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NJIB’s Guide to 30+ New Jersey Events Easter Weekend 2025

April showers bring…New Jersey events?   New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events Easter Weekend is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! Whether you’re searching for lively festivals, captivating performances, family-friendly fun, or seasonal activities, our guide has you covered. From local craft fairs and art exhibits to outdoor adventures and winter celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore new experiences, create unforgettable memories, and stay connected with the local community with New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s expertly curated event lineup.

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New Jersey Events Easter Weekend 2025:

Egg Hunt Hayrides
Now – April 19

Families joining the Egg Hunt at the farm will enjoy a wagon ride around the fields and orchards, observing the arrival of spring. The ride will pause at the Egg Hunt location, where participants will hear a brief story about how all of Peter Rabbit’s eggs ended up in the field. After the story, Egg Hunters will explore the beautifully decorated egg hunt area, collecting eggs along the way—a perfect moment for photos! Afterward, they can trade in their eggs for a delightful goodie bag. To cap off the experience, participants can visit Peter Rabbit at the Farm Market.
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ
Cost: $6 – $16

Springtime & Family Festival and Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Now – April 21

Enjoy unlimited fun and learning at Alstede Farm’s Easter & Springtime Festival, there is so much to see and do. Your admission ticket includes scenic hay wagon rides around the farm, visiting and feeding the adorable baby farm animals, participating in an Easter egg hunt, and photo opportunities on your visit with the Easter bunny. Have fun with a self-guided museum tour and journey through the evergreen adventure maze.
1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ
Cost: $24.99+

Celebrate Easter at Storybook Land
April 17, 18, 19 & 21

Families are invited to join Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny for an Easter Egg Hunt at Storybook Land! The Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny meet & greet are included with each child’s admission. The event runs from 12:00 to 4:00, within the park’s operating hours of 11:00 to 5:00.
Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322) Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: Cost of admission

Easter Egg-stravaganza
April 18, 1 pm

Hop down the bunny trail and have fun at this year’s Easter Egg-stravanganza. The Great Egg Drop will also be happening at the Toy Market, and the Easter Bunny will also be available for photos.
Downtown Hammonton, NJ

Easter EGGspress at DiDonato’s Family Fun Center
April 18 & 19

Head to DiDonato’s for Easter fun! Meet with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and more. Inflatable 40’ obstacle course! Enjoy endless play, climbing, imagination-building, and fun on their custom-made, interactive train.
1151 South White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ
Cost: $15.95 per person; advance tickets are highly encouraged.

Heaven Hill EGGstravaganza
April 18 & 19, 10 am – 5 pm

Visit with Hopper the Bunny, search for Easter Eggs in an exciting Easter Egg Scavenger hunt, enjoy a hayride, visit Hippity Hop Village, see farm animals, enjoy pedal cars, touring cars, giant sling shot, giant straw pyramid, baseball speed throw, and so much more! For an additional fee: paint ball range, carnival rides, food concessions, kettle corn, homemade apple cider donuts, ice cream, bakery, and beautiful Easter flowers will all be available.
Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ

Easter Bunny Express
April 18 & 19

Hop on board a round-trip train ride from Flemington, NJ, to Ringoes, NJ, for an egg hunt! Celebrate the arrival of Spring with Black River & Western Railroad! Easter Bunny Express is a fan favorite that you won’t want to miss. Complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt at our Ringoes Station picnic grove, we guarantee that passengers will make cherished memories and experience the joy of Easter.
80 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ
Cost: $20

Easter Bunny Express
April 18 & 19

Hop aboard the Woodstown Central for the Easter Bunny Express! Passengers can celebrate the holiday with friends and family on a springtime excursion. The beautifully decorated vintage train offers a relaxing ride through changing countryside. During the journey, the Easter Bunny will meet with every child aboard the train. The route takes you through the blossoming forests and fertile farmland of historic Salem County, ending at the Easter Bunny’s home at Fenwick Grove. There, passengers can disembark for an egg hunt, with 30 minutes to enjoy the scenic creekside views before returning home on the train. Don’t miss this enchanting springtime journey!
Woodstown Central Railroad, Woodstown, NJ
Cost: $48 for Adults, $38 for Children, and $5 for Toddlers. Other options available.

Ort Farms Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 18 & 19
Visit Ort Farms for their annual egg hunt, where kids can enjoy a donut and a bag of food for the farm animals. The hunt involves finding eight eggs, which can then be brought to the snack shack to redeem for a goody bag prize. The Easter Bunny will be at the farm during the Egg Hunt for meet and greets and photo opportunities.
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ
Cost: $15.95

Easter Bunny Visit and Egg Hunt at Hacklebarney Farm
April 18 & 19
Take your own photos or use the professional photographer on site to take pictures with the Bunny. Dogs are welcome for photos, and don’t miss the Easter egg hunt and Easter crafts.
104 State Park Road, Chester Twp., NJ
10$ For pics with bunny…PER FAMILY, $10 Per Child for Egg Hunt

Rancocas Woods Craft and Antique Market and Plant Swap
April 19, 10 am – 3 pm
This is monthly outdoor market featuring an eclectic mix of local handmade, vintage & antique goods. Expect food trucks, a pop-up beer garden and some fun contests and activities for everyone to enjoy. This event brings back the Plant Swap! This is a free community plant exchange and positive environment. There will be an area set up with tents and tables organized into categories for everyone to utilize. As a general rule it’s a give one take one type of policy. Ideas on what to bring: cuttings, seeds, planters, and anything else you wish to exchange. There will also be a variety of local artisan vendors set up with things for sale outside the swap. Vendors offering fair trade, sustainable, upcycled, plant + garden-themed items.
118 Creek Road, Mount Laurel, NJ
Cost: Free

Easter EGGStravaganZOO
April 18 – 25, 10 am – 2 pm

Easter Egg Hunt and all day festivities at your favorite Zoo! Visitors will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the popular rabbit – so bring your camera. The annual event sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Commissioners includes educational displays, live entertainment, scavenger hunt, crafts and, most importantly, animals
Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 U.S. 9 Middle Township, NJ
Cost: Free

Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables
April 19

Celebrate Easter on the farm with a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, hayrides, barrel rides, a petting farm, and games. Pony rides, face painting, and food are available for purchase.
G&G Stables, 49 Driftway Road, Howell, NJ
Cost: Adults $10; Children $15

Coombs Barnyard Egg & Veggie Hunt
April 19

Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities at this event, including a hayride, a visit with the Barnyard Animals, an Egg & Veggie Hunt, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Collected eggs will be empty but can be exchanged with the Easter Bunny for a delightful surprise. Additionally, barrel train rides and egg decorating stations will be available. The event typically takes about 1.5 hours to complete all activities.
Coombs Barnyard, 20 Route 77, Elmer, NJ
Cost: $20/child and $10/adult

Seashore Lines Easter Bunny Express
April 19

For three days, the Easter Bunny will travel aboard a Seashore Lines special train, meeting with all passengers, young and old alike. It promises to be family-friendly fun for everyone. Every child on board will receive a special gift from the Easter Bunny, and live musicians will entertain all passengers. The Easter Bunny Express offers climate-controlled cabins and onboard restrooms for passenger comfort.
The Richland Village Train Station, 1272 Harding Highway, Richland, NJ
Cost: $25.95+

Annual Easter Bunny Express
April 19

Celebrate the return of Spring with a fun-themed train ride through northern New Jersey! The Easter Bunny and helpers will be on board greeting everyone during the 45-minute round-trip ride along the 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 Easter Bunny makes his way through to visit with you and your child.
Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ
Cost: $14 – $26

Essex County Spring Forest Egg Hunt
April 19, 9:30 am – 12 pm

Celebrate spring with a reading of the “Little White Rabbit” and an egg hunt within the grounds of the Environmental Center. Children can bring their basket to collect eggs and earn surprises.
621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ
Cost: $15

Brookhollow’s Barnyard Egg Hunt
April 19, 10 am – 4 pm

Children can snag up to 10 eggs, plus feed the animals, at Brookhollow’s Barnyard Easter event. Eggs contain nut-free candy, toys, stickers, erasers, rings, and squishies. Participants also receive carrots to feed the animals. Tickets must be purchased in person. Egg hunts take place at 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm. The farm is open from 10am-4pm.
Brookhollow’s Barnyard, 301 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ
Cost: Children 2+ $14; Adults $7.50

Easter Celebration at Historic Allaire
April 19, 11 am – 4 pm

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.
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave,Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $10 per person, 2 & under free. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Easter in the Park
April 19, 11 am

A family friendly event with an Easter Egg Hunt. Meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Local vendors will offer treats and other goods. A great way to spend the Saturday before Easter!
Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ
Cost: Free

Whole Lotta Empanada, Food Truck & Music Festival
April 19, 11 am – 7 pm

The City of Garfield Recreation Department proudly presents the Whole Lotta Empanada Festival. There will be 15+ Empanada Vendors all vying for the EMPY! (People’s Choice Best Empanada) Plus 12 additional Gourmet Food Trucks, offering lobster rolls, seafood, Puerto Rican, Greek, Latin, Peruvian, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, garlic knot sliders, rice balls, dessert and more.
20th Century Park, Elizabeth St, Garfield, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 are free

Fur Baby Food & Music Fest
April 19, 12 pm – 5:30 pm

The pet-friendly food, music, and adoption festival returns to the Burlington County Fairgrounds. The event features live music, over ten food vendors, face painting, a dog agility course, a pet costume contest, games, and shopping for both pets and their owners. Admission is free for children 10 and under, with discounted advanced tickets available. A portion of the proceeds and alcohol sales will benefit Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, supporting local pet adoptions and animal welfare.
Burlington County Fairgrounds, Columbus, NJ
Cost: $7, kids 10 and under are free

Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 19, 12 pm

Hop into spring with a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt on the North Wildwood beach. Kids 11 and younger can search for colorful eggs hidden in the sand while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. With goodies, festive fun, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, it’s the perfect way to celebrate!
North Wildwood Beach, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Hall Museum
April 19, 12 pm

Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape and filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. Space is limited to 100 children per session.
Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ
Cost: $12 for 1 child, Adults are $5 each. Reservations required.

The Great Egg Hunt
April 19, 1 pm – 3 pm

The Great Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 6th to 14th street along the boardwalk, stop by participating stores, until supplies lasts.
11th- 14th St Beach. Ocean City, NJ

Easter in Historic Smithville
April 19 & 20

At Smithville, they go all out for Easter celebrations and would love for you to join! Throughout April, guests can enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny, participate in the Easter Parade, and follow the Village Greene Easter Bunny on Facebook to see his adventures. The Easter Parade, on April 20, promises excitement with awards for the best outfits. Don your Easter best and join the stylish stroll through the Village, starting at the Smithville Inn.
Historic Smithville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Easter Bunny Train Ride
April 19 & 20; 11, 12:30, 2 pm and 3:30 pm

Ride the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. Bunny on the train. Your ride will wind along the scenic Delaware River leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The train will travel along the river to Carpentersville and our destination will be the site of the historic Lime Kilns. In front of the 150-year-old Lime kilns is a beautiful little glade filled with Easter eggs!
38 Market St, Phillipsburg NJ
Cost: $14 for child $20 for adults

Bunny Trail Spring Festival
April 19 & 20, 10 am – 4 pm

Spring has arrived at Terhune Orchards, bringing blooming flowers, playful farm animals, and a fun-filled family event. Guests can follow treasure hunt clues around the farm, enjoy interactive activities like the Hippity Hop Corral and Duckie Races, and meet the real Terhune bunnies. The Farm Food Pavilion offers homemade treats, while adults can sample award-winning wines at the vineyard. Live music adds to the festive atmosphere as visitors celebrate the season. Tickets and packages are available online, with additional charges for crafts, pony rides, and food.
330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, NJ
Cost: $15 In Advance/ $18 Day Of (ages 3+)

Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland
April 19 & 20

Hunt for over 4,000 eggs in the Easter Egg Patches at Diggerland. Two different age groups will meet up at the ROXOR course starting at noon. Bring your own bucket or bag for treat-filled eggs.The egg hunt is included in general admission.
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Ct,West Berlin, NJ
Cost: $45.99

Cape May Easter Fashion Stroll
April 20, 1 pm

Attention all Easter enthusiasts! The annual Easter Fashion Stroll takes place at Rotary Park, with registration starting at 12 PM. Participants will be judged in various categories, including 3 and younger, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 & older, Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Dressed Family, and Best Easter Bonnet.
Rotary Park, 400-498 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ

Jenkinson’s Annual Easter Parade
April 20, 1 pm

Sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce, registration for the parade will be open from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in front of Joey Tomatoes, with the parade starting promptly at 1 pm. The event features several categories for participants, including Children aged 0-3, 4-6, and 7-10, as well as categories for Floats, Multiples, and Bonnets. Prizes for each category will consist of items from the boardwalk and local businesses in town.
On the Boardwalk, Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Annual Morristown Restaurant Week
April 21 – 25

The most delicious week of the year! Over 40 restaurants offering prix fixe menus and special promotions join us each year for a week in April to offer a variety of dining options for families, date nights, business occasions and more. In addition to special menus and dining deals, Morristown Restaurant Week boasts special events at many of its restaurants including wine pairings, tasting menus and special entertainment.
Morristown, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant

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