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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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3/15/24 - 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 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 15-Saturday, March 30, 2024
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

Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables

Howell
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, March 16-Saturday, March 30, 2024
Celebrate Easter on the farm with a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, unlimited hayrides, unlimited barrel rides, pony rides, face painting, games and picnic tables. READ MORE

Belmar Easter Egg Hunt

Belmar–FREE
Saturday, March 16, 2024
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

Red Bank Easter Egg Hunt

Red Bank–FREE
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Head over to Monmouth Street for Red Bank's annual Easter egg hunt. Bring baskets, and meet the Easter Bunny.    READ MORE

Easter Egg and Veggie Hunt

Elmer
Saturday, March 23, Sunday, March 24, and Saturday, March 30, 2024
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

Sonny the Bunny's Colossal Carrot Adventure at iPlay

Freehold–FREE
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Sonny the Bunny bounces back to iPlay America for the 2024 Colossal Carrot Adventure. This free, family-friendly event features endless excitement, including a bunny trail with treat-filled eggs, photos with Sonny the Bunny, a raffle and more. READ MORE

Springtime and Easter Festival at Alstede Farms

Chester
Saturday, March 23-Sunday, April 7, 2024
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

Easter Egg Hunt at Oasis Family Farm

Robbinsville
Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday, March 23-Saturday, March 30, 2024
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. Children may gather 12 eggs and turn them in for prizes. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt

Phillipsburg
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 31, 2024
Ride the Easter Bunny Train Ride with guest Mr. Bunny. The ride winds along the scenic Delaware River, leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg and traveling along the river to Carpentersville. The destination is the site of the historic Lime Kilns with an Easter egg patch. READ MORE

Easter EggstravaganZoo at Cape May County Zoo

Cape May–FREE
Saturday, March 19-Sunday, April 7, 2024
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, March 30. READ MORE

Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt

Scotch Plains–FREE
Saturday, March 23, 2024
(new date due to 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

Hoboken Grace Community Church’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Hoboken–FREE
Saturday March 23, 2024
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 at Camp Sacajawea

Farmingdale
Saturday March 23, 2024
(New date due to weather) 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

Jenkinson's Egg Hunt

Point Pleasant–FREE
Sunday, March 24, 2024
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 at Windsor Chapel

Princeton Junction–FREE
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Children are invited to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt with plenty of fun activities and special treats. Everything is free. Please bring a basket. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Allenwood Station

Allenwood
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Hop on over to Allenwood Station for an Easter Egg Hunt plus other fun crafts and activities.  Don't miss an appearance by the Easter Bunny with photo opportunities. READ MORE

Seaside Heights Egg Hunt

Seaside Heights–FREE
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Stroll the Seaside Heights Boardwalk on the hunt for Easter eggs. Entrance locations are grouped by age.  Plus, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy music, games and activities. READ MORE

Storybook Land Easter Event

Egg Harbor Township
Select dates from Thursday, March 28-Monday, April 1, 2024
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 Eggstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm

Vernon
Select dates from Friday, March 29-Sunday, April 14, 2024
Come join in the egg-citement at Heaven Hill Farm. Visit Hopper the Easter Bunny, who poses for the perfect family photo. All new this year is the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Follow the trail to collect the colored eggs, and turn them in for a special prize. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at West Side Presbyterian Church

Ridgewood–FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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

Liberty Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt- SOLD OUT

Union
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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 at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, March 30-Sunday, March 31, 2024
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 Diggerland

West Berlin
Saturday, March 30-Sunday, March 31, 2024
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

Brookhollow's Barnyard Egg Hunt

Boonton
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, April 13-Saturday, April 20, 2024
Children can snag up to 10 eggs, plus feed the animals at Brookhollow's Barnyard Easter event. Eggs contain nut free candy, toys, stickers, erasers, rings and squishies. Participants also receive carrots to feed the animals READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Belmar Beach
Cape May County Park and Zoo
Seaside Heights Boardwalk