Things to Do Easter 2026

Bring out the Easter fun this Spring. There are many activities to do in New Jersey this Easter for kids of all ages - Egg Hunts, Train Rides, Bunny Photo Ops, Easter parades and more! The events listed below are open to the public, some require tickets in advance. Be sure to check with your local town municipality, as they may hold Easter Egg hunts for town residents only.

Egg Hunts and Easter Eggstravaganzas

Jenkinson's Boardwalk Egg Hunt

Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1pm-2pm. FREE. Find those eggs! Annual Easter Egg hunt on the beach. Open to kids up to 10 years old, different age group hunts. No age limit for separate special needs egg hunt at Adventure Lookout Ropes Course. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Pleasant Beach NJ.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk - Photos with the Easter Bunny

Sat, April 4, 2026, 12pm-5pm. FREE. Let’s hop to it! Come take a photo with the Easter Bunny in front of Jenkinson’s South Arcade in Point Pleasant Beach NJ.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk Easter Parade

Sun, April 5, 2026, 1pm. FREE. Family fun at Jenkinson’s annual Easter parade. Come watch on the boardwalk. Children up to age 10 can register for categories, prizes will be awarded. Point Pleasant Beach NJ.

Storybook Land Easter

Stop by Storybook Land on April 3, 4, 6, 2026 for a classic Easter Egg hunt. It's designed for small children in mind. Visit with the Easter bunny. Access unlimited rides and attractions with your admission ticket. Fun theme park for young children. Buy your tickets online. 6415 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Bergen County Zoo EGGstravaganza

Sat & Sun, Mar 28-29, 2026, 10am-5pm. Visit the Bergen County Zoo for a wonderful Easter celebration. Collect eggs, treats, and prizes. Plenty of photo-ops for the family. Entry fee for ages 2 and up. Train and carousel rides available. Buy tickets online.

Cape May Zoo Easter EggstravaganZoo

April 3-5, 2026, opens at 10am. FREE event at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. Easter Bunny Hunt, Scavenger Hunt, HOPstacle course, animals, games, and other children’s activities. Meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny on Sat, April 4th only from 11am-2pm. 707 North Route 9 Cape May Court House, NJ.

Essex County Spring Forest Egg Hunt

Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 9:30am to 10:30am OR 11am to 12pm. Ages 1-6. Celebrate spring with a reading of the “Little White Rabbit” and an egg hunt within the grounds of the Environmental Center. Children can bring their basket to collect eggs and earn surprises! Register online, fee of $20 per child. 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ.

Ridgewood Easter in the Park

Sat, April 4, 2026, 11am-2pm. Open to all and fun for the whole family. Easter celebration at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood NJ. Meet the Easter Bunny, take photos, wear your best bonnet, live music by School of Rock Waldwick, games, and more!

Seaside Heights Easter Egg Hunt

Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1pm. FREE Easter Egg Hunt on the beach at Seaside Heights. Broken by age groups: 0-2, 3-10, and Special Needs. Collect empty easter eggs and redeem them for a prize pack.

Seaside Heights Meet the Easter Bunny

Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1pm-3pm. FREE. Head out to the Seaside Boardwalk and meet the Easter Bunny. Snap photos and create memories. Located at Casino Pier Arcade in Seaside Heights NJ.

Heaven Hill Farm EGGstravaganza

Sat & Sun, Mar 28-29, April 3-4, 11-12, 2026. These family friendly activities are included with admission: Easter Egg Scavenger hunt to search for eggs, visit and take photos with Hopper the Bunny, hayride, farm animals, pedal cars, touring cars, giant sling shot and more! Additional fee for carnival rides, food, treats, and Easter flowers. Buy your tickets online and join in the fun!

Easter Celebration at Village at Allaire

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 & April 4, 2026, 11am-4pm. Annual Easter Day fun for the whole family at Allaire Village. Bring your own basket to collect eggs at special stops throughout the village. See if you can spot the Easter Bunny roaming around. Participate in egg dyeing, crafts, storytelling, village scavenger hunt, music, entertainment, food trucks, and more! Must buy tickets in advance. Located in Wall Township, NJ.

Easter Bunny Trains

Delaware River Railroad - The Easter Bunny Train Ride

Visit with Mr. Bunny and ride the Easter Bunny Train on Mar 28, Mar 29, April 4, April 5, 2026 at select times. Ride along the scenic Delaware River, leaving Phillipsburg and arriving at Lime Kilns. In front of the Lime Kilns will be an area filled with Easter Eggs. Book your tickets in advance. 100 Elizabeth St, Phillipsburg NJ.

Whippany Railway Museum - Easter Bunny Express

All aboard with the Easter Bunny! Take a fun 45-minute Easter Bunny Express round trip train ride. The train departs on the hour at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm on Mar 28, Mar 29, April 4, 2026. Purchase tickets online in advance. 1 Railroad Plaza in Whippany NJ.

Strasburg Rail Road Easter Train Rides

Mar 28-29, April 3-5, 2026. The Easter Bunny will hop from train to train to meet all the kids. The conductor of the train is none other than Peter Cottontail. Select between three types of Easter trains - coach, premium and dining car. All these steam train rides are 45 minutes long. Candy drops begin 15 minutes after train returns to station. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny train is also an option. Book your tickets in advance. Located at 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA.