Top New Jersey Easter Celebrations
That Will Amaze Your Family

Listed here are some top Easter events and activities:
This year Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025

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What Makes Easter in New Jersey Special and Unique

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

One of the highlights of Easter in 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. From traditional egg hunts in local parks to larger-scale events at farms and zoos, there are plenty of opportunities to search for colorful eggs and enjoy the thrill of the hunt.

In addition to egg hunts, many towns and communities in 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.

Nature also plays a role in what makes Easter here special. Families flock to blooming gardens like the Reeves-Reed Arboretum or Branch Brook Park to enjoy picnics under budding cherry blossoms.

For those looking for a more unique Easter experience, New Jersey also offers special events such as Easter brunches, wine tastings, and even Easter-themed train rides. These events provide a different way to celebrate the holiday and create lasting memories with loved ones.

No matter how you choose to celebrate Easter in New Jersey, you're sure to find an event or activity that suits your interests.

Northern NJ 2025 Easter Events

Easter and Springtime Festival
Saturday, April 5, thru Monday, April 21st, 2025:10am - 4:30pm
Alstede Farms
84 Route 513 (Old Route 24)
Chester, New Jersey
Cost: $24.99 - $36.99
This family friendly Easter celebration thakes place on a farm where visitors will get to enjoy scenic hay wagon rides, interacting farm animals and the Easter Bunny.

Heaven Hill EGGstravaganza
April 5. 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 2025: from 10am - 5pm.
Heaven Hill Farm
451 State Route 94
Vernon, New Jersey
Admission Cost: Online, Children under 2 are always free!
This Ester celebration features a visit with Hopper the Bunny in search for Easter Eggs in a journey complete a hayride, farm animals, carnival rides, and more.

Hoboken Grace: Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 5th, 2025; 8:30 - 11:30AM
409 14th St.
Hoboken, NJ
--- Each slot has a maximum capacity and will be filled on first come basis.
Children up to 9 years old are invited to participate.
The this Easter celebration features a childrens egg hunt with over 30,000 eggs.

Annual Easter Bunny EGGspress
Trips run April 12, 13, and 19th 2025
Departing:
Whippany Railway Museum
1 Railroad plaza,
Whippany, NJ
The annual Easter Bunny EGGspress & Egg Hunt trains offer the opportunity to experience a ride in a vintage passenger car while the Easter Bunny moves through the train greeting children of all ages. After each ride, Children with valid train tickets can bring their Easter Baskets and go to the Easter Egg Patch to gather a few eggs and receive a special commemorative item at our rain-or-shine Egg Hunt! The eggs are filled with a toy.

Eggstravaganza
Saturday, Sunday, April 12, 13, 2025 (rain date April 19th)
Bergen County Zoological Park
216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ
Cost: Tickets will be $6.00 for everyone 2 and up.
This event features a walk around the zoo to collect eggs, treats, and prizes!

Phillipsburg Easter Bunny Train Ride
April 12, 13, 19, 20, 2025: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm
99 Elizabeth Street
Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: $14.00 Child, $20.00 Adult and Lap Sitter (2 and under)$4.00
This is fun family event features an Easter Celebration with the Easter Bunny on a train ride along the scenic Delaware River.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Four Sisters Winery
April 18, 19, 2025; 11am - 4pm
Four Sisters Winery
783 North Bridgeville Road
Belvidere, New Jersey
Event Cost: $25 per person plus tax
There's a Kid in all of Us! Now is the time to capture a bit of your youth . . .  Yes, Four Sisters Winery will once again be hosting an Adult Egg Hunt in the Vineyard. Adult Easter Egg Hunt on April 18th & 19th! Enjoy wine tastings, snacks, a vineyard egg hunt with prizes, and a complimentary family portrait!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Hall Museum
Saturday, April 19th, 2025: 10:00 am Until 11:30 am (Rain or Shine)
Liberty Hall Museum
Kean University
1003 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ
Fee: $12.00 for 1 child, Adults are $5.00 each Reservations required.
This Easter celebration features a visit with the Easter bunny and children exploring the grounds of Liberty Hall in search of eggs.

Brookhollow's Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 19th, Saturday April 26th, & Sunday April 27th, 2025: The farm will be open from 10am to 4pm
Brookhollow's Barnyard
301 Rockaway Valley Rd
Boonton, NJ
Cost: Adults prices $7.50 (Admission to enter the farm), Children age 2 and older prices $14 (This includes admission into the farm, a brand new feeding bucket, 10 easter eggs and carrots to feed the animals) Children under 2 years old who want to participate in egg hunt $8 (This includes a bucket, carrots to feed the animals and 10 easter eggs)
Egg hunt times: -10:30am -11:45am -3:00pm Eggs will be filled with any of the following: nut free candy, toys and tickets for train/tractor.
Photo shoots: $20 for 10 minutes with a baby animal and a photo area. Please bring either a camera or a nice phone to take your pictures there. They will have an attendant helping with the animals who can also help take your pictures for you.

Easter in the Park
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 @11am
outside weather permitting
Van Neste Square
Ridgewood, NJ
Cost: Free
A family friendly event features an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, live music, games, along with vendors will offer treats and other goods.

Reeves Reed Arboretum - Easter Sunday Afternoon Tea
Sunday, April 20, 2025:11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm
Reeves Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Ave
Summit, NJ
Cost: Member Price: $55 Non-member Price: $65
This Easter Sunday features an Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum's beautiful grounds with spring blooms at their finest! Attendees will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions, with freshly baked scones, jam, homemade clotted cream, scrumptious sandwiches, and a 3-tiered dessert tray. In the last part of the service, you'll be offered a complimentary glass of Prosecco, a Mimosa, or sparkling lemonade.

NYC Harbor Easter Dinner Cruise
Sunday, April 20, 2025; Board: 6:15PM | Cruise: 7:PM - 10PM
City Experiences
1500 Harbor Blvd,
Weehawken, NJ
Cost: $185, Kids Free (Ages 3 and under)
This Easter NYC Harbor cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers features an on board holiday buffet with cocktails and dancing.

Central NJ 2025 Easter Events

Easter Bunny Express
Wekends beginning Saturday, April 5th, ending Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Black River & Western Railroad
33-99 Stangl Rd
Flemington, NJ
Event Cost: $21.99 Adults (Coach), Ages 12 and up $20.99, 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, April 12th, 2025: at 1 p.m. ( rain date is Sunday, April 13th)
Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Rd
Freehold, NJ.
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.

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12th, 2025; at 11am (Rain date, April 19th)
2nd, 3rd, & 4th avenue Beach entrance
Belmar, NJ
This popular Jersey Shore Easter celebration features an Easter egg hunt with over 3,500 eggs hidden in the the sand. Prizes will be awarded along with a vist with the Easter bunny.

Annual Helicopter Egg Drop
Saturday, April 12, 2025: 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m
Life Church
2245 Route 130.
Dayton, NJ
Free event and fun for the entire family.
The helicopter swoops in and drops 5,000 candy filled Easter eggs in front of the kids.
Must sign up, registration required.

Easter Egg Hunts on the Farm
April 12th, 13th, 18th & 19th, 2025  10 am - 4 pm
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr,
Robbinsville, NJ
Cost: Child Admission- $20 (under 1 is free) Adult Admission- $5 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.

Sonny the Bunny Returns for the Colossal Carrot Adventure
Saturday, April 12, 2025
iPlay America
110 Schanck Rd
Freehold, NJ
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, including an iPlay America Mega Birthday Party. Plus, dine at The Bistro.

Jenkinson's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 13th, 2025: @ 1pm
Ocean Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
This Jersey shore beach celebration features one of the best Egg Hunts at the Jersey Shore with prizes including games, ride & food coupons, and so much more! Leave your beach toys at home, you'll only need your hands to dig away and find the eggs!. The fun is open to children up to 10 years old.

Seaside Heights Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 13, 2025; 1pm - 3pm
Beach & Boardwalk
Seaside Heights, NJ
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!

Easter Celebration at Historic Allaire
Saturday, April 19th, 2025; 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
The Historic Village at Allaire Chapel
4263 Atlantic Avenue
Wall Township, NJ
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.

Bunny Trail Spring Festival
Saturday, Sunday, April 19th, 20th, 2025; 10am - 4pm
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
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.

Jenkinson's Annual Easter Parade
Sunday, April 20th, 2025; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
On the Boardwalk
Ocean Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach
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. Categories Include: Children: 0-3, 4-6 and 7-10 years old Float Multiples Bonnet Prizes awarded for each of the categories consisting of prizes from the boardwalk and from local businesses in town!

Easter Brunch at Laurita Winery
Sunday, April 20th, 2025; Morning and afternoon seatings
Laurita Winery
35 Archertown Road
New Egypt, NJ
Cost: Adults $60, kids 5-12 $30 - plus tax and service Kids 4 and under are FREE!
This family friendly Easter celebration in a scenic winery features a delicious buffet that has something for everyone!

Southern NJ 2025 Easter Events

Egg Hunt Hayrides
March 28 - Aprol 19th, 2025
Johnson's Corner Farm
133 Church Rd.
Medford, NJ
Hayrides Run From 10am - 4:30pm (Mon.-Fri.) & 10am - 4pm (Sat.-Sun. & Good Friday)
This family friendly Easter celebration features an Egg Hunt, with wagon rides around the farm to welcome spring blossoms in their fields and orchards. A great photo opportunity wirh Peter the Rabbit!

Coombs Barnyard Egg & Veggie Hunt
Satudays, Sunday April 12, 13, 19, 2025
Coombs Barnyard
20 Route 77
Elmer, NJ
Cost: Cost is $20/child and $10/adult. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cash or credit card is accepted.
This Easter celebration features an egg & veggie hunt, a hayride, barnyard animals, and visit with the Easter Bunny.

The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Saturdays, April 12, 19, 2025; 1PM - 3PM
6th to 14th street along the boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ
This Easter themed event features an egg hunt along the entire boardwalk.

Easter Egg Hunt in Pennsauken
Saturday, April 12, 2025: at 10 a.m.
Walt Nicgorski Sports Complex
Powell and Collins Avenues.
This Easter celebration features an Egg Hunt open to children up to age 9. There will be opportunities to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and other costumed characters.

Somers Point Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12, 2025; 10 am until 11:30am
JFK Park
Somer Point, NJ
For kids up to age 10.
This Easter celebration features an egg hunt. Its a hunt to search for candy and prize-filled eggs. This is for ages 0-10. Ages will be sectioned off throughout the park. They encourage you to bring your own basket. Face painting will be offered for free.

Celebrate Easter at Storybook Land
April 17, 18, 19, 21, 2025
Storybook Land
6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322)
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
This Easter celebration features a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt.

EggstravaganZoo!
Friday, April 18 until Friday, April 25th, 2025
Cape May County Park and Zoo
707 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ
This Easter themed event features a variety of activities enjoyed with laughter, adventure, and more. Visitors will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the popular rabbit.

Atlantic City Easter Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 19, 2025; 11am - 12;30PM
Steel Pier
1000 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Pancake Breakfast $16.95 child or adult. Kids 12 and under receive a free ride wristband with the purchase of a breakfast. Great photo ops with the Easter Bunny!
This event features the Steel Pier's Annual Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Cchildren 12 under, receive a wristband that allows free rides.

Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12 PM (Rain date is Sunday )
On the beach at Lincoln Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
This Easter Jersey Shore event for Children ages 1-12 features a dig for eggs buried in the sand.

Atlantic City Easter Best Dressed Competition
Sunday, April 20, 2025; 12pm -1pm
Spirit Lounge, Lucky Snake Arcade
Showboat Atlantic City
801 Boardwalk,
Atlantic City, NJ
Dress to impress this Easter at Lucky Snake's Annual Best Dressed Competition! Whether you're rocking your cutest bunny outfit or an elegant Easter ensemble, this is your time to shine! Competition Categories: Best Dressed Little Girl, Best Dressed Little Boy, Best Dressed Under 18 Boy, Best Dressed Under 18 Girl, Best Dressed Siblings.
The Adult Pageant kicks off at 12:45 PM – so don't miss your chance to show off your Easter best!

Cape May Easter Fashion Stroll
Sunday, April 20, 2025; 1PM, Registration begins at 12PM.
Rotary Park
400-498 Lafayette St,
Cape May, NJ
This Easter parade for ages 3 and younger, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 & older, will features awards for the Best Dressed lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Dressed Family, and Best Easter Bonnet.

Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at Renault Winery
Sunday, April 20, 2025; Multiple seating times
Renault Winery
72 North Bremen Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Cost: Adults $60. Kids (Ages 2 to 10) $19.99. Children 1 year and under Free
This Easter celebration features an elegant, traditional Easter Brunch. The Easter Bunny will be present and will have an Easter Egg Hunt in their Champagne Ballroom Courtyard for all children attending. Children 1 years and under Free

Easter Parade in Historic Smithville
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Historic Smithville
1 North New York Road
Smithville NJ
This Easter Parade features a stroll in the Village with style. Awards are given for best outfits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
New Jersey Easter Celebrations

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What are some popular Easter celebrations in New Jersey?

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New Jersey hosts various Easter events, including egg hunts, parades, brunches, and family-friendly activities at parks, farms, and community centers.

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Is there a historical significance to Easter traditions in New Jersey?

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While Easter is primarily a religious celebration, many New Jersey communities have incorporated local traditions like colonial reenactments, church services, and spring festivals, reflecting the state’s diverse heritage.

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Are there any Easter-specific foods or treats unique to New Jersey?

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While traditional Easter dishes like ham, lamb, and hot cross buns are common, New Jersey’s Italian-American communities often feature pizzelle cookies, ricotta pie, and Easter bread.

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When do Easter events typically start in New Jersey?

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Easter celebrations often begin in the weeks leading up to the holiday, with egg hunts and special activities starting in mid-March and continuing through Easter Sunday.

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Are there family-friendly activities for all ages?

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Absolutely! From toddler-friendly egg hunts to church services, petting zoos, and craft workshops, New Jersey’s Easter events offer something for everyone.

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