Spring is here (yippee), and to celebrate, there are a bunch of fun spring things to do to get the whole family excited. Experience the breath-taking beauty of 5,000 daffodils and a parade at Allentown’s 2nd Annual Daffodil Days in Allentown, watch trucks roll by at the 3rd Annual Truck Parade in Cranford, or grab a basket and hunt for the thousands of eggs scattered around the Count Basie Fields at The Great Red Bank Egg Hunt in Red Bank. And don’t miss more spring activities to fill your bucket list. (Featured Photo Credit: istock/rocks3)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events)
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The Easter Bunny Train Ride & Easter Egg Hunt
All aboard—take a trip on the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. Bunny on the train. Your ride will wind along the scenic Delaware River, leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, to Carpentersville, home of the historic Lime Kilns—the oldest and largest left in existence in New Jersey, dating to before the Revolutionary War. After you take a picture with Mr. Bunny, grab your baskets and head to the pretty glade in front of the kilns, where kids can hunt and gather candy-filled eggs before getting back on the train.
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FREE Swim Lesson at Five Star Swim School Cherry Hill
March 25, 8:30 AM
Got kids aged six months to 2.5 years old? Sign up for a FREE Swim Lesson with your little one and learn more about Five Star Swim School. This half-hour swim lesson doesn’t require previous experience, and one parent per child is required. This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce your child to swimming and the Five Star Swim program. Ready to take the plunge? Call 856.528.5140 or email CherryHIll@FSSwimSchool.com for more information.
5 Esterbrook Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
New Jersey Makers Day
March 24 – 26, hours vary at each site
Join a celebration of maker culture across New Jersey. This event connects individuals of all ages with libraries, schools, and businesses that support STEM-based learning and will have projects and interactive events at each participating site.
Cost: Free
Located at various sites throughout New Jersey.
Lambing at Howell Living History Farm
March 25 from 10 AM
It’s spring and time for lambing season at Howell Farm. Kids will love hearing about the flock of period Romney-Suffolk sheep and might even see a lamb born. You will also see how horses shed their winter coats and farmers work in the fields.
70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530
Lusscroft Farm
March 25 at 10 AM
It’s the annual open house to try maple sugaring in NJ. See how the trees are tapped and syrup is made. Local maple syrup will be for sale, and parking is free.
Cost: Free
50 Neilson Road, Wantage, NJ 07461
(973) 288-2760
Black River & Western Railroad – Easter Bunny Express
March 25 at 10 AM
Hop on over to the annual Easter Bunny Express, where the whole fam 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: $18.99 and up
Flemington Station, 80 Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
Duffield’s Easter Bunny Visit
March 25 – April 8 at 10 AM
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 market where treats will be for sale.
Cost: $7 for adults, $15 for children. Children 12 months and under are free.
Duffield’s Farm & Market – 280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Allentown’s 2nd Annual Daffodil Days
March 25 – April 2 at 11 AM
Take in the beauty of 5,000 daffodils planted by volunteers all across Allentown. This family-friendly festival features a parade at noon followed by more than 30 activities and boutique shop specials. Enjoy free crafts and fun with the Future Farmers of America & Allentown Garden Club.
Main St Allentown, NJ 08501
The Baby Expo
March 25 at 11 AM
Learn all you might need as an expecting mother, grandparent, or parent with babies and toddlers at The Baby Expo. While parents check out the ideas for nursery planning, birth announcements, and much more, kids can have a ball with face painting and photo op stations with characters like Spiderman and Elsa.
Cost: $15-$25 for VIP entry. General Admission is free beginning at noon. Kids enter for free.
2140 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Sicilia Farms Easter Eggstravaganza
March 25 at 11 AM
Bring your kids to a special Easter egg Scavenger hunt at Sicilia Farms. Activities include a farm-wide egg hunt, crafts, and opportunities to feed the animals on the farm.
Cost: General Admission: $5 per attendee. This ticket covers admission to our farm Extravaganza, Easter Egg hunt, and coloring pages. Ticket Add-ons: $5 for a paint-your-own Easter basket tag craft
1545 Commissioners Road South Harrison, NJ 08062
2023 Alliance Resource Fair & Family Fun Day
March 25 at 11 AM
Take your family to this special needs resource fair and family fun festival featuring over 50 providers, including schools, camps, recreation programs, therapies, transition services, and more. Your kids will enjoy games, activities, balloon artists, face painters, door prizes (gift cards up to $100), and characters, including Captain America, Ed Sonic, Princess Elsa, and Cookie Monster.
Cost: Free
Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave Cranford, NJ 07016
Belmar Easter Egg Hunt
March 25 at 11 AM
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, including a prize ticket.
Cost: Free
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues of Belmar Beach Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719
Photos with the Easter Bunny at AHS Tinton Falls
March 25 at 11 AM
Everyone, including your pet, is welcome to take pictures with the Easter Bunny at this family-friendly event. All animals must be leashed or crated. Donations support the Associated Humane Societies—Tinton Falls Shelter.
Cost: $25 donation per group
2960 Shafto Rd., Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
Free Read & Play Saturdays Kids Events (in Cherry Hill and Hackensack)
March 25 at 11 AM
Keep your kids engaged and excited to read and play at this free in-store event. Your kids will enjoy story time, fun hands-on activities, and giveaways. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Cost: Free
Located at various Lakeshore Learning sites throughout New Jersey.
South Jersey Kids Expo
March 25 at 11 AM
Bring the kids out for a family fun day at South Jersey Kids Expo. This event will feature Spiderman, Elsa, and a demonstration by Mackenzie Martial Arts. You’re encouraged to register in advance.
Cost: Free
785 E Main St, Evesham Township, NJ 08053
SatARTdays: Free Kids’ Art Classes
March 25 at 12 PM
Sign up for free art lessons—this series of six free children’s art classes will occur every Saturday with a professional artist at the Noyes Arts Garage. These classes will begin on March 25 and run until April 29.
Cost: Free
NJ 08401
10th Annual Spring Model Train Show
March 25 at 12 PM
All aboard for a fun time at the 10th annual model train show hosted by the Garden State Model Railway Club. This event features trains, old and new, passenger and freight, and special appearances by Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Your kids can try running trains on their children’s layout or check out a new railroad currently under construction.
Cost: $8 for adults. Children 10 and under are free with an adult.
575 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, New Jersey 07508
Jenkinson’s Amusement Park Opening Weekend
March 25 – 26 at 12 PM
Start the season off right with a trip to Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, where your kids can have a ball at the arcade, go on rides, and hit up the aquarium at the official opening weekend of the Amusement Park. Outdoor activities are weather permitting, and only limited rides will be available.
Cost: Prices vary*
300 Ocean Ave Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 United States
Strolling Spring Bunny
March 25 – Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM – 2 PM
While shopping the Square, watch for Palmer Square’s Spring Bunny—he plans to hop all around town. Make sure you catch him and snap some photos for the gram this Easter in New Jersey.
Cost: Free
Palmer Square, 40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
4th Annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival
March 25 at 1 PM
Bring your family and appetite to the 4th Annual Hoboken Mac and Cheese Festival. Take a tour around Hoboken and sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese creations from some of the city’s best spots. This event will be held rain or shine.
Cost: $12-$35
Different locations throughout Hoboken, NJ 07030
Annual Keyport Fire Department St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 25 at 1 PM
Lucky you—celebrate St. Patrick’s Day again with live music, floats, and entertainment as participating organizations throughout the community come together at this lively parade.
2 W. Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735
Ringwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 25 at 1 PM
This parade will kick off at 1 PM at the TD Bank North access road on Skyline Drive. A family celebration will take place at St. Catherine’s Parish Center immediately following the parade. Enjoy performances by the McLoughlin Step Dancers, pipe bands, and a DJ.
Cost: Free
Stepping off from Skyline Drive
Egg and Veggie Hunt 2023
March 25 – 26 at 1 PM
Get on a hayride and visit barnyard animals, join an Egg and Veggie Hunt, and visit with the Easter Bunny. Barrel train rides and egg decorating stations will also be available.
Cost: $20 for children. $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door
20 NJ-77, Elmer, NJ 08318
NJ Audubon: Croaks, Trills, and Splashes
March 25 at 1:30 PM
Explore a vernal pond with nets and buckets, looking for anything that hops, swims, or crawls. You will listen and look for the wood frogs that come to the ponds to lay their eggs once a year.
Cost: $5 for members. $6 for nonmembers. One person per ticket.
NJ Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Whippany Railway Museum’s Easter Bunny Express
March 26 – April 8
Ride the rails on the Easter Bunny Express and enjoy some Easter fun. The Easter Bunny will be on board, and the ride is along the scenic Whippanong Trail. Bring your camera for unique shots with the Bunny.
Cost: Prices vary depending on seats. Children aged one year and under are free.
Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ 07981
The Great Red Bank Egg Hunt
March 26 at 11 AM
Grab your basket and get ready to hunt for eggs scattered around the Count Basie Fields, and the Easter Bunny will be visiting for photo ops. Perfect for children of all ages, this egg hunt is a blast for the whole family. Make sure you arrive early to see the Easter Bunny before the hunt. The rain date is April 2.
Cost: Free
11 Henry Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
3rd Annual Cranford Truck Parade
March 26 at 11 AM
Got kids who love trucks? Bring them to see large trucks and other vehicles drive through Cranford’s streets, waving at families and friends during this third annual parade. All four corners of the town will be visited during the roughly hour-long parade. There will be a sensory–friendly area.
Cost: Free
Throughout Cranford town
Easter Eggstravaganza
March 25 -26 at 12 PM
This fun day at the farm includes a petting zoo, an Easter egg hunt, unlimited hayrides, unlimited barrel rides, and games. The Easter Bunny will also be hopping by, so be sure to snap a few photos with him.
Cost: Admission is $10 per person (2 and older)
G&G Stables, 49 Driftway Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731
Eggcellent Egg Hunt
March 26 at 12:30 PM
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. After, snap a selfie with Peter Rabbit, and visit with live animals.
Cost: $10 per ticket
3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
The Easter Bunny & Friends Cookie Decorating at Oak Hill Farms
March 26 at 2 PM
Your kids will love decorating a delicious set of Easter-inspired animal cookies at Oak Hill Farms. This event will provide step-by-step instructions on “how to ice” each cookie. Icing, decorating candy, and all supplies are included. Participants take home a box of cookies they decorated.
Cost: $58.83
177 Stillwell Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
New Jersey Youth Symphony Playathon Festival
March 26 at 2 PM
Celebrate and support young musicians as they spread the joy of music at the New Jersey Symphony Playathon Festival. Performing as one combined orchestra, nearly 500 talented young musicians will come together for this annual concert, performing music from movies and musicals such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Sound of Music.
Cost: Free
The Mills at Jersey Gardens, 651 Kapkowski Rd Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Ongoing Events
Night Forms: Infinite Wave at Grounds For Sculpture
Now-April 2
The whole family will love to see the Grounds of Sculpture reimagined after hours, with a multi-sensory light and sound experience designed to engage with the art and horticulture collection. Spend the evening outdoors exploring the lighting, sound, and video projection mapping, and join the interactive exhibits, which will delight kids and adults.
Cost: $22 and up
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Hidden Gems Exhibit
Now – May 8
Journey into a fascinating world of rock structures that underscore the wonder of nature. Enjoy freestanding sculptures inspired by rock structures created with multiple parts of cast, assembled, and carved resin.
Cost: Free
Kean University, 1003 Morris Ave Building 2, Union, NJ 07083
Thomas and Friends Explore the Rails at Liberty Science Center
Now – September 4
Learn, play, and solve problems with Thomas the Tank Engine and his engine friends. Immerse yourself in locations from the TV series where kids can practice essential skills like counting objects, comparing sizes, and learning colors. Older kids can hone their math skills, understand basic engineering concepts, and see how technology works to keep engines running.
Cost: Tickets included with general admissions
Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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