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Hop on a hayride out to the egg field at Johnson's Corner Farm, where kids can collect eggs to trade for a goody bag. Photo courtesy of the farm
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3/24/23 - By Laurie Rein

The hunt is on, so grab your Easter basket and head to one of these fabulous Easter egg hunts in New Jersey. Many of these community events are FREE, and some are embellished with hayrides, scavenger hunts, and even Easter Bunny appearances. 

We've rounded up more than two dozen Easter egg hunts in New Jersey below, and you can find more holiday activities, like our list of the best Easter Bunny train rides, in our Easter Guide. Find more ways to celebrate the season in our Spring Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids.

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Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny oversee the Easter egg hunt at Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township. Photo courtesy of Storybook Land
Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny oversee the Easter egg hunt at Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township. Photo courtesy of Storybook Land

Easter Egg Hunts in New Jersey for Kids

Egg Hunt Hayride at Johnson's Corner Farm

Medford
Friday, March 24-Saturday, April 8, 2023
Hop on a hayride out to the egg field, where kids can collect eggs to trade for a goody bag. A story and a visit with Peter Rabbit are included in your day at Johnson's Corner Farm.  READ MORE

St. James EGGstravaganza

Woodbridge- FREE
Saturday, March 25, 2023
(Moved indoors for rain) The St. James Market EGGstravaganza features an egg hunt at 12pm. Before and after, visitors can shop from vendors set up in the parking lot. Treats are available for purchase. READ MORE

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt

Belmar–FREE
Saturday, March 25, 2023
More than 3,500 eggs await in the sand for young hunters to find. Groups are divided by age. Don't miss an appearance by the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Easter Egg and Veggie Hunt

Elmer
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, March 25-Saturday, April 8, 2023
Climb aboard a hayride, visit the barnyard animals, take part in the Easter egg and veggie hunts, plus visit the Easter Bunny at Coombs Barnyard. Collected eggs are traded in for a delicious surprise. Also on-site are barrel train rides and egg decorating stations. READ MORE

Red Bank Easter Egg Hunt

Red Bank–FREE
Saturday, March 26, 2023
Head over to the Count Basie Field for Red Bank's annual Easter egg hunt. Bring baskets, and meet the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Sonny the Bunny's Colossal Carrot Adventure

Freehold–FREE
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Sonny the Bunny hosts a morning of Easter fun at iPlay, with a bunny trail full of eggs, bunny photos, a selfie station and raffle prizes. READ MORE

Easter and Springtime Family Festival

Chester
Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 16, 2023
Alstede Farms springs back to life for a new season. Take a scenic hayride around the farm, visit the barnyard animals, meet-and-greet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, journey through mazes, and lots more. READ MORE

Storybook Land Easter Weekend Fun

Egg Harbor Township
Select dates from Saturday, April 1-Monday, April 10, 2023
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 Egg Hunt at Oasis Family Farm

Robbinsville
Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday, April 1-Saturday, April 8, 2023
Everyone is invited to Oasis Family Farm for an Easter egg hunt and farm fun. The hunt runs continuously throughout the day, with the last tickets sold at 3:30pm. Baskets are provided by the farm. READ MORE

The Easter Bunny Train Ride & Easter Egg Hunt

Phillipsburg
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 9, 2023
All aboard the Easter Bunny train ride! Guests visit with Mr. E. Bunny as the train winds along the scenic Delaware River after departing from the historic district of Phillipsburg.  READ MORE

Easter EggstravaganZoo

Cape May–FREE
Saturday, April 1, 2023
(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

Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt

Scotch Plains–FREE
Saturday, April 1, 2023
(New date for weather) Scotch Plains' parks department hosts this special Easter event. The fun includes balloon art, activities, and a visit with the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Morganville–FREE
Saturday, April 1, 2023
(New date due to weather) The community is invited to join this Easter Egg Hunt, which benefits the local food banks. There are several age-appropriate staggered egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, hay rides, egg toss, egg bowling, and more. READ MORE

Hoboken Grace Community Church’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Hoboken–FREE
Saturday April 1, 2023
Hudson County's largest egg hunt includes games and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Groups are split into morning and afternoon time slots, starting every 30 minutes.  READ MORE

Down the Bunny Trail

Farmingdale
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Hop Down the Bunny Trail with Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Everyone's favorite activities are returning to the second annual event. Roast Peeps s’mores, create an adorable bunny craft, enjoy an EGGcellent scavenger hunt, and much more. READ MORE

Heaven Hill Farm Easter Egg Hunt

Vernon
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 16, 2023
Join the Easter Bunny for a fun-filled day on the farm. Take part in the new Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, plus snag Easter Bunny photos, meet farm animals, take a hayride, ride pedal cars, and much more. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Egg Hunt

Point Pleasant–FREE
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Head to the beach, but leave your sand toys at home for this free Easter celebration. Each child is welcome to find three eggs. Groups are divided by age. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt

Princeton Junction–FREE
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Children are invited to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. There are plenty of fun activities and special treats, plus three egg hunts for children ages 2-3, 4-5, and 6-9. READ MORE

Seaside Heights Egg Hunt

Seaside Heights–FREE
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Stroll the Seaside Heights Boardwalk on the hunt for Easter eggs. Entrance locations are grouped by age.  Plus, meet the Easter Bunny! READ MORE

Tumbles Easter Party Kids Night Out

Princeton
Friday, April 7, 2023
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

Brookhollow's Barnyard Egg Hunt

Boonton
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, April 8-Sunday, April 16, 2023
Children can snag up to 10 eggs, plus feed the animals at Brookhollow's Barnyard Easter event. Eggs contain nut-free candy, toys, and train/tractor ride tickets.  READ MORE

Liberty Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Union
Saturday, April 8, 2023
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

Step Back Foundation Easter Egg Hunt

North Wildwood
Saturday, April 8, 2023
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 Egg Hunt

Ridgewood–FREE
Saturday, April 8, 2023
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

Bunny Trail Spring Festival

Princeton
Saturday, April 8-Sunday, April 9, 2023
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

Places featured in this article:

Belmar Beach
Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Cape May County Park and Zoo
Seaside Heights Boardwalk

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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