(Updated and re-posted)
The Easter Bunny is making his rounds in Baristaville before he gets busy filling baskets on Easter Sunday, April 24. You can catch him at several events starting this weekend: a brunch, a train ride, and various egg hunts. He is one busy bunny.
Third Annual Montclair Center Spring Treasure Hunt
Who: Kids ages 1 – 5.
What: Third annual spring treasure hunt. bring baskets to store your eggs. A Montclair Fire Truck will be available for kids of all ages to explore. Fire hats and color books will be offered on a limited basis.
Where: Crane Park (along Glen Ridge Avenue) Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, April 9 (rain date: Sunday April 10) from 11:30 am - 1 pm.
Cost: Free and brought to you by your Montclair Local Shop Owners.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Who: Little Kids.
What: Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an Easter Egg hunt.
Where: Summit YMCA, 67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 9 from 9 am – 11 am.
Cost: $7 per child for Y members; $10 per child for non-members. Call 908-273-3330 to register.
The Bloomfield Animal Shelter presents Pictures With the Easter Bunny
Who: Bunny fans of all ages.
What: Hop down to the Bloomfield Animal Shelter with your cats, dogs and/or children to get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.
Where: Bloomfield Animal Shelter, 61 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 9 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: $10 donation.
Brunch With the Easter Bunny
Who: Kids ages 2 – 9.
What: Children will enjoy arts & crafts, brunch and treats. Each child gets a framed picture taken with teh Easter Bunny as a souvenir.
Where: Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 9 at 10 am and 12 pm.
Cost: $15 per child / $12 per adult. Reservations required by calling 973.429.0960.
Meet The Easter Bunny
Who: Little Kids.
What: Do the bunny hop, meet the Easter Bunny, and eat breakfast. All children receive an Easter basket filled with goodies.
Where: Imagine That, 4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ.
When: Sunday, April 10 at 10 am.
Cost:Children: $13.99 / Adults: $10.99. Price includes breakfast. Pre-registration is required. Call 973.966.8000 to reserve your spot.
Annual Egg Hunt at the Israel Crane House
Who: Little Kids.
What: Bring your little ones and their friends to hunt for eggs on the grounds of the Israel Crane House and meet a certain bunny. Bring your own baskets.
Where: Israel Crane House, Montclair Historical Society, 108 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm.
Cost: Free. No reservations needed.
Maplewood Annual Spring Egg Hunt
Who: Kids ages 8 and under.
What: 27th annual Egg Hunt! Bring your own basket for collecting eggs and enter the Jelly Bean Contest.
Where: MaplewoodMemorial Park, Valley Street, between Oakland Road and Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16 at 1 pm sharp!
Cost: Free and open to kids from all towns. Call Michelle Wesley at the Department of Recreation with any questions: 973-763-0750.
Millburn Egg Hunt
Who: Kids in preschool through 2nd grade.
What: The fun Easter egg hunt event features prizes to children who find the “special” eggs in their age category. Pre-schoolers will hunt on the tennis courts, kindergarten children on the open lawn north of the tennis courts off Whittingham Terrace and first andsecond graders will be looking for eggs on the softball field at the corner of Whittingham Terrace and Ridgewood Road. Children should bring their own basket/container to hold the eggs they collect.
Where: Taylor Park, Millburn, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.
Mr. Bunny‘s Springtime Fun at The Edgemont Park Shelter House
Who: Children, up to age 7, who want to meet the big bunny who brings them baskets.
What: Get your picture taken with Mr. Bunny, go on an egg hunt, do arts & crafts and more!
Where: The Edgemont Park Shelter House, Valley Road, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16 from 11 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $3 for a picture with the Easter Bunny. Activities are free.
Photos With the Easter Bunny
Who: Kids 12 and under.
What: Meet the Easter Bunny, take a photo with him and receive a gift at the mall.
Where: Willowbrook Mall, 1400 Willowbrook, Wayne, NJ.
When: Now through April 23. M-S 10 am – 8 pm / Sunday 11 am – 7 pm.
Cost: Pricing varies on photo package. Click here for details. Click here for a $2 off coupon!
Easter Bunny Express
Who: All ages.
What: Celebrate the return of Spring with the Easter Bunny on a themed train ride along the Morristown & Erie Railway’s Whippanong Trail. The Easter Bunny and helpers greet children and handout holiday treats on this 45 minute round trip ride.
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16, Sunday, April 17 and Saturday, April 23. Train departs each hour on the hour from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Cost: Babies and toddlers in parent’s lap: FREE /Children under 13: $8 / Adults: $13. Advance internet or mail order ticket reservations are strongly recommended. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit Easter Bunny Express.
Bunnyland
Who: All ages.
What:Bunnies dressed in colorful garb help children interact in games and play activities, which include Bunnyland Tunnel, Bunny Hay Maze and a 10-15 minute Bunny Hay Ride (weather permitting). Free Bunny face painting and children’s games. You wwill also receive a Wightmans goodie bag which includes a homemade donut to enjoy or take home.
Where: Wightman’s Farms, 1111 mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16, Sunday, April 17, Saturday, April 23 from 10 am - 3:30 pm. Sunday, April 24 from 9 am – 2 pm.
Cost: Children $7 / adults $4 -hayride only.
Junior Woman’s Club of Verona’s Bunny Brunch
Who: All ages.
What: Enjoy bagels, donuts, muffins, juice, coffee/tea, a goody bag, a special treat from the Easter Bunny, and crafts for the kids. Have your photo taken with the big Bunny too–don’t forget your camera.
Where: Verona High School cafeteria, 151 Fairview Avenue, Verona, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
Cost: $5 per person.
Easter Chocolate Making Workshop
Who:Ages 3 and up with adult.
What: Join the fun-filled chocolate making workshop that would make the Easter Bunny proud. Join the jelly bean fun too!
Where: The Geyer Family YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursday, April 21 from 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm.
Cost: $25 for member families / $35 for non member families. Please call 973.783.7640 for more details.
Spring Fling
Who: All ages.
What: Fun family event sponsored by the West Orange recreation department and Mayor Parisi. Enjoy a magic show by Great Scott, egg hunt, dessert and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Where: Bernard M. Degnan Memorial Park, 650 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday, April 21 starting at 6 pm.
Cost: Magic show is $2 per person / Meet the Bunny and egg hunt – free / Dessert – $2 per person.
Family Ride- Eggmazing Race
Who: Biking families.
What: A fun family bike ride hosted by SOMbike, South Orange Maplewood Bicycle Coalition. Eggmazing Race Spring Scavenger Hunt!
Where: TBA
When: Saturday, April 23. Time TBA.
Cost: Free.
Easter Bunny at Rose Mediterranean
Who: All ages.
What: The Easter Bunny will visit Rose Mediterranean in Caldwell while you enjoy lunch.
Where: Rose Mediterranean, 435 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 12 pm and 2 pm.
Cost: Free visit. Lunch not included.
Watchung Plaza Easter Egg Hunt
Who: Kids ages 6 and under.
What:Annual egg hunt on Watchung Green. It’s a BYOB event – Bring Your Own Basket.
Where:Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 11 am.
Cost: Free.
Easter Egg Hunt at Brookdale Park
Who: Children who want to put all their eggs into one basket.
What: Super large egg hunt sponsored by Skyline Community Church. Meet the Easter Bunny, play games, face painting, music and more.
Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: Free.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Who: All ages.
What: Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall searching for plastic eggs hidden through the landscape, filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the events.
Where: Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 12 pm.
Cost: $5 per child. Reservations required: 908.527.0400.
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Easter Egg Hunt
Who: All ages.
What: Skate and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket and go on an egg hunt.
Where: Branch Brook Park Roller Rink, 7th Ave & Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdy, April 23 from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Cost: $6 per child, $7 per skating adult, $3.50 skate rental.
The Great Egg Hunt
Who: Glen Ridge children in grades pre K through 3.
What: A massive Egg Hunt!
Where:Carteret Park, Carteret Street, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 9 pm sharp!
Cost: Free. For more information call the Recreation Office 973.748.2924.
Ironbound Egg-Mazing Race Bike Scavenger Hunt
Who: Bike riders of all ages.
What:You’re given a map with maybe 30-40 locations identified. The locations are mostly in the Ironbound but some may be in downtown Newark as well. At each location you have to answer a clue, do something, eat something, find something or…whatever! The first ones to get to the finish line win. They’ll be giving away a lot of great and interesting prizes so come ready to race. You may ride solo or ride as a group… you’ll have fun either way. This is great fun for the whole family.
Where: Starts from: Peter Francisco Park (the triangle of grass where Ferry Street meets Penn Station). Ends at: – to be confirmed by Tuesday morning… probably Café Opção (corner Lafayette & Wilson)
When: Saturday, April 23. 10:30 am to sign-up, 11 am to start.
Cost: Free.
Friends of West Essex Caldwell/West Caldwell Egg Hunt
Who: Ages 3 & under starting at 10 am / Pre-K – Grade 3 starting at 11 am.
What: Fun Easter egg hunt! Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held inside Gym.
Where: Essex Valley School, 1 Henderson Drive, West Caldwell, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23.
Cost: Free.
Annual Easter Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and Visit From The Easter Bunny
Who: Little Kids.
What: Enjoy a petting zoo with pony rides and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Rain or shine!
Where: Learning Express, 643 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: Free.
NYC Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival
Who: All ages.
What: The best of Easter bonnets are showcased along Fifth Avenue to celebrate Easter in this annual parade.
Where: The parade marches north on Fifth Avenue, starting at 49th Street, but the best place to watch is from the area around St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
When: Sunday, April 24 from 10 am – 4 pm.
Cost: Free.
Easter Sunday Parade, Egg Hunt, and Breakfast
Who: Little Kids.
What: Do the bunny hop, meet the Easter Bunny, and go on an Easter egg hunt. Join the Easter parade and eat breakfast. All children receive an Easter basket filled with goodies.
Where: Imagine That!!! Discovery Museum for Children, Florham Park, NJ.
When: Sunday, April 24 at 10 am.
Cost: Children $13.99 / adults $10.99* Price includes breakfast.
(Photo: Flickr/bluebirdsandteapots)
(Excerpt photo: Wikipedia)
It would have been nice if whoever had been in charge of the Easter Egg Hunt at Edgemont had cleaned up afterward. Or perhaps the parents picked up the eggs instead of leaving them. As it stands, there are dozens of plastic eggs littered around the grass broken and polluting the park just in time for Earth Day this week.
Saw a bunch of kiddies running around outside looking for Easter eggs. A hardy bunch of enthusiasts, on a day like today. What cuties.