Central New Jersey
2024 Easter celebrations

Your guide to 2024 best Central New Jersey
Easter, celebrations, festivals, parades, and egg hunts

Easter is a time of celebration and joy, and Central New Jersey offers a variety of events and activities to make the most of this special holiday. 

One of the highlights of Easter in Central New Jersey is the abundance of Easter egg hunts and festivals. These events are perfect for children and families, providing a fun and exciting way to celebrate the holiday. 

In addition to egg hunts, many communities in Central New Jersey host Easter parades and festivals. These events often feature live music, entertainment, and delicious food, creating a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Central NJ 2024 Easter Events

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 16th, 2024; at 11am Sharp! In case of rain, event will be moved to March 23rd.
2nd, 3rd, & 4th avenue Beach entrance
Belmar, NJ
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This popular Jersey Shore Easter celebration features an Easter egg hunt with over 2,500 eggs hidden in the the sand. Prizes will be awarded along with a vist with the Easter bunny.

Easter Bunny Express
Wekends beginning Saturday, March 16th, ending Saturday, March 30th, 2024
Black River & Western Railroad
33-99 Stangl Rd
Flemington, NJ
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Event Cost: $20.99 Adults (Coach), Ages 12 and up $19.99, Children (Coach) Ages 3 - 11, Children under age 3 are free when riding on an adult's lap
This Easter bunny train ride features a round-trip train ride from Flemington to Ringoes in search for eggs at Ringoes picnic grove.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Battleview Orchards
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024: at 1 p.m. ( rain date is Sunday, March 24th)
Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Rd
Freehold, NJ.
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732-462-0756
Cost: Admission is free with a non-perishable food item donated to the local food bank or a monetary donation. Register at the country store between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. the day of the hunt.
This event features an Easter egg hunt in the orchard.

Easter Celebration at Historic Allaire
Saturday, March 23, 2024; 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
The Historic Village at Allaire Chapel
4263 Atlantic Avenue
Wall Township, NJ
732-938-5524
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Cost: $10 per person, 2 & under free. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
This Easter celebration in the historic park features a visit with live chicks, bunnies, animals, egg games, a village scavenger hunt, and of course the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunts on the Farm
March 23, 24, 29, 30, 2024; 10 am - 4 pm
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr,
Robbinsville, NJ
609-818-1140
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Cost: Farm Admission: $15 per Child (Between ages 1 to 12 years old) $8 per Adult
This Easter celebration on the farm features an egg hunt, a wagon ride, animal exhibits, festival Foods, a Fun Zone, and of course the Easter Bunny.

Sea Girt Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 11am - 12pm (Rain date is March 24))
The Plaza
Sea Girt, NJ
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Cost: Free for all ages. No registration required
This Easter celebration features an egg hunt, face painting, live animals, and of course the Easter Bunnny.

Sonny the Bunny Returns for the Colossal Carrot Adventure
Saturday,March 23, 2024: 10 am - 12 pm
iPlay America
110 Schanck Rd
Freehold, NJ
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Event Cost: Free
This Easter themed event at NJ's largest indoor amusement park features a return of Sonny the Bunny for the Colossal Carrot Adventure! Children will get to enjoy a photo opportunity with Sonny the Bunny and participate in the bunny trail to hop along to collect eggs filled with treats, and raffle prizes.

Jenkinson's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 24th, 2024: @ 1pm
Ocean Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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This Jersey shore beach celebration features an Easter egg hunt in the sand. The fun is open to children up to 10 years old.

Seaside Heights Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 24, 2024; 1pm - 3pm
Beach & Boardwalk
Seaside Heights, NJ
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The Seaside Heights Egg Hunt will feature their high tech Easter Eggs, and entering to win prizes. Every entrant will win at least one prize!

Bunny Trail
Saturday, Sunday, March 30, 31, 2024; 10am - 4pm
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
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This Easter celebration features the Bunny Trail, a non-competitive event perfect for children 2-10 years old. Familes can stroll the farm trail for an up-close view of nature. There will also be a duckie race, children's games, a pony ride, live music, farm fresh food, and more.

Easter Brunch at Laurita Winery
Sunday, March 31st, 2024; Morning and afternoon seatings
Laurita Winery
35 Archertown Road
New Egypt, NJ
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Cost: $60 for adults, $30 for children 6-12 plus tax and gratuity. Kids 5 and under are FREE
This family friendly Easter celebration in a scenic winery features a delicious buffet that has something for everyone!

Jenkinson's Annual Easter Parade
Sunday, March 31st, 2024; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
On the Boardwalk
Ocean Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach
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This popular Jersey Shore Easter parade can be enjoyed by all, especially children. Registration runs from 11:30am to 12:30pm in front of Joey Tomatoes.

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