Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Services Near Bed-Stuy

BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — After a year of virtual services and family fun in 2020, in-person events are back up and running for Easter this year in Brooklyn.

Several organizations throughout the borough have scheduled socially-distanced and safe Easter egg hunts or other activities to celebrate the holiday. There are also still some virtual options for families that prefer celebrating from home.

There are also a line-up of church services for Holy Week and Easter. The Tablet, the newspaper for the Diocese of Brooklyn, has put out its annual guide for the borough. You can find it here.

Here's a look at some of the events near Bed-Stuy, according to local event guides:

Kids Paint Easter Egg-stravaganza
An Easter celebration with games, music, snacks and photos with the Easter bunny at Colors Effect at 1454 St. Johns Pl. from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Myrtle Avenue Easter Hunt
Two hours of Easter activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday between 484 and 550 Myrtle Ave. in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Tickets are free, walk-ups are welcome.

Easter Egg Hunt Pop Up Shop
Easter eggs, music, food and other activities at the Mystique Event Space at 1605 Nostrand Ave. from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Entry fee is $2.

Atlantic Avenue Spring Fling
A no-touch virtual egg scavenger hunt using QR codes on storefronts on Fourth Avenue through Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill. It will run from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Take selfies in your Easter best using the hashtag #atlanticavespringfling on social media for a chance to win for Best Bonnet (for an adult, child or furry friend), Best Couple and Best Mask. Each of the five winners will win a special prize valued at $100.