Say goodbye to those winter blues—spring officially arrives this weekend, and we’re gearing up for lots of family-friendly fun ahead. Take a festive hayride and hunt, then visit with the Easter Bunny at Johnson’s Corner Farm Egg Hunt Hayrides in Medford, bring the whole crew for shopping, face painting, music, mini painting lessons and more to support Special Olympics at the Spring Vendor & Craft Fair in Sparta, or take in one of the last St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening up and down the parkway. And for more family-friendly fun, find one of the free things to do near you. (featured photo: @johnsonscornerfarm)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events.)
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1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
March 20-22
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.
Cost: Prices Vary. Reservations are recommended.
1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Easter Bunny Photos at Rockaway Townsquare
March 20-22
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 Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 07866-2130
Photos with the Bunny at Freehold Raceway Mall
March 20-22
The Bunny will be available for photos in Zara Court on the Lower Level. Bunny Cares will be available on March 22, and Pet Photos are on March 2, 9, 16, and 23. A Paint A Peep Party with 94.3 The Point will be on March 14.
Cost: Prices vary
3710 US Route 9, Freehold, NJ 07728
Photo with the Easter Bunny at American Dream
March 20-22
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 Quaker Bridge Mall
March 20-22
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
Bunny Photos at The Menlo Park Mall
March 20-22
Get ready to welcome the Easter Bunny at Menlo Park Mall. Pet photos with the Bunny will be on March 15, and a special visit with the Caring Bunny will be available on select dates.
Cost: Prices vary
55 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837
Easter Bunny Photos at Westfield Garden State Plaza
March 20-22
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
Easter Bunny Photos at Riverside Center
March 20-22
The Easter Bunny is here for photos at Riverside Center. The Bunny will be located on Level 2 near AMC Theatres. Reservations are recommended.
Cost: Prices Vary
One Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Easter Bunny Events at MarketFair
March 20-22
Take photos with the Bunny on March 13-April 4, with the Sensory-Friendly Bunny on March 22, and Pet photos on March 16, 23, and 30.
Cost: Prices vary
3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ 08540
Breakfast with the Bunny and Photos at Newport Center
March 20-22
Get ready to see the bunny. Bunny Photos and Caring Bunny will be available on select dates.
Cost: Prices vary
30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Photos & Visits with the Easter Bunny at Deptford Mall
March 20-22
Meet the Easter Bunny and take a photo with him. There will also be lots of events to join, like Pet Photos and a Bunny Cares Event.
Cost: Prices Vary
1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford, NJ 08096
Photos with the Bunny at Cherry Hill Mall
March 20-22
Capture special family memories with a visit to the Easter Bunny at Cherry Hill Mall. Look out for their KidzBop Bunny Dance Parties.
Cost: Prices Vary
2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Photos with the Bunny at Moorestown Mall
March 20-22
Snap photos with the Easter Bunny in HomeSense Court at Moorestown Mall.
Cost: Prices Vary
400 Route 38, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Johnson’s Corner Farm Egg Hunt Hayrides
March 20-22
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, too.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $10
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055
2026 Shamrock Shuffle
March 21 at 9:30 AM
Grab your running shoes, wear your green, and join in spirit for fresh air and exercise after a long winter. Choose from a 5K race, a 2-mile walk, or a FREE kids’ fun run, and after, there will be lots of St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Cost: Fees vary per event
111 Claremont Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Ringwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 21 at 1 PM
Start the day off with a hearty breakfast at St. Catherine’s Parish Center at 9:45 AM. Then, head to the corner of Fieldstone Drive and Skyline Drive to watch the parade.
Cost: Breakfast is $20 per person, and the parade is free to attend.
Stepping off from Skyline Drive, Ringwood, NJ 07456
St. Paddy’s 5 Mile Race
March 21 at 10:30 AM
Get ready for a 5-mile course, all contained within Tighe Park. The annual St. Paddy’s race is a great way to take in the beautiful scenery in the park. Refreshments will include beer and hot dogs, and all pre-registrants receive a t-shirt. The St. Paddy’s 5 Mile Race supports Freehold Twp. Parks and Recreation, Special Olympics, and Freehold Twp. Recreation Challenger Sports for Special Needs.
Cost: Prices vary
65 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, NJ 07728
Workhorse Rides at Howell Living History Farm
March 21 at 10 AM
Come out to the farm to learn about the differences between draft, saddle, and carriage horses, and then take a ride on a fully harnessed workhorse (rides 11 AM-3 PM). Afterward, help farmers with barn chores, including bedding stalls, filling water troughs, and making feed.
Cost: Free
70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530
Sparta Special Olympics Spring Vendor & Craft Fair
March 21 at 10 AM
Plan to bring the whole crew and spend the day at this fun family festival that supports Special Olympics. Littles will love the face painting, music, mini painting lessons, and Bulldog kissing booth, and you’ll love shopping from over 60 vendors (a portion of the proceeds goes towards Special Olympics). Don’t miss meeting the amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2026 season.
Cost: Free
Sparta High School, 70 W Mountain Road, Sparta, NJ 07871
Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 21 at 2 PM
Help paint the town green at Highland’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New Jersey. Your family will enjoy bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and decorated floats.
Cost: Free
The parade will run along Bay Avenue, Highlands, NJ 07732
Family Saturday: Women’s History Month
March 21 at 11 AM
This family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy a special Women’s History Month Family Saturday. There will be women’s history-themed crafts and a special performance from the cast of Suffs at Cherry Hill West High School.
Cost: Free
128 Hooton Rd., Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
Accordion Melodies of the 1890s
March 21 at 1 PM
If you have ever wanted to listen to the melodies from the 1890s, then grab the fam and come take in the sounds for the afternoon.
Cost: Free
Historic Longstreet Farm – 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Black River & Western Railroad – Easter Bunny Express
March 21-22
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: $21.99 and up
Flemington Station, 80 Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
Maple Festival at Happy Day Farm
March 21-22
Did you know it takes about 80 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup? Take a tractor ride on the 130-acre farm with over 700 maple trees, where you’ll see the sugar bush and learn the process to collect sap (you may be asked to help out Farmer Tim). There will be an educational tour, animal feedings, and a wooden train too.
Cost: $18 per person
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Easter Bunny @ The Commons
March 21-22
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’s Princess Meet & Greet.
400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Bayonne St. Patrick’s Parade
March 22 at 1 PM
This parade will step off from 5th and Broadway at 1 PM sharp. The procession will make its way north to 39th Street, turn west, and then proceed to the entrance of Stephen R. Gregg Park on Avenue C.
Cost: Free
Stepping off from 5th and Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market
March 22 at 9 AM
With around 50 exhibitors selling arts and crafts, collectibles, handbags, sports collectibles, and more, there is something for everyone to browse.
Cost: Free
Bergenfield High School, 80 South Prospect Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
