Grab a basket and check out of of these family-friendly hunts.
While the Easter holiday is rooted in religion, many of its traditions focus on spring, renewal, and international customs.
One of the most beloved activities associated with Easter is searching for hidden, decorated eggs.
There are Easter Egg Hunts scheduled throughout the state from now until Easter Sunday.
Be sure not to miss one by checking out this list. If you know of any other Easter egg hunts, please add them in the comments section.
Atlantic County
Buena Vista Township is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Michael Debbi Park in Richland on March 19 at noon. Buena Vista children are invited to search for more than 2,000 candy-filled eggs and several special bonus eggs containing special prizes. For more information, visit buenavistanj.com.
The Steel Pier will host an Easter Egg Hunt with Atlantic County Toys for Kids on March 26 at 2 p.m. on the beach near 1000 Boardwalk in Atlantic City. No registration is required. For more information, call 866-386-6659.
Bergen County
SpEGGtacular Egg Hunt at Bergen County Zoo on March 19 at 10 a.m. Bring your own basket to collect eggs while watching the zoo animals participate in their own egg hunt. To pre-register, call 201-262-3771 ext. 110, or email cbaca@co.bergen.nj.us.
The Meadowlands Museum is hosting a unique Easter Egg Hunt on March 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 91 Crane Avenue in Rutherford. Participants can hunt for fun facts about American history during this event. For more information, call 201-935-1175.
Burlington County
This year's Moorestown Easter Egg Hunt is being held at Jeff Young Field on March 26 at 9 a.m. The Moorestown Business Association and Lenola Fire Company merged their events to make one egg hunt for children up to 12 years old. More than 500 kids are expected, and prizes will be awarded in each age category. Jeff Young Field is located at the corner of New Albany and Lenola roads in Moorestown. For more information, call 609-937-5557 or email joho20@ymail.com.
The Shawnee and Seneca High School Interact clubs and the Medford Vincetown Rotary Club are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 19 at 11 a.m. at Freedom Park, 17 North Main Street in Medford. Kids from preschool to fourth grade are invited to search for eggs, including magic eggs that include special prizes. For more information, visit mvrotaryclub.org.
Camden County
The Barrington Democratic Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the Barrington Little League Fields on March 26 at 11 a.m. The fields are located at 123 South Moore Avenue in Barrington. For more information, email clubhouse@barringtonbaseball.org.
Millennium Skate World is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 27 at 3 p.m. Cost is $5 for admission. Participants are invited to skate for an additional skate rental fee. Millennium Skate World is located at 1900 Carmen Street in Camden. For more information, call 856-757-9460.
Cape May County
The Great Egg Hunt in Ocean City is March 19 at 2:30 p.m. There will be 100,000 eggs to find, and 5,000 of those will have prizes inside. Kids in five age groups should meet between 11th and 14th streets on the beach. Ages 0 to 2, and 3 to 4 meet at 11th Street, 5 and 6 year olds meet at 12th Street, and 7 year olds meet at 13th Street. For more information, call 800-BEACH-NJ.
The Stone Harbor Firehouse is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 26 at 175 96th Street in Stone Harbor. The event is free of charge and kicks off at 1 p.m. Visit stoneharborfire.com for more information.
Hannah Doherty, 10, the daughter of Belmar Mayor Matthew Doherty, poses with Hugs the Easter Bunny after the Easter Egg Hunt in Belmar in 2015. (MaryAnn Spoto | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) Cumberland County
East Point Lighthouse is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 20 at 1 p.m. Children 12 and younger can hunt for eggs, play games, and do crafts. Various 4-H clubs will be on hand with bunnies, rabbits and chicks. The lighthouse is located at 10 Lighthouse Road in Heislerville. For more information, call 856-785-9927.
Millville is holding an Easter Egg Hunt at Union Lake Park on March 19 at 11 a.m. Children from 2 to 12 years old are invited to participate and are encouraged to bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs. For more information, call 856-825-7000 ext. 7394.
Essex County
Roseland Recreation Department is hosting the 17th annual Easter Eggstravaganza on March 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Harrison Complex in Roseland. The event is open to all Roseland children 8 years old and younger. The hunt will be held on the borough hall's front lawn. Be sure to bring a basket. The complex is located at 19 Harrison Avenue in Roseland. For more information, call 973-403-6822.
Nutley Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at Reinheimer Park on March 24 at 7:30 p.m Children from Nutley can search for more than 1,500 eggs hidden throughout the park. Children should meet at the park area where the hunt will begin at dusk. Reinheimer Park is located at 268 Hancox Avenue in Nutley. For more information, call 973-284-4966.
Gloucester County
Woolwich Township is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 19 at 10 a.m. Egg scrambles will take place every 20 minutes between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will also be face painting, games and refreshments. The event is free of charge and will be held at Charles G. Harker School at 1771 Oldmans Creek Road. Visit woolwichtwp.org for more information.
Monroe Township Public Library is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 19. At 11:30 a.m., children 3 years old and younger can search for eggs. Then at 1:30 p.m., kids 4 years old and older can go on the hunt. The event is at 713 Marsha Avenue in Williamstown. For more information, visit monroetownshiplibrary.org.
Hudson County
Hoboken Family Alliance will host the Spring Fling Egg Hunt on March 19 at 10 a.m. in Columbus Park. Children are invited to search for eggs that they can turn in for prizes, run a shaky egg race or a bunny hop race, and guess the jelly beans contest to possible win a bike. Columbus Park is located in Clinton between 9th and 10th streets. For more information, visit hobokenfamily.com.
Urban Jungle Play is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and activities on March 27 at 1140 Maxwell Lane in Hoboken. Children can also participate in painting and cookie decorating activities. Cost is $5. For more information, visit urbanjungleplay.com.
Hunterdon County
Clinton Township children can bring a basket and hunt for eggs with the Easter Bunny at Clinton Township Middle School on March 19 at 10 a.m. The event will also include inflatable bounce toys, face painting, music, games, and a wagon parade. Cost is $5 per family and is appropriate for toddlers through third graders. Clinton Township Middle School is located at 34 Grayrock Road in Clinton.
Schaeffer Farms is hosting Easter Egg Hunts on March 19, 20, 25, and 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids can look for candy-filled eggs and choose a prize if they find a Golden Egg. Schaeffer Farms is located on 1051 County Route 523 in Flemington. For more information, visit schaeferfarms.com.
Children love to collect baskets full of colorful Easter eggs at hunts throughout the state. (File photo) Mercer County
Terhune Orchard is hosting the Bunny Chase event March 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will have easter eggs hunts, cookies, wagon and pony rides, food and fun for all ages. Terhune Orchard is located at 330 Cold Soil Road in Princeton. For more information, call 609-924-2310 or email info@terhuneorchards.com.
Oasis Family Farm is hosting Easter Egg Hunts on March 19, 20, 25, and 26 at 3 Circle Drive in Robbinsville. Hunts kick off at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Cost is $7. For more information, visit oasisfamilyfarm.com or call 609-259-7300.
Middlesex County
Middlesex Township is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 19 at 10 a.m. in the Township Park at 50 Beagle Club Road. Children from 1 to 10 years old are invited to search for eggs and visit the Easter Bunny. Be sure to bring a basket for egg collecting, and the event takes place rain or shine. For more information, visit middlesextwp.com.
Quaker Steak and Lube in Edison is hosting an Easter egg hunt on March 26 at 10:30 a.m. Quaker Steak and Lube is located at US-1 and Plainfield Avenue in Edison. Call 732-777-9464 for more information.
Monmouth County
Belmar's annual Easter Egg Hunt is March 19 at 11 a.m. on the beach. More than 3,000 eggs will scatter the beach for children ages 1 to 9 to find. Children 1 to 3 years old should meet at the 4th Avenue beach entrance, kids age 4 and 5, and 6 and 7 should meet at the 3rd Avenue beach entrance, and 8 and 9 years olds should meet at the 2nd Avenue beach entrance. For more information, call 732-681-3700.
The Easter at the Pier Easter Egg Hunt is on March 26 at 1 p.m. Join the Easter Bunny and search for Easter eggs at Pier Village, 1 Chelsea Avenue in Long Branch. For more information, call 732-923-0100 or visit piervillage.com.
Morris County
Butler Township Recreation is hosting the Eggstravaganza and Egg Hunt on March 19 at Stonybrook Park -- 11 Valley Road in Kinnelon -- at 10 a.m. Toddlers will hunt in a separate area. DJ Steve will play the "Bunny Hop" and there will be face painting, snacks and dancing. For more information, call 973-838-7903
The annual Riverdale Easter Egg Hunt is March 26 at 11 a.m. at the Riverdale Community Center, 57 Loy Avenue. The event is open to all Riverdale children between 2 and 5 years old. Kdis are encouraged to bring a basket and collect as many eggs as they can. For more information, call 973-835-4060.
Ocean County
Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 20 at 1 p.m. Children ages 0 to 4 should meet in front of Jenkinson's Aquarium, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8 year olds should meet in front of Frank's Fun Center, and kids from 9 to 10 years old should meet in front of Jenkinson's Amusement Park. Jenkinson's is located at 300 Ocean Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, For more information, call 732-892-0600 or visit jenkinsons.com.
Seaside Heights is holding an Easter Egg Hunt on the beach on March 20 at 1 p.m. Approximately 15,000 plastic eggs filled with prizes from boardwalk merchants will cover the beach. Children should report to different locations depending on age. Kids 0 to 2 years old report to Hancock Avenue, 3 to 4 years old report to Blaine Avenue, 5 to 6 years old to Sumner Avenue, 7 to 8 years old to Hamilton Avenue, 9 and 10 year olds to Lincoln Avenue and children with special needs should report to Kearney Avenue. For more information, visit seaside-heightsnj.org.
More than 2,800 people participated in the Easter egg hunt hosted by Hoboken Grace Community Church in March 2015. (Richard J. McCormack | For The Jersey Journal) Passaic County
Wayne Parks and Recreation's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on March 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wayne Valley Junior Varsity Field and Football Field on Valley Road. For more information, visit waynetownship.com.
LIttle Falls Recreation Center is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 26 at 10 a.m. In addition to the egg hunt, kids can run an obstacle course, play games and see the Easter Bunny. Register by calling the center at 973-256-3884. The center is located at 160 Paterson Avenue in Little Falls. Visit lfnj.com for more information.
Salem County
The Salem County Sportsmans Club is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 26 at 1 p.m. Children should bring baskets to hold the eggs they collect. The Sportsmans Club is located at 273 US-40 in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-5588.
Pittsgrove Township is hosting the 22nd annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 19 at Green Branch Park beginning at 1 p.m. The event is open to kids from 2 to 10 years old. Green Branch Park is located at 299 Upper Neck Road in Pittsgrove. For more information, visit pittsgrovetownship.com.
Somerset County
The Montgomery Evangelical Free Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 26 at 10 a.m. at Griggstown Road in Belle Mead. Children 9 and younger are invited to search for treat-filled eggs, play games, have their faces painted and make a craft. For more information, call 908-874-4634.
Hillsborough Rotary Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at The Landing Restaurant for children 8 years old and younger on March 26 at 10 a.m. Kids should bring a basket for collecting eggs. Each egg contains a treat. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available after the egg hunt. The Landing Restaurant is located at 311 Amwell Road in Hillsborough. For more information, call 732-522-6178.
Sussex County
The Hopatcong Recreation Commission is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 20 at noon at Modick Park. Children from 0 to 10 can participate. Meet the Easter Bunny and have free cookies and juice at this year's event. For more information, call 973-770-1200.
The Lakeland Emergency Squad is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt for Byram, Andover Borough and Township children on March 26 at 10 a.m. at Wild West City, 50 Lackawanna Drive in Stanhope. Children ages 0 to 10 can hunt eggs, win prizes and visit the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 973-347-2500.
Union County
Elizabeth Mayor Bollwage and the department of recreation are hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Carteret Park on March 19 at noon. Children should bring a basket for collecting, and can enjoy free candy and prizes following the hunt. Carteret Park is located near the corner of Elmora Avenue and Vine Street. For more information, call 908-820-4222 or visit elizabethnj.org.
Liberty Hall Museum is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 26 at noon. Children can search for plastic Easter Eggs filled with prizes throughout the museum grounds. Reservations are required. Tickets are $10 and admits one child and one adult. Additional tickets are $5. The museum is located at 1003 Morris Avenue in Union. For tickets, visit apps.vendini.com.
The field of Easter eggs on the beach in Belmar in 2015. (MaryAnn Spoto | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) Warren County
The Lopatcong Township Easter Egg Hunt is March 19 at 10 a.m. at the Lopatcong Pavilion. Lopatcong children from toddlers to 9 year olds are invited to search for eggs at the pavilion located at 9 Wildew Avenue in Phillipsburg. For more information, call 908-859-3355 ext. 224.
Breakpoint Church in Hackettstown is hosting a community Egg Hunt at Legion Field on March 20 at 1 p.m. Festivities such as games, crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides and visits with the Easter Bunny begin at 1 p.m. and the egg hunt begins at 2 p.m. Legion Field is located at 322 Willow Grove Street in Hackettstown. For more information, call 908-399-5785.
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