Experience the Best of New Jersey:
2025 April Events and Festivals

A Guide to New Jersey's 2025 April Events

April in New Jersey is an exciting time as the state dazzles with lively events and festivals.

The month kicks off with one of the states notable springtime happenings, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park, Newark. This event, known for having the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, offers not only breathtaking views but also a series of activities, including guided tours and family days that appeal to adults looking for leisurely springtime outings.

April in New Jersey is also a time when diverse cultural festivals, gourmet food events, captivating concerts, and historical and natural sites are to be explored.

Whether it's savoring local flavors, enjoying riveting performances, or basking in the springtime blooms, New Jersey's April events and festivals promise to motivate and invigorate anyone seeking unique and enjoyable experiences in the Garden State

2025 North Jersey April Festivals and Themed Events

Cherry Blossom Festival
Typically the 2nd and 3rd week of April.
Branch Brook Park
Newark, NJ
The second largest Cherry Blossom display in the United States with the National Cherry Blossom display in Washington, DC being the largest and usually occurs about two weeks earlier. This is a week long festival with many events including a 10K race, trolley bus tours, and family Day with Japanese cultural activities, including demonstrations on origami, bonsai, ikebana, and martial arts.

Annual Easter Bunny EGGspress
Trips run April 12, 13, and 19th 2025
Departing:
Whippany Railway Museum
1 Railroad plaza,
Whippany, NJ
The annual Easter Bunny EGGspress & Egg Hunt trains offer the opportunity to experience a ride in a vintage passenger car while the Easter Bunny moves through the train greeting children of all ages. After each ride, Children with valid train tickets can bring their Easter Baskets and go to the Easter Egg Patch to gather a few eggs and receive a special commemorative item at our rain-or-shine Egg Hunt! The eggs are filled with a toy.

Daffodil Day at the Arboretum
Sunday, April 13, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Ave
Summit, NJ
Daffodil Day features one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey with over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum's glacially carved Daffodil Bowl! Visitors will get to enjoy spring themed games and crafts, a story trail, music, food, market vendors, an art exhibit, and the "Green Goats."

NYC Harbor Easter Dinner Cruise
Sunday, April 20, 2025; Board: 6:15PM | Cruise: 7:PM - 10PM
City Experiences
1500 Harbor Blvd,
Weehawken, NJ
Cost: $185, Kids Free (Ages 3 and under)
This Easter NYC Harbor cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers features an on board holiday buffet with cocktails and dancing.

Annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair
April 26th, 2025 (Rain or Shine)
Veterans Park
44 E. Washington Ave
Washington Borough, NJ
Free event
This annual family event features live music, artisan vendors, street performers, costumes, interactive demonstrations, and steampunk shenanigans.

Paramus Food Truck Festival
Sunday, April 27, 2025l: 11am until 7pm
Paramus Park Mall-North
700 Paramus Park
Paramus, NJ
Cost:$5, Kids under 5 FREE
The event features 23 Gourmet Food Trucks, music, pony rides, petting zoo, knockerball, bungee trampoline, mini golf, inflatables, face painting, sand art, vendors and a beer, sangria & margarita garden. This years special attraction: Dinosaurs Arise. They are requesting that all attendees bring a non-perishable canned or boxed item to help support the Food Pantry

 

2025 Central Jersey April Festivals and Themed Events

U-Pick Tulips Spring Spectacular
Weather permitting, beginning early April and remain in bloom for two to three weeks.
Holland Ridge Farms
86 Rues Road
Cream Ridge, NJ
This annual family oriented festival features acres of tulips --- a great photo opportunity. The farm also has food trucks, a bakery, a ton of farm animals, a gift shop and merch store. Come pick flowers, take photos, and make memories!

Asbury Park Spring Disco + Night Market
Friday, April 11, 2025; 6pm - 11pm
Asbury Park Convention Hall, Grand Arcade
1300 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, NJ
This event features a spring disco dance party and night market with dancing, unique street foods, shopping bazaar, photo moments, and fun experiences.
The stage will include local DJs bringing a mix sounds of 70s disco, hip-hop, and top 40 hits. Featuring music by DJ Tyler Valentine & More.

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12th, 2025; at 11am (Rain date, April 19th)
2nd, 3rd, & 4th avenue Beach entrance
Belmar, NJ
This popular Jersey Shore Easter celebration features an Easter egg hunt with over 3,500 eggs hidden in the the sand. Prizes will be awarded along with a vist with the Easter bunny.

New Jersey Rock Flea Market - Spring Fling
Saturday, Sunday, April 12, 13, 2025
Cure Insurance Arena
Trenton, NJ
This event brings together hundreds of artists and DIY sellers from over 30 states, making each gathering a vibrant showcase of creativity and talent. Attendees can enjoy the region's most delicious food trucks, meet incredible celebrity guests, experience on-site tattooing, and explore classic pop-up arcades and art galleries. With live music, DJs, and an abundance of fun, this event promises excitement and entertainment for everyone—more than you can shake a faux hawk at!

The Beer Run 5K Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, April 26, 2025: 12 - 4pm
The Historic Village at Allaire
4263 Atlantic Avenue
Wall Township, NJ
Cost: from $20-$60
This event features a Run (or walk) 5K through a historic 1800's village and natural trails, followed by a craft beer festival with 15+ breweries offering some top rated beer, lawn games, food, and mote. Non-runners can also attend the craft beer festival.

Lambertville Shad Fest
April 26 & 27, 2025; 11am - 5pm, both days, Rain or shine
Downtown Lambertville, NJ
This popular family festival is about Fun, Family, and Fish. It features children's activities, live music, a home & garden section, a farmer's market, a food court, and the region's finest artists and crafters.

Ewing Restaurant Week
Saturday, April 26th - Sunday, May 4, 2025
Don't think of Ewing, New Jersey as a great destination for different fare to indulge in when you eat out? You will be greatly surprised! And, this is the perfect opportunity to see what you've been missing. Whether it's family night out or a special evening for two, dining in or looking for great take-out. These are a great way to try something new and different, expand your 'go-to' list and quickly embrace new favorites.

 

2025 Southern Jersey April Festivals and Themed Events

Ocean City CON Sports Memorabilia Show
Saturday, Sunday, April 5, 6, 2025
In front of the Music Pier.
Ocean City, NJ
The show for comic book and memorabilia enthusiasts will feature vendors showcasing sports memorabilia, in addition to sports stars who will conduct question-and-answer sessions and sign autographs.

Daffodil Day in Moorestown
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 am - 4pm
Main Street, between Chester Avenue and Church Street.
Moorestown, NJ
This spring event features daffodils, horse-drawn carriages, live entertainment, arts & crafts, family activities, sidewalk sales, and more.

Ocean City Doo Dah Parade
Saturday, April 12, 2025: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ocean City, NJ
The popular Doo Dah Parade features comedy parade with over 300 basset hounds.
It begins Noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 12th Street and then up to the Boardwalk ending at 6th & Boardwalk.

EggstravaganZoo!
Friday, April 18 until Friday, April 25th, 2025
Cape May County Park and Zoo
707 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ
This Easter themed event features a variety of activities enjoyed with laughter, adventure, and more. Visitors will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the popular rabbit.

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