Oneonta Families Hop into Easter Fun with Local Events

River Street Baptist Church, Interskate 88, and Southside Mall offer free and low-cost activities for the holiday weekend.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:48pm

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Families in the Oneonta, New York region will have several opportunities to celebrate Easter this weekend with free and low-cost events happening at local venues. River Street Baptist Church is hosting an Easter egg hunt, Interskate 88 is hosting a roller skating event with the Easter Bunny, and Southside Mall is offering photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

Why it matters

These annual Easter events provide Oneonta families with festive, community-focused activities to celebrate the holiday together. The variety of options caters to different interests and budgets, making the celebrations accessible to all.

The details

River Street Baptist Church's Easter egg hunt on April 3 will include group games, a telling of the Easter story, and a ventriloquist performance. Interskate 88's roller skating event on April 4 will allow families to meet the Easter Bunny, receive treats, and take photos. Southside Mall is hosting Easter Bunny photo opportunities on March 28 and April 3-4, offering both paid printed photos and free self-taken photos.

  • The River Street Baptist Church egg hunt is on Friday, April 3 from 1-2:30 p.m.
  • The Interskate 88 roller skating event is on Saturday, April 4 from 1-6 p.m.
  • The Southside Mall Easter Bunny photos are on March 28 and April 3-4.

The players

River Street Baptist Church

A local church hosting a free Easter egg hunt and activities.

Interskate 88

A roller skating rink hosting a special Easter-themed event.

Southside Mall

A shopping mall offering Easter Bunny photo opportunities.

Laura Carpenter

The host of the River Street Baptist Church Easter event.

Bizzy Brzezinski

The manager of Interskate 88.

Luisa Montanti

The general manager of Southside Mall.

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What they’re saying

“We want to share the Easter story, so that's the special thing about ours as a church.”

— Laura Carpenter, Event Host

“I hope it lifts their spirits and helps them feel more connected to a church community in general.”

— Laura Carpenter, Event Host

“Just an activity for something to do for the holiday that provides physical activity. If they don't want to skate, that's fine. They can still have the opportunity to meet with the dressed-up Easter Bunny and get a special little treat.”

— Bizzy Brzezinski, Rink Manager

“It's nice to see people trying to still create a tradition. Year after year we still see the same families coming in as the kids are getting older. It's been a good, wholesome opportunity for families to be able to take their kids to a special thing for that day.”

— Luisa Montanti, General Manager

The takeaway

These Easter events in Oneonta provide families with a range of free and affordable options to celebrate the holiday together, from religious-focused activities to active recreation and photo opportunities. The events reflect the community's efforts to maintain cherished traditions and create new memories for local residents.