203-885-0554 to reserve your space. $15 per child, $12 for each additional sibling. Easter egg hunt, pizza and juice, goodie bag for each child and dessert.

Danbury

  • Stew Leonard's Bunny Breakfast: Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, fruit, juice and coffee. Each child gets a Stewie the Duck book and Easter Coloring Activity sheets. Children are also welcome to take a photo with the Easter Bunny and Stew's costumed characters. 99 Federal Road, Danbury, 9 a.m. Kids 12 and older $9.99. Children age 11 and younger $7.99.
  • Stew Leonard's Easter Egg Hunt Eggs-Travaganza: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4 p.m., 99 Federal Road, collect eggs from costumed characters, each egg contains prizes ranging from candy and board games to toys and gift cards. One lucky child will win the Egg Hunt’s grand prize! The event is free!
  • Danbury Railway Museum Train Ride with the Easter Bunny: Sat. March 19, Sun. March 20, Fri. March 25, Sat. March 26. Trains every 30 minutes from 12:30-3:30 p.m. $10 ages 2+ up, under 24 months, free. Admission includes vintage train ride, visit with Easter Bunny, small gift, temporary tattoos, coloring station and more. Click here for reservations or call (203) 778-8337.
  • Visit the Easter Bunny at the Danbury Fair Mall: 7 Backus Ave., Danbury, Visit the Easter Bunny for Photos and a Free Gift! Lower level towards Macy's. Hours: Monday- Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 11a.m. - 7 p.m. Click here for photo pricing.

East Haddam

  • Easter Bunny at the Farm: Saturday, March 19, games, face painting, an Easter egg hunt. 232 Town Street, East Haddam, 11 a.m. - 2 p.n. Registration ends at 1:30 p.m. For kids 0-8 years old. $10 per child. For more info: Check for weather related updates at www.rayoflightfarm.org the day of the event.

East Haven

  • The Shore Line Trolley Museum Easter Bunny Trolley: Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Trolleys leave every half hour, 17 River St., East Haven. Adults: $10, seniors (62+), $8, children (2-15), $6, under age 2 are free. No reservations needed. Ride a 100-year-old trolley to meet the Easter Bunny on his very own trolley car.

East Windsor

  • Connecticut Trolley Museum: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit the Easter Bunny, go on a trolley ride, get your face painted and more!

Fairfield

  • Connecticut Audubon Society Fairfield Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Egg hunts at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Egg hunt, crafts and a visit from a special bunny. Morning hunt has a continental breakfast and afternoon hunt includes healthy snacks. Preregistration required. $10/child and $5/adult for members, $15/child and $5/adult for non-members. The event is held rain or shine. Bring a basket for egg collecting. The Egg Hunt starts promptly at the beginning of the session. Register online at Children under 2 are free. Or call 203-259-6305 ext. 109. 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield.
  • Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19, 2016. Meet the Easter Bunny. South Pine Creek Soccer Field on Old Dam Road. Pre-school children to 3rd graders should bring their Easter Baskets to the South Pine Creek Soccer Field on Old Dam Road. The Egg Hunt starts at 1 p.m. sharp, but all are encouraged to come down early and meet the Easter Bunny. $1 donation for Town Youth Council fundraiser. Call 203-256-3144 in case of inclement weather.

Farmington

  • Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor’s 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, Route 4, Farmington. $2 donation to the Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary. 11:15 for kids 2 and under. 12 p.m. for 3 & 4 year olds. 12:45 for 5 & 6 year olds (children only – no parents). 1:15 for 7-9 year olds (children only – no parents). 2:15 for Sensory Friendly and All Accessible (adults as needed). Face painting, bounce house, pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Glastonbury

  • Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs in Glastonbury: Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m., Glastonbury Dog Park. Appalachian Tails are sponsoring the event and supplying biscuits and coupons. Admission will be $10/dog and the egg hunting will begin at 10 a.m.

Greenwich

  • Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich Easter Egg Hunt: 38 West End Ave., 3,000 eggs, face painting, crafts, food and an Easter message. Free and open to the public. Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Rain date March 26.

Groton

  • Easter Egg Hunt and Face Painting: Groton Regency Retirement, 1145 Poquonnock Road, Groton. Children age 10 and under. Easter Egg Hunt and face painting on Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m., rain (inside) or shine (outside). Bring your Easter Basket! Cost is free!

Madison

Meriden

  • Hubbard Park Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 2016, birth to age 3 at 10 a.m.; Ages 4-5 at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 6-7 at 11 a.m.; Ages 8 and older at 11:30 a.m. Parental assistance will only be allowed in the first age group. Please have your child bring a basket or bag for their treats. Phone: 203-630-4259.

Middlebury

  • Annual Egg Hunt at Quassy: Quassy Amusement Park, Rt. 64 (2132 Middlebury Road), Middlebury, April 23 & 24, 3 p.m. $45 a carload. Up to 10 persons in a vehicle receive an all-day ride wristband for only $45, parking included. Offer valid both days with rides open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Egg hunt for prizes at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24.

Monroe

  • Monroe UMC Egg Hunt is full!
  • Annual Spring Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, Time: 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Rain date: April 2, 2016. Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, 52 Webb Circle, Monroe. $6 per child (adults are free). Space is limited to 30 families per session. IHunt for eggs decorated to resemble hawk, pheasant, eastern bluebird, blackbird & falcon eggs and then learn about native birds and birds of prey with a live bird show hosted by the Connecticut Audubon.

Mystic

  • Old Mistick Village Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 27 Coogan Blvd., Mystic. Meet Mr. Bunny! He will be in the Gazebo on the Village green for a special egg and hug for two year olds and younger from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. 3-year-olds hunt for eggs at 12:00 sharp in the Apple Orchard. 4-year-olds at 12:15 p.m. 5-7 year olds at 12:30 p.m. 8-10 year olds at 12:45 p.m.
  • The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: Stroll the trails in search of wooden eggs and meet DPNC’s egg-laying friends as you go. Bring your eggs back to our Creation Stations to paint and decorate in your own unique way! Participants limited to 4 eggs each. Pre-registration required. dpnc.org. Woodland Egg Hunt: March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New Canaan

  • Young Women's League Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19, 2016, Festivities Kickoff & Bake Sale at 9 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m., Waveny Park, 10,000 Easter Eggs, the Dixie Land Band, bounce houses, bunny ears, face painting, photo opportunities with Mr. & Mrs. Bunny and cupcakes. In the event of inclement weather the Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the same day at New Canaan High School.

Newtown

  • Dickinson Park Egg Hunt: Dickinson Park pavilion, for children between ages 3 and 8, Saturday, March 19, 10 to 11:15 a.m. with a visit from the Spring Bunny. Kids should bring baskets to hold eggs.
  • EverWonder Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come find eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny throughout the museum. Participants will be entered to win a EverWonder T-shirt, 313 Peck's Lane, Newtown.
  • Grace Family Church Easter Egg Hunt at Treadwell Park: Saturday, March 26, 1 -2 p.m., 39 Philo Curtis Rd.Sandy Hook. Kids ages 1-12 are for free games, crafts and a visit with the Easter Bunny! And an enormous Egg Hunt (by age category) for lots and lots of candy and prizes.. Contact Grace Family Church at 203-270-1005 or visit www.gracect.org for more information.

North Branford

  • North Branford Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday March 19, 2016, 11 a.m., rain or shine, The Fieldhouse/Connecticut Sportsplex – 216 Foxon Road, North Branford. Free admisison. Please bring a non-perishable item to support the North Branford Food Pantry.

Norwalk

Orange

  • Orange Easter Egg Hunt: PEZ Visitor Center, Saturday March 26, 2016, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., PEZ Visitor Center, 35 Prindle Hill Road, Orange. The egg hunt is free – regular admission rates apply to the Visitor Center.The Easter Bunny will be inside the Visitor Center from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oxford

  • Oxford Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 19, 1 p.m., Quaker Farms School Field, 30 Great Oak Road, Oxford. For grades Pre-K through Second grade, Oxford residents only. Easter Bunny arrives at 12:30 for pictures. Prizes for everyone.

Portland

  • Riverfront Park Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10 a.m. Ages 1 - 10. Entry is a non-perishable food item. Participants should bring their own Easter Egg hunting basket.

Redding

  • New Pond Farm Easter Egg Hunt: Now Full but they are taking a waiting list. Call (203) 938-2117. Saturday March 19, 11 a.m. (rain date: March 26) Toddlers to teens will hunt for hand-dyed eggs. Different areas for each age group, and great prizes for all. $15 per child.
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Sparklicious: Saturday, March 26, 28 Main St, Redding, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Space is limited, book online by clicking here or by calling (203) 587-1329.

Ridgefield

  • Ridgefield Parks & Rec Bunny Scramble: Annual Egg Scramble at Ballard Park, Saturday, March 19 at Ballard Park, 11 - 11:15 a.m. (15 minutes). Collect eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Rotary Club.Rain/snow date is Sunday, March 20 at 12 p.m.
  • Easter Bunny Breakfast at the Lounsbury House: Sunday, March 20, two seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Brunch with adult and children’s menu items. Adult brunch served with either a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny. Adults $35, Children $20, or purchase a Family 4 pack for $99.

Rowayton

  • Rowayton Community Center Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Meet the Easter Bunny and participate in RCA’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Parents drop off six plastic eggs filled with candy, snacks or coins for each participating child to Paul Bartilucci at 5 Richmond Road on Friday, March 25 between 12 noon and 8 p.m. Eggs may also be dropped off at the Community Center field before 9:30 a.m. on the day of the hunt. For more information, email Paul Bartilucci.

Shelton

South Windsor

  • South Windsor Annual Imperial Oil Egg Hunt: Friday, March 25, South Windsor High School, 161 Nevers Road, South Windsor. Special Needs Participants: 9 a.m. Age 2 – 10 a.m. Age 3 – 10:15 a.m. Age 4 – 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten – 10:45 a.m. Grade 1 – 11 a.m. Grade 2 – 11:15 a.m. Free event, bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to South Windsor’s Food Bank.

Southbury

  • Christ the Redeemer Church Easter Egg Hunt and Play: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 10 a.m. Free Egg Hunt and telling of the Easter Story at 10 a.m., rain or shine. All ages through 5th grade. Please bring your own basket. 114 Roxbury Rd., Southbury. ChristTheRedeemerCT.org, 203-264-2407.

Southport

  • Pequot Library's 10th Annual Easter Egg Roll: 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, Saturday, March 26, 2016, 10 a.m., following White House tradition, on Pequot Library's Great Lawn. Bring your own hard-boiled eggs for decorating first and a long-handled wooden spoon (or use ours). Dance the Bunny Hop and meet the Easter Bunny himself. Enter your favorite egg in the age-category race. Rain or shine. Ages 2-12. Free and open to the public.

Stamford

  • 12th Annual Heckscher Farm Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 10 am - noon. Children ages six and younger can bring their own baskets and search for eggs hidden on Heckscher Farm. Parents and older siblings are welcome to come along. Gates open at 10 a.m. One goody bag will be provided for each child age six and younger. Members: $5 per family, Non-Members: $5 per family plus gate admission.

Stonington

  • 2-year-olds and younger can meet wit the Bunny in the Gazebo from 12-1. Egg hunts in the Apple Orchard for 3 & 4-year-olds, following hunt for 5 to 7-year-olds. Old Mistick Village Stonington Connecticut. 860-536-4941 (Always call and confirm events.) Admission: Free.

Waterford

  • First Baptist Church Waterford: Free Easter Egg Hunt and Festival. 10 - 11:30 a.m., face painting, bounce house, telling of the Easter story, refreshments, and a giant inflatable obstacle course. Saturday March 26, 2016, First Baptist Church Waterford, 105 Rope Ferry Rd. in Waterford. 860-443-1126.

Wilton

Woodbury

  • Woodbury Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 19, Hollow Park, Woodbury. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 9:30 a.m. Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. The event will happen rain or shine. Wear a spring bonnet and get your photo with the Easter Bunny at The Hollow. Children up to 10 years old.

Did we miss an event in your area? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com or tell us in the comments.

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