Events to Check Out this Weekend: April 3rd – 5th, 2015

New Jersey Isn’t Boring Art Exhibit – Open Until April 16

Check out the first New Jersey Isn’t Boring art exhibit! The exhibit will be held until Thurs, April 16th, 2015! It is FREE to attend! The event features over 30 NJ artists whose art work all represent New Jersey. If you can make it, that would be amazing! There will be food and beverages provided.

Dates: Now – Thurs, April 16, 2015 (Closed Easter Sunday)
Times: Monday – Thurs 10am to 4pm; Fri 10am to 2pm, Sat & Sun 1pm to 4pm
Address: Arts Guild NJ, 1670 Irving St, Rahway
Cost: FREE
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Boonton Main Street First Friday – April 3

Experience Boonton Main Street’s historic downtown! Businesses will be open late for an evening of sales, socializing, dining, art, and shopping. Visitors to Boonton Main Street during First Friday Late Night are encouraged to share photos on social media using the hashtags #BoontonPoets and #BoontonFF.

For More Info visit:
Facebook – BtnMainStreet
Twitter: @BtnMainStreet
Pinterest: Boontonmain
Instagram: @btnmainstreet

Date: Friday, April 3, 2015 from 5-9 PM
Address: Main Street, Boonton, NJ
Cost: Free

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South Jersey Geek Fest – April 4

SJ Geek fest is a celebration of your geekery featuring comics, tabletop games, video games, youtubers, cosplayers and more.

Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2015; 10am to 5pm
Address: Woodbury Heights Community Center; 741 Helen Ave, Woodbury, NJ
Cost: Admission is $5 in advance and $8 at the door. To get tickets click HERE
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Adult Easter Egg Hunt @ Four Sisters Winery – Apr 4

Two Seatings at 1pm and 3:30pm. There is a kid in all of us! Come and hunt for the eggs placed all around the farm and have some fun just like you use too. Each egg has a surprise, some with candy, some with a special prize and a few with tickets to one of our upcoming events. A formal wine tasting gets you in the mood for the hunt and a informative wine cellar tour concludes your day. Light refreshments will be served. Limited seating so reserve your tickets now.

Dates: March 28th, 29th and April 4th, 2015
Address: 783 County Route 519, Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $10 in advance by calling 908-475-3671, $20 at door
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Arts + Crafts Stroll at The Shoppes at the Arcade – April 4

On the first Saturday in April, stroll down an arts & crafts extravaganza throughout the halls of the Shoppes at the Arcade in the heart of downtown Asbury Park. This historical shopping center once housed a Woolworth’s Department Store for more than 80 years and has since been converted into the two-story shopping, dining, & gallery experience unlike any other it is known for today. Come join us as the halls of the Shoppes at the Arcade bustle and come to life with local inspiring artists, artisans & crafters exhibiting their one day only pop-up shoppes.

Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2015; 12pm to 6pm
Address: The Shoppes at the Arcade; 658 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park
Cost: Free
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23rd Annual Easter Bunny Express – April 4

Celebrate the return of Spring with a fun themed train ride through northern New Jersey! The Easter Bunny and train crew will be on board greeting everyone during the 45-minute round-trip ride along the Morristown & Erie Railway’s historic Whippanong Trail. Your train ride departs from and returns to the Whippany Railway Museum site in Morris County, NJ. You’ll enjoy the comfort of heated passenger coaches as the Train Crew hand out holiday treats for the kids. You are welcome to bring your camera to take photos enroute, but be aware that the Easter Bunny has to visit many children and can’t stay long with each person.The 10-mile round trip excursion is a thrill for the children as they enjoy what for many, will be their very first train ride. The Whippany Railway Museum’s Easter train is the original excursion of its type in the North Jersey area…since 1992 !

Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2015
Address: Whippany Railway Museum; 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
Cost: $14 adults, $9 kids. Buy Here
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Union’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt – April 4

Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape, filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the events. Two sessions: 10 – 11:30 am & Noon – 1:30 pm. Reservations required by March 28; each $10 ticket admits 1 adult & 1 child (all additional adults $5). Call, email or visit the website for more information.

Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2015
Address: Liberty Hall Museum; 1003 Morris Ave., Union
Cost: $10 for 1 adult and 1 child
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Jenkinson’s Annual Easter Parade – April 5

Jenkinsons Easter Parade will be held 1 pm. Register for the parade in front of Joey Tomatoes between 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Pizes for categories including Funniest, Best Float, Best Bonnet, Multiples, and Cutest. (boy/girl categories ages 10 and under).

Date: Sunday, April 5th, 2015; 1pm
Address: Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
Cost: Free
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Seaside Height’s Annual Easter Promenade – April 5

Come show off your Easter finery! Contests and prizes for the best dressed! Family entertainment will follow the best dressed contest. Registration begins at 10 am at Boardwalk and Webster Ave. and where the Mayor and Council will be distributing colorful carnation flowers (while supplies last).

Date: Sunday, April 5th, 2015; 10am
Address: Boardwalk, Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
Cost: Free
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Easter Fashion Stroll – April 5

Shrug off that winter coat and let your spring style shine at Cape May’s annual Easter Fashion Stroll on Sunday, April 5. The Washington Street Mall serves as the runway where contestants of all ages can model their Easter finery. Mall merchants will celebrate the event with ribbons, prizes, treats and gift certificates. And of course, the Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures and hugs, and will be giving out free Jelly Beans. Registration begins at noon near the Rotary Clock at the 300 block of the Washington Street Mall. Contestants start strolling at 1 p.m. Children’s categories include: Ages 3 and under; 4-6; 7-9; 10-12; 13 and up; and best children’s Easter bonnet. Adult and family categories include Best Dressed Lady; Best Dressed Man; Best Dressed Couple; Best Dressed Family and best adult Easter bonnet. Awards will be given to the first, second and third place contestants in all categories.

Date: Sunday, April 5th, 2015
Address: Washington Street Mall; 311 Washington St., Cape May
Cost: Free