Experience the Best of New Jersey:
2025 April Events and Festivals
April in New Jersey has a distinct charm that makes it pretty special.
Here’s why it stands out:
Spring in Full Bloom
April marks the full arrival of spring, and New Jersey really comes alive:
Cherry blossoms bloom all over, especially in Branch Brook Park in Newark, which boasts more cherry trees than Washington, D.C.
Parks and gardens like Grounds for Sculpture and Duke Farms are perfect for springtime strolls.
Nature Wakes Up
Birds return in full force—April is a prime month for birdwatching along the coast and in the Pine Barrens.
Frogs, turtles, and other wildlife become active again, especially near wetlands and rivers.
Whale watching starts to pick up along the Jersey Shore.
Spring Events & Festivals
Holland Ridge Farms - U-Pick Tulips Spring Spectacular
Lambertville Shad Fest with Fun, Family, and Fish.
Rutgers Day with activities, science exhibits, and music
Farmers markets start reopening for the season, especially in smaller towns
Baseball Season Starts
The Jersey Shore Blue Claws, New Jersey Jackals, Somerset Patriots, Sussex County Miners Trenton Thunder and start their seasons—great family-friendly fun.
New Jersey has a strong environmental culture, and April is full of:
Earth Day cleanups. Nature walks and conservation events at places like the NJ Audubon Society or state parks.
Pre-Summer Shore Energy
The Jersey Shore is still calm before the summer storm—perfect for quiet walks, off-season eats, and exploring quaint boardwalk towns like Ocean Grove or Cape May without crowds.
2025 North Jersey April Festivals and Themed Events
Annual New Jersey Jewish Film Festival
March 20 - April 6, 2025
New Jersey Jewish Film Festival
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ
The New Jersey Jewish Film Festival presents a wide range of exceptional films of Jewish interest (i.e., films with Jewish themes or content and/or films made by Jewish and Israeli filmmakers).
West Orange Restaurant Week
Sunday, March 30 - Sunday, April 6, 2025
Whether it's along a waterfront, with a view of the NYC skyline, or at a cozy table, enjoy a meal at one of their award-winning restaurants of every kind of cuisine. Don't have time for a sit-down meal? Grab a quick sweet or savory bite from one of the local food influencers and cafes!
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.
6th Annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival
Saturday, April 5, 2025: 1 PM toُ؟ُ؟ 5 PM
Downtown Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $15 - $40
This family event features a party wuith a purpose. Visitors will get to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese dishes from some of the best spots in Hoboken.
Ticket Includes: A sample of Mac & Cheese from every participating location.
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."
Paranormal Cirque III
April 18, 19, 20, 2025
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
651 Kapkowski Rd
Elizabeth, NJ
Cost:
$20.00 – $65.00
Paranormal is a delirious descent into the extraordinary, where the line between dream and delirium vanishes. Surrender to the unknown. This is no ordinary circus—this is an obsession you won’t escape. Beneath the ominous arches of the Clown Castle, where a blood-red and obsidian big top tent looms, lies a realm where reality twists.
Here, the Acrobats of the Air defy gravity, illusionists warp perception, and freaks and phantoms prowl the shadows. It masquerades as a circus—but normalcy crumbles at the edges.
No-one under the age of 13 will be admitted to the show. Guests aged 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Morristown Restaurant Week
Monday, April 21 until Friday, April 25, 2025
Restaurant Week businesses will offer special events, coupons, prix fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner and special promotions.
Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair 2025
April 26th, 2025; 10am - 7pm
Veterans Park
44 E. Washington Ave
Washington, NJ
Event Cost: Free
This event features a full day of live music, streets lined with vendors, fabulous costumes, street performers, local specials, activities and so much more! Music lineup includes: This Way to the Egress, Dust Bowl Faeries, Durty Rotten Parrots, Puppy Grease, and
A Halo Called Fred.
Paramus Food Truck Festival
Sunday, April 27, 2025: 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
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Friday, March 28 thru Sunday, April 6, 2025
This 10 day event features more than 60 Monmouth and Ocean county restaurants serving lunch and dinner prix fixe menus for $32.25 or $42.25
Allentown Daffodil Days Festival
April 5, 6, 2025
Historic Village of Allentown
Allentown, NJ
Free Event
The Festival is full of family-friendly events set amongst 4,000 daffodils planted by volunteers all across town. Meet King Alfred Daffodil and his court amongst the blooms of Sensi Park with free activities for children. On Sunday, free performances by the WilloLand Duo and Yvonne Rondinone, in concert at Allentown Methodist Church,
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.
Paranormal Cirque III
April 11, 12, 13, 2025
Freehold Raceway Mall
3710 US-9
Freehold, NJ 07728
Cost:
$20.00 – $65.00
Paranormal is a delirious descent into the extraordinary, where the line between dream and delirium vanishes. Surrender to the unknown. This is no ordinary circus—this is an obsession you won’t escape. Beneath the ominous arches of the Clown Castle, where a blood-red and obsidian big top tent looms, lies a realm where reality twists.
Here, the Acrobats of the Air defy gravity, illusionists warp perception, and freaks and phantoms prowl the shadows. It masquerades as a circus—but normalcy crumbles at the edges.
No-one under the age of 13 will be admitted to the show. Guests aged 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
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!
Easter Celebration at Historic Allaire
Saturday, April 19th, 2025; 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
The Historic Village at Allaire Chapel
4263 Atlantic Avenue
Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $10 per person, 2 & under free. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
This Easter celebration in the historic park features a visit with live chicks, bunnies, animals, egg games, a village scavenger hunt, and of course the Easter Bunny.
Jenkinson's Annual Easter Parade
Sunday, April 20th, 2025; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
On the Boardwalk
Ocean Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach
This popular Jersey Shore Easter parade can be enjoyed by all, especially children. Registration runs from 11:30am to 12:30pm in front of Joey Tomatoes. Categories Include: Children: 0-3, 4-6 and 7-10 years old Float Multiples Bonnet Prizes awarded for each of the categories consisting of prizes from the boardwalk and from local businesses in town!
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.
Hunterdon Wine Express
April 26 & 27, 2025
Boarding at the
Flemington train station
80 Stangl Rd,
Flemington, NJ
Your journey begins at the Flemington Train Station where a wine ambassador from Old York Cellars will greet you for a guided tour. Upon arriving at the Ringoes station, you'll board a shuttle to the winery for an unforgettable Wine, Charcuterie, Cheese, and Chocolate Pairing Experience, followed by a delightful lunch. A member of the winery team will lead you through a curated tasting of award-winning wines, perfectly paired with artisan meats, cheeses, and handcrafted chocolates from local chocolatier, The Fudge Shoppe. Afterward, savor a delicious winery lunch featuring a selection of expertly crafted dishes from our Chef. Before heading back, take some time to explore the scenic vineyard. Then, board the shuttle back to the Ringoes station, where your Hunterdon Wine Express experience concludes with a relaxing train ride back to Flemington.
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.
Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show
Sunday, April 27, 2025: 11:00 AM
Downtown Red Bank
Red Bank, NJ
This family, community event features for a day filled with fun, crafts, and delicious food. Come shop from local artisans, enjoy live music, and indulge in tasty treats.
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.
Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
April 12th, 2025
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ
This family event features a full moon climb up the historic Cape May Lighthouse to enjoy the stunning evening sky that only occurs a handful of times a year.
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.
Cape May Easter Fashion Stroll
Sunday, April 20, 2025; 1PM, Registration begins at 12PM.
Rotary Park
400-498 Lafayette St,
Cape May, NJ
This Easter parade for ages 3 and younger, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 & older, will features awards for the Best Dressed lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Dressed Family, and Best Easter Bonnet.
Pinelands Cultural Society 50th Anniversary Show
April 26th, 2025: 6pm -9pm
Albert Music Hall
131 Wells Mills Road
Waretown, New Jersey
Event Cost: Admission is $6, or $1 for kids under 12.
Albert Music Hall will present a special show for the 50th Anniversary of the Pinelands Cultural Society(PCS).
The show will feature special guests with connections to the early PCS and performances that reflect aspects of our musical history. You will hear stories of the Pinelands Cultural Society as well as 5 musical performances.
Burlington County Earth Fair
Sunday, April 27, 2025: 11 AM - 4 PM
Historic Smithville Park & Smith's Woods
803 Smithville Road
Mt Holly, NJ
The annual environmental festival features a day of free family fun & educationb. Come learn to care for nature, the land and yourself. Featured presenters include Doug Tallamy and Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Sustainable living tent Presentations and demos Pop-up nature center Plant Swap Kids activities Arts and crafts vendors Live Music Food trucks and beer garden.
