NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events Easter Weekend 2026
Spring is here and we’re excited! 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! From fun festivals and food-filled weekends to family-friendly expos, live entertainment, and unique seasonal celebrations, this month has plenty to do across the state.
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New Jersey Events Easter Weekend 2026:
Egg Hunt Hayrides
Now– April 4
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: $9 – $19
Springtime & Family Festival and Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Now – April 4
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: $19.99 – $31.99
The Chill Out Expo
April 2 – 4
Chill Out NJ (Chill Out Expo) is a laid-back pop culture convention focused mainly on celebrity meet-and-greets, autographs, and photo ops. Held in Whippany, New Jersey, the event brings in a mix of actors, musicians, athletes, and TV personalities, giving fans the chance to meet them in a more intimate setting than larger conventions. Alongside the celebrity appearances, there are vendors selling collectibles, memorabilia, and pop culture merch—often items you can get signed on-site.
Hanover Marriott Hotel, 1401 NJ-10 E, Whippany, NJ
Cost: $10 – $45. Autographs are separate
Easter Bunny Visit and Egg Hunt at Hacklebarney Farm
April 2 – 4, 10 am – 5 pm
Take your own photos or use the professional photographer on site to take pictures with the Bunny. Dogs are welcome for photos, and don’t miss the Easter egg hunt and Easter crafts.
104 State Park Road, Chester Twp., NJ
10$ For pics with bunny…PER FAMILY, $15 Per Child for Egg Hunt
Easter Egg-stravaganza
April 3, 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
Cost: Free
Forever K-Pop – A Celebration Concert
April 3, 7:30 pm
Inspired by the worldwide K-Pop phenomenon and recent smash-hit film KPop Demon Hunters, this high-octane production brings today’s biggest K-Pop hits to life on stage in a spectacle unlike anything audiences have seen in a tribute concert before. Designed as a high-energy K-pop revue, Forever K-Pop fuses electrifying vocals and choreography, bold costuming, and cinematic visuals into a dazzling live performance, capturing the pulse of the global K-pop movement while spotlighting iconic moments and breakout anthems including electrifying live singers and dancers performing songs made famous by BTS, BLACKPINK, Katseye, HUNTR/x, Saja Boys, NewJeans, and more.
Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $47 – $93
Easter EGGspress at DiDonato’s Family Fun Center
April 3 & 4
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: $18.95 per person; advance tickets are highly encouraged.
Coombs Barnyard Egg & Veggie Hunt
April 3 & 4
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
Easter Bunny Express
April 3 & 4
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: $39 for Adults, $32 for Children, and $5 for Toddlers. Other options available.
Ort Farms Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 3 & 4
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: $17.53
Heaven Hill EGGstravaganza
April 3 & 4, 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
Cost: $15
Celebrate Easter at Storybook Land
April 3, 4 & 6
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 EGGStravaganZOO
April 3 – 5, 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 Bunny Express
April 4
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
Seashore Lines Easter Bunny Express
April 4
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: $26.95+
Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables
April 4
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
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 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
Spring Celebration at the Pier
April 4, 10 am – 3 pm
Celebrate Spring at Pier Village from on Festival Plaza. The day will feature shopping, children’s activities, DJ, games, balloon artist, inflatable rides, face painting, a special appearance from the Easter Bunny and more right on the jewel of the Jersey Shore. New this year: Village-Wide Store Egg Hunt!
Pier Village, Ocean Ave and Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free
Easter Celebration at Historic Allaire
April 4, 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: $12 per person, 2 & under free. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Easter in the Park
April 4, 11 am – 2 pm
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
Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 4, 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
The Great Egg Hunt
April 4, 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
Cost: Free
Soup Can Magazine Five Year “Canniversary” Mutual Aid Concert
April 4, 6 pm
Asbury Park’s creative community will come together on Saturday April 4th at 6:00 PM as Soup Can Magazine commemorates five years of magazine magic with its annual “Canniversary”, this year as a celebration at Wild Air Beerworks, blending live performance, mutual aid, and heartfelt gratitude for the people who built the publication from the ground up. What began as a small DIY magazine has grown into a statewide arts movement, and this year’s event doubles as a thank‑you letter to the readers, performers, and volunteers who have kept it alive and thriving. In that spirit, the Canniversary aims to set a new record by collecting more than 1,100 pounds of food in a single night for Mercy Center of Asbury Park, turning the milestone into a direct act of community self-care. Register in advance.
Wild Air Beerworks, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Easter Bunny Train Ride
April 4 & 5
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 ghd 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 adult
Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland
April 4 & 5
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: Cost of admission
Bunny Trail Spring Festival
April 4 & 5, 10 am – 4 pm
This family-friendly, non-competitive event invites guests to follow a treasure hunt through the blooming farm, ending with a prize and an optional bunny craft activity. Have a great time playing on the farm- children can enjoy a variety of activities, including: visiting the hippity hop corral, pony rides, duckie races, and the tractor play area. Don’t miss interactive games like hopscotch and hula hoops.
Hungry visitors can head to the Farm Food Pavilion for homemade treats like apple cider donuts, chili, and pies, while adults can enjoy wine tastings at the Vineyard and Winery. Admission tickets should be purchased online in advance. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season with live music and outdoor fun!
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $13.42-$39.30
Cape May Easter Fashion Stroll
April 5, 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
Cost: Free
Easter Parade
April 5, 1 pm – 3 pm
Put on your Easter finest and hop into Historic Smithville for a stroll full of style. The Easter Parade kicks off at the Smithville Inn at 1:00 p.m., with prizes awarded for the best dressed looks—so don’t hold back on the bonnets, pastels, or flair!
Route 9 & Moss Mill Road (GPS: 1 North New York Road) Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
