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Meet the Easter Bunny at Bunny Brunches, Trains, and Easter Bunny Pictures in CT

Take a trolley ride with the Easter Bunny in East Windsor for some springtime fun! Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Trolley Museum
Take a trolley ride with the Easter Bunny in East Windsor for some springtime fun! Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Trolley Museum
3/20/23 - By Jennifer Coe

Spring brings budding flowers to Connecticut, as well as sunshine, longer days, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Connecticut families will be able to spot the Easter Bunny (and take some Easter Bunny pictures) in many places around the state. Some of these spots include a train in Essex, a trolley in East Windsor, a tasty pancake breakfast in Newtown, and even, perhaps, at your local Easter Egg Hunt.

Are you as eager to dive into springtime as we are? Use our Spring Bucket List as a guide or check out a Springtime Visit to Baby Farm Animals in Fairfield or the Hartford-area.

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All aboard for train rides with the Easter Bunny in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of the Essex Steam Train
All aboard for train rides with the Easter Bunny in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of the Essex Steam Train

Easter Bunny Trains in Connecticut

Bunny Breakfast Essex Steam Train

April 1 - 2 and 7 - 8 — Essex
Hop aboard the Essex Steam Train during April for Bunny Breakfasts and Bunny Lunches aboard vintage Pullman dining cars, pulled by antique diesel locomotive. Breakfast: Train boards at 8:30 am for a 9 am departure. Return to the station at 10 am. Brunch: Train boards at 11:30 am for a 12 pm departure. Return to the station at 1 pm. READ MORE

The Shoreline Trolley with the Easter Bunny

April 1 - 2 and 7 - 8 — East Haven
Visit the Shoreline Trolley Museum and say hello to the Easter Bunny. Each child receives a gift from the Bunny. Enjoy a trolley ride and make sure to bring your camera to take a lot of memorable photos. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Express at RMNE

April 1 - 2 and 7 - 8 — Thomaston
Climb aboard for a 1 hour and 2-minute train ride through the beautiful Litchfield Hills as they reawaken from a cold, long winter's nap. Passengers enjoy a stop at the Bunny Patch, where children will have a chance to help rescue the Easter Bunny's duck friends! All children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny himself, as well as receive a chocolate-filled egg from his own collection. READ MORE

Easter Eggspress at the CT Trolley Museum

April 1-2 and 7-8 — East Windsor
Hop on board the Easter EGGspress Trolley! We hatched an EGGcellent event for the entire family, you won't want to miss out! The Easter Bunny will be roaming the grounds and posing for pictures from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Each child will receive an Easter egg with a surprise inside when they complete a scavenger hunt, make a bunny ear craft and visit the fire truck museum. Earn up to three filled eggs! READ MORE
Family-friendly spots around Connecticut are hosting picture time with the Easter Bunny. Easter Bunny photo courtesy of Stew Leonards
Family-friendly spots around Connecticut are hosting picture time with the Easter Bunny. Easter Bunny photo courtesy of Stew Leonards

Easter Bunny Breakfast and Easter Bunny Brunches in Connecticut

East Windor Parks and Recreation Breakfast With the Easter Bunny

April 1 — East Windsor
Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, milk, and coffee are on the menu at the East Windsor Parks and Recreation Dept. Breakfast With the Easter Bunny, sponsored by the East Windsor Rotary. The Easter Bunny will be stopping in for photos, so bring your camera. There also will be crafts for the kids and an Easter basket raffle. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

April 1 — New Canaan
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is back!   The hunt starts at 10:15. Along with the hunt there will be bounce houses, bake sale, face painting, arts & crafts, a dj, and photos with the Easter Bunny! READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

April 1 — South Windsor
Come meet the Easter Bunny! Please bring a non-perishable food item for the South Windsor Food Bank. There will be raffle prizes and free refreshments from 12pm-3pm. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stew Leonard's Newington

April 1 and 2 — Newington
Join the team at Stew Leonard’s for a special Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats. Each child will receive Easter coloring sheets and will be able to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Limited seating available and registration must be made in advanced on our website. READ MORE

American Legion Post 14 Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

April 8 — Vernon
Come enjoy breakfast and egg hunt with the Easter Bunny! Pancakes, sausage, donut and juice.   READ MORE

Bunny Breakfast Newtown Community Center

April 9 — Newtown
Join us for pancakes, pastries, coffee/OJ, crafts and a visit with the bunny. The bunny himself will be making an appearance at each time slot. He will be hoping around to the tables, and we will also have a photo station to take pictures with him as well! Families will be able to for register one hour time slots. Please pre-register.  READ MORE
Treat your family to a fun-filled Easter brunch! Photo courtesy of the Wharf Inn at the Madison Beach Hotel
Treat your family to a fun-filled Easter brunch! Photo courtesy of the Wharf Inn at the Madison Beach Hotel

Easter Bunny Brunches at Restaurants

Simsbury Inn Easter Brunch

April 4 — Simsbury
Enjoy one of the inn's famous, decadent brunches, including specialty waffles as well as ham, seafood, a dessert spread, and more. READ MORE

Water's Edge Easter Sunday Brunch

April 9 — Westbrook
Water's Edge is offering a traditional Easter Brunch menu for the whole family. READ MORE

Easter Brunch at Village Bistro

April 9 — Milford
More than 25 hot and cold foods will be available. In addition to the food, there will be specials on mimosas, Bellini's, and bloody Marys. READ MORE

Easter Washington Prime Brunch Buffet

April 9 — Norwalk
Head to Washington Prime for their Easter Sunday Prime Brunch Buffet. The buffet includes prime rib, leg of lamb, Eggs Benedict, pasta, chicken, granola, yogurt, and so much more!  READ MORE

Mystic Hilton Easter Brunch

April 9 — Mystic
Visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a memorable dining tradition. This event will take place in the ballroom with separate seating for all ticketed parties. There are two seatings, 11a and 1pm. Menu will include: scrambled eggs, French toast, deviled eggs and assorted bakery specialties. Also enjoy the fresh salad station, carvery and an several hot entrees. There is also a kid's menu.​ READ MORE

The Wharf Inn Brunch

April 9 — Madison
The Wharf will be hosting an Easter Brunch. With a varied menu including a carved station, omelet station, hot buffet and raw bar, make sure you get some of everything. Click here to see the menu and make reservations. READ MORE

The Captain Daniel Packer Inne

April 9 — Mystic
Enjoy Easter steeped in history at the Daniel Packer Inne. Lunch starts at 11a and dinner starts at 5pm. Menu includes several entrees like traditional Easter Ham, short ribs and scallops. Many appetizers to choose from for the whole table. Kids can choose from the children's menu. READ MORE
Join the fun at the Easter Egg Roll, held on the lawn at the Pequot Library. Photo courtesy of the library
Join the fun at the Easter Egg Roll, held on the lawn at the Pequot Library. Photo courtesy of the library

Mores Places to Take Easter Bunny Pictures in Connecticut

Visit and Pictures with the Easter Bunny

March 17 - April 8 — Milford
Pictures with the Easter Bunny are so easy at the CT Post Mall.  Hip Hop Hurray! Hop on over to The Post to visit the Easter Bunny for family photos March 17 through April 8.  Hours:  Monday through Friday*: 11am-7pm Saturday: 10am-8pm Sunday: 11am-6pm READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at FaithChurch CC

March 26 — New Milford
Enjoy this free Easter egg hunt and petting zoo.  Food will be available for purchase from a local food truck after service READ MORE

Easter Spring Fling

April 7 — Stamford
Have a ton of Easter fun at Designs by Lee. Activities include cookie decorating (preregistration required) with Treats Bella (you must register in advance), and free photos with the Easter Bunny. There will also be Local Vendors on site and the Coalhouse Pizza Truck. Make sure to bring non-perishables for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to be entered into a raffle. READ MORE

Fairfield Mom's Easter Egg Hunt

April 7 — Fairfield
So much more than an egg hunt with food trucks, face painting and more. Pick a time for your egg hunt and pre-register your space. Bring your own basket and boots (it gets muddy!)   READ MORE

Easter Egg Roll at the Pequot Library

April 8 — Southport
Join us for some traditional holiday fun at the annual Easter Egg Roll on Pequot Library’s Great Lawn. Dance the bunny hop, make crafts, play games, and meet the Easter Bunny himself. Bring your own hard-boiled eggs for coloring and decorating, and then choose your favorite egg to enter in the age-category races. Please bring a long-handled wooden spoon for the roll.  READ MORE

Bunnies and Paws @ Lyman

April 8 — Middlefield
Do you love animals? Join the Apple Barrel Farm Market for their Bunnies & Paws where they will be welcoming some furry friends from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Circle K Petting Farm. Kids can visit the Fidelco Guide Dogs on our patio and learn about the vital role German Shepherd puppies play as they begin their journey to become guide dog partners for someone who is blind. Then, from 12:30pm-3pm, the cutest bunnies and rabbits from Circle K Petting Farm will be hopping around and ready to play for an additional, small cost. Throughout the day you will see the Easter... READ MORE

Word Alive Church Annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 8 — Norwalk
Word Alive Church of Norwalk, in partnership with the First Taxing District, is hosting a free community-wide Easter Egg Hunt at The Green. There will be thousands of eggs stuffed with candy and prizes and 300 goody bags filled with FREE gifts. Photos with the Easter Bunny and his pal, the Easter Chicken will also be available.  READ MORE

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