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What To Do This Easter

Local Egg Hunts and other Ways to Celebrate

By Naida March 25, 2026

Easter is a special time of year, filled with traditions and opportunities for family fun. Whether you're looking for ways to celebrate the religious significance of the holiday or simply want to enjoy the spring weather with your loved ones, there are plenty of ways to make Easter a memorable occasion. 

Here are 10 ideas to get you started:

Attend an Easter Service: 

Many churches offer special Easter services, with music, readings, and prayers to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Attending a service can be a meaningful way to connect with your faith and share the holiday with your family.

Decorate Easter Eggs: 

Coloring and decorating eggs is a classic Easter activity that's fun for all ages. You can use traditional dye kits or try out creative techniques like painting, decoupage, or using natural dyes like onion skins or beets.
Learn how to make your own Natural Egg Dyes HERE.

Go on an Easter Egg Hunt: 

Hiding and hunting for eggs is a quintessential Easter activity that's sure to delight kids of all ages. You can hide plastic eggs filled with candy or small toys around your yard or a nearby park, or create clues and puzzles for a more challenging hunt. Find all our local Easter Egg Hunts below or click HERE to jump there immediately.

Make Easter Baskets: 

Assemble baskets filled with Easter treats like chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and peeps. You can also include small toys or games, and customize the baskets to each family member's tastes.
Here are 10 Different Ideas for your Easter Basket 
and Easter Basket Ideas for Tweens and Teens.

Cook a Special Easter Meal: 

Whether you prefer a classic ham dinner or a vegetarian feast, Easter is a great excuse to gather your family around the table for a special meal. You can also incorporate traditional Easter foods like hot cross buns or simnel cake.
How about 3 Easy Treats you can Make with your Kids.

Plant an Easter Garden: 

Plant a garden filled with spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, or hyacinths, and decorate with Easter-themed ornaments like bunnies or eggs. You can also create a miniature fairy garden or succulent terrarium for a fun and low-maintenance project.
Read 10 Benefits of Gardening with Kids
and Kid-Friendly Gutter Garden,
and 6 Tips for Planting a Kid-Friendly Garden.

Watch an Easter Movie: 

Many classic movies and TV specials celebrate the Easter holiday, from religious films like "The Passion of the Christ" to family-friendly favorites like "Hop" or "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown."

Volunteer or Donate: 

Easter is a time of giving and generosity. You can volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food bank, donate clothes or toys to a shelter or charity, or contribute to a cause that's meaningful to your family.
Find local volunteer opportunities HERE

Create an Easter Craft: 

Get creative and make Easter-themed crafts like paper mache eggs, bunny ears headbands, or felt flower bouquets. You can find plenty of DIY tutorials online or in craft stores.
Try these Tissue Paper Easter Eggs.

Play Easter Games: 

From pin the tail on the bunny to egg and spoon races, there are plenty of Easter-themed games to keep your family entertained. You can also create your own games or challenges, like building a tower out of peeps or creating an obstacle course with Easter baskets and balloons. What matters is fun quality time together, and making great memories. Any game you like playing together will do.
HERE are our favorite family games.
and FUN IDEAS for Easter Shenanigans the kids will love!!!

Easter is a wonderful time to spend with your family and enjoy the traditions and activities that make the holiday special. Whether you're celebrating the religious significance of the day or simply enjoying the arrival of spring, there are plenty of ways to create lasting memories with your loved ones.



Local Easter Egg Hunts (by date)

Friday, March 20th

6pm - FREE Kids Club - Hopping into Spring - Woodbridge

Saturday, March 21st

11am - Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables - Howell
noon - Easter Egg Stroll - Fords

Sunday, March 22nd

8am - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Woodbridge
11am - Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables - Howell
noon - Easter Egg Hunt - Westfield

Saturday, March 28th

8:30am - Citywide Easter Egg Hunt - Elizabeth
10am - Easter Egg Hunt - Carteret
10am - Easter Eggstravaganza - Edison
10am - Easter Bunny Breakfast - Chester
10am - Picture with the Easter Bunny at Parker Press Park - Woodbridge
10am - Sonny the Bunny’s Colossal Carrot Adventure - Freehold
10am - Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Wall Township
10am - Springtime and Easter Festival - Chester
11am - The Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt - Phillipsburg
11am - Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables -  Howell
11am - Easter Celebrations at Allaire Village - Farmingdale
11am - Egg Hunt - Old Bridge
noon - Spring Hop - Cranford
noon - Bunny Hop - South Plainfield
noon - Annual Egg Hunt - Linden
2pm  - Egg Hunt on the Beach for DOGS- Long Branch

Sunday, March 29th

8:30am - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Carteret
10am - Easter Bunny Breakfast - Chester
10am - Springtime and Easter Festival - Chester
10am - Sonny the Bunny’s Colossal Carrot Adventure - Freehold
10am - Easter Egg Hunt - Metuchen
11am - The Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt - Phillipsburg
11am - Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables - Howell
11:30am - Egg Hunt - East Brunswick
1pm - Jenkinson’s Egg Hunt - Point Pleasant

Saturday, April 4th

10am - Easter EGG-Stravaganza - Metuchen
10am - Easter Egg Hunt at the Liberty Hall Museum - Union
10am - Easter Bunny Breakfast - Chester
10am - Springtime and Easter Festival - Chester
10:30am - Easter Egg at Hunt Albert G. Waters Stadium - Perth Amboy
11am - Easter Celebrations at Allaire Village - Farmingdale
11am - Easter Eggstravaganza at G&G Stables - Howell
11am - Springtime and Easter Festival at Alstede Farms - Chester
11am - The Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt - Phillipsbirg
11am - Eggstravaganza! - Staten Island
11am - Easter Egg Hunt - Rahway
11:30am - Easter Egg Hunt with Raymour & Flanigan - Woodbridge
noon - Egg Hunt After Party at House of Playokee - Union
1pm - Hippity Hoppity, The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town - Colonia

Pictures Only with the Easter Bunny (from now until Easter)
Photos with the Easter Bunny - Woodbridge Center Mall - Woodbridge (every day until Easter)
Picture With the Easter Bunny at Parker Press Park - Woodbridge (March 28th only - beginning at 10am)
Pictures with the Easter Bunny - Menlo Mall - Edison (every day until Easter)






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