Best Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend With Kids: Makers Day, Truck Parade, Daffodil Fest – msnNOW
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 this weekend.
This first weekend of April is an egg-citing one with Easter egg hunts making their seasonal debut. Bring your baskets to St. James Market EGGstravaganza, Egg Hunt Hayride at Johnson’s Corner Farm, Fords Town Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Hunt at Oasis Family Farm.
Have more early Easter fun at these Easter Bunny photo-ops and Easter Brunches in New Jersey, and bookmark our Family Activity Calendar for more fun things to do.
More Things To Do in New Jersey this Week with Kids:
Be sure to click through to each listing for all the details, including recommended ages and time. Check with each venue for COVID guidelines before heading out to any event.
Take a ride on the festive DiDonato’s Easter EGGspress train all decked out for the holiday. Photo courtesy of DiDonato’s
Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend With Kids
Egg Hunt Hayride at Johnson’s Corner Farm
Medford
Daily, from Friday, April 1-Saturday, April 16
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 Market EGGstravaganza
Woodbridge–FREE
Saturday, April 2
The St. James Market EGGstravaganza features an egg hunt at 1pm. Before and after, visitors can shop from 30 vendors, including a face painter, food trucks, a cotton candy vendor, an old-fashioned bake sale, and more. read more
Easter and Springtime Family Festival
Chester
Select days from Saturday, April 2-Tuesday, April 19
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
Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival
Newark–FREE
Daily from Saturday, April 2-Sunday, April 10
Enjoy thousands of flowering cherry trees, plus tons of family fun as Essex County presents this two-weekend festival in Branch Brook Park. The fun includes Bloomfest, Family Fun Day, 10K and 1-mile family fun runs, bike races, and a community fair. read more
Fords Town Easter Egg Hunt
Fords–FREE
Saturday, April 2
Go on an Easter egg hunt down New Brunswick Avenue. Businesses hand out goodies to children. Don’t forget to bring a bag to collect your goodies. read more
Easter Egg Hunt at Oasis Family Farm
Robbinsville
Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, April 2-Saturday, April 16
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
Six Flags Great Adventure Season Opening
Jackson
Saturday, April 2
From thrilling roller coasters to fun family rides to live entertainment, Six Flags Great Adventure offers something for everyone. Don’t miss the theme park’s season-opening. read more
Duffield’s Bunny Visits and Hayrides
Westfield
Select days from Saturday, April 2-Saturday, April 16
Hop on a hayride around the farm, and stop off at Bunny Egg-cres to color eggs and take photos. Visit the Easter Bunny in his house, and receive a chocolate treat. read more
Magic Show with Silly Billy
Newark
Saturday, April 2
Silly Billy stops by NMOA to perform interactive magic with some comedy and storytelling. read more
Keansburg Amusement Park Season Opening
Keansburg
Saturday, April 2
Rides, games and a free beach make for a great weekend when Keansburg Amusement Park opens for the season. The budget-friendly park, with plenty of kiddie and big kid rides, offers individual ride tickets. read more
Storybook Land Opening Weekend
Egg Harbor Township
Saturday, April 2
Storybook Land opens for the season, ready to entertain little ones in a fun and educational atmosphere. Guests can expect many terrific family rides like the Bubbles Coaster, Zip Zap Racers, and Work Zone. read more
Easter Bunny Express 2022
Whippany
Saturdays and Sundays, from Sunday, April 3-Saturday, April 16
The Whippany Railway Museum’s Easter Bunny Express is back for 2022. The Easter Bunny and helpers are on board the train greeting everyone during the 45-minute round-trip ride along the historic Whippanong Trail. read more