Celebrate Easter in Albany County 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 Albany County.
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! Bunny Land is located on the lower level across from APEX Entertainment and is open through Saturday, April 4. Capital Photo is on hand to take pictures. With a photo purchase, each child receives a free gift!
Colonie Center
Bring your little ones to Colonie Center to say “cheese!” with the Easter Bunny, located on the first floor near Macy’s. The Easter Bunny is available March 14 through April 4 — no reservations required, though advance reservations are available on the Colonie Center website.
Easter Egg Hunts
Colonie Center
Colonie Center's Annual Easter Egg Hunt is back, sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets and hosted by B95.5 FM! Children will search for eggs while families gather to celebrate the season together. Admission for kids to participate is two unopened, non-perishable food items per child. Stick around for the Adult Egg Hunt Finale — in the last 10 minutes of the event, adults 18+ can enter for a chance to win prizes from retailers throughout Colonie Center. Every two additional non-perishable items donated earns one adult entry ticket (up to 10 per person). Entry tickets must be obtained in person prior to the finale.
Dick's House of Sport
The hunt will begin at 10:00 AM and is open to children ages 2–15, making it a great event for the whole family to enjoy together. Each participant will have the chance to collect 10 eggs, so don’t forget to bring your basket and get ready for some egg-citing fun! Come celebrate the season with friends, laughter, and plenty of hidden surprises.
Ten Broeck Mansion
Celebrate spring at Ten Broeck Mansion’s free Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Arts Program on Friday, April 3 at 11:00 AM. The event is free and takes place in the Ten Broeck Gardens, with separate collecting areas for children ages 3–6 and ages 7 and up. Children can enjoy the egg hunt and win free art and school supplies, Easter treats, snacks, and take-home art discovery kits. Free decorated bags are provided, and there will be a free pysanky egg art project and a traditional Central/Eastern European Easter basket foods and decorating demonstration. Pre-registration via Eventbrite is recommended as large group registrations will be returned. In case of heavy rain, the event may be cancelled.
Indian Ladder Farms
Follow the bunny trail to Altamont for Indian Ladder Farms’ Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. This is now a ticketed event — walk-ins are not allowed. Hunts are organized by age group with the following schedule:
- Toddler Hunt (Ages 1–4) at 10 AM
- Elementary Hunt (Ages 5–7) at 11 AM
- Big Kids Hunt (Ages 8–10) at 12 PM
- Family Hunt (Mixed ages with caregiver) at 1 PM
- Teen/Tween Hunt (Ages 11–14) at 2 PM
Purchase tickets in advance at shopindianladderfarms.com. Families should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior for check-in. Baby Animal Days runs April 3–26 (10 AM–5 PM daily), featuring Lamb Land, Baby Animal Barn, Goat Playground, and Chicken Cafe.
Love Albany Egg Hunt
The annual Love Albany Egg Hunt returns to Washington Park on Saturday, April 4 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. This free community event features 19,000 eggs, food, music, prizes, and a festival lineup of activities including rock wall climbing, a bunny fun run for kids, a mascot dance-off, a bunny photo booth, and more. Onsite registration opens at 11:45 AM. Families are encouraged to pick up their event day program and raffle ticket upon arrival.
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
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.
Indian ladder Farms - DeFazio's Easter Brunch
Spend Easter Sunday at the farm with a brunch spread by DeFazio’s, featuring farm-fresh ingredients and seasonal delights. Seatings are at 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2 PM. Adults: $58, Kids 3–12: $29, Kids 2 and under: Free. Reservations are required and go quickly.
Dinner
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Celebrate Easter at Mr. D’s Restaurant and Lounge at the Desmond Hotel with a special à la carte holiday menu served alongside their regular menu. Breakfast and brunch are available from 7 AM to 1 PM. The Easter holiday menu is available from 2:30 PM to 6 PM. From 6 PM to 10 PM, the regular dinner menu is served. Reservations required — call 518-640-6092. View the Easter à la carte menu on the Desmond’s website. Note: Easter online reservations cannot be made online — phone only.
Catering
Nicole's Catering
Order a tasty Easter brunch or dinner from Nicole’s Catering. Brunch options include coconut macadamia nut French toast casserole and classic quiche lorraine. Dinner features starters, vegetable sides, and main dishes from lamb roulade to whole baked salmon, topped off with desserts like carrot cake, mini cannoli, and matchamisu. Order the 2026 Easter Express Menu at nicolesrestaurantandcatering.com.
Mazzone Hospitality
Leave the cooking to the experts at Mazzone Hospitality with their Easter at Home package. Choose from a spiral cut baked ham, prime rib of beef, or roast turkey. All packages include sides and dessert, serve up to 10 people, and are provided cold with reheating instructions. Orders must be placed by noon on Thursday, April 2. Pickup is available Saturday, April 4 from 12–6 PM and Sunday, April 5 from 9 AM–12 PM at 743 Pierce Road, Clifton Park. Delivery within 20 miles of Clifton Park is available on April 5 for a $75 fee. Order at mazzonehospitality.com.
