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		6 events 1 6 events, 1 2026-03-05 Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-03-28 Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-31 Kids Easter Workshop: Chocolate Bunny Lab 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Opening Day at Fosterfields April 1 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Opening Day at Fosterfields Fosterfields Living Historical Farm opens for the season on Wednesday, April 1st at 10 AM. Enjoy meeting our farm animals, talking with costumed interpreters, and exploring our exhibitions. Please remember… $5, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair April 1 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair Celebrate spring at MarketFair with the Easter Bunny! Families can enjoy festive photos, smiles, and a variety of fun activities throughout the event. Each hour, kids can join the Bunny…	8 events 2 8 events, 2 2026-03-05 Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-03-28 Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-31 Kids Easter Workshop: Chocolate Bunny Lab 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ April 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Opening Day at Historic Speedwell April 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Opening Day at Historic Speedwell Historic Speedwell opens for the season on Thursday, April 2nd at 10 AM. Explore the “Birthplace of the Telegraph” and learn about the Industrial Revolution in Morristown. Guests can also… $5 + 2 More	7 events 3 7 events, 3 2026-03-05 Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-03-28 Annual Plant Sale 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour April 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour End your week with a simple, mindful art project paired with a cup of tea. 🌿🎨☕. Cup & Canvas weekly sessions are designed for anyone who needs an emotional and…, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm New Jersey Hall of Fame – Sensory Sensitive Hours April 3 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm New Jersey Hall of Fame – Sensory Sensitive Hours The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) hosts Sensory-Friendly Fridays on the first Friday of every month* from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The experiences will include reduced lighting effects… + 2 More	6 events 4 6 events, 4 2026-03-05 Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-03-28 Annual Plant Sale 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt April 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt Join us for the Easter Egg Hunt, a fun-filled outdoor adventure hunting colorful eggs with friends! Get ready for some fun in the sun at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!… Free, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history April 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.… $5 – $15 + 1 More	5 events 5 5 events, 5 2026-03-05 Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-03-28 Annual Plant Sale 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Easter Brunch at The Reeds April 5 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Easter Brunch at The Reeds Easter Brunch By the bay Sunday, April 5 \| 10:30am – 3:30pm Sweet Grass Ballroom + Sax Restaurant Hop Over for Easter Brunch: A Festive Feast for Family and Friends…, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.… $5 – $15
4 events 6 4 events, 6 2026-03-05 Annual Plant Sale Annual Plant Sale 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-03-28 Annual Plant Sale Annual Plant Sale 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair April 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair Bring your furry friends for photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair! All pets are welcome to participate, and each visiting pet will receive a special spring bandana and treat…	1 event 7 1 event, 7 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom	1 event 8 1 event, 8 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom	4 events 9 4 events, 9 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ April 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28 + 1 More	9 events 10 9 events, 10 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Pop-Up Choir April 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Pop-Up Choir Join us for a fun, all-ages, community singing experience where families, neighbors, and music-lovers come together to sing pop songs! A welcoming, non-intimidating singing experience for families to come together… Free, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 10 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28 + 6 More	9 events 11 9 events, 11 2026-04-11 Live History Weekend at Morven Live History Weekend at Morven April 11 @ 10:00 am - April 12 @ 4:00 pm Live History Weekend at Morven Morven Museum & Garden presents “In Time,” an interactive mystery theatre event with Live History USA, a Governor General’s Award-nominated theatre company. History comes alive as you travel through the… $6 – $15 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 11 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Opening Weekend April 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Opening Weekend Opening Weekend features an occupation of the Village by British, Hessian, and Loyalist military and civilian Historical Interpreters. Enjoy historical weapons demonstrations, 18th-century music, children’s crafts, and more. Free + 5 More	9 events 12 9 events, 12 2026-04-11 Live History Weekend at Morven 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 12 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Opening Weekend April 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Opening Weekend Opening Weekend features an occupation of the Village by British, Hessian, and Loyalist military and civilian Historical Interpreters. Enjoy historical weapons demonstrations, 18th-century music, children’s crafts, and more. Free + 5 More
3 events 13 3 events, 13 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair April 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair Bring your furry friends for photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair! All pets are welcome to participate, and each visiting pet will receive a special spring bandana and treat…	2 events 14 2 events, 14 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28	2 events 15 2 events, 15 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28	4 events 16 4 events, 16 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ April 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28 + 1 More	5 events 17 5 events, 17 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week Beak Week April 17 - April 24 Beak Week Beak Week is an exciting, new, week-long birding competition happening in New Jersey this April. Participants of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate by creating a team,… $20 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour April 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour End your week with a simple, mindful art project paired with a cup of tea. 🌿🎨☕. Cup & Canvas weekly sessions are designed for anyone who needs an emotional and… + 1 More	10 events 18 10 events, 18 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week 9:00 am - 4:00 pm BLOOM – Women’s Health & Wellness Expo – North NJ April 18 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm BLOOM – Women’s Health & Wellness Expo – North NJ BLOOM – Women’s Wellness & Health Expo Public & Vendor Event \| Saturday, April 18, 2026 \| Wayne PAL, Wayne NJ Admission: $10.00 Early Access 9am-10am GA: 10am-4pm $5.00 Kids… $5.00 – $10.00, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28 + 6 More	12 events 19 12 events, 19 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Jersey Shore Spring Comic Book Show April 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Jersey Shore Spring Comic Book Show Collectibles festival celebrating comics, trading cards, toys and crafts. Meet arists and writers like Neil Vokes and Steven Farkas. Kids can interact with costumed characters from the Star Wars 501st… + 8 More
4 events 20 4 events, 20 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week Beak Week 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair April 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair Bring your furry friends for photos with the Easter Bunny at MarketFair! All pets are welcome to participate, and each visiting pet will receive a special spring bandana and treat…	4 events 21 4 events, 21 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 21 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will…	4 events 22 4 events, 22 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 22 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will…	5 events 23 5 events, 23 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ April 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28 + 1 More	8 events 24 8 events, 24 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-04-17 Beak Week 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 24 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will… + 4 More	11 events 25 11 events, 25 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 25 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will… + 8 More	9 events 26 9 events, 26 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 26 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm LEGO Star Wars SMART Play Adventures at Target April 26 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm LEGO Star Wars SMART Play Adventures at Target What: The LEGO Star Wars SMART Play Adventures experience at Target Where: Target, 100 14th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310-1202 When: Sunday, April 26th, from 10 AM - 5 PM… + 6 More
4 events 27 4 events, 27 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 27 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will… + 1 More	3 events 28 3 events, 28 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 28 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will…	4 events 29 4 events, 29 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 29 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will… + 1 More	5 events 30 5 events, 30 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival April 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair April 30 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm E-Cycling Event at MarketFair Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will… + 2 More