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New Jersey Events for Easter Weekend 2017

Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for Easter Weekend, April 14th -16th, 2017. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 14th – 16th, 2017:

Easter Eggstravaganza – April 14th
Hop on down! Crafts, games, treats, and of course, The Easter Bunny! All activities are FREE. The popular great Egg Drop game will take place at Toy Market.
Date: Friday, April 14th, 2017; 1-3pm
Address: Downtown Hammonton; 10 S Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free

Midnight Market Dessert First – April 14th
April’s foodie nightlife experience is all about the sweet stuff! 20 vendors are serving the finest of foods at $5 or less, bringing with them authentic and creative international flare! The bar is hooking it up with $5 drinks all night, and DJ Toke1 & Ahh Yeah keep the party going until Midnight!

Foodie Hour- 6:30-7:30PM (Tickets Required-$20 online)
General Admission- 7:30-Midnight (Tickets available at the door $5 CASH]
Skip the Line with Preferred Entrance- 7:30-9:00PM (Tickets Required- $5.50 online via the link)
Date: Friday, April 14th, 2017
Address: Midnight Market Jersey City; 147 Harborside financial center platform, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $5 – $20

SJ Geek fest – April 15th
SJ Geek fest is a celebration of your geekery featuring comics, art, tabletop games, music, video games, YouTubers, Yo-Yo’s, cosplayers and much more. Where else can you find a stormtrooper, a yoyo professional and Ben Franklin flying a kite?
Date: Saturday, April 15th 2017; 10 AM to 5 PM
Address: 741 Helen Ave Woodbury Hts, NJ
Cost:$8 GA, $5 for costumed attendee or food/animal donation of 3 or more non perishable goods.

The StrangeXchange – April 15th
Come One, Come All! Join us and Weird NJ at the historic Wellmont Theater! Over 40 vendors selling unique, unusual and amazing items – perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts.
Date: Saturday, April 15th 2017; 11 AM to 5 PM
Address: The Wellmont Theater; 5 Seymour St, Montclair, NJ
Cost: $5

4th Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt! – April 15th
4th Annual Adult only Easter Egg Hunt! It will bigger than ever with 1500 eggs hidden all over the airport, each egg gives you a chance to win prizes! Limited number of eggs per person.
Date: Saturday, April 15th, 2017; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Glasstown Brewing Company; 10 Peterson Street, Millville, NJ
Cost:Free to attend

The Great Egg Hunt – April 15th
Easter Egg Hunt on the beach begins at 2:30 pm for kids under the age of 7 years old. Five age groups: 0 – 2 years & 3 years: 11th St. beach; 4 – 5 years: 12th St. beach; 6 – 7 years: 13th St. beach. Rain date: April 16, 2017
Date: Saturday, April 15th, 2017
Address: Ocean City Boardwalk & Beach; 825 Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free

Adult Easter Egg Hunt – April 15th & 16th
Why should kids have all the fun? The purchase of a wine tasting, $10, entitles you to participate. Must be 21 years or older. Free for Gold Club Members. Each egg contains a special surprise. 1 Egg per person.
Dates: April 15th & 16th, 2017
Address: Alba Vineyard & Winery; 269 Route 627, Milford, NJ
Cost: $10

Historic Smithville’s Easter Parade – April 16th
The Easter Parade, which takes place on April 16 th, is an event you do not want to miss! Put on your Easter best and stroll the Village in style. Awards are given for best outfits and the parade begins at the Smithville Inn.
Date: Sunday, April 16th, 2017
Address: Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Easter Fashion Promenade – April 16th
Come dressed in your Easter’s best to stroll in our fashion Promenade and meet the Easter Bunny. Judging begins at 1 pm. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed Children, Teen, Adults and Family.
Date: Sunday, April 16th, 2017
Address: Ocean City Music Pier; 825 Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free

Easter Fashion Stroll – April 16th
The City of Cape May, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May along with the Small Businesses of the Washington Street Mall will be sponsoring the Annual Easter Fashion Stroll. The fashion Stroll will take place on Sunday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at the 300 block of the Washington Street Mall. Registration for the Easter Fashion Stroll will begin at Noon, and the stroll will begin at 1 p.m. Judging categories and age groups are: 3 and younger, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 and older, best dressed lady, man, couple, family and for the best Easter bonnet. Treats, gift certificates and ribbons will be awarded to winning participants. The rain location for the Easter Fashion Stroll is Our Lady Star of the Sea parish hall located at 520 Lafayette Street in Cape May.
Date: Sunday, April 16th, 2017
Address: 300 Block of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free


Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:
April 14th – Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Hall Museum (Union, Union County)
April 14th – 16th – Zoo Storytime with the Easter Bunny (West Orange, Essex County)
April 14th & 15th – Hoppin Bunnyville Game at Oasis Farms (Robbinsville, Mercer County)
April 14th – May 1st – Cherry Blossoms in Cherry Hill (Cherry Hill, Camden County)
April 15th – Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt (Cape May, Cape May County)
April 15th – Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Hall Museum (Union, Union County)
April 15th – Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt (North Wildwood, Cape May County)
April 15th – Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt (Wildwood, Cape May County)
April 15th – Turtle Fest (Stone Harbor, Cape May County)
April 15th – Easter Egg Hunt (Hackettstown, Warren County)
April 15th – Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt (Phillipsburg, Warren County)
April 16th – Annual Easter Promenade(Seaside Heights, Ocean County)

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