NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 1 – 3, 2022

Hello April! We are all in on Spring and events are really popping up in New Hersey. Now that it’s warmer, we can leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you).  Here are my top ten picks for April 1 – 3, 2022.

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NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 1 – 3, 2022:

Celebrate Outdoor Sculpture Month in Haddonfield
All April Long
Celebrate 4th Annual ‘April is Haddonfield (NJ) Sculpture Month’ – and Celebrate International Sculpture Day on April 30. Join the festivities for the 4th annual “April is Haddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Month” with fun for all ages. Tour nearly two dozen figurative and abstract sculptures, meet sculptors, watch a live casting of a famous bust of Camden poet Walt Whitman, take a guided or self-guided tour, and more.
200 Kings Highway Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Free

Allentown Daffodil Days Festival
Now through April 3
A parade at noon on March 26th kicks off a full slate of more than 30 activities (many free) and boutique shop specials. Master gardeners will answer your questions and you can meet Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher while enjoying the blooms. Take a “spin” in an indoor forest or a self-guided tour of the local scenic countryside. Savor a chocolate creation of your own making and create daffodil-themed craft projects worthy of your talents. From awe-inspiring tales of colonial times to a bike parade, art contest and walks through Allentown’s Heritage Park to enjoy a timeless story of Spring or support cancer research, there’s something for everyone.
Allentown, NJ
Cost: Free

Wheaton Springs
April 2, 10AM – 5PM
Celebrate the start of WheatonArts’ creative season with this free kick-off event highlighting our many daily offerings and hands-on programming! We invite visitors to engage with our new Glass Studio Director and Netflix Star, Alex Rosenberg, who will demonstrate the use of glass and water to create optical lenses. Explore thought-provoking exhibits in the Museum of American Glass and Down Jersey Folklife Center, showcasing glass collections and the complexities and values of traditional arts through modern-day times. Experience various artist demonstrations throughout the campus, including pottery, paper art, broom making, large-scale murals, and more. Discover a series of hands-on projects to create, including pine-needle basket making, macrame rope keychains, and glass-fused magnets in the Education Studio. Enjoy a bite to eat from a selection of food vendors and listen to live musical compositions by Matt Schwarz.
1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ
Cost: Free

Easter Bunny Arrival Party
April 2, 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Join The Mad Hatter & Friends to welcome the Easter Bunny. The first 200 registered receive a free gift. Fun for the whole family! The Easter Bunny is welcomed to his new home with a character parade. Enjoy magic & juggling acts, games, balloon sculpting, music and dancing, crafts and more.
MarketFair, 3535 U.S. 1, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free

Opening Day at Allaire
April 2, 11AM – 4PM
What is The Historic Village all About? What does Allaire have to offer? How can you help and get involved? Visit them on Opening Day to find out. As New Jersey’s premier outdoor living history museum, come and celebrate Allaire’s history with special house tours, craft demonstrations (Carpentry, Tinsmith, Blacksmith, Hearth-Cooking, Fibre Arts), children’s games, story-telling, quilting, and more! With winter behind and signs of spring, the village comes to life this day to kickoff the 2022 season.
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $5

Red Bank’s Annual Spring Egg-Hunt
April 2, 11AM
Red Bank’s Annual Spring Egg-Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at 11:00 AM. This event is free for children all ages. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the following Sunday, April 10th. The Easter Bunny will be there, so bring your cameras.
11 Henry St, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: Free

Cherry Blossom Festival
April 2 – 10
The second-largest Cherry Blossom display in the United States the National Cherry Blossom display in Washington, DC is the largest and usually occurs about two weeks earlier. These blossoms peak in the second and third weeks of April. There are over 3,000 cherry trees. The blossoms can be best enjoyed by a casual walk or picnic in the park. This is a week-long festival with many events including a 10K race, trolley bus tours, and a family Day with Japanese cultural activities, including demonstrations on origami, bonsai, ikebana, and martial arts.
Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ

OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show
April 2 & 3
OC Con is back this year at the Ocean City Music Pier. There will be numerous vendors selling all sorts of memorabilia such as comic books, games, figurines, collectibles, and much much more! This year features an artists alley where artists can show off their amazing talent. Cosplay as your favorite character in a cosplay contest. Take pictures of the various attractions throughout the venue. Sit down and enjoy the various panels that will take place throughout the weekend.
Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free

Tenafly Street Fair & Craft Show
April 3, 11AM – 5PM
Come on down for a day of family fun with original and interesting arts & crafts, artists, live music, DJ, dancing, performances, vendors, shopping, kid’s rides & games, and great food!
Downtown Tenafly, NJ
Cost: Free

Mardi Gras “Phat Sunday”
April 3, 12PM – 10PM
This all-day, all-out, all-ages extravaganza will feature an Opening Parade & performance by a popular Philly Mummer String Band, Music & live entertainment, retail & craft vendors, food & snack vendors, festival foods, kids fun features, Costumes contests for kids and adults, guest appearances, and More! And don’t forget to wear your fancy costumes and dancing shows.
ShowBoat Hotel, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free