Best Easter Events and Activities Across New Jersey for 2026 : From scenic train rides to beach egg hunts and farm festivals, families across New Jersey have plenty of Easter events to enjoy this spring.
New Jersey – Easter celebrations across New Jersey are returning with a wide range of family-friendly events in 2026, including egg hunts, bunny photo opportunities, themed train rides, and farm festivals.
Communities across the state are preparing for seasonal festivities leading up to Easter, offering activities for children and families at boardwalks, farms, museums, and shopping centers.
Key Points
• New Jersey will host Easter egg hunts, train rides, and festivals across the state
• Popular attractions include the Easter EGGspress in Hammonton and Jenkinson’s beach egg hunt
• Farms, museums, and malls will also offer bunny photos and seasonal activities
Egg hunts and spring festivals
Several popular attractions across New Jersey are hosting large Easter egg hunts and spring-themed festivals.
Alstede Farms in Chester will hold its annual Easter Spring Festival, featuring hayrides, farm animals, and family activities across the farm.
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach is planning its popular beach egg hunt, where thousands of eggs are scattered along the sand for children to find.
Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township will also host special Easter egg hunt weekends leading up to the holiday.
Train rides with the Easter Bunny
Train-themed Easter events are among the most popular seasonal attractions in the state.
The DiDonato Fun Center in Hammonton will once again host the Easter EGGspress, a themed train ride experience that includes visits with the Easter Bunny and holiday activities.
The Whippany Railway Museum will also offer Easter Bunny Express train rides, giving families a scenic trip through Morris County while celebrating the holiday.
Bunny photos and mall celebrations
Shopping centers across New Jersey are also hosting Easter-themed events and photo opportunities.
Bridgewater Commons is offering photos with the Easter Bunny along with special themed days including pet photo sessions and character meet-and-greets.
Additional bunny photo events are scheduled at Paramus Park, Quaker Bridge Mall, Rockaway Townsquare, Garden State Plaza, and Newport Centre in Jersey City.
Easter brunch and dining options
Restaurants and hotels across the state are also preparing special Easter Sunday dining experiences.
Popular brunch destinations include the Hyatt Regency in Princeton, 618 Restaurant in Freehold, the Shore Club in Spring Lake, and the historic Cranbury Inn in Cranbury.
Organizers say the variety of events across New Jersey allows families to celebrate the holiday with everything from outdoor egg hunts and farm activities to scenic train rides and traditional Easter meals.
