🐰 nyc weekend guide: easter edition
Plus, New York is America's Easter epicenter
This weekend, New York serves up a chaotic holy trinity of events for Easter.
Whether you’re craving floral fantasy (The Fifty Sonesta’s blossom-filled suite), twink anarchy (TWINKCHELLA), or drag divinity (RuPaul’s Season 17 finale shindig), this weekend’s got whiplash-inducing variety.
Pro tip: Pace yourself—Saturday’s lamb roasts, vintage car shows, and egg hunts demand stamina, and Sunday’s champagne teas, Greek feasts, and queer 420 “church” require strategic outfit changes.
Finally… although NYC is thought to be incredibly secular, the city has 9,000 Christian nonprofits and the nation’s highest church count. We reign as the religious capital of America, even if only 57% of us admit to believing. Who knew?
Happy Easter, twinks.
Friday, April 18
🌸 The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York’s Blossom & Bloom Floral Retreat Suite
Have an Easter staycation at The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York’s Blossom & Bloom Floral Retreat. Designed in collaboration with National Tree Company and renowned floral artist Michael Day (Hybrid Floral), this immersive one-bedroom suite is your own personal botanical oasis. Available for stays from April 14 to June 30 and rates start at $699/night — book with promo code BLOOM.
✨ TWINKCHELLA
Here comes the most chaotic celebration of LGBTwink culture yet—TWINKCHELLA. Expect twink DJs, twink shows, featuring special guests Micah McLaurin, Lana Ja’rae, and Reese Havoc as A Twink and a Redhead, plus sets by Arra, Oliver Gliese, Tyjah, Stefan, and Vera Lee Westwood. Whether you’re a **demon twink, corporate twink, fem twink, or even a twunk, this is your night to shine (and if you’re *not* a twink? Come dance with them anyway! Buy tickets here.
🎉 Drag Race Season 17 Grand Finale & Finale Fantasy After Party
Don’t miss the biggest Drag Race party of the year! Celebrate the Season 17 Grand Finale with a viewing party in The Yard + 3 Dollar Bill, featuring guest hosts Carson & TS Madison. Then, keep the party going at the FINALE FANTASY AFTER PARTY starring Season 17 queens Lexi Love, Jewels Sparkles, Lana J’arae, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star. Tickets for both events on sale now at 3DollarBillBK.com Grand Finale Viewing Party (6PM) and Finale Fantasy After Party (11PM) require separate tickets.
Saturday, April 19
🚗 Wheels of NYC: A Cultural Car Showcase
Brooklyn’s most immersive automotive experience is back. Wheels of NYC, the cultural force redefining NYC’s car scene since 2021, presents a curated showcase of 85+ iconic classics on Saturday, featuring the ultra-rare Black Lamborghini Countach 5000QV. But this isn’t just a car show: explore a vintage fashion market by Alfargos, vibe to DJ sets from Cement Sound and ODR Studios, and savor bites from Davey’s Ice Cream, Leon’s Bagels, and Honeys Brooklyn. Plus, don’t miss art cars by legends like HAZE and Futura2000, courtesy of Cart Department. RSVP here.
🐰 Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt at Leuca
Get a head start on holiday festivities on Saturday with Leuca at Williamsburg’s The William Vale with brunch at 1 PM, featuring an à la carte menu crafted by James Beard Award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini and NoHo Hospitality Group. Stick around after for the Easter Egg Hunt, featuring hundreds of eggs hidden across the sprawling 15,000-square-foot Vale Park—perfect for families and friends to hop into the Easter spirit. Book here.
Sunday, April 20
🐇 Easter Sunday Brunch at The Mark Hotel
Celebrate Easter with brunch at The Mark Hotel, curated by Jean-Georges at The Mark Restaurant. Priced at $168 per person, the meal begins with an Amuse Bouche and a freshly baked pastry basket, followed by a choice of appetizers like Avocado Toast with sunflower seeds, Crispy Salmon Sushi, or Tuna Tartare. For the main course, indulge in Buttermilk Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, or Grilled Lamb Chops. Book here.
🌸 Easter Sunday Grand Champagne Afternoon Tea at Baccarat Hotel New York
This Sunday, celebrate spring’s arrival with Baccarat Hotel’s Easter Sunday Grand Champagne Afternoon Tea in the Grand Salon from 12 to 7 PM. Adults will savor a welcome glass of champagne amid a Grand Table display of sweet treats, while children delight in a cookie-decorating workshop with the pastry chef—complete with take-home chocolate eggs, candies, and a Baccarat apron. Priced at $195 per adult and $145 per child** (plus tax & gratuity), the tea blends a family-friendly environment with adult sophistication.
🐣 Easter Sunday Brunch & Dinner at Cathédrale
Celebrate Easter with a French-inspired feast by Chef Jason Hall at Cathédrale. Enjoy Easter Brunch (12 to 4PM) or Dinner (4 to 7PM), featuring Crudités '“Grand Aioli”, made-to-order crêpes, roast carving stations, and seasonal dishes like spring lamb, asparagus, and strawberries topped with French viennoiseries. Live jazz by Antoine Drye sets the mood, while *kids under 12 dine free*. Book here.
🐑 Gus and Marty's First Annual Greek Easter Roast
Celebrate Greek Easter, the most important holiday in Greek culture, with Gus and Marty’s debut Easter Roast in Williamsburg. Founded by Egg Shop creators Sarah Schneider and Demetri Makoulis (who named the spot after their fathers), this Greek-American taverna puts a Brooklyn spin on traditions like whole lamb roasts. For $85/person, enjoy two-hour seatings (12 to 2 PM or 2:30 to 4:30 PM) featuring *wood-fired tsoureki bread, house-made pita with dips, spanakopita, marinated seafood salad, chicken souvlaki, a lamb carving station, zucchini fritters, and walnut cake—plus ouzo service and mastiha spritzes. Book here.
💨 FLAMER 4/20 Picnic '25 - Queer Church
NYC’s audacious cannabis brand, FLAMER, revives its annual 420 Picnic in Prospect Park’s Long Meadow—now with a queer Easter twist. As 420 falls on Resurrection Sunday, they’re reclaiming sanctuary with "Faggots Attend Church": a day of sound baths with Weed Auntie, Harsh Babe’s arts & crafts, field games, choir sermons, and communion via joints (dress your Sunday best). Free but RSVP here.