One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure at Liberty Science Center (Jersey City)
When one kid worships Sesame Street and another loves astronomy, it’s rare to find a “family-pleasing event”—until now.  Enter “One World, One Sky,” an imaginary trip involving a visit from Hu Hu Zhu, Elmo’s friend from China, then continues with an exciting discovery of the sun, moon, and stars (with special attention given to the Big Dipper and the North Star.) Upon their “return” to Earth, they celebrate the idea that even though they live in two different countries, they still share the same sky. (Cue: “Awwwwww...”) Recommended for ages 4-6 with adults. Sunday, April 4 at 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm; Tickets $3./child/$4./adult

Peter Rabbit at The Brownstone Puppet Theater and Museum (Smithville)
The kids’ll adore this enchanting adaptation of the Beatrix Potter classic: it’s Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter, puppets and a Victorian Teddy Bear Easter Parade, all rolled into one! Now through April 18.   Saturdays and Sundays:  Noon, 2pm, and 4pm.  Weekdays: Thursday April 9, Friday April 10 and Monday April 13 through Friday April 17. Admission $5. (puppet included at extra charge) Call for reservations:609-652-5750.

Meet the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt at Liberty Village Premium Outlets (Flemington)
After the Easter Bunny makes his grand entrance at 9:45am, buyers beware: the mad scramble known as the Annual Easter Egg Hunt begins!  Hundreds of plastic eggs filled with treats and prizes for children will be hidden throughout the village–and believe you me, they WILL be hunted down!  Children receive FREE bunny balloons while supplies last, and can take a photo with the Easter Bunny until 11am. Saturday, April 3 at 9:45am.  FREE

Natural Egg Dying, Egg Hunt at Weis Ecology Center (Ringwood)
Forget those crappy, overpriced Easter egg kits you’ve been sapped into before--just open up your cupboards to color your eggs this Easter! Not only learn how to dye eggs with common household foods and items, but also how to create a unique color palette.  Join the fun as Weis Ecology Center prepares over 350 eggs for the Saturday hunt. Dying materials and “practice” eggs provided--but feel free to bring your own eggs to boil, dye and take home. Friday, April 2, 10am- noon. $8./person.
 The Camouflaged Egg Hunt, an old tradition with a different twist, takes place Saturday, April 3, at 2pm. Kids search the fields and forests for naturally-dyed eggs in camouflaged colors: stone gray, grass green, leaf brown. Every participant receives a bundle of treats, plus special prizes for lucky hunters and finders of the golden eggs. Kids hunt (rain or shine) in groups arranged by age: 3-4, 5-7, and 8-10. Bring your own baskets! $5./hunter. Pre-registration required for both events.
Contact the Weis Ecology Center office 973-835-2160 between 8:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

Bunny Chase Terhune Orchards Spring Event (Princeton)
Let the wild rumpus begin!  It’s Terhune Orchards' Bunny Chase, where kids ages 2-8 years old follow treasure hunt clues and discover a spring surprise at the end of the hunt. Kids can create a bunny to take home, and everyone enjoys a bunny cookie.  Event is weather-dependent; call before heading out: 609-924-2310. Saturday and Sunday, April 3-4. 1pm-3:30pm FREE

Humane Society Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show (Ocean City)
It’s a crazy creature competition down on the Boardwalk this weekend as over 100 dogs, cats and miscellaneous creatures (ferrets, hamsters, turtles–any pet that won’t eat another pet...really...) compete for ribbons including Best Dressed Dog/Cat/Miscellaneous, Best Bathing Suit, Best Face Licker, Most Patriotic, Best Tail Wagger, and Best Pet Owner Look-Alike. Get your pet gussied up and go! $5 entry fee for individual pets, $10. fee for multiple entries (no limit) And yes, there will be entertainment. Elvis performer, Ted Prior, singing (you guessed it) “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog” and other songs appropriate to the various categories. Singer Margie Dailey also chimes in with Patsy Cline favorites.  Spectators FREE.


Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the New Jersey Children's Museum (Paramus)   
Get your Easter Bunny fix (meet/photo op/bunny craft); grab some breakfast, coffee and juice; then explore the rest of this great kids’ museum! Pre-registration required by calling 201-262-2638x10. Saturday, April 3, at 10am and 10:30am. $10.00+tax per person(children and adults), includes museum admission.

Easter Bunny Breakfast/Brunch at Imagine That! (Florham Park)
Here’s another great opportunity to make a day of that Easter bunny trip: kids meet the Easter bunny; families may take photos with him; all children receive an Easter basket filled with goodies; an Easter egg hunt happens throughout the museum (some special eggs have birthday party certificates in them!); bagels, coffee and apple juice served; then you’re free to enjoy the rest of the day strolling through and playing in the museum!  (Closes at 3pm for Easter Sunday).Pre-registration required by calling (973) 966-8000 Children/$13.99, $10.99/adults

Haven’t had enough of that Easter Bunny yet? Hop on an Easter Train in New Jersey and ride the rails with the rabbit!