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Easter Celebrations in Queens, New York

By John Roleke, About.com

Easter Church Services in Queens:

Are you looking for an Easter church service? The Queens Federation of Churches, an ecumenical organization, has an extensive list of active churches in the borough of Queens. Search for churches by denomination, neighborhood, and language.

For Catholics, the Diocese of Brooklyn (and Queens) lets you search for parish churches, Mass times, and language of service.

When is Easter? April 12, 2009 (Western) and April 19, 2009 (Orthodox)

Easter Egg Hunt at the Zoo:

  • When: April 11, 2009
  • Times: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Where: Queens Zoo
  • Cost: $7/adults, $3/children admission to zoo.
  • Activities: The Queens Zoo hosts an Easter egg hunt with the Easter bunny and lots of spring-time activities.

Queens County Farms' Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt:

  • When: April 11, 2009
  • Times: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Queens County Farm, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
  • Cost: $5 admission per person
  • Activities: The annual Easter Egg Hunt in the orchard will continue throughout the day. "Whiskers" the Easter bunny will greet children. Plus there will be dancing, an egg toss, and egg rolling games on the farmhouse lawn. It might even be warm enough for a hay ride.

Easter at Bohemian Hall :

It's Easter Sunday afternoon at Bohemian Hall, indoors if it's cold, maybe outdoors if it's warm for an Easter egg hunt, plus crafts, vendors, traditional Czech food, and a performance by the Czech and Slovak school students.

Easter Fest in Forest Hills:

Ascension Presbyterian Church hosts its annual EasterFest with an Easter egg hunt. There's usually a petting zoo, arts and crafts, food, music, and more for the kids.
  • April 12, 2009, 10:30 a.m.
  • P.S. 101, 2 Russell Place, Forest Hills, NY
  • free, 718-575-0024, Church website

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