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Love finding Easter eggs like Darwin, the ring-tailed lemur? Head to the egg hunt at Cape May County Zoo and Park. Photo courtesy of the park
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4/5/23 - 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 at Cape May County Zoo and Park, Liberty Hall, Fanwood, and Cranbury. You can also meet real bunnies at Terhune Orchards' Bunny Trail or 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, or climb aboard Easter Bunny Train Rides in New Jersey. Find other springtime ideas in our Guide to Spring Fun in New Jersey. If that's not enough, bookmark our Family Activity Calendar for even more great things to do in New Jersey with kids.

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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 Weekend with Kids

Butterfly House

Jersey City
Select dates through Sunday, April 30
Guests are invited to experience Liberty Science Center's springtime pop-up adventure, the Butterfly House. Feel the magic of hundreds of painted lady and monarch butterflies fluttering around you, feeding on plants and nectar, and landing on your shoulder or finger. READ MORE

Easter EggstravaganZoo

Cape May–FREE
Friday, April 7-Sunday, April 9
(new date for weather) 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 Friday—so bring your camera. READ MORE

Fuzzamadoo Variety Puppet Show Plus Easter Bunny Photos

Butler
Friday, April 7-Saturday, April 8
The Fuzzamadoo and Friends Puppet Variety Show has everything you need for good, old-fashioned family fun: puppets, jokes, circus, magic, music, and much more. As a special Easter treat, enjoy Easter sing-along, plus photos with the Easter Bunny after the show. READ MORE

Tumbles Easter Party Kids Night Out

Princeton
Friday, April 7
It's scavenger hunt time at Tumbles! Try to find all 10 Easter eggs during the Easter Kids Night Out. There may be obstacles along the way, but get through them for a chocolatey prize. Join the Tumbles Easter Bunny for an eggs-tra special eggs-travaganza Scavenger Hunt. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt

Ridgewood–FREE
Saturday, April 8
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

Somerset Patriots Firework Night

Bridgewater
Saturday, April 8
Enjoy an amazing fireworks show immediately following the game. READ MORE

Liberty Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Union
Saturday, April 8
Liberty Hall opens its grounds, letting kids search for plastic eggs filled with holiday treats hidden throughout the property. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. READ MORE

Bunny Trail Spring Festival

Princeton
Saturday, April 8-Sunday, April 9
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

Fanwood Easter Egg Hunt

Fanwood–FREE
Saturday, April 8
Fanwood hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt in Forest Road Park. Meet the Easter Bunny and join the hunt for almost 1,800 eggs filled with goodies and prizes. READ MORE

The Great EGGsploration

Cranbury–FREE
Saturday, April 8
That bunny everybody loves has been hopping through the trails at the Preserve and has left a mess of eggs along the trail. Come help find them and bring them to the Nature Center for a prize. READ MORE

Step Back Foundation Easter Egg Hunt

North Wildwood
Saturday, April 8
Local charity The Step Back Foundation hosts this Easter egg hunt in North Wildwood's Albert I. Allen Memorial Park. Entry is by donation—pay what you wish to support its mission of helping area athletes fund their athletic goals.   READ MORE

Easter Parade

Galloway–FREE
Sunday, April 9
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

Isabella & Maribel Sing-A-Long

Seaside Heights–FREE
Sunday, April 9
Bring your little ones for a sing-a-long on the Pier with Isabella and Maribel. A meet-and-greet for photos follows each show. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Easter Parade

Point Pleasant–FREE
Sunday, April 9
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

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About the Author

Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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