The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Grace McQuade

Meet the Easter Bunny

Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

Kids can hop on over to Hicks Nurseries and visit with the Easter Bunny over the holiday weekend.     

Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
Info: 516-334-0066 or hicksnurseries.com

Barnyard Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Children of all ages can bring their baskets to the farm, where Whiskers the Bunny will be hopping about, take part in egg tossing and egg rolling games, visit the farm animals, and go on a hayride.  Food vendors will be on the farm all day.  Advance tickets required: $10 per person; farm members are free.

Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Info: 718-347-3276 or queensfarm.org

The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? Story Time

Saturday, March 31 at 11 a.m.

The Duckling asks for a cookie and gets it! How do you think Pigeon feels about that? Children can find out at this story time, with activities to follow.

Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road in Carle Place
Info: 516-365-6723 (Manhasset) / 516-741-9850 (Carle Place) or barnesandnoble.com

Spring It On!

Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m.

Children ages 3 and up can celebrate the new season by creating colorful “stained glass” images of springtime symbols. $4 with museum admission; $3 LICM members.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

Easter Bunny Photo Time Experience

Every day through Sunday, April 1 (check mall website for daily hours)

Sponsored by Gymboree, the Easter Bunny is waiting to meet and take his photo with children at his garden in the North Court of the mall starting at 10 a.m. each morning (end times vary per day) until Easter Sunday.  Make your reservations at bunnyfastpass.com.

Where: Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Road, Garden City
Info & Reservations: 516-742-8001 or bunnyfastpass.com

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