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Love finding Easter eggs? Head to the egg hunt at Cape May County Zoo and Park. Photo courtesy of the park
Love finding Easter eggs? Head to the egg hunt at Cape May County Zoo and Park. Photo courtesy of the park
4/18/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Easter weekend.

Get ready to load up your Easter baskets and your calendars! Easter weekend is here, and the bunny is hopping through New Jersey, stopping by egg hunts that include Easter EggstravanganZOO at Cape May County Zoo. Spend Easter Sunday at an Easter parade in Historic Smithville or at Jenkinson's. 

Grab your baskets and peep our roundup of even more Easter Egg Hunts in New Jersey, and read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

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Jenkinson's annual Easter parade is back and filled with floats and eye candy. Photo courtesy of Jenkinson's
Jenkinson's annual Easter parade is back and filled with floats and eye candy. Photo courtesy of Jenkinson's

Top Things To Do in New Jersey this Easter Weekend with Kids

Storybook Land Easter Event

Egg Harbor Township
Thursday, April 17-Monday, April 21 (excluding Easter Sunday, April 20)
Storybook Land entertains little ones throughout the weekend with Easter Bunny visits and an Easter egg hunt. Eggs are exchanged for prizes. This nursery rhyme-themed park welcomes children to explore familiar sights from classic stories. READ MORE

Easter EggstravaganZoo at Cape May County Zoo

Cape May – FREE
Daily from Friday, April 18-Friday, April 25
All are invited to Cape May County Park and Zoo for its annual EggstravaganZoo, featuring the Easter Bunny. Visitors can have their picture taken with the popular rabbit on Saturday, April 19. READ MORE

2025 Big Climb New Jersey

Newark
Saturday, April 19
Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the fight to cure blood cancers by participating in Big Climb. Challenge yourself to climb to the top of a skyscraper and raise critical funds in support of blood cancer research and patient support. READ MORE

Bunny Trail Spring Festival at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, April 19-Sunday, April 20
Spring has sprung at Terhune Orchards. The farm animals are enjoying spring in the pasture and the bulbs are blooming. Come for a fun event for all young ones and their families. Follow the treasure hunt clues around the farm to discover signs of spring. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at West Side Presbyterian Church

Ridgewood – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Bring the kids to hunt for eggs and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. The hunt begins in the church parking lot, where children are directed to an area appropriate for their age. Bring a basket and invite your friends to join in the fun.  READ MORE

Earth Day Festival in Clifton

Clifton – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Celebrate the Earth at City Green's Earth Day Festival. Stop by the farm's Eco-Center for nature, crafts, gardening lessons, giveaways, raffles and more. READ MORE

Whole Lotta Empanada & Food Truck Festival in Garfield

Garfield
Saturday, April 19
The Garfield Recreation Department proudly presents the Whole Lotta Empanada Festival, featuring the Flavor of Latin America. Join 15 empanada vendors all vying for the EMPY, or People's Choice Best Empanada. READ MORE

3rd Annual Fur Baby Fest in Columbus

Columbus
Saturday, April 19
Wake the kids, alert the neighbors, and leash up your furry friends because this is an event you won’t want to miss. Event highlights include 10+ food vendors, live music, face painting, doggie agility course, pet costume contest at 4pm and vendors for humans and pets.  READ MORE

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt

Belmar – FREE
Saturday, April 19
(new date due to weather) More than 3,500 eggs are waiting in the sand for young hunters to find. Groups are divided by age. Don't miss an appearance by the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Egg-ceptional Easter with Angry Birds

East Rutherford
Saturday, April 19
Hop into a festive, fun-filled afternoon of Easter cheer at the Angry Birds Easter Event. The whole family is invited to play a round of mini golf and get ready for an action-packed celebration featuring exciting activities for all ages. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland

West Berlin
Saturday, April 19-Sunday, April 20
Hunt for over 4,000 eggs in the Easter Egg Patches at Diggerland. Two different age groups will meet up at the ROXOR course starting at noon. Bring your own bucket or bag for treat-filled eggs. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Easter Parade

Point Pleasant – FREE
Sunday, April 20
Jenkinson's annual Easter Parade is back, featuring floats and other attractions. Prizes are awarded in several categories, including the best bonnet and best float in three age groups. READ MORE

Easter Parade at Historic Smithville

Galloway – FREE
Sunday, April 20
Put on your Easter best and stroll the Village in style. The parade begins at the Smithville Inn at 1pm, and awards are given for best outfits.  READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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