Easter
2026 in
Brooklyn
Your complete guide to egg hunts, Easter brunch, the NYC parade, spring events & hidden gems — all within reach of Church Avenue
Easter Egg Hunts in Brooklyn 2026
Brooklyn hosts some of the best Easter egg hunts in all of New York City — from historic churchyards to farm fields to park playgrounds. Here are the top confirmed events for Easter 2026, from closest to Church Avenue outward.
The go-to Brooklyn farm egg hunt experience. Bring your own basket, enjoy the petting zoo and concession stand, and let the kids run loose on 172 acres. Take Flatbush Ave south — it’s under 15 minutes from Church Ave by car.
Senator Roxanne J. Persaud hosts this beloved annual community egg hunt with games, light refreshments, activities, and prizes. Bring a basket — all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Exclusive early access to Dave & Buster’s before opening — includes a full breakfast buffet, egg hunt, Easter Bunny photo op, and games. A perfect rainy-day backup plan if outdoor hunts get rained out.
The Brooklyn Heights Association’s cherished annual egg hunt right on the Brooklyn Promenade, with sweeping Manhattan views in the background. Sweet treats are on sale. One of the most scenic Easter spots in the borough.
A massive egg hunt plus games and creative crafts. Whether you’re a toddler or a “kid at heart” — this well-run community event is one of the best free Easter options in South Brooklyn.
Work one-on-one with a teaching artist in a real glassblowing studio to make your own Easter egg paperweight — optical twists, bright swirling colors. A keepsake-worthy alternative to the standard egg hunt for older kids and adults.
Prospect Park:
Brooklyn’s Easter Heart
Just 10 minutes from Church Avenue, Prospect Park is the natural center of Brooklyn’s Easter weekend. The Prospect Park Audubon Center runs special nature education programs on Easter weekend, including guided wildlife walks along the Lullwater, animal collection exhibits, and Wilderness Walks searching for spring birds along the park’s nature trails. The historic Carousel runs 12–5pm all weekend at $3 per ride. Spring wildflowers typically begin blooming in the park’s meadows by early April — one of the most beautiful free natural shows in New York City.
Easter Brunch Brooklyn 2026:
Reserve This Week
Easter Sunday brunch is the most sought-after restaurant reservation in Brooklyn every year. Book now via OpenTable or Resy — the best spots fill weeks in advance.
After Easter, Come Home to Sake Sushi
After a day of egg hunts in Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Promenade, or Canarsie — sometimes what Easter really calls for is a relaxed table, fresh rolls, and something made with care. Sake Sushi has been serving the Church Avenue neighborhood for over 20 years, where tradition meets Brooklyn discovery. Whether you’re in the mood for a Rainbow Roll, a salmon teriyaki bento box, or a bowl of miso soup to warm up after an afternoon outside — we have something for everyone at the table. Dine in, take out, or order online.
Kensington, Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 851-5299
Essential Easter Tips for Brooklyn Families
Easter Sunday is the busiest brunch day of the year in Brooklyn. Top spots sell out 3–4 weeks in advance. Open OpenTable or Resy right now — not this weekend, tonight.
Many free Brooklyn egg hunts still require advance RSVP (Canarsie Park, Church events). Check each event’s registration page this week — spots fill fast even at free events.
Easter 2026 falls on April 5. Brooklyn in early April can range from 40–60°F with Atlantic gusts. Pack layers for outdoor egg hunts — and a change of shoes for muddy parks.
The neighborhood’s local markets and bodegas on Church Avenue stock up on Easter candy — but shelves clear out by Good Friday. Shop by Thursday, April 3 at the latest.
Green Meadows Farm at Aviator Sports Center requires printed tickets for many sessions. Walk-in visitors face significant delays. Download your confirmation before leaving home on hunt day.
For the NYC Easter Parade on 5th Ave, take the B or Q from Church Ave to 47–50th Street (Rockefeller Center). Don’t drive — Fifth Avenue is completely closed April 5, 10am–4pm.
Brooklyn Easter’s Hidden Gems
Most Brooklynites forget that Coney Island starts its season in early spring. Easter 2026 weekend, the Wonder Wheel celebrates its 105th season — and the first 105 riders on opening day ride for free. The blessing of the rides starts at 10am. Kids’ rides open at 11am. Pair this with a Nathan’s Famous hot dog and you have an Easter Sunday afternoon that costs almost nothing and feels completely New York.
Brooklyn Bridge Parents hosts an Easter roller skating event with an appearance by the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, food, and live entertainment. Set against the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline, it’s one of the most photogenic Easter activities in the entire borough — and something most families completely forget to check for until it’s sold out.
Easter 2026 falls right in the window when the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s famous Japanese cherry blossoms may be approaching or at peak bloom — one of New York City’s most spectacular and fleeting natural events. The garden is a 5-minute walk from Prospect Park and the Flatbush Ave–Brooklyn College subway stop. Buy timed tickets in advance; the Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri) typically runs in late April, but the trees themselves can bloom earlier in warm springs.
Brooklyn’s religious diversity makes Easter weekend spiritually rich in ways few other places can match. The Kensington and Flatbush neighborhoods surrounding Church Avenue have vibrant Caribbean, Central American, and South Asian faith communities, many of whom hold Easter services open to all. Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights (Henry Ward Beecher’s historic church) holds Easter Sunday services in one of NYC’s most historically significant sanctuaries. Old First Reformed Church in Park Slope dates to 1654 and holds traditional Easter services in a stunning setting.
Easter 2026 Brooklyn
Quick Reference
| Event | Date & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows Farm Egg Hunt | Multiple weekends · 10am–4pm | 3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn | Fee Required |
| Canarsie Park Egg Hunt (Sen. Persaud) | March 28 · 1pm–3pm | Canarsie Park, Brooklyn | Free · RSVP |
| Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Easter | March 28 · 9am–11am | 625 Atlantic Ave, Boerum Hill | $25.99/person |
| BHA Egg Hunt — Brooklyn Heights | March 28 · 10:30am | Pierrepont Playground, BK Heights | Free |
| Trinity Grace Church Egg Hunt | March 28 · 10:30am | Park Slope, Brooklyn | Free |
| Governors Island Egg Hunt | April 4 | Governors Island (ferry) | Free + Ferry |
| NYC Easter Parade & Bonnet Festival | April 5 · 10am–4pm | 5th Ave, 49th–57th St, Manhattan | Free |
| Prospect Park Nature Programs | Easter Weekend | Prospect Park Audubon Center | Free |
| UrbanGlass Egg Paperweight Workshop | March 28 · from 2pm | Fort Greene, Brooklyn | $75/person |
Frequently Asked Questions
Easter 2026 in Brooklyn — everything you need, answered
Top confirmed Brooklyn egg hunts for 2026 include Green Meadows Farm at Aviator Sports Center (Flatbush Ave, multiple weekends), the Canarsie Park Egg Hunt hosted by Senator Persaud (March 28, free, ages 3–13), the BHA Egg Hunt at Pierrepont Playground in Brooklyn Heights (March 28, free), and the Trinity Grace Church Egg Hunt in Park Slope (March 28, free, all welcome).
For sit-down Easter brunch, Olmsted in Prospect Heights and Maison Yaki on Fulton Street are both close to the Church Avenue neighborhood and highly regarded. For a relaxed, family-friendly dinner after Easter activities, Sake Sushi at 328 Church Avenue has served the Kensington community for over 20 years, with fresh sushi rolls, teriyaki bento boxes, and a full Japanese menu available for dine-in, takeout, or online delivery.
Brooklyn has a full calendar of family Easter events in 2026: Canarsie Park Egg Hunt (March 28, free), Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Easter Breakfast & Hunt (March 28), Easter Roller Skating at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Green Meadows Farm Egg Hunt on Flatbush Ave, Prospect Park Audubon Center nature programs, and the free NYC Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue (April 5).
Take the B or Q train from Church Avenue station directly to 47–50th Street – Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. The walk from the subway to Fifth Avenue takes under five minutes. The trip takes roughly 35–45 minutes total. Do not drive — Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th Street is fully closed to vehicles on Easter Sunday, April 5, from 10am to 4pm.
Absolutely — Easter 2026 (April 5) falls within the window when the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s famous Japanese cherry blossoms may be approaching or at peak bloom. Buy timed entry tickets in advance at bbg.org, as the garden fills up quickly during cherry blossom season. The full Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival typically runs late April, but the trees themselves often bloom earlier in mild springs.
Sake Sushi at 328 Church Avenue is open on Easter Sunday (Sunday hours: 12pm–11pm) and serves dine-in, takeout, and delivery. After a full day of egg hunts and spring activities, it’s a neighborhood favorite for fresh sushi rolls, Japanese entrées, bento boxes, Thai noodles, and sake. Call ahead at (718) 851-5299 or order online at sakesushiny.com.
It depends on the event. Canarsie Park requires advance RSVP. Green Meadows Farm strongly recommends pre-purchasing timed tickets to avoid delays. Dave & Buster’s requires advance booking. BHA Brooklyn Heights and Trinity Grace Church are walk-in free events. Always check each event’s website or call ahead — Brooklyn’s free egg hunts are extremely popular and spots go fast.
Sake Sushi at 328 Church Avenue has been a Kensington neighborhood institution for over 20 years — family-friendly, approachable, and consistently fresh. The menu covers everything from classic sushi rolls and sashimi to teriyaki bento boxes, Thai noodles, and traditional miso soup. It’s the kind of place that works for everyone at the table — from kids trying sushi for the first time to longtime Japanese food lovers. Open Sunday 12pm–11pm, with online ordering available.