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Easter is a time of celebration and joy, and New Jersey offers a wide range of events and activities to make the most of this special holiday. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities or adult-oriented festivities, there's something for everyone in the Garden State.
One of the highlights of Easter in New Jersey is the abundance of Easter egg hunts and festivals. These events are perfect for children and families, providing a fun and exciting way to celebrate the holiday. From traditional egg hunts in local parks to larger-scale events at farms and zoos, there are plenty of opportunities to search for colorful eggs and enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
In addition to egg hunts, many towns and communities in New Jersey host Easter parades and festivals. These events often feature live music, entertainment, and delicious food, creating a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
Annual Easter Bunny Express
Trips run March 23rd, 24th, and 30th 2024; At 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM
Departing:
Whippany Railway Museum
1 Railroad plaza,
Whippany, NJ
(973) 887-8177
This family event features an Easter celebration on a fun themed train ride through northern New Jersey! Its a 45-minute round-trip ride along the historic Whippanong Trail.
Easter and Springtime Festival
Saturday, March 23rd thru Sunday, April 7th, 2024:10am - 4:30pm
Alstede Farms
84 Route 513 (Old Route 24)
Chester, New Jersey
Cost: $24.99 - $36.99
This family friendly Easter celebration thakes place on a farm where visitors will get to enjoy scenic hay wagon rides, interacting farm animals and the Easter Bunny.
Eggstravaganza
Saturday, Sunday, March 23, 24, 2024 (rain Date March 3oth)
Bergen County Zoological Park
216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ
201-634-3112
Cost:
Tickets will be $5.00 for everyone 2 and up.
This event features
a walk around the zoo to collect eggs, treats, and prizes!
Hoboken Grace: Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024; 8:30 - 11:30AM
409 14th St.
Hoboken, NJ
--- Each slot has a maximum capacity and will be filled on first come basis.
Children up to 9 years old are invited to participate.
The this Easter celebration features a childrens egg hunt with over 30,000 eggs.
Phillipsburg Easter Bunny Train Ride
March 23, 24, 30, 31, 2024: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm
99 Elizabeth Street
Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: $14.00 Child, $20.00 Adult and Lap Sitter (2 and under)$4.00
This is fun family event features an Easter Celebration with the Easter Bunny on a train ride along the scenic Delaware River.
Heaven Hill EGGstravaganza
March 29 & 30, April 6, 7, & 13, 14, 2024: from 10am - 5pm.
Heaven Hill Farm
451 State Route 94
Vernon, New Jersey 07462
(973) 764-5144
Admission Cost: Online, Children under 2 are always free!
This Ester celebration features a visit with Hopper the Bunny in search for Easter Eggs in a journey complete a hayride, farm animals, carnival rides, and more.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Hall Museum
Saturday, March 30th, 2024: 12:00 pm 1:30 pm (Rain or Shine)
Liberty Hall Museum
Kean University
1003 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ
Fee: $12.00 for 1 child, Adults are $5.00 each Reservations required.
This Easter celebration features a visit with the Easter bunny and children exploring the grounds of Liberty Hall in search of eggs.
Easter in the Park
Saturday, March 30, 2024 @11am
outside weather permitting
Van Neste Square
Ridgewood, NJ
Cost: Free
A family friendly event features an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, along with vendors will offer treats and other goods.
NYC Harbor Easter Dinner Cruise
Sunday, March 31st, 2024; Board: 5:30PM | Cruise: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
City Experiences
1500 Harbor Blvd,
Weehawken, NJ 07086
Cost: $135.90, 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.
Belmar Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 16th, 2024; at 11am Sharp! In case of rain, event will be moved to March 23rd.
2nd, 3rd, & 4th avenue Beach entrance
Belmar, NJ
This popular Jersey Shore Easter celebration features an Easter egg hunt with over 2,500 eggs hidden in the the sand. Prizes will be awarded along with a vist with the Easter bunny.
Easter Bunny Express
Wekends beginning Saturday, March 16th, ending Saturday, March 30th, 2024
Black River & Western Railroad
33-99 Stangl Rd
Flemington, NJ
Event Cost: $20.99 Adults (Coach), Ages 12 and up $19.99, Children (Coach) Ages 3 - 11, Children under age 3 are free when riding on an adult's lap
This Easter bunny train ride features a round-trip train ride from Flemington to Ringoes in search for eggs at Ringoes picnic grove.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Battleview Orchards
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024: at 1 p.m. ( rain date is Sunday, March 24th)
Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Rd
Freehold, NJ.
732-462-0756
Cost: Admission is free with a non-perishable food item donated to the local food bank or a monetary donation. Register at the country store between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
the day of the hunt.
This event features an Easter egg hunt in the orchard.
Easter Celebration at Historic Allaire
Saturday, March 23, 2024; 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
The Historic Village at Allaire Chapel
4263 Atlantic Avenue
Wall Township, NJ
732-938-5524
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.
Easter Egg Hunts on the Farm
March 23, 24, 29, 30, 2024; 10 am - 4 pm
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr,
Robbinsville, NJ
609-818-1140
Cost: Farm Admission: $15 per Child (Between ages 1 to 12 years old) $8 per Adult
This Easter celebration on the farm features an egg hunt, a wagon ride, animal exhibits, festival Foods, a Fun Zone, and of course the Easter Bunny.
Sea Girt Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 11am - 12pm (Rain date is March 24))
The Plaza
Sea Girt, NJ
Cost:
Free for all ages. No registration required
This Easter celebration features an egg hunt, face painting, live animals, and of course the Easter Bunnny.
Sonny the Bunny Returns for the Colossal Carrot Adventure
Saturday,March 23, 2024: 10 am - 12 pm
iPlay America
110 Schanck Rd
Freehold, NJ
Event Cost: Free
This Easter themed event at NJ's largest indoor amusement park features a return of Sonny the Bunny for the Colossal Carrot Adventure! Children will get to enjoy a photo opportunity with Sonny the Bunny and participate in the bunny trail to hop along to collect eggs filled with treats, and raffle prizes.
Jenkinson's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 24th, 2024: @ 1pm
Ocean Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
This Jersey shore beach celebration features an Easter egg hunt in the sand. The fun is open to children up to 10 years old.
Seaside Heights Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 24, 2024; 1pm - 3pm
Beach & Boardwalk
Seaside Heights, NJ
The Seaside Heights Egg Hunt will feature their high tech Easter Eggs, and entering to win prizes. Every entrant will win at least one prize!
Bunny Trail
Saturday, Sunday, March 30, 31, 2024; 10am - 4pm
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
This Easter celebration features the Bunny Trail, a non-competitive event perfect for children 2-10 years old. Familes can stroll the farm trail for an up-close view of nature. There will also be a duckie race, children's games, a pony ride, live music, farm fresh food, and more.
Easter Brunch at Laurita Winery
Sunday, March 31st, 2024; Morning and afternoon seatings
Laurita Winery
35 Archertown Road
New Egypt, NJ
Cost:
$60 for adults, $30 for children 6-12 plus tax and gratuity. Kids 5 and under are FREE
This family friendly Easter celebration in a scenic winery features a delicious buffet that has something for everyone!
Jenkinson's Annual Easter Parade
Sunday, March 31st, 2024; 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.
Egg Hunt Hayrides
March 15 -March 30, 2024; Weekdays 10 to 1 & 3:30 – 4:30 Weekends and Good Friday 10 to 4.
Johnson's Corner Farm
133 Church Rd.
Medford, NJ 08055
Cost:Monday – Friday (ex. Good Friday) $14.00/Egg Hunter, $8.00/Non-Egg Hunting Rider Saturday, Sunday and Good Friday, $16.00/Egg Hunter, $9.00/Non-Egg Hunting Rider
This family friendly Easter celebration features an Egg Hunt, with wagon rides around the farm to welcome spring blossoms in their fields and orchards. A great photo opportunity wirh Peter the Rabbit!
Coombs Barnyard Egg & Veggie Hunt
Satudays, March 23 & 30 and Sunday, March 24, 2024
Coombs Barnyard
20 Route 77
Elmer, NJ 08318
Cost: Cost is $20/child and $10/adult. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cash or credit card is accepted.
This Easter celebration features an egg & veggie hunt, a hayride, barnyard animals, and visit with the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Hunt in Pennsauken
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2023: at 10 a.m.
Walt Nicgorski Sports Complex
Powell and Collins Avenues.
This Easter celebration features an Egg Hunt open to children up to age 9. There will be opportunities to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and other costumed characters.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Saturdays, March 23rd & 30th, 2024; 1PM - 3PM
6th to 14th street along the boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ
This Easter themed event features an egg hunt along the entire boardwalk.
Celebrate Easter at Storybook Land
March 28, 29, & 30, 2024:
Storybook Land
6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322)
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
This Easter celebration features a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt.
Easter Eggcitement Eggtravaganza Atlantic City 3 Day Weekend
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 29, 30, 31, 2024; 7pm - 10pm
Showboat
801 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $30 - $200
This Easter weekend themed celebration features 7 fun events filled with laughter, dance, fashion, games and much more at the Showboat's brand-new water park.
EggstravaganZoo!
Friday, March 29th - Sunday, April 7th, 2024; 10 am - 2pm
Cape May County Park and Zoo
707 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ
This ten day 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
Atlantic City Easter Pancake
Breakfast
Saturday, Sunday, March 30, 31, 2024; 11am - 12;30PM
Steel Pier
1000 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
This event features the Steel Pier's Annual Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. For the cost $14.95 for adults and children, and free for children 12 under, receive a wristband that allows free rides.
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30th, 2024; at 12 PM (Rain date is Sunday )
On the beach at Lincoln Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
609.729.5501
This Easter Jersey Shore event for Children ages 1-12 features a dig for eggs buried in the sand.
Somers Point Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30, 2024: (:30 - 11 a.m.
JFK Park
Somer Point, NJ
For kids up to age 10.
This Easter celebration features an egg hunt. Its a hunt to search for candy and prize-filled eggs. The first 250 people will receive a free bag.
Cape May Easter Fashion Stroll
Sunday, March 31, 2024; 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.
Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at Renault Winery
Sunday, March 31st, 2024; Multiple seating times
Renault Winery
72 North Bremen Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Cost: Adults $60. Kids (Ages 2 to 10) $19.99. Children 1 year and under Free
This Easter celebration features an elegant, traditional Easter Brunch. The Easter Bunny will be present for photos along with an Easter Egg Hunt Courtyard.
Easter Parade in Historic Smithville
Sunday, March 31st, 2024
Historic Smithville
1 North New York Road
Smithville NJ
This Easter Parade features a stroll in the Village with style. Awards are given for best outfits.
Ocean City -- Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, March 31, 12024, 2 pm - 12pm
In front of the Music Pier.
Ocean City, NJ
This Easter celebration features a dress in your Easter's best and meet the Easter Bunny for a photo in an Ocean City Lifeguard Boat.