Hey peeps—Easter in New Jersey is coming soon, and it’s never too early to gear up with lots of bunny-filled family fun. Your kids can hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express train, go on a hunt to gather up those pastel eggs, or head to a farm for a hayride to meet Peter Rabbit. Scroll down for things to do for Easter in New Jersey, which will surely be a festive way to welcome spring. And don’t miss more spring activities to fill your bucket list. (featured photo credit: Duffield’s Farm)

Egg Hunts And Activities For Easter In New Jersey

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DiDonato Family Fun Center
March 22, 23, 29, 30 and April 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19
Celebrate spring with a family-fun adventure at DiDonato’s Easter EGGspress! Hop aboard our Easter-themed train and journey through a magical Spring Village filled with festive activities, perfect for all ages. Enjoy an Easter-Themed Train Ride, a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and Mrs. Bunny, and a free photo op. Join the Egg Hunt and collect Easter surprises, explore the Spring Hedge Maze for giggles and adventure, climb and slide with endless fun on our giant slide, tackle the Inflatable 40’ Obstacle Course, play and imagine on our custom-made, interactive train, and more! Enjoy one FREE game of bowling and shoe rental per guest, delight in a complimentary snack, and receive a special Easter Prize from DiDonato’s. Visit the Toy Market’s Pop-up Snack & Toy Cottage too. The 2025 Event Dates are March 22, 23, 29, 30 and April 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19 and the hours are Good Friday: 3 PM – 7 PM (last admission at 5:45 PM) and Saturdays and Sundays: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM (last admission at 3:15 PM). Tickets are $16.95 per person* in advance and $20.95 at the door (if available). Get your tickets here.* Ticketing fee applies.
1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Easter in NJ – Northern

Easter Bunny Photos at The Mall at Short Hills
March 14-April 19
Get your kids dressed in their Easter best, and stop by for a keepsake photo with the Bunny at The Mall at Short Hills. He’ll be holding court in a beautiful spring garden with an interactive selfie wall. All children will receive a complimentary sweet treat.
Cost: Prices Vary. Reservations are recommended.
1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Easter Bunny Photos at Rockaway Townsquare
March 14-April 19
Start a new family tradition by snapping photos with the Easter Bunny at Rockaway Townsquare. Make sure to reserve your visit. You can also take pet photos, and for kids with sensory issues, there are special visit times with their Caring Bunny.
Cost: Prices Vary
301 Mt Hope Ave., Rockaway, NJ 07866-2130

Easter Bunny Photos at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Dates not announced yet
Register your family and friends to take a photo with the Easter Bunny at Westfield Garden Plaza. 
Cost: Prices Vary
Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

Photo with the Easter Bunny at American Dream
March 21-April 19
Visit the Bunny in the Garden for an Easter photo experience. Get a basket full of virtual goodies and activities when you register online for a reservation. 
The Garden, Level 1, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Easter Bunny Photos at Riverside Center
April 4-19
The Easter Bunny is here for photos at Riverside Center. The Bunny will be located on Level 2 near AMC Theatres and Banana Republic. Reservations are recommended.
Cost: Prices Vary
One Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Abma’s Farm Easter Events
Select dates from April 4-19
Easter is coming soon to Abma’s, where you can get your spring photos at Blooms and Babes, a spring photo session with live baby animals on April 4, 5, and 12. Storytime with the Easter Bunny will be on April 16 and 17. Photos with the Easter Bunny also take place on April 18 and 19. Look out for their Hillsborough location events, too.
Cost: Prices vary per event
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Easter Egg Hunt at Newport Center
April 4-19
Grab your Easter basket and get ready to collect eggs at Newport Center. Bunny Photos and Caring Bunny will be available on select dates.
Cost: Prices vary
30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07310

EGGstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm
April 5-6, 12-13 and 18-19
See Hopper the Bunny, participate in the Easter Egg scavenger hunt, jump on a hayride, visit the Hippity Hop Village, and see farm animals. Carnival rides, a bakery, and spring blooms are available for an additional fee. Look out for their Easter Bonnet Contest, too.
Cost: Prices vary
451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462 

Springtime and Easter Festival at Alstede Farms
April 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21
Bring the kids to see the featured guest, the Easter Bunny, while seeing baby farm animals, taking wagon rides, and climbing the giant hay pyramid. You can also sign up for the Easter Bunny Breakfast on select weekends. 
Cost: Starting at $19.99
Alstede Farms,1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930

Easter Bunny @ The Commons
April 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 
Step into a colorful spring flower field at Bridgewater Commons to see the Easter Bunny. It all starts with the Bunny Hop Launch Party, followed by Photos with the Easter Bunny, Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny, and Bunny + Friends, which includes guests like Cinderella and Moana.
400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Easter Bunny Visit and Egg Hunt at Hacklebarney Farm
April 12, 13, 18, and 19
Take your own photos or they can take the photo with your phone for you with the Bunny. There will also be an egg hunt in the apple orchard that you won’t want to miss.
Cost: Prices vary
104 State Park Road, Chester Twp., NJ 07930

Whippany Railway Museum’s Easter Bunny EGGspress
April 12, 13, and 19
Ride the rails on the Easter Bunny Express and enjoy some Easter fun. The Easter Bunny will be on board the vintage passenger car. Don’t forget your Easter basket to visit the Easter Egg Patch.
Cost: Prices starting at $14
Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ 07981

Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt With Delaware River Railroad Excursions
April 12, 13, 19, and 20
Littles will love riding the Easter Bunny train along the Delaware River. At the end of the ride, hunt for eggs and pose for a photo op and a visit from the Easter Bunny. 
Cost: $20 for adults, $14 for kids, and $4 for a Lap Sitter
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 38 Market St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Ort Farms Baby Animals and Easter Egg Hunt Weekends
April 12, 13, 18, 19, 26 and 27
Stop by Ort for their annual egg hunt, where kids can find eggs that they can redeem for their goody bag prize. There will also be lots of baby animals to see, like baby goats, bunnies, and sheep.
Cost: Starting at $15.95 
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Hall Museum
April 19
Get the whole family in on this egg hunt on the picturesque grounds of Liberty Hall, where eggs containing special treats will be hidden in the landscape. And shhh— there will be a surprise visit from a certain bunny for photo ops.
Cost: Tickets are $5-12, and space is limited; a reservation is required
Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

Easter in New Jersey – Central

Photos with the Bunny at Freehold Raceway Mall
March 14-April 19
The Bunny will be available for photos in the Lower Level, Zara Court. Bunny Cares will be available on April 6, and Pet Photos are on March 17-April 7. A Paint A Peep Party with 94.3 The Point will be on March 29.
3710 US Route 9, Freehold, NJ 07728

Bunny Photos at The Menlo Park Mall
March 21-April 19
Get ready to welcome the Easter Bunny at Menlo Park Mall. Pet photos with the Bunny will be on March 30, and a special visit with the Caring Bunny will be available on select dates.
Cost: Free
55 Parsonage Rd., Edison, NJ 08837

Easter Bunny Photos at Quaker Bridge Mall
March 28-April 19
Take photos with the Easter Bunny at Quaker Bridge Mall. Make sure to reserve your visit. You can also take pet photos with the Bunny or visit the Caring Bunny.
Cost: Prices Vary
150 Quaker Bridge Mall, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Easter Bunny Events at MarketFair
March 28-April 19
Take photos with the Bunny on March 28-April 19, with the Sensory-Friendly Bunny on April 6, and Pet photos on March 31 and April 7. The Bubble & Bounce Bunny Welcome Party on March 29 will have a bounce house, craft activity, face painting, and bubble artistry and magic.
Cost: Prices vary
3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ 08540

The Annual Spring Red Bank Egg Hunt
March 30
Gather your crew and a basket for this egg hunt that the whole family will enjoy. Make sure you arrive early to see the Easter Bunny before the hunt. 
Cost: Free
11 Henry Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Black River & Western Railroad – Easter Bunny Express
April 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, and 19
Hop over to the annual Easter Bunny Express, where the whole family can take a train ride that stops in Ringoes, snap photos with Peter Cottontail, and then go on an egg hunt (don’t forget to bring a basket). 
Cost: $20.99 and up
Flemington Station, 80 Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ 08822

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt
April 12 
Is there anything better than a fun egg hunt on the beach? Come out with the little ones and hunt for the 3,500 eggs placed in the sand. There will also be one golden egg for every group to find.
Cost: Free
4th and 5th Avenues of Belmar Beach Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719

Easter Celebration at Allaire Village
April 12 and 19
Celebrate the village’s Easter celebration with 19th-century demonstrations, including woodworking, blacksmithing, and Easter egg dying. There will also be many Easter activities like a scavenger hunt, bonnet decorating, and egg games on the green.
Cost: $10 per person
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, NJ 07727 

Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Easter Bunny and Spring Events
April 12-20
Spring is near, and Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach are having a variety of events, including a Kids Magic Show on April 19 and a Petting Zoo on April 12 and 19. Photos with the Easter Bunny are on April 13 and 20, and the Easter Sale will be online (April 17-21) and on property (April 18-20).
Cost: Prices vary
800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

Easter Egg Hunt in Waretown
April 13
Come out to the lake and enjoy this fun hunt. After your kids are done finding their eggs, take a walk around the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Children 6 years and younger join at 1 PM. Ages 7 – 12 join at 2 PM.
Cost: Free
Corliss Park, 182 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ 08758

Jenkinson’s Easter Activities
April 13, 19, and 20
Hop on down to the boardwalk for Jenkinson’s Egg Hunt. Littles will love digging away to find those special eggs on March 13. Take photos with the Bunny on April 19, and see the Easter parade on the boardwalk on April 20. 
Cost: Free
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

The Easter Bunny Visit at Oak Hill Farms
April 18-19
Take a photo with the Easter Bunny at Oak Hill Farms. Visits are non-refundable and take place rain or shine.
Cost: $15, pre-registration required for each event
177 Stillwell Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

POAC Autism Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm
April 19
Allaire Community Farm will have a petting zoo, an Easter egg hunt, refreshments, and a wagon ride at this festive event.
Cost: POAC members are free, $20 per family for non-members
1923 Baileys Corner Road Wall, NJ 07719

Bunny Trail at Terhune Orchards
April 19-20
Celebrate the arrival of spring and the Easter holiday at Terhune Orchards with the Bunny Trail. This non-competitive event is perfect for children ages 2-10, sending them on a self-guided treasure hunt through the farm. Take in all the sights and sounds of the farm as it wakes up for spring.
Cost: Starting at $15
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Easter in New Jersey – South

Photos & Visits with the Easter Bunny at Deptford Mall
March 14-April 19
Meet the Easter Bunny and take a photo with him. There will also be lots of events to join, like Pet Photos from March 17-April 7, Throwback Thursdays with a 70s-inspired Easter experience will take place every Thursday from 4 PM-7 PM, visit on Wednesdays for Baby’s First Photo, Bunny’s Groovy Garden Party takes place on March 29, and a Bunny Cares Event will be on April 6. 
Cost: Prices Vary
1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford, NJ 08096

Photos with the Bunny at Cherry Hill Mall
March 21-April 19
Capture special family memories with a visit to the Easter Bunny at Cherry Hill Mall. Kick it off with Bunny & Friends, where a stilt walker, DJ, and face painter will be there. Pet Photos with the bunny are also available on March 24-April 14.
Cost: Prices Vary
2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Photos with the Bunny at Moorestown Mall
March 22-April 19
Snap photos with the Easter Bunny in HomeSense Court at Moorestown Mall. Pet Photos with the bunny will take place March 24-April 14.
Cost: Prices Vary
400 Route 38, Moorestown, NJ 08057

Rolling Railway Easter EGGspress at DiDonato’s Family Fun Center
March 22, 23, 29, 30 and April 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19
Hop on an Easter-themed train ride through Spring Village and take in the sights. This event includes a meet and greet photo op with the Easter Bunny and Mrs. Bunny, an egg hunt, a giant slide, an Inflatable 40′ obstacle course, a free game of bowling, one shoe rental per person, and much more.
Cost: $16.95 plus ticketing fees. 12 months and younger are free
1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Johnson’s Corner Farm Egg Hunt Hayrides
March 28-April 19
Stop by this farm for a festive hayride and hunt. After your search, visit Peter Rabbit and create some sweet treats by decorating rabbit and egg-shaped cookies. Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast from March 28 to April 19 on Saturday, Sunday, and Good Friday.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $6
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055

Duffield’s Easter Bunny Visit
April 5, 12, 14-17, and 18-19
Take a spring hayride to see the Easter Bunny at the Bunny House, where you can spend some time snapping photos for the gram. After, check out the bakery, where treats will be for sale.
Cost: Prices are $7.99 and up
Duffield’s Farm & Market – 280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center
April 12
This Annual Easter Egg Hunt will have the Easter Bunny, free breakfast, and photo opportunities. Don’t forget your basket; there will also be an Easter Egg Hunt.
Cost: Free
661 Jackson Road, Newtonville, NJ 08094

Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt
April 12
This annual Easter Egg Hunt for 12 and under includes prizes per age group. Then, on April 19, sign up for the 4th Annual Bunny Run for a fun and fit start to spring. 
Cost: Free
1201 Memorial Ave., Gibbstown, NJ 08027

Millville’s Easter Celebration
April 12
You will find crafts, vendors, games, and more at this year’s Easter Egg Hunt. Perfect for ages 12 and under, bring a basket or bag and be ready to hunt for eggs. The event is located behind Lakeside Middle School.
Cost: Free
2 Sharp Street, Millville, NJ 08332 

Easter Village at the Shoppes at Dragon Village
April 12-13
At the Shoppes at Dragon Village, you can take photos with the Easter Bunny on the deck chair. There will also be merchants and vendors.
Cost: $5 per car
97 Trench Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Egg & Veggie Hunt at Coombs Barnyard
April 12, 13, and 19
Have some Easter fun with barrel train rides, egg decorating stations, barnyard animals, an egg and veggie hunt, and, of course, the Easter Bunny. 
Cost: $10 and up
20 Route 77, Elmer, NJ 08318

Seashore Lines and The Easter Bunny Express
April 12, 13, and 19
Ride Coach or First Class on The Easter Bunny Express, a 60-minute climate-controlled train ride for the whole family. See the Easter Bunny and take photos with him as live musicians play for the passengers. Leave from the Tuckahoe Train Station on April 12 and 19, and the train departs from the Richland Station on April 13.
Cost: $23.95 and up
Tuckahoe Station: Mill Road and Railroad Avenue, Tuckahoe, NJ 08250 or Richland Station: 1272 Harding Highway, Richland, NJ 08350

Historic Smithville Easter Parade and Strolls
April 12, 13, 19, and 20
Put on your Easter best for this parade, and get ready for a parade through the Village Greene on April 20. Easter Strolls will also on April 12, 13, 19, and 20.
Cost: Free
1 N New York Road, Absecon, NJ 08205

The Great Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny 
April 12, 19, and 20
Join The Great Egg Hunt on April 12 and 19 from 6th to 14th Street along Ocean City Boardwalk. Stop by participating stores until supplies last. Then, on Easter Sunday, come dressed in your Easter best to meet the Easter Bunny for a photo in an Ocean City Lifeguard Boat—from 12 PM to 2:00 PM in front of the Music Pier.
Cost: Free
Downtown Ocean City – 6th to 14th Street along the boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226

4-H Egg Hunt
April 13
Experience the thrill of the egg hunt for children of all ages on the 4-H Fairgrounds. There will be various hunts for different ages. 
Cost: TBA
3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Storybook Land Easter Fun Events
April 17, 18, 19, and 21
Join Storybook Land for baskets full of fun with an Easter Bunny visit and an egg hunt. The rides will be open, too.
Cost: Special ticketed event
Storybook Land – 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Easter EGGstravaganZOO at Cape May County Park Zoo
April 18-25
It’s Easter at the Zoo, where the entire area is decked out in Easter finery for this special event. Be a part of an Easter Bunny Hunt, try the HOPstacle Course, and see the Easter Bunny.
Cost: Free
Cape May County Park/Zoo, 707 Route US 9 North, NJ, Cape May 08210

City of Cape May Easter Egg Hunt
April 19 
The city of Cape May will host a hunt at the Convention Hall Beach. 
Cost: Free
714 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204

Elks Annual Wildwood Easter Egg Hunt
April 19
Find colorful eggs in the sand in North Wildwood, and don’t miss the goodies and a visit from the Easter Bunny. 
North Wildwood Beach at 20th Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260

Diggerland USA Easter Egg Hunt
April 19 and 20
It’s the annual Diggerland USA Easter Egg hunt, where two different age groups will meet at the ROXOR course at 1 PM to find some colorful eggs. Make sure to bring your bucket or bag.
Cost: Included with admission or season pass holders
100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ 08091

Easter Bunny Brunch at Renault
April 20
Enjoy an elegant and traditional Easter Bunny Brunch at the Champagne Ballroom Courtyard at Renault. See the Bunny and be part of the egg hunt, too.
Cost: $19.99 and up
72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

Easter Brunch at LBI National
April 20
Multiple seating times are available to enjoy Easter Brunch, including activities and surprises for the whole family.
Cost: $19.99 and up
99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08087

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