April Things To Do:
Our Top 10 Picks For Your Day Out in New Jersey
courtesy: Essex County Dept of Parks
Discover New Jersey's Best Month of April Things to Do: Uncover The Top seasonal attractions, popular events, and hidden gems
The arrival of April brings Spring into full bloom with the greening of trees, the emergence of flowers and the resurgence of many outdoor activities.
The more adventurous can get out to enjoy the outdoors with hiking, biking, canoeing, and some early spring camping
Haven’t been to iPlay America lately? It’s time to come back to experience new rides, new games, and more fun! Plus, all the fun you have always loved with our two level laser tag, rides, 4-D Theater, arcade, Topgolf Swing Suite, and more!
In response to this unprecedented crisis that is affecting our health concerns, all aspects of lives, and in particular with all New Jersey Leisure events and activities, we have removed events that we know have been cancelled. Our viewers are advised to check in with each of the venues, activities, and events that are listed in our webpages to ensure that they have not closed or postponed.This is especially the case with 3rd party ticket brokers who have not yet updated their computerized scheduling of ticket sales.
Please visit our coronavius update web page for the latest information on New Jersey venue and activity closings.
1 - Experience The Annual Tulip Festival From The Comfort and Safety of Your Vehicle
Weather permitting, beginning early April and remain in bloom for two to three weeks.
Holland Ridge Farms
86 Rues Road
Cream Ridge, NJ
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Cost: $24.99 per car – includes one (1) bunch of 10 stem tulips. (Tickets purchased on-line only)
In response to the recent COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, this year Holland Ridge Farms has decided that the drive-through tulip trail would still be open to visitors to experience the flower fields from the comfort and safety of their own vehicles. While remaining in your car from start to finish, you'll be guided through the rows and rows of tulips, and as you make your way through the tulip beds, you'll be given a beautiful bunch of tulips as you exit.
2 - Get out an enjoy the outdoors and some exercise with some outstanding scenic hiking
The New Jersey stretch of the Appalachian Trail is 74 miles long and begins at Abram S. Hewitt State Forest in the northern most point and runs west and south through Wawayanda State Park, High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest, ending at Worthington State Forest.
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3- Take In One of the Springs First Outdoor Music Festivals
Note; Cancelled this year
On the grounds fronting the Eagleton Institute Woodlawn
191 Ryders Lane, on the corner of George Street and Ryders Lane.
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
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Free admission
A family friendly one day folk festival featuring three stages of music, dancing, craft vendors, children's activities, and food. This year's theme ts: Oaxaca! Oaxacan culture, which originates in México, is deeply rooted in New Jersey, and The New Jersey Folk Festival will explore and appreciate its significance!
4- Visit Atlantic City and Take in a Show, Dinner, and Some Gambling
Atlantic City's top shows for April 2020
Atlantic City Visitors Guide ---- Discover what Atlantic City has to offer.
5 - Take In A Music Festival at the Jersey Shore
Note: Rescheduled to June 5-7, 2020
Multiple venues
Cape May, NJ
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Cape may comes alive this weekend with more than 40 jazz performances taking place in a three day multi-venue festival featuring top national headliners.
Cape May Visitors Guide - Discover the many attractions in Cape May, the Jersey Shore’s southern most beach destination.
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6 - Take A Scenic Canoe or Kayak trip In the Pinelands
Many outdoor enthusiasts regard Pine Barrens canoing or paddling a kayak in the Pine Barrens as one of the best ways to experience the Pinelands up-close. The scenery is gorgeous - huge pines, cedars and oaks; birds singing; the clear brownish red cedar water of the river often times, the only sign of humanity in this vast forest as you quietly glide through the Pines.
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7 - Take The Family To A Museum
New Jersey Museums offer a wide variety of exciting arts and natural science treasures and programs that are educational, fun, and adventuresome. If you are looking for a one day trip, or an attraction to complement your weekend getaway, visit one of New Jersey's treasured museums. Some suggestions are: The New Jersey State Museum in Trenton; The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial in Camden; The Newark Museum in Newark.
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8 - Take Your Dog To A Pet Friendly Outdoor Recreational Area
For Some Exercise
April may be your last chance to take your dog to a Jersey Shore beach before the seasonal restrictions kick in.
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9 - Visit Morris County For a Historic, Cultural Experience
Morris County has a rich historic background dating back to the Revolutionary War when it was known as The Military Capital of the American Revolution. During this period , Morristown was the home of two of General George Washington and his Continental Army's , winter encampments. Today visitors can get to see many of the historical sites and museums from that period.
Today, Morris County is a vibrant and charming suburban community with museums, performing arts, gardens, parks and outdoor recreation.
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10 - For a Romantic Couples Experience Pamper Yourself at a Spa
Discover the best NJ spa hotels and resorts that feature spa services for couples looking for a romantic getaway, or for men and women looking to complement their business trip or for a romantic weekend getaway.
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Discover where the these day spas are. These spas feature a variety skin care, hair, facial, nail, and massage services in addition to women's and gentleman's spa packages, and laser skin treatments.
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