Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Arts Program 2026

Celebrate spring at Ten Broeck! Free spring/Easter Egg Hunt in the Ten Broeck Gardens, and special pisanki (psyanky) egg art project.

In case of rain, program will be held in light drizzle (please bring umbrellas and rain boots), but will be cancelled if there is heavy rain.

Recommended ages: ages 3-12 (Children 3 - 6 will have a separate area for collecting eggs).

• Prizes are free art and school supplies, Easter treats, snacks, and free take-home art discovery kits.
• Children are welcome to bring their own Easter Baskets to use during the hunt.
• Free decorated bags will be provided.
• Free pisanki (pysanky) egg themed art project for kids (weather permitting).
• Traditional pisanki (pysanky) egg & traditional Central/Eastern European Easter basket foods and decorating demonstration.
• Children only. While adults may accompany their children, we ask that they do not collect eggs so everyone has a chance to collect eggs.

• Children 3 to 6 will have their own area for collecting eggs, separate from children 7 and over. We ask that participants stay in their designated collecting areas so everyone can have a chance to collect eggs.
• Please wear shoes/sneakers and clothes for being outside and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Please no running and stay within boundary lines of hunt.
• Older children are welcome, but are asked to let younger children discover eggs at their own pace.
• Participants who run, push, or cut off other children will be asked to leave.
• Prizes: school supplies, Easter treats, snacks, and more!
• Please park in our parking lot (off Livingston Avenue). Use GPS address 136 Livingston Avenue.
• In case of heavy rain, event will be cancelled. Pre-registered participants will be notified via email.
• The ACHA reserves the right to limit registrations. Large group registrations will be returned.

To make your visit safe and enjoyable for all:

1) Getting Here

• Free off‑street parking: Please use our Livingston Avenue parking lot (GPS: 136 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY).
• Walking: Our neighborhood has sidewalks for easy access.
• Public transportation: CDTA bus routes 100 and 106 stop about a four‑minute walk away.
• Visit our website for a map and additional travel information.

2) Making Your Visit Safe and Comfortable

• Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for historic, sometimes uneven surfaces. Spike heels are not permitted.
• Bags should be smaller than a standard backpack. Larger bags must be left in the reception area.
• Please do not touch historic collections.
• Water in closed containers is permitted; glass containers are not allowed.

3) Accessibility

• Visitors with accessibility needs are encouraged to contact us in advance with any questions.
• Visitors with service dogs are welcome. 
• Emotional support and therapy dogs are not permitted in the museum.
• At this time, the ACHA does not have a fully ADA‑accessible restroom; a ground‑floor restroom is available.
• Museum spaces and gardens offer very limited seating.

4) Gardens & Grounds

• Our gardens and parking lot are reserved for registered museum program visitors during regular tour and program hours.
• Our site is pack‑in, pack‑out; please take all waste with you. Light lunches (brown-bag type) may be enjoyed on our grounds, but no parties, buffets, hammocks, additional chairs and tables, or tents may be brought in or used. 
• Pets must be kept on a 6 foot or less leash at all times, and all pet waste must be removed.  Please do not have pets relieve themselves in garden beds or near walks.
• No smoking, vaping, or alcohol consumption.
• Please follow posted signs and use caution throughout the site.
• Free educational kits and self‑guided tours are available at the garden kiosk.
• Hours may change; please check our website or call for current information.
• See our website for full garden regulations.

5) Registration & Program Timing

• Advance registration is required for all free programs.
• We cannot guarantee admission, seating, or program materials for unregistered or late‑arriving visitors.
• The ACHA often runs concurrent programs; please respect other programs’ spaces and access, as all visitors share the site.
• Late arrivals cannot remain past the scheduled program end time, and programs cannot be extended.

6) Groups of Six or More for Free Programs

• To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, free programs are not able to accommodate groups of six or more due to space limitations and program format needs.
• If your group of six or more would like to visit, please contact us to discuss arranging a special program or to receive suggestions for free programs which can accommodate larger groups.
• The ACHA reserves the right to cancel reservations for groups of six or more who register without prior approval.

7) Ensuring a Positive Experience

• The ACHA is committed to a welcoming, respectful environment. For everyone’s safety, visitors must follow all guidelines and the instructions of ACHA staff. Disrespectful, abusive, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate behavior is not permitted.
• Visitors who do not follow these expectations will be asked to leave.

These regulations are subject to being updated at any time.  Please visit our website for current regulations.

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