*Updated 4.7.19* Suffolk County’s Most Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunts, Parades & Brunches 4603

Easter Sunday is now just a hop, skip, and a jump away. Since Easter is arriving almost a month later this year, we have plenty of time to enjoy the many local egg hunts, parades, and brunches. Celebrations begin this weekend and last through Easter Sunday, which is on April 21st this year. Below, we have compiled an egg-stensive list of Suffolk County Easter Events.  With so many egg-silaratring options you are sure to find something that will get all of your little bunnies hopping for joy!

Easter Bunny Breakfast
Saturday, March 30th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny himself!  Breakfast sponsored by Long Island Suffolk Center for Speech.Children will receive a light breakfast, free goodie bag, crafts and entertainment. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call Guest Services at 631-724-8066 to register, limited to the first 200 children.

HOP-PY Easter at Wood Kingdom
Saturday, April 6th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Wood Kingdom East and Mae Shed & Playground, 544 Middle Country Rd, Coram, New York
Enjoy unlimited open play inside Wood Kingdoms awesome playground with bounce houses and slides, while enjoying the company of the Easter Bunny and EVERYONE’S favorite little red monster Elmo! This will be an absolutely amazing event and fun for all ages!There will be photo opportunities with all the characters, and afterwards get ready to have a dance party with your favorite characters. You must purchase your tickets in advance for this event as tickets will NOT be sold at the door. There is Limited space available for this event, make sure you buy in advance. Remember to bring your socks! Kid’s Ticket: $20 (includes admission for one child and one adult) Additional Adult Ticket: $5

Easter Bounce Party at BounceU
Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
BounceU , 62 Lake Ave S, Bldg 33, Nesconset, New York
Enjoy unlimited open play inside BounceUs playground with bounce houses and slides, while enjoying the company of the Easter Bunny. This will be an absolutely amazing event and fun for all ages! There will be photo opportunities and afterwards get ready to have a dance party with the Easter Bunny. You must purchase your tickets in advance for this event as tickets will NOT be sold at the door. There is Limited space available for this event, make sure you buy in advance. Remember to bring your socks! Tickets Prices: Kid’s Ticket: $20 (includes admission for one child and one adult) Additional Adult Ticket: $5

Rocky Point Annual Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 6th 12 p.m.- 3 pm.
Robert Miner Park (Rocketship Park), Hallock Landing Rd
Starting at Noon, stop by and enjoy the vendors that are their offering crafts, face painting, dancing and more! At around 1:45 groups will get ready for the Egg Hunt that will begin at 2 p.m.  Event is free!

Easter Bunny Adventures
Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at 10-11:30 a.m.; Sunday, April 7, 2019 12 -1:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:00-11:30 a.m.; Monday, April 15, 2019 10-11:30 a.m.
Adventure Kids, 5676 Sunrise Highway, Sayville
Head down and enjoy Easter Bunny Adventures including: Easter Egg Hunt, Meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, Easter craft & Games, Easter Basket to Collect Eggs, Bagels, Coffee & juice & Open Play
Costs are $25.00 children 2 and up , $15.00 children 7-23 months, $10 adults.  Call to reserve your spot 631-319-5737

Sayville Spring Fest 2019
Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 11 AM – 4 PM
Gillette Park Sayville, NY
This years event will include: Petting Zoo, Talent Stage, Magician, Juggler/Stilt-Walker, Superhero & Princesses, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, Raffles, Vendors, Spring Bonnet Contest & more.

Easter Egg Hoppening
Saturday, April 13th, 2019- Three time slots available: 9:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m.,  11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mount Sinai
Three opportunities to participate in this Easter Egg Hoppening. This 1 hour event includes an egg hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny and a light morning snack. Egg Hunt is for participants up to age 12. $10 registration is required for all participants – Parents and Guardians are not required to register.

Annual Easter Brunch
Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Plasterkraze, 1310 Middle Country Rd, Selden
Join Plasterkraze for its Annual Easter Brunch and enjoy painting, food, music, dancing, games and of course pictures with the Easter Bunny. You must pre-register for this event as space is limited. Please call us at 631-689-5231 for additional details or to reserve your spot.

Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Belmont Lake State Park, Southern State Pkwy Exit 38, North Babylon
Attend the 26th annual Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park.  The egg hunts will take place on the open field and will begin at 12:15 pm. Additional hunts will occur at 15 minute intervals with the last one at 1:45 pm. The hunts will be divided into three age categories: ages 4 & under; ages 5 & 6 and ages 7-9. There is a 3 egg limit per child per hunt to ensure everyone goes home with a special treat. Please bring a small bag or basket for your child to put their eggs in.
In addition to the egg hunt, there will be food vendors and free children’s activities, educational display by the Environmental Department, funny photos and an inflatable bounce (weather permitting). You can also visit and take pictures with the Spring Bunny. The $8 vehicle use fee will be in effect. For more information please call 631-321-3510. See you at the park!

Town of Babylon Eggstravaganza 2019
Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Town of Babylon Parks, 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
Join the Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation Department for their annual Eggstravaganza! A petting zoo, bouncy house, and egg hunt will be available to all children 10 and under! The Spring Bunny will also be at the event! Don’t forget your cameras and Easter baskets! Any questions or for more information, please call the Parks Department at 631-893-2100.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, April 14th at 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Village Idiot Pub, 8 E Main St, Patchogue
Hippity hop your way to Patchogue and get ready for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! We’ll have a special menu available along with our full breakfast menu as well! Mike Desmond will be here strumming us through the morning too – make your reservations today, you don’t want to miss it!

Pancakes with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, April 14th at 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mount Sinai Fire Department, 746 Mt Sinai Coram Rd, Mount Sinai
10th annual Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera and get a picture with the bunny. Enter for a chance to win a Samsung LED TV, XBOX ONE and many other prizes.

Egg-stravaganza
Friday, April 19th at 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank
Admission includes wagon rides, chick interactions, photos with rabbits, and an egg-speriment station.  Cost is $5 per person ages 3 and overFor an additional fee: Barn Yard Bites Café, Basket Raffle,Animal Feed.  All Proceeds help fund the Colorado-New York 4-H Cornell. NO preregistration is required.

PMYCS Pancacke Breakfast
Saturday, April 20th- Featuring 2 seatings: 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. & 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Patchogue Fire Department, 15 Jennings Ave, Patchogue
Come and join us at the Patchogue Fire Department for our annual Pancake Breakfast! There will be fun activities for the kids and pictures with the Easter Bunny! All proceeds support programs and services provided by PMYCS!  $12 per person and kids under 12 eat free!

Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 20th, Two Sessions Available : 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Rd., Quogue
Inspect the Refuge egg & nest collection for ideas to create your own fun nest craft. You may want to bring a smock or an old shirt with you. We will decorate our own ‘nests’ and color and decorate hard-boiled eggs to take home! A program for children ages 5-12.  Dress appropriately, as the program may take place outside.Cost is $10.00 per child.  Reservations required, as space and supplies are limited. Register by calling the office at 631.653.4771.

Egg Hunt and Spring Festival
Saturday, April 20th from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Sweetbriar Nature Center. 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown
Join Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown for a day filled with events, fun, and a lot of wonderful animals.They will have egg hunts throughout the day with prizes, as well as a separate egg hunt for 2-4 year olds to do with their parents. there will also be games, live animal presentations, crafts, face painting and more! The Easter Bunny will be available for photo opportunities. Food, refreshments and Easter plants will be available for additional purchase. Event Cost is $15 for children, $5 for adults.

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 20th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Three Village Church, 322 Main St, East Setauket
FREE Easter Egg Hunt with lots of activities for kids from the littlest ones through grade 4! Rain or shine! No tickets needed – come any time between 10 & 12 as fits your family’s schedule! (The egg hunt will be at regularly scheduled intervals, with new eggs each time and a safe space for the littlest crawlers/walkers.) Bring your friends & neighbors – all are welcome!

Easter Celebration at The Shoppes
Saturday, April 20th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River
Join the Easter Celebration at The Shoppes. Ride the Easter Bunny on the Carousel, enjoy the Bounce House, visit The Shoppes for special deals and treats.  Face Painting and Open Paint at The Painted Canvas from 12:30 – 4:30
Don’t forget your Easter Basket because the Easter Bunny will be giving out eggs!! They will also be collecting non-perishable food items to help local families in need.

Easter Egg Hunt at The Farm
Saturday, April 20th & Sunday April 21st, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Benner’s Farm. 56 Gnarled Hollow Rd., East Setauket
With a different field for each age group participating, all your little ones will be able to egg hunt at their own pace! Craft vendors each day and frequent Easter Bunny sightings make the pastoral setting of Benner’s farm an ideal place for Easter festivities! No registration required.   $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors.

Eggstravaganza at Boomers!
Saturday, April 20th from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Boomers Long Island, 655 Long Island Avenue, Medford
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Eggstravaganza! Egg Patch is open 12pm-3pm with a free train ride! All kids will hunt for eggs and turn eggs in for an AMAZING prize pack!  The DJ will be spinning hits from 12 p.m. – 6 p. m. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance inside at 1-1:40pm and again 4-4:40pm! There will be so much FUN happening and discounted ride bands ALL DAY!

Easter Brunch at The Aquarium
Sunday April 21st, Three seating available : 10 a.m., 12 p.m. &  2 p.m.
Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St., Riverhead.
Hunt for eggs among sea anemone and exotic fish! This eggcentric adventure features an incredible brunch in the Sea Star Ballroom, craft stations, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and full admission to the aquariums many exhibits! Reservation required.  Costs for Adults is $54.95, Children 3-12 $26.95, Children 2 & under free.

Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
Saturday April 21st from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Port Jefferson Village, 101 East Bway., Port Jefferson
A lovely Easter Parade in Port Jefferson’s scenic village will be followed by an egg hunt extravaganza for the whole family!  Event is Free.

Easter Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 21st from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Lombardi’s on the Bay, 600 S Ocean Ave, Patchogue
Easter Sunday Brunch on Sunday, April 21st beginning at 11am at both locations, Villa Lombardi’s and Lombardi’s on the Bay. They’re be plenty of fun for the whole family, including a full Easter Buffet, wine & mimosas, Easter eggs and our special guest, The Easter Bunny!
Reservations by Phone at 631-471-6609.

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Don’t Miss LI’s Winter Restaurant Week January 26th- February 2nd, 2020 3153

Long Island Restaurant Week Winter 2020

Join us for our Winter Long Island Restaurant Week January 26th – February 2nd, 2020. As always during restaurant week, participating restaurants will offer a $29.95 three-course prix fixe all night every night they are open from Sunday to Sunday, except Saturday when it only has to be offered until 7 p.m. 

There are new restaurants participating this winter. Why not take this opportunity to get out and try a new spot, or head back to some of your favorites. With so many different cuisines and options to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit your palate. Bon Appétit!

Here is the list of participating Suffolk County restaurants, click on the Restaurant name for menu options or to make a reservation :

Alexandros Kitchen and Bar (631) 979-9700  Suffolk – Smithtown, Mediterranean

Alexandros Restaurant (631) 928- 8600  Suffolk – Mount Sinai, Mediterranean

Athenian Greek Taverna  (631) 499-7660  Suffolk – Commack, Greek

Avino’s Italian Table (631) 803-6416  Suffolk – Bellport, Italian

Babylon Carriage House (631) 422-5161  Suffolk – Babylon, American

Barmani’s Kitchen and Bar (631) 659-3889  Suffolk – Huntington, Continental

Bella Vie  (631) 500-9045 Suffolk – Bay Shore, Italian

Besito Mexican  (516) 620-3222  Suffolk – West Islip, Mexican

Besito Mexican  (631) 549-0100  Suffolk – Huntington, Mexican

Bistro 25   (631) 589-7775  Suffolk – Sayville, New American

Bistro 58 (631) 881-6013  Suffolk – Islandia, American

Bistro Cassis Huntington (631) 881- 6013  Suffolk – Huntington, French

Café Buenos Aires (631) 603- 3600  Suffolk – Huntington, French

Cafe Havana Bar And Grill  (631) 670-6277  Suffolk – Smithtown, Cuban

Café Joelle (631) 589-4600  Suffolk – Sayville, American

Captain Bill’s  (631) 665-6262 Suffolk – Bay Shore, Seafood

Casa Rustica  (631) 265-9265  Suffolk – Smithtown, Italian

Chachama (631) 758-7640  Suffolk – East Patchogue, New American

Chop Shop Bar and Grill (631) 360-3380  Suffolk – Smithtown, American

Cinque Terre Ristorante  (631) 923-1255  Suffolk – Huntington Sta., Italian

Drift 82  (631) 714-4950  Suffolk – Patchogue, American

Garden Grill Restaurant  (631) 265-8771  Suffolk – Smithtown, American

George Martin’s Strip Steak (631) 650-6777  Suffolk – Great River, Steakhouse

H20 East Islip  (631) 277-4800  Suffolk – East Islip, Seafood

H20 Smithtown   (631) 361-6464  Suffolk – Smithtown, Seafood

Honu Kitchen & Cocktails  (631) 421-6900  Suffolk – Huntington, American

Imperial Meat Company (631) 824-6222  Suffolk – Huntington, Steakhouse

Irish Coffee Pub   (631) 277-0007  Suffolk – East Islip, Continental

ITA Kitchen (631) 267-5916  Suffolk – Bayshore, Italian

Jonathan’s Ristorante  (631) 549-0055  Suffolk – Huntington, Italian

Konoba Huntington (631) 824-7712  Suffolk – Huntington, Mediterranean

La Parma II Italian Restaurant (631) 367-6360  Suffolk – Huntington, Italian

LaTavola (631) 750-6900  Suffolk – Sayville, Italian

Le Soir Restaurant  (631) 472-9090  Suffolk – Bayport, French

Lombardi’s on the Bay (631) 654- 8970  Suffolk – Patchogue, Italian

Mac’s Steakhouse (631) 549-5300  Suffolk – Huntington, Steakhouse

Maria’s (631) 979-7724  Suffolk – Nesconset, Latin

Matteo’s of Huntington (631) 421- 6001  Suffolk – Huntington Station, Italian

Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern (631) 751-0555 Suffolk – Stony Brook, French

Mission Taco (631) 614-8226 Suffolk – Huntington, Mexican

Monsoon   (631) 587-4400  Suffolk – Babylon, Asian

Nantuckets  (631) 509-4848  Suffolk – Port Jefferson, American

Orto  (631) 473-0014  Suffolk – Miller Place, Italian

Pasta Pasta  (631) 331-5335  Suffolk – Port Jefferson, Italian

Piccola Bussola Ristorante (631) 692- 6300  Suffolk – Huntington, Italian

Piccola Mondo (631) 462-0718 Suffolk – Huntington, Italian

Pietro Cucina Italiana (631) 862-6129  Suffolk – St. James, Italian

Pine Grove Inn Steakhouse & Seafood (732) 900-4978  Suffolk – East Patchogue, American

Raimo’s of Amityville (631) 608-3260  Suffolk – Amityville, Italian

Recipe Seven Cocktails and Kitchen (631) 331-5454 Suffolk – Miller Place, American

RHUM Island Inspired Cuisine & Rum Bar  (631) 569-5944  Suffolk – Patchogue, Eclectic

Ristegio’s (631) 731- 3663  Suffolk – Patchogue, American

Salt & Barrel  (631) 647-8818  Suffolk – BayShore, Seafood

Sandbar Restaurant (631) 498-6188  Suffolk – Cold Spring Harbor, American

Sea Basin Restaurant (631) 744-1643 Suffolk – Rocky Point, Seafood

Snapper Inn  (631) 589-0248  Suffolk – Oakdale, Seafood

Taormina Ristorante (631) 499-6900  Suffolk – Commack, Italian

The Blue (631) 446-4233  Suffolk – Islip, American

The Fish Store (631) 472-3018  Suffolk – Bayport, Seafood

The LakeHouse Restaurant (631) 666-0995  Suffolk – Bayshore, New American

The Main Event (631) 522-1030  Suffolk – Farmingdale, American

The Sayville Inn (631) 319- 6774  Suffolk – Sayville, American

Ting Restaurant (631) 425-7788  Suffolk – Huntington, Asian

Verace  (631) 277-3800  Suffolk – Islip, Italian

View Restaurant  (631) 589-2694  Suffolk – Oakdale, Seafood

Vittorio’s Italian Steakhouse (631) 264-3333  Suffolk – Amityville, Steakhouse

Wave Steakhouse and Seafood (631) 928-5200  Suffolk – Port Jefferson, American

Whalers (631) 647-9300 Suffolk – Bayshore, New American

Long Island Restaurant Week is a tri-annual event designed to garner positive publicity and additional business for the region’s restaurants. Since 2006, it has been an annual November promotion until the first spring Long Island Restaurant Week was launched in April 2011 and then winter was added in January of 2016, due to popular customer and restaurateur demand.  Don’t miss out, get out and be a part of this popular event!

 

Bellport High School Robotics Team Attends First LI TECH Challenge Qualifier 2912

Bellport High School’s Bellport Clippers Team 12899 participated in the FIRST Long Island TECH Challenge qualifier, a robotics competition, held at William Floyd High School on Jan. 11. Under the direction of high school technology teacher Jaime Canjura and alumnus Brian Larkin, the 11-member robotics team competed against 21 Long Island teams from Suffolk and Nassau counties.

FIRST Tech Challenge teams are challenged to design, build, program and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge each year. The team’s next competition will be held on Feb. 2 at the Long Island School for The Gifted in Huntington.

Since the 2018-19 school year, the team has doubled in size and hopes to continue growing due to the interest of incoming eighth grade students participating in the Bellport Middle School FIRST Lego League.

“The team’s philosophy is to inspire students to be and do their best,” Mr. Canjura explained. “We follow the concept of Gracious Professionalism, a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.”

The South Country Central School District extends team members Joseph Balsamo (lead software engineer and programmer), Jake D’Esposito (programmer and IT), Robert Gronenthal (secretary and robot chassis designer), Isaiah James (team president and lead designer), Chris Lannon, Thomas Miller (treasurer), Ainesis Reid (media, marketing and programming), Soteria Reid (media and marketing specialist), Antonio Suarez (mechanical hardware technician and designer trainee), Jack Stark (mechanical hardware technician and designer trainee) and Michael Vengroski (team captain and lead designer) best wishes for success.

Photo caption: Members of Bellport High School’s Bellport Clippers Team 12899 held their robot designed for the FIRST robotics competitions.

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District

 

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