Governors Island Egg Hunt
Back for a second year, this popular springtime event will see 50,000 candy-filled eggs spread across several areas of Governors Island, along with an Island-wide scavenger hunt that everyone can take a crack at and an additional hunt for children ages 5 and under.
All egg hunts are first come, first served as supplies last, and will take place continuously throughout the day. Please bring your own bag/basket. Eggs will be filled with candy.
All Ages Egg Hunt: 10am-3pm in the South Island Park
5 & Under Egg Hunt: 10am-3pm in Hammock Grove
Island-wide Scavenger Hunt: 10am-3pm, South Island Park
All non-egg hunt event activities will take place in Colonels Row.
10AM-3PM: Meet the Bunny photo op, giveaways with Tony’s Chocolonely, crafts with Red Hook Art Project
10AM-1PM: Meet the Earth Matter Chickens
10AM & 1PM: The Little Red Hen, a puppet show by WonderSpark Puppets
11:30AM & 2:30PM: Bombastic Bubble show, presented by Bubbledad
Food will be available for purchase onsite from Governors Island vendors Makina Café and Little Eva’s, alongside food trucks including NAO’s Caribbean Flavors, Yankee Doodles, Paradise Taquilla, and Deploy Coffee.
No pre-registration is required, and the event is rain or shine. Please note, with heavy visitor traffic anticipated to Governors Island during the Egg Hunt, it is strongly recommended that you reserve ferry tickets in advance.