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Hop on a hayride out to the egg field at Johnson's Corner Farm, where kids can collect eggs to trade for a goody bag. Photo courtesy of the farm
Hop on a hayride out to the egg field at Johnson's Corner Farm, where kids can collect eggs to trade for a goody bag. Photo courtesy of the farm
3/23/25 - By Laurie Rein

The hunt is on, so grab your Easter basket and head to one of these fabulous Easter egg hunts in New Jersey. Many of these community events are FREE, and some are embellished with hayrides, scavenger hunts, and even Easter Bunny appearances. 

We've rounded up some great Easter egg hunts throughout New Jersey below, and you can find more holiday activities in our Easter Guide, like our list of the best Easter Bunny train rides. Find more ways to celebrate the season in our Spring Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids.

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Easter Egg Hunts in New Jersey for Kids

Egg Hunt Hayride at Johnson's Corner Farm

Medford
Friday, March 28-Saturday, April 19, 2025
Jump on a hayride out to the egg field, where kids can collect eggs to trade for a goody bag. A visit with Peter Rabbit is included in your day at Johnson's Corner Farm.  READ MORE

Red Bank Spring Egg Hunt 2025

Red Bank–FREE
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Hop on over to Red Bank's annual Spring Egg Hunt, with a special visit from the Spring Bunny. The hunt is divided by age groups. READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm

Vernon
Select dates from Saturday, April 5-Saturday, April 19, 2025
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 Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables

Howell
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, April 5-Saturday, April 19, 2025
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.  READ MORE

Springtime and Easter Festival at Alstede Farms

Chester
Select dates from Saturday, April 5-Monday, April 21, 2025
Alstede Farms springs back to life for a new season. Take a scenic hayride around the farm, visit the barnyard animals, meet-and-greet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, journey through mazes, and lots more. READ MORE

Newport Centre Easter Egg Hunt

Jersey City–FREE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Don't miss Newport Centre's special Easter event, featuring an egg hunt, activities, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt

Belmar–FREE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
More than 3,500 eggs are waiting in the sand for young hunters to find. Groups are divided by age. Don't miss an appearance by the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Easter Egg and Veggie Hunt at Coombs Barnyard

Elmer
Saturday, April 12, Sunday, April 13, and Saturday, April 19, 2025
Climb aboard a hayride, visit the barnyard animals, take part in the Easter egg and veggie hunts, plus visit the Easter Bunny at Coombs Barnyard. Collected eggs are traded in for a delicious surprise. Also on-site are barrel train rides and egg decorating stations. READ MORE

Sonny the Bunny's Colossal Carrot Adventure at iPlay America

Freehold–FREE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
This free and fun event features a festive bunny trail you can hop along. Collect treat-filled eggs, pose for holiday-themed photos, and look out for amazing raffle prizes, including an iPlay America Mega Birthday Party giveaway. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt

Phillipsburg
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 20, 2025
Ride the Easter Bunny Train Ride with guest Mr. Bunny. The ride winds along the scenic Delaware River, leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg and traveling along the river to Carpentersville. The destination is the site of the historic Lime Kilns with an Easter egg patch. READ MORE

Easter Celebration at Allaire Village

Farmingdale
Saturdays, April 12 and 19, 2025
Allaire Village hosts and Easter celebration with all the trimmings, including an egg hunt, an Easter Bunny visit, live animals, music, a scavenger hunt, and more. Don't forget a basket for the egg hunt. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Egg Hunt

Point Pleasant–FREE
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Head to the beach, but leave your sand toys at home for this free Easter celebration. Each child is welcome to find three eggs. Groups are divided by age. READ MORE

Seaside Heights Egg Hunt

Seaside Heights–FREE
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Stroll the Seaside Heights Boardwalk on the hunt for Easter eggs. Entrance locations are grouped by age. Plus, meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy music, games, and activities. READ MORE

Easter EggstravaganZoo at Cape May County Zoo

Cape May–FREE
Friday, April 19-Friday, April 25, 2025
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, April 19. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at West Side Presbyterian Church

Ridgewood–FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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

Liberty Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Union
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Liberty Hall opens its grounds, letting kids search for plastic eggs filled with holiday treats hidden throughout the property. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. READ MORE

Bunny Trail Spring Festival at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, April 19-Sunday, April 20, 2025
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 Diggerland

West Berlin
Saturday, April 19-Sunday, April 20, 2025
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

Brookhollow's Barnyard Egg Hunt

Boonton
Saturdays, April 19 and April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2025
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 READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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