Hop to it: A guide to Easter fun
HOLIDAY. Celebrate with egg hunts, breakfasts with the Bunny and more.
| 17 Apr 2025 | 09:39
The Easter Bunny gets a hug at the Bunny Breakfast on Saturday, April 12 at the Sparta Public Library. (Photo by Dave Smith)
A boy picks up Easter eggs Saturday, April 5 at the Sparta Fire Department. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
A child hunts for Easter eggs Saturday, April 5 at the Sparta Fire Department. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
Rose Williams holds a bunny at a Breakfast with the Bunnies on Sunday, March 30 at the Stillwater Community Center in Newton. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
New Jersey
Ongoing events
Easter Flower Sale: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Vernon Fire House, 535 Route 515. Proceeds benefit VTFD Ladies Auxiliary.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm: Join in the egg-citement April 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children age 12 and younger may participate in the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Also, carnival, pony rides, hayrides, paintball, farm animals, peddle carts and more. Visit the Easter Bunny for family photos or participate in the annual Easter Bonnet Contest at 12:30 p.m. April 12. Prizes in adult and child categories. Country store sells freshly baked pies, cider donuts, Easter flowers and wine. Purchase tickets online at heavenhillfarm.com. Free parking. No pets. Heaven Hill Farm, 451 Route 94, Vernon. 973-764-5144.
Friday, April 18
Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny Skydiving Extravaganza: Sussex Airport in Wantage. Gates open at 9:15 a.m. Bunny Jump takes off at 10 a.m. Treats and photos with the Easter Bunny. Rain date: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19.
Easter Egg Hunt and Duck Race: 10 a.m. at Branchville tennis courts on Maple Avenue. Bring a basket. Duck race tickets are $2 each; there are five prizes.
Saturday, April 19
Easter Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. at Grower’s Choice, 638 Morsetown Road, West Milford.
Easter Egg Hunt: 3,000 filled eggs will be hidden for the hunt, which begins at 10 a.m. at the Franklin Pond, 6 Corkhill Road. Hunt divided into age categories. Bring a basket. Organized by Franklin Borough Recreation.
Wantage Township Easter Egg Hunt: Meet Easter Bunny and local first-responders at 10 a.m. Bring a basket. Woodbourne Park Pavilion, 145 Sherman Ridge Road.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Shoppes: 10 a.m. at the Shoppes at Lafayette, 75 Route 15, Lafayette.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. at 183 Wheatsworth Road, Hardyston. Bonnet contest, crafts and appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Noon at Musconetcong Park in Stanhope. For residents age 2 through fourth grade. Bring a basket. Refreshments provided.
2nd annual ‘Giving Back’ Egg Hunt: More than 10,000 eggs stuffed with goodies. Designated area for children ages 2-4. 1 p.m. at Brodhecker Farm’s Apple Orchard, 2 Branchville Lawson Road, Newton. Admission is free. Cupcakes and water will be available. For information, call/text/pm Sharon at 973-590-9179.
Sunday, April 20
Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt: Brunch at Hawk’s Nest restaurant at Mountain Creek in Vernon, followed by an egg hunt with golden egg prizes. Brunch seatings at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Egg hunt at 12:15 p.m. Tickets are $54.99 for those age 12 and older, $24.99 for children ages 4-11 and free for children age 3 and younger with the purchase of an adult ticket.
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New York
Ongoing events
Easter Bunny at Galleria Mall: Children, families, even pets invited for photos with Easter Bunny. Daily until Saturday, April, 19. Walk-ups welcome. Multiple families scheduled during 15-minute periods. Pricing depends on photo package chosen. Lower-level center court near JCPenney mall entrance and AMC Theaters from 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. 1 Galleria Drive, Middletown.
Wednesday, April 16
Urban Air Egg Hunt: More than 1,000 Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes. Tickets are available for purchase with Urban Air on April 2. Doors open at 10 a.m. Hunt begins at 10:15 a.m. after check-in; arriving early is recommended. Urban Air at Crystal Run, 1 North Galleria Drive, Middletown.
Easter Egg Hunt: Photos with Easter Bunny. Egg hunt at 6 p.m. North Congregational Church, 96 N. Beacon, Middletown. 845-341-3692
Saturday, April 19
Easter Bunny Breakfast: Seatings at 8 or 10 a.m. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. Also face painting, balloon art and real bunny meet-and-greets. Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Road, Pine Island.
Hoppy Easter: Live music, mimosa bar, food, Easter egg hunt, sack and foot races, and Easter Bunny at 11 a.m. Drowned Lands Brewery, 251 State School Road, Warwick.
Bunny Bites: Workshop for tweens ages 10-13 years old to create sweet and savory Easter egg carton creations from 3 to 5 p.m. at Graze Warwick by the Perfect Pairings, 133 Route 94, Warwick. Buy tickets online at grazewarwick.com
Sunday, April 20
Easter Brunch: Buffet-style brunch. Reservations highly recommended. $10 per reservation plus $10 for children and $25 for adults at the door. 11 a.m. Drowned Lands Brewery, 251 State School Road, Warwick.
Pennsylvania
Ongoing events
Easter Egg Express: Ride to meet Easter Bunny and his friends for photos. Pet a bunny, Easter stories and activities for the whole family. All children receive an egg carton to collect six filled eggs to take home. April 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m. at the Stourbridge Line, 812 Main St. (1065 Torrey Lane), Honesdale. Rain or shine.
Sunday, April 20
Easter Sunrise Service by Matamoras United Methodist Church: All welcome at 6 a.m. at Veterans Pavilion at Firefly Park, Avenue S, Matamoras. Call Pastor Amy Garrett’s office at 845-856-1936 for information.