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Love finding Easter eggs like Darwin, the ring-tailed lemur? Head to the egg hunt at Cape May County Zoo and Park. Photo courtesy of the park
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3/29/24 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Easter weekend.

Get ready to load up your Easter baskets and your calendars! Easter weekend is here, and the bunny is hopping through New Jersey, stopping by egg hunts that include Easter EggstravanganZOO at Cape May County Zoo. Spend Easter Sunday at an Easter parade in Historic Smithville or Jenkinson's. 

Grab your baskets and peep our roundup of even more Easter Egg Hunts in New Jersey, or climb aboard Easter Bunny Train Rides in New Jersey. 

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

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Jenkinson's annual Easter parade is back and filled with floats and eye candy. Photo courtesy of Jenkinson's
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Storybook Land Easter Event

Egg Harbor Township
Select dates from Thursday, March 28-Monday, April 1
Storybook Land entertains little ones throughout the weekend with Easter Bunny visits and an Easter egg hunt. Eggs are exchanged for prizes. This nursery rhyme-themed park welcomes children to explore familiar sights from classic stories. READ MORE

Easter EggstravaganZoo at Cape May County Zoo

Cape May – FREE
Daily from Friday, March 29-Sunday, April 7
All are invited to Cape May County Park and Zoo for its annual EggstravaganZoo, featuring the Easter Bunny. Visitors can have their picture taken with the popular rabbit on Saturday, March 30. READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm

Vernon
Select dates from Friday, March 29-Sunday, April 14
Come join in the egg-citement at Heaven Hill Farm. Visit Hopper the Easter Bunny, who poses for the perfect family photo. All new this year is the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Follow the trail to collect the colored eggs, and turn them in for a special prize. READ MORE

Easter Egg Coloring with Natural Dyes at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Morristown
Friday, March 29
Design and color a dozen hard-boiled eggs using natural dyes in this 45-minute workshop. The workshop is held indoors in the auditorium of Fosterfields. READ MORE

Bunny Trail Spring Festival at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, March 30-Sunday, March 31
Spring has sprung at Terhune Orchards. The farm animals are enjoying spring in the pasture and the bulbs are blooming. Come for a fun event for all young ones and their families. Follow the treasure hunt clues around the farm to discover signs of spring. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at West Side Presbyterian Church

Ridgewood – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Bring the kids to hunt for eggs and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. The hunt begins in the church parking lot, where children are directed to an area appropriate for their age. Bring a basket and invite your friends to join in the fun.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland

West Berlin
Saturday, March 30-Sunday, March 31
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. READ MORE

All About Solar Eclipses at New Jersey State Museum

Trenton – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Solar eclipses have inspired fear and fascination for thousands of years. On April 8, all of North America experiences a solar eclipse, and the Planetarium offers a preview. Learn about the history of observing and understanding solar eclipses. READ MORE

Community Safety Day in Montgomery

Montgomery – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Head over to Montgomery Municipal Center and meet Montgomery's first responders including police officers, firefighters, health officials, and emergency medical service volunteers. Don't miss the touch-a-truck. READ MORE

Spring Celebration at Pier Village

Long Branch – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Pier Village welcomes the spring season with a day of fun, including egg hunts, shopping, children’s activities, DJ, games, face painting, carousel rides and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Kids Magic Show at Casino Pier

Seaside Heights – FREE
Saturday, March 30
Enjoy a day on the Pier with a Magic Show for the kids. Steve Woyce performs his magical talents on the Pier stage. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Easter Parade

Point Pleasant – FREE
Sunday, March 31
Jenkinson's annual Easter Parade is back, featuring floats and other attractions. Prizes are awarded in several categories, including the best bonnet and best float in three age groups. READ MORE

Easter Parade at Historic Smithville

Galloway – FREE
Sunday, March 31
Put on your Easter best and stroll the Village in style. The parade begins at the Smithville Inn at 1pm, and awards are given for best outfits.  READ MORE

Spring Fun at American Dream

East Rutherford
Monday, April 1
With over 26 indoor attractions, 200 retailers and 50 dining options, American Dream is home to Nickelodeon Universe, the largest theme park in the Western Hemisphere, and DreamWorks Water Park, North America's Largest indoor water park. READ MORE

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