Easter – Rockland NY Mom

Easter Fun!

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Easter, Out and about..., Things to Do! .

Here is a list of some Easter Fun for the whole family!

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Visit The Easter Bunny!
Palisades Mall – West Court, Level 1 near Best Buy and Billy Beez
March 17th – April 15th
See detailed list of times and dates here.
Spring is in full-bloom at Palisades Center and the Easter Bunny himself will be hoppin over to the Bunny Patch on level 1 in the West Court (near Best Buy and Billy Beez) starting March 17th! Visit with the Easter Bunny and create memories that will last a lifetime for you and your family, hours and special holiday events listed below.

** Bunny Cares Visitation
Special sensory environment for children & parents with special needs to visit the Easter Bunny.
Sunday, March 26th
9am-11am
RSVP by calling Guest Services at 845-348-1000 option 0 or online here: www.noerrprograms.com/bunny-cares/

**Pet Night with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, April 9th
7pm-9pm
Bring your furry (or not so furry) friend to meet the Easter Bunny! All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.

Babies r Us – Nanuet
March 25
11am-12pm
Bring your little bunny in for crafts, giveaways & photo ops !
RSVP 845 -627-6636

Holiday Workshop at Jills Ceramics
180 Germonds Road West Nyack, NY 10994
April 3, 2017 through April 14, 2017
Monday-Tuesday, 10am-12pm; Fridays, 3-5pm
Jill will help artists pick out and paint spring Holiday items such as Seder plates and Kiddush cups for Passover and bunny figurines and Easter-themed plates, cups, bowls, mugs, and much more. For Spring, choose from a large selection of outdoor decorative pieces both large and small.
Prices vary per piece. Items can be painted and taken home the same day or left for glazing. Registration recommended.
845-623-4975 or email at jillsceramics@aol.com

Build a Bunny Basket
Home Depot – Nanuet
Saturday, Apr 1, 2017
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a bunny basket, perfect for keeping Easter treats a short hop away. Once the basket is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
For more information and to register – visit here

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Bunny Brunch

RocklandNYMom – Bunny Brunch
Saturday April 1, 2017
Two Seatings: 9-10:30 or 11:30 – 1:00 ( SOLD OUT!)
Knights of Columbus Blauvelt
We are so very pleased to add to our repertoire this year our Bunny Brunch!!! Based on the 24 hour sell out of our Breakfast with Santa- you may want to get in on this quickly. Our dedication to affordable family friendly events continues as we throw an amazing Bunny Brunch with the help of our fabulous sponsors that includes:
Buffet Breakfast- Knights of Columbus Blauvelt
Professional Photos with the Bunny – IC You Photography
An Easter Craft- Day Camp in the Park
Photo Booth (or two you know us)
Chocolate Easter Pop – Sweet Celebrations with Jeannette
Bunny Ears for All Children
Bag of Swag- Free items, information and coupons from local businesses
Small Egg Hunt
Tricky Tray Full of fun prizes to benefit March of Dimes
Performances and interaction with Vicki’s Studio All Star Dance Team and Moon River Mother and Child
$25 a person, Under 2 Free
Send an email to RNYMBunny@gmail.com requesting your seating and how many attendees you will have.

BUNNY BREAKFAST
Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, 2017
Stew Leonard’s Yonkers Store 1 Stew Leonard Dr., Yonkers, NY
Bunny Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
Families can sign up for a special Bunny Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch on hosted by the Easter Bunny, Wow the Cow, and their friends. Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer three distinct menus for the breakfast, brunch and lunch, featuring the farm fresh food store’s most-loved items. Each child will also be able to take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Reservations for the Bunny Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch must be made in advance at Customer Service beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The breakfast is at 10:00 a.m., the brunch is at Noon, and the lunch is at 2:00 p.m. Adults will be charged $14.95/each and children under the age of 12 will be charged $9.95/each.
www.stewleonards.com
914.375.4700

Delaware River Railroad Excursions – Easter Bunny Train Ride & Egg Hunt
Trips run April 8,9,and 15th
11am, 12:30pm, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Ride the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. E. Bunny on the train. Your ride will wind along the scenic Delaware River leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The train will travel along the river to Carpentersville and our destination will be the site of the historic Lime Kilns. In front of the 150 year old Lime kilns is a beautiful little glade filled with Easter eggs! Once we arrive you can get off the train, take a picture with Mr. Bunny and gather 4 Easter eggs!
On the train enjoy our banjo playing Hobo and a Juggler!.
$11PER CHILD, $18PER ADULT, Lap Sitter $4.00 (up to 2 years old)
877trainride.com/Easter.htm

Bunny Brunch at Dave & Buster’s!
Palisades Mall – Dave & Buster’s, Level 4
Sunday, April 2nd
10am-11am
Join us for a morning brunch with the Easter Bunny! Food, fun, and a special Bunny Parade led by the Easter Bunny! Space is limited, RSVP is required.
Please call Guest Services at 845-348-1000 option 0 to reserve your space. 1 adult per 2 children required. Registration opens March 21st 11am

Ladies Auxiliary of Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company presents:
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
548 Western Highway, Blauvelt
April 8th
9am-12pm
Photos with the Bunny and Raffles!
Adults – $8, Seniors $6, Kids $5, Under 3 FREE
Reservations – judith1016@aol.com

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
1 Alstede Farms Lane Chester, NJ 07930
Saturday April 8th and Sunday 9th
Seatings at 10am and 11 am
Friday April 14th and Saturday April 15th: 9 am – 12 pm
Seatings at 9am, 10am and 11 am
Join us here at Harvest Hall and Have Breakfast With the Easter Bunny!
Reservations are required. Call us today at (908) 879-7189 to reserve or buy your tickets now:
Buy Tickets Now
For more information: Easter and Springtime Family Festival…
Children’s admission $25.99
Adult admission: $13.99
Senior admission: $11.99
Admission Includes: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, picture opportunity with the Easter Bunny, access to all activities and games in the Festival Area.

Hop to it!
Bella Gianna’s
77 S Route 303, Congers, NY 10920
Saturday, April 8th
2 Seatings – 8:30-10:30 and 10:30 to 12:30
The Association for the Visually Impaired will host a “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” Saturday, April 8th at Bella Gianna’s Family Style Restaurant (Formerly Romolo’s). Enjoy a leisurely breakfast buffet in a kid-friendly environment. Each table will include items for families’ to create a seasonal craft. The Easter Bunny will be available for the entire event, posing for memorable family photos. Be sure to bring your camera!
Bella Gianna’s staff will serve a full breakfast buffet including: pancakes, eggs, , bacon, sausage, bagels, danish, juice and coffee.
Adults – $20; Children (ages 3-12) – $12.50 and Children under 3 are free.
100% of the proceeds will benefit The Association for the Visually Impaired, a nonprofit organization serving blind and visually impaired children and adults in Rockland and Orange Counties. The organization provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation, mobility instruction, employment placement, and social work services to visually impaired children and adults. This event is made possible through a generous donation from Bella Gianna’s.
Reservations are suggested; a limited amount of tickets will be available at the door, but please call or email AVI to leave your name on the will-call list. For questions or special concerns, please contact AVI at 845-574-4950.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-the-easter-bunny-tickets-32816487999

Celebrate Easter with us at Bear Mountain Inn.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Seatings at 11AM, 11:30AM, 1PM and 2PM
Adults $46.95* | Children 5-12 $18.95* | Children Under 5 FREE
For more information – visit here!

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Easter Egg Hunts

EASTER EGG HUNT EGGS-TRAVAGANZA
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
4pm
Stew Leonard’s Yonkers Store 1 Stew Leonard Dr., Yonkers, NY
Easter Egg Hunt Eggs-Travaganza
Stew Leonard’s Yonkers store is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Eggs-Travaganza starting at 4 p.m. on . Children will be given a map of Stew Leonard’s and a bag to collect eggs from costumed characters throughout the store, including Clover the Cow, Cynthia Chick, and Daphne Duck among others. The Easter Egg Hunt Eggs-Travaganza is free to the community.
Each egg contains candy and every child will receive one Golden Egg with prizes ranging from plush toys and bubbles to children’s DVDs and Easter activity books. Four lucky children will find this year’s grand prize inside their Golden Egg: is a family pack of passes to Rye Play Land!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the popularity of this event in years past, Stew Leonard’s asks customers to pick their tickets up in advance. Tickets will be available at Customer Service on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2017 for the first 400 children.

Pearl River Central Avenue Field
Sunday April 9th
1pm SHARP – arrive early
Hope you can attend the Chamber’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your own bag or basket. Great fun for the kids! Special thanks to our co-sponsor: Law Offices of Thomas F. Diviny.

Valley Cottage Fire Department for an Egg Hunt
20 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage NY
Saturday April 8th
10am-12pm
Meet the Easter Bunny and Sparky the Fire Dog and the Easter Bunny!
3 Age groups – 2 and under, 3-5 and 6 & up
Rain or Shine

Rockland Mommies Egg Hunt
Congers Lake Park
Saturday April 8th
10am-1pm
We have so much fun planned! Day Camp in the Park doing crafts, Pitch by Pitch playing catch with the kids, Mandas Enchanted Events bringing a few special guests, Little Ivy Academy building robots, Photo opps … and a visit from a very special guest 🙂
There will be a designated area for toddlers and older children. Alike with last year there are limited spots available to help keep the event controlled and enjoyable for everyone.
EMAIL RNYMBUNNY@GMAIL.COM to reserve your spot.

Easter Egg Hunt at Bear Mountain State Park!
2 sessions – 10am or 12pm
*This event is free of charge, but a State Park $10 parking fee (cash only) will apply.

Easter Egg Hunt
Mania Training Facility – 24 Holt Drive Stony Point, NY 10980
April 8, 2017
2pm-4:40pm
Bring an easter basket and your best hunting skills. Find the glitter egg for a special prize! Registration is required. Sign up by age group on the site.
845-269-3300
join.maniatrainingfacility.com

Tappan Fire House Annual Egg Hunt
123 Washington St Tappan
April 15
12pm-2pm

BoulderBird’s Egg Hunt
1 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive Pomona, NY 10970
April 15, 2017
9-10:30am
Come on down and visit BoulderBird and the Rockland Boulders on Saturday, April 15th at 9am for BoulderBird’s Egg Hunt at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona, NY. BoulderBird will hide 5,000 eggs in the field. How many will you find?
845-364-0009
rocklandboulders.com

Piermont Civic Association – Easter Egg Hunt
Flywheel Park, 554 Piermont Ave. Piermont, NY 10968
April 15, 2017
10-11am
Come early and bring a basket or container to collect eggs. Weather permitting.
piermontchamber.org

Rockland Mommies Egg Hunt

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Easter, Uncategorized .

Rockland Mommies Egg Hunt

April 8th

Congers Lake Park

10am-1pm

There will be a designated area for toddlers and older children.

We have so much fun planned!

– Day Camp in the Park doing crafts

– Pitch by Pitch playing catch with the kids

– Mandas Enchanted Events bringing a few special guests

– Little Ivy Academy building robots

-Snacks

-Balloon Twisting

– Photo opps

… and a visit from a very special guest 🙂

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Want to know more? Here’s a link to last years event!!! CLICK HERE

Alike with last year there are limited spots available to help keep the event controlled and enjoyable for everyone.

Email RNYMbunny@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

– You will receive an email confirmation with an address as to where to drop your 10 FILLED EGGS ( PER CHILD ) … please no candy with nuts!

This year, to help cover costs we are asking for a suggested donation of $2 per child.

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All Aboard the Easter Bunny Train! GIVEAWAY!

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Contests, Easter, Main Page, Out and about..., Things to Do! .

We are so excited to be invited back for another ride on the Easter Bunny Train Ride!
We had a blast on our ride last year! (Read our review here)

Ride the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. E. Bunny on the train. Your ride will wind along the scenic Delaware River leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The train will travel along the river to Carpentersville and our destination will be the site of the historic Lime Kilns. In front of the 150 year old Lime kilns is a beautiful little glade filled with Easter eggs! Once we arrive you can get off the train, take a picture with Mr. Bunny and gather 4 Easter eggs! On the train enjoy our banjo playing Hobo and a Juggler!

TO PURCHASE TICKETS – 877trainride.com

Trips run April 8,9,and 15th
11am, 12:30pm, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Child $11.00 ( ages 2 to 12)
Adult $18.00
Lap Sitter $4.00 (up to 2 years old)
Meet and greet with Mr. Bunny on the train
Pictures with Mr. Bunny at the Egg Patch
Easter Egg Hunt, each child can forage for 4 toy and candy filled eggs

For a chance to win a family 4 pack of train tickets, head on over to our Facebook page!

RNYM Bunny Brunch!!!

Posted on February 21, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Day Trips, Easter, Events, March of Dimes, Out and about..., Photo Obsessed, Reviews, RNYM Events, Things to Do!, Uncategorized, We're Having a Party .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored event.

We at RNYM LOVE to host parties for you!!! Haven’t heard of them yet?! Well we would love to give you a quick run through. We host a bunch of community events for our readers so mark your calendars!!!

This past year we hosted/sponsored our:

Rockland Mommies Easter Egg Hunt

Tent at The March of Dimes Walk

Baby Shower

Costume Swap for a Cause

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Photo Credit: IC You Photography (it’s even possible that your children might both smile)

We are so very pleased to add to our repertoire this year our Bunny Brunch!!! Based on the 24 hour sell out of our Breakfast with Santa- you may want to get in on this quickly. Our dedication to affordable family friendly events continues as we throw an amazing Bunny Brunch with the help of our fabulous sponsors that includes:

Buffet Breakfast- Knights of Columbus Blauvelt
Professional Photos with the Bunny – IC You Photography
An Easter Craft- Day Camp in the Park
Photo Booth – Donations from Madison Lee PhotoBooths and Daisy Dreams Party
Chocolate Easter Pop – Sweet Celebrations with Jeannette
Bunny Ears for All Children
Bag of Swag- Free items, information and coupons from local businesses
Small Egg Hunt
Tricky Tray Full of fun prizes to benefit March of Dimes
Performances and interaction with Vicki’s Studio All Star Dance Team
Music and interactions with Catherine from Moon River Mother and Child

Here are the details:

Date: Saturday April 1, 2017

Two Settings: 9-10:30 or 11:30 – 1:00 ( 11:30 SOLD OUT)

Location: Knights of Columbus Blauvelt

Cost: $25 a person, Under 2 Free (It is assumed that under two will sit on your lap, if your child will be taking a chair it will be an additional member)

Ways to pay: PayPal- Chase Quick Pay- Check

How to reserve your spot:

Send an email to mailto:RNYMBunny@gmail.com requesting your seating and how many attendees you will have. You will receive a confirmation email with paperwork to fill out and instructions for payment. Payment is due within a week of communication or your space is forfeited to the next in line.

A special THANK YOU to our sponsors:

Day Camp in the Park– Luigi O’Grady’s- Vicki’s Dance Studio– IC You Photography– IN HOME LCSW – Pitch By Pitch Camp Madison Lee Photobooths
Moon River Mother and Child

Stew Leonards Easter Bunny Brunch- Review

Posted on March 27, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Easter, Events, Out and about..., Reviews, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as we were invited to attend. All opinions expressed are my own.

There are a lot of great activities out there to do for the holidays. So many that we bring you various posts for each where you can choose which to attend. We don’t list EVERY single event because it would be overwhelming. Instead, we bring you the ones we think are really great. We love the Trains (Delaware River. and Catskill Mountain), and last year we attended a great egg hunt at Greenburgh Nature Center that will remain on the list.

This year we attended the Stew Leonard’s Bunny Brunch (Yonkers), and boy did we have a great time! If you follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Youtube) you saw some of our real-time posts. This event was ADORABLE. We had such a good time, our Auntie and I really got to sit back and watch the kids enjoy themselves.

Firstly, many people shy away from events in Yonkers thinking its far away, but its such a straight trip and only takes about 25 minutes. There are a lot of great things to do on that side of the bridge that we have highlighted (keep an eye on our events page).

The brunch was held in the party room in a nice secluded area where we were let in and the door was closed (no fear that a child would escape or someone not involved could get in. This bit of safety and security really helped to put me at ease. The room was decorated very nicely with Easter embellishments everywhere. There were table markers with our name on it to indicate where we should sit (if you want to sit with friends let them know when you register, although you can also just ask one of the many helpers to be moved if necessary.

There was a buffet on the right hand side that we could begin eating right away. The event was such a great manageable size that the line never got very long and the kids were even able to get back up and have seconds without waiting. The meal included basic brunch elements, but I was very happy to see some great healthy options as well. The food was delicious (both kiddos wanted seconds). They especially loved the silver dollar pancakes (kiddo size) and the fresh fruit.

When everyone had eaten, there was an announcement and music started playing. Then came the entertainment. The Easter Bunny and his friends came in to play with the kids. They danced and walked around the whole room high fiving the kids (and parents) as well as posing for photos. Once they made it through the crowd they moooved to the front where they danced to some popular songs that involve the crowd (whip nae nae, cha cha slide, and the chicken dance). This was SO MUCH FUN! The kids really enjoyed dancing around with the characters (who were so good with them and really looked out for them), and watching it was really heartwarming.

You can watch (E) dance with the characters on this YouTube video and see how adorable it was :o)

Neither the kids nor the adults stopped smiling from ear to ear. After a few dances an announcement was made to go back to our tables where we would be called to come up for pictures with the Bunny. Photos can be purchased (right then and there) or you can use your own camera/device for free.

The event lasted about an hour and a half, which was perfect. The kids had fun, ate well, but there was no burnout like there can sometimes be at overwhelming events. On our way out the door the kids were given coloring pages and a book on eating healthy (a major plus in my eyes). I really hadn’t expected this either and the kids loved getting a “gift”.

Stew Leonard’s does a lot of these adorable events which we will be making sure to add to our “must do” lists and our events calendar. We highly recommend them (we will certainly be back)!