Easter in New Jersey 2024: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits And Things To Do

Hey peeps—Easter in New Jersey for 2024 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

Easter in NJ – Northern

Easter Bunny Photos at The Mall at Short Hills
February 23 – March 30
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 Westfield Garden State Plaza
March 1-30
Register your family and friends to take a photo with the Easter Bunny at Westfield Garden Plaza. Want Fido in the photo? Bring along your furry friend during Pet Party nights on March 11 and 14. Bunny Cares will also be available with a sensory-friendly, inclusive environment on March 17.
Cost: Prices Vary
Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

Easter Bunny Photos at Rockaway Townsquare
March 1-31
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 there are special visit times with their Caring Bunny.
Cost: Prices Vary
301 Mt Hope Ave., Rockaway, NJ 07866-2130

Easter Bunny Photos at Riverside Center
March 8-30
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

Photo with the Easter Bunny at American Dream
March 8-30
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

Abma’s Farm Easter Events
March 9, 11, 16, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
Abma’s has so many events going on for Easter. Get your spring photos at Blooms and Babes, a spring photo session with live baby animals on March 9, 11, and 16. Or take a photo with the Easter Bunny on March 29 and 30. Storytime with the Easter Bunny also takes place on March 23, 27 and 28. The Barnyard Petting Zoo is open all year round.
Cost: Prices vary per event
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Easter Egg Hunt at Newport Center
March 16
Grab your Easter basket and get ready to collect goodies at Newport Center. Prizes and holiday activities are included.
Cost: Free
30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Easter Bunny @ The Commons
March 16-30
Step into a colorful spring flower field at Bridgewater Commons to see the Easter Bunny. Full-size digital images can be delivered directly to your phone, and pictures can be printed.
400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Five Star Swim School Eggstravaganza – Egg Hunt in the Pool – Deptford
March 23 at 1:30 PM
Come and join Five Star Swim for an exciting EGG HUNT in the pool. It’s a splashing good time in the heated indoor swimming pool. They will have snacks, drinks, crafts, and PRIZES for the kids.
Cost: $25 per child and parents accompany their children for free. If a parent would like to swim, it is $10 per adult.
1500 Almonesson Road, Deptford, NJ 08096

Five Star Swim School Eggstravaganza – Egg Hunt in the Pool – Galloway
March 23 at 3:30 PM
Come and join Five Star Swim for an exciting EGG HUNT in the pool. It’s a splashing good time in the heated indoor swimming pool. They will have snacks, drinks, crafts, and PRIZES for the kids.
Cost: $25 per child and parents accompany their children for free. If a parent would like to swim, it is $10 per adult.
323 S. Pitney Road, Galloway, NJ 08205

Whippany Railway Museum’s Easter Bunny Express
March 23, 24 and 30
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
Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ 07981

Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt
March 23, 24, 30 and 31 at various time slots
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

Five Star Swim School Eggstravaganza – Egg Hunt in the Pool – Princeton
March 24 at 3:30 PM
Come and join Five Star Swim for an exciting EGG HUNT in the pool. It’s a splashing good time in the heated indoor swimming pool. They will have snacks, drinks, crafts, and PRIZES for the kids.
Cost: $25 per child and parents accompany their children for free. If a parent would like to swim, it is $10 per adult.
127 Main Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

Five Star Swim School Eggstravaganza – Egg Hunt in the Pool – Eatontown
March 24 at 4 PM
Come and join Five Star Swim for an exciting EGG HUNT in the pool. It’s a splashing good time in the heated indoor swimming pool. They will have snacks, drinks, crafts, and PRIZES for the kids.
Cost: $25 per child and parents accompany their children for free. If a parent would like to swim, it is $10 per adult.
1 Corbett Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724

Five Star Swim School Eggstravaganza – Egg Hunt in the Pool – Cherry Hill
March 24 at 2 PM
Come and join Five Star Swim for an exciting EGG HUNT in the pool. It’s a splashing good time in the heated indoor swimming pool. They will have snacks, drinks, crafts, and PRIZES for the kids.
Cost: $25 per child and parents accompany their children for free. If a parent would like to swim, it is $10 per adult.
5 Esterbrook Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Easter Bunny Visit and Egg Hunt at Hacklebarney Farm
March 29 and 30
Take your own photos or use the professional photographer on site to take pictures with the Bunny. Dogs are welcome for photos, and don’t miss the Easter egg hunt and Easter crafts.
Cost: Prices vary
104 State Park Road, Chester Twp., NJ 07930

Ort Farms Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 29 and 30
Stop by Ort for their annual egg hunt, which includes a donut and a bag of food for the farm animals. The hunt consists of finding eight eggs; kids can bring them to the snack shack to redeem for their goody bag prize. The Easter Bunny will also visit the farm during the Egg Hunt for meet and greets and photo ops.
Cost: $12.95
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853

EGGstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm
March 29, 30 and April 6, 7, 13 and 14
See Hooper 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

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Hall Museum
March 30 at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM
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 the word is 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

Springtime and Easter Festival at Alstede Farms
March 23 – April 7 (closed Easter Sunday, March 31)
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 and Bunny Trail Brunch, which are available on the last two weekends of March.
Cost: Tickets are $19.99-$34.99
Alstede Farms,1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930

Easter in New Jersey – Central

Photos with the Bunny at Freehold Raceway Mall
February 23-March 30
The Bunny will be available for photos in the Lower Level, Zara Court. Bunny Cares will be available on March 17, and Pet Nights are on March 4, 11, and 18.
3710 US Route 9, Freehold, NJ 07728

Easter Bunny Photos at Quaker Bridge Mall
March 1-30
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 Bash with New York Fries
March 2
Get ready to welcome the Easter Bunny at Menlo Park Mall. Then, stop by the Dining Pavilion for crafts and New York Fries. Pet photos with the Bunny will be on March 10.
Cost: Free
55 Parsonage Rd., Edison, NJ 08837

Easter Bunny Events at MarketFair
March 15-30
Take photos with the Bunny on March 15-30, with the Sensory-Friendly Bunny on March 17, and Pet photos on March 18 and 25. The Going Bananas Easter Bunny Event on March 17 is a free Despicable Me-themed event with characters, trivia, and crafts.
Cost: Prices vary
3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ 08540

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt
March 16
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
4th and 5th Avenues of Belmar Beach Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719

The Easter Bunny Visit at Oak Hill Farms
March 16, 24, 29 and 30
Take a photo with the Easter Bunny at Oak Hill Farms. Then, on March 24, 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: prices vary, pre-registration required for each event
177 Stillwell Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Black River & Western Railroad – Easter Bunny Express
March 16, 17, 23, 24, 29 and 30
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: $19.99 and up
Flemington Station, 80 Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ 08822

Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Easter Bunny and Spring Events
March 16-31
Spring is near, and Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach are having a variety of events, including Bubble Zone with OMG Bubbles on March 16 and 24 and a Petting Zoo on March 23 and 30. Photos with the Easter Bunny are on March 24 and 31, and the Spring Magic Show with Steve Woyce will be on March 30. A Princess Sing-A-Long will also be on March 31.
Cost: Prices vary
800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

The Annual Spring Red Bank Egg Hunt
March 17
Bring your cameras and get ready to see the Easter Bunny in Red Bank. 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. Rain date March 24.
Cost: Free
11 Henry Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Battleview Orchards Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 23
Check out this hunt where the Bunny has hidden eggs around the orchard for children ages ten and under to collect. Admission is a non-perishable item that will be donated to a local food bank, or you can donate cash.
Cost: Donation
Battleview Orchards – 91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

Easter Celebration at Allaire Village
March 23 and 30
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

Jenkinson’s Easter Activities
March 24, 30 and 31
Hop on down to the boardwalk for Jenkinson’s Egg Hunt. Littles will love digging away to find those special eggs on March 24. Take photos with the Bunny on March 30-31, and see the Easter parade on the boardwalk on March 31.
Cost: Free
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

POAC Autism Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm
March 30
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
March 30-31
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: $10
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Easter in New Jersey – South

Photos & Visits with the Easter Bunny
February 23-March 17
Meet the Easter Bunny at his new Flower Garden in Center Court. For the easiest experience, pre-book your photo session.
Cost: Prices Vary
1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford, NJ 08096

Photos with the Bunny at Cherry Hill Mall
March 2-30
Capture special family memories with a visit to the Easter Bunny at Cherry Hill Mall. Digital photo packages are available with the option to purchase prints. Reservations are recommended but not required.
Cost: Prices Vary
2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Photos with the Bunny at Moorestown Mall
March 2-30
Snap photos with the Easter Bunny in HomeSense Court at Moorestown Mall. Digital photo packages are available with the option to purchase prints. Reservations are recommended but not required.
Cost: Prices Vary
400 Route 38, Moorestown, NJ 08057

Rolling Railway Easter EGGspress at DiDonato’s Family Fun Center
March 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29 and 30
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, an egg hunt, a giant slide, an Inflatable 40′ obstacle course, a free snack, and much more.
Cost: $15.95 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 15-30
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.
Ticket prices are $6-12
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055

Historic Smithville Easter Parade and Strolls
March 16, 17, 30 and 31
Put on your Easter best for this parade, and get ready for a stroll through Village Greene on March 31. Easter Strolls will also take place on March 16, 17, 30, and 31.
Cost: Free
1 N New York Road, Absecon, NJ 08205

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center
March 23
This Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at a new location this year. Look out for the Easter Bunny, have breakfast with the kids, and take photos. 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
March 23 (rain date March 30)
This annual Easter egg hunt includes prizes per age group. Then, on March 30, sign up for the 3rd Annual Gibbstown Bunny Run 5K and 1 Mile Walk for a fun and fit start to spring.
Cost: Free
1201 Memorial Ave., Gibbstown, NJ 08027

Eggtastic Easter Celebration
March 23
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

Hop Into Easter
March 23-24
At the Shoppes at Dragon Village, you can take photos with the Easter Bunny on the deck chair. There will also be free train rides, merchants, vendors, and food trucks to kick off their first event of 2024.
Cost: Free
97 Trench Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Egg & Veggie Hunt at Coombs Barnyard
March 23, 24 and 30
Have some Easter fun with wagon rides, barrel train rides, barnyard animals, an egg and veggie hunt, and, of course, the Easter Bunny.
Cost: $10 and up
20 Route 77, Elmer, NJ 08318

Duffield’s Easter Bunny Visit
March 23-30
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: TBD
Duffield’s Farm & Market – 280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080

The Great Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny
March 23, 30 and 31
Join The Great Egg Hunt on March 23 and 30 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

Eggcellent Egg Hunt
March 24
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: $10 per ticket
3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Easter Egg Hunt in Waretown
March 24
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 12:45 PM. Ages 7 – 12 join at 1:45 PM.
Cost: Free
Waretown Lake, Corliss Park, 182 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ 08758

Storybook Land Easter Fun Events
March 28, 29, 30 and April 1
Join Storybook Land for baskets full of fun with an Easter Bunny visit and an egg hunt. The rides will be open, too.
Cost: Admission cost
Storybook Land – 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Easter Egg-stravaganza
March 29
Hop down the bunny trail and have fun at this year’s Easter Egg-stravanganza. The Great Egg Drop will also be happening at the Toy Market, and the Easter Bunny will also be available for photos.
Cost: Free
Downtown Hammonton, NJ 08037

Easter EGGstravaganZOO at Cape May County Park Zoo
March 29-April 7
The zoo is dressed in its Easter finery for this special event. Play Easter Bunny I Spy, be a part of an Easter Scavenger 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
March 30
The city of Cape May and the Kiwanis Club of Cape May will host a hunt at the Convention Hall Beach.
Cost: Free
Beach Ave & Gurney Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Wildwood Easter Egg Hunt Events
March 30
Wildwood is the backdrop to three egg hunts, all on the same day. Hop over to one or all three and try to find the golden eggs at Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt, and the Step Back Foundation Easter Egg Hunt.
Various locations around Wildwood

Diggerland USA Easter Egg Hunt
March 30 and 31
It’s the annual Diggerland USA Easter Egg hunt, where two different age groups will meet at the ROXOR course to find some colorful eggs. Make sure to bring your own bucket or bag.
Cost: Included in admission
100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ 08091-9262

Easter Bunny Brunch at Renault
March 31
Enjoy an elegant and traditional Easter Bunny Brunch at the Champagne or Vineyard Ballroom 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

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