Community Corner
Get Out: Your Local Guide to the Weekend, April 23-24
A look at the top events happening around the neighborhood this weekend.
On this holiday weekend, we’ve found some creative ways to celebrate with your family. Maybe you can start a new tradition this year.
Go Egg Hunting
Where: Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park
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What: 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 23 10:30 a.m. for children up to 4-years-old and noon for children 5 to 10 years old. Call 516-599-6556 for more information.
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Why go: Continue the tradition or start a new family one by participating in the Easter Egg Hunt. This event is sponsored by the Malverne Merchants and is open to all Malverne residents.
Cost: Free
See Secretariat Ride
Where: Long Beach Public Library
What: The film Secretariat
When: Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m.
Why go: Penny Chenery Tweedy and colleagues guide her long-shot but precocious stallion to set, in 1973, the unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown. Rated PG. Runs for 123 minutes
Cost: free
Egg Hunt and Lunch
Where: CJ Wellington’s in Franklin Square (30 New Hyde Park Rd.)
What: Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch
When: Saturday, April 23 at noon
Why go: Games, crafts and prizes are included along with your search for some Easter Eggs. Work up an appetite and stay for lunch where kids 12 and under eat for free.
Age: 12 and under
Cost: free
Easter Party
Where: The Cupcake Corner in Garden City www.thecupcakecornergc.com (516) 328-2253
What: Easter Party
When: Saturday, April 23 at noon
Why go: So many activities in a beautiful setting! Decorate ceramic Easter Eggs, create an Easter basket and meet the Bunny himself. Photo opportunities abound. Lunch is provided, including chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, apple slices, and a delicious cupcake. Favors are also given to each child. Refreshments are provided to adults at no charge.
**Reservations are required.
Cost: $35
Get Crafty
Where: Michaels in Oceanside (3160 Long Beach Rd.)
What: Card craft
When: Saturday, April 23 10 a.m. - noon
Why go: This fun craft utilizes stamps and foam to create a beautiful keep-sake card for Easter.
Age: 3 and up
Cost: free
