Celebrate Easter in New York's Capital Region with delectable brunches, charming egg hunts and delicious dinners. Plus, there are plenty of photo opportunities for your little ones to meet the Easter Bunny! Keep reading for your complete guide to Easter celebrations in the Capital Region.
Where to Take Photos with the Easter Bunny
Easter Egg Hunts
Attractions Open Easter Sunday
Easter Dining
Where to Take Photos with the Easter Bunny
Crossgates Mall
Hop on over to Crossgates for a photo with the Easter Bunny available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through April 19! Pet photos are also available while the bunny is in town. The Easter Bunny is located on the lower level across from APEX Entertainment. Each child will receive a gift from It's Sugar, APEX Entertainment and 110 Grill with photo purchase.
Colonie Center
Bring your little ones to Colonie Center to say "cheese!" with the Easter Bunny. Through April 19th, the Easter Bunny is available for photos on the lower level of the mall near Macy's. On April 10, bring your well-behaved furry friends for Pet Night with the Easter Bunny! Pets must be leashed or in a carrier at all times.
Easter Egg Hunts
Colonie Center
Have an egg-cellent time at Colonie Center's Annual Egg Hunt on April 12 from 10 AM to 12 PM. The Easter Bunny is hopping into town and will leave a trail of eggs for little ones to find. Enjoy the egg hunt, face painting, arts and crafts, giveaways and more in Center Court.
Dick's House of Sport
Hop on over to Latham for an Easter Egg Hunt at Dick's House of Sport on April 19. Registration begins at 9 AM; egg hunts are broken down by age group.
Ten Broeck Mansion
There are just a few tickets left to add to your basket for Ten Broeck Mansion's free Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Arts Program. The egg hunt takes place the morning of April 18 and is separated by age group. Children can enjoy the egg hunt and win free art and school supplies, Easter treats, and take-home art discovery kits. There will be free decorated tote bags available, a free pysanki egg art project, and a pysanki egg and Easter basket decorating demonstration!
Indian Ladder Farms
Follow the bunny trail to Altamont for Indian Ladder Farm's fun-filled weekend of Easter events. Make sure to stop by the Baby Animals exhibits running April 11 to May 4 to meet and pet baby animals, including chicks, lambs, and goats.
Create Your Own Easter Egg Hunt at an Albany County Park
Looking for a park to hold your own easter egg hunt with family? Take a peak through our webpage to find the perfect place!
Bike, hike and walk through Albany County's parks.
Attractions Open on Easter
The New York State Museum
This family friendly museum is open on Easter. Explore New York's history through a series of exhibits. Learn about the lives of Indigenous people in New York State from over 13,000 years ago through a series of dioramas and artifacts, uncover how Albany County appeared during the Ice Ages by visiting the skeleton of the Cohoes Mastodon, and enjoy a ride on The Carousel. a fully-functional artifact built in 1914.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Explore the beauty of spring by wandering the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. The preserve is home to many unique species including beautiful birds and fluttering butterflies.
Easter Dining
Brunch
Dutch Apple Cruises
Hop aboard the Dutch Apple on Easter Sunday for their Easter Brunch Cruise! Learn about Albany from a different perspective and enjoy a tasty meal of French toast, home fries, scrambled eggs and more as you sail along the Hudson River.
110 Grill
Reserve a seat at 110 Grill in Crossgates Mall to enjoy all the features of their Easter Brunch menu. Enjoy everything from lemon beignets to breakfast tacos to bananas foster stuffed french toast. Starting your holiday with an early morning egg hunt? Perk up with espresso beverages or a double espresso martini, 110 Irish coffee, an adult mocha iced coffee or one of the restaurant's other delicious options. 110's full menu will also be available during brunch hours.
Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil in Crossgates is serving up specialty brunch items alongside their regular menu this Easter.
Dinner
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Though brunch is sold out at Mr. D's Restaurant and Lounge, bring your family for dinner for their special curated menu on Easter Sunday. Enjoy a variety of options including a baked ham, prime rib, tiramisu, carrot cake and more! The restaurant's regular dinner menu will also be available and will be served alone from 5:30 PM until closing. Reservations are required and book up fast, so make sure to call 518-640-6092 to secure your spot.
The Century House
Enjoy Easter dinner in the cozy atmosphere of this landmark Latham destination. The Century House is offering a 3-course dinner to enjoy on April 20. Start with a choice of lobster chowder or a house salad, then order a main course of prime rib, leg of lamb, salmon and more all served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Completer your meal with a dessert of chocolate mousse, cheesecake, or mocha creme brulee.
Catering
Nicole's Catering
Order a tasty Easter brunch or a mouth-watering Easter dinner from Nicole's Catering Easter Express Menu. Brunch options include coconut macadamia nut french toast casserole and a classic quiche lorraine. Dinner offers starters from an artisan cheese board to mini crab cakes, delicious vegetable sides, and main dishes from lamb roulade to whole baked salmon. Top it off with a carrot cake, mini cannoli, or matchamisu dessert.
Mazzone Hospitality
Leave the cooking to the experts at Mazzone Hospitality with the Easter Dinner at Home package. Choose between a spiral cut baked ham, roast loin of pork, or roast turkey for the star of the dinner. All packages include sides such as sweet and white potato au gratin, roasted tri-color carrots, spring peas, ricotta ham pie, strawberry rhubarb galette, and much more! A variety of a la carte items are also available. All packages serve up to 10 people. Available for pickup on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 from Mazzone's headquarters at 743 Pierce Road in Clifton Park.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Pick up a delicious, barbecued meal from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que across the river in Troy, NY. From brisket to pulled pork to homemade sides and pies, enjoy a catered comfort meal with the restaurant's Easter Packages.
