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Weekend Fun: Egg Hunts, Cherry Blossoms, Theme Park Openings

Explore the Egg Forest and search for Peter Rabbit's lost eggs at Johnson's Corner Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
Explore the Egg Forest and search for Peter Rabbit's lost eggs at Johnson's Corner Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
4/2/19 - By Laurie Rein

This first weekend of April promises to be egg-straordinary with the kick-off of egg hunting season. Get in the pre-Easter spirit with the Easter Egg Hunt on PAWS Discovery Farm, Egg Hunt Hayride, Paramus Easter Egg Hunt, and Easter and Springtime Family Festival.

Soak up more outdoor time when both Six Flags and Storybook Land, plus the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, make their season debuts this weekend. Or spend time indoors at theatrical productions of The Jungle Book, Pinkalicious The Musical, Peg+Cat Live, and Milk & Cookies: Sweetbeatz.

Find even more weekend options in our Spring Fun Guide, including Easter Egg Hunts for New Jersey Kids.  And look to our April GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Hop aboard the Cottontail Limited to go on an egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy of the Black River Western Railroad
Hop aboard the Cottontail Limited to go on an egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy of the Black River Western Railroad

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CANCELEDCottontail Limited

Flemington
Hop aboard the train at Ringoes Station for a short ride to Bowne, where children will participate in an egg hunt (limit 4 eggs per child), and everyone will meet the Bunny and have a chance to take a photo. READ MORE

8th Annual Spring Model Railroad Show

North Haledon
The Garden State Model Railway Club's special exhibit features a 1,200-square foot HO layout with steam and diesel locomotives, Thomas and Friends, freight and passenger trains, rural and urban scenes, and working signals. READ MORE

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch Brook Park

Newark – FREE
Rejoice in thousands of flowering cherry trees, plus tons of family fun, as Essex County presents this two-weekend festival in Branch Brook Park. The fun includes Bloomfest, Essex County Family Day, 10K and 1-mile family fun runs, bike races, and a community fair.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt on PAWS Discovery Farm

Mount Laurel
Search for hidden eggs at PAWS Discovery Farm, and redeem for prizes. Then stick around to visit the animals. READ MORE

Easter and Springtime Family Festival

Chester
Enjoy Easter egg hunts, baby farm animals, scenic hay wagon rides around the farm, pony rides, and more. Don't miss this popular springtime event. READ MORE

Egg Hunt Hayride at Johnson's Corner Farm

Medford
Hop on a hayride out to the egg field, where kids can collect eggs to trade for a goody bag. A story and a visit with Peter Rabbit are included in your day at Johnson's Corner Farm.  READ MORE
Storybook Land opens for the season this weekend! Photo courtesy of Storybook Land
Storybook Land opens for the season this weekend! Photo courtesy of Storybook Land

Saturday, April 6

Storybook Land Opening Weekend

Egg Harbor Township
Storybook Land opens for the season, ready to entertain little ones in a fun and educational atmosphere. Guests can expect many terrific family rides like the Bubbles Coaster, Zip Zap Racers, and Work Zone. READ MORE

Milk & Cookies: Sweetbeatz

New Brunswick
Come along with Meredith Wright, aka Sweetbeatz, into a playful world where children can't find their boots, and everyone has a different kind of hair. Her original songs celebrate the spirit and sassiness of kids, and invite them to discover the music that’s all around us. READ MORE

Six Flags Great Adventure Season Opening

Jackson
From thrilling roller coasters to fun family rides to live entertainment, Six Flags Great Adventure offers something for everyone. Don't miss the theme park's season opening weekend.  READ MORE

Paramus Easter Egg Hunt

Paramus – FREE
Grab your baskets and hunt for eggs at Petruska Park. READ MORE

An Afternoon of Magic & Illusion: A Sensory Friendly Performance

Toms River
An Afternoon of Magic & Illusion features Kevin Spencer, an extraordinary magician, in a fun-filled show that combines storytelling, stage magic, and audience participation. READ MORE
Pinkalicious comes to Kean University's Wilkins Theatre this weekend. Photo courtesy of the production
Pinkalicious comes to Kean University's Wilkins Theatre this weekend. Photo courtesy of the production

Sunday, April 7

Pinkalicious, the Musical

Union
Get tickled pink at this musical based on the popular book series. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes and ends up turning pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. READ MORE

Art Together at Zimmerli

New Brunswick – FREE
On select Sundays throughout the year, families can work side-by-side on arts and crafts projects at Rutgers' Zimmerli Art Museum. Each session includes a brief, instructor-led tour through one of the galleries. READ MORE

The Jungle Book at SOPAC

South Orange
The beloved children’s tale to life in this full staged production of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Join young Mowgli as he learns the ‘Laws’ of the jungle in this time-honored adventure. With the help of friends like the black panther, Bagheera, and Baloo the lovable bear, Mowgli learns about friendship and survival. READ MORE

Peg + Cat Live

Morristown
Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids series, this totally awesome musical features wild comedy, countless favorite songs from the show, and Peg’s super coolest pal Ramone. READ MORE

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