Easter is right around the corner, which means there are plenty of egg-cellent events in and around Bergen County. From egg hunts to photos with the bunny, we’ve got you covered.
Easter Egg Hunts
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Fill your basket with goodies and eggs.
When: Saturday April 6, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Where: Petruska Park, 475 N Farview Ave., Paramus
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Bring a basket to collect from thousands of eggs, and find for the gold coin to bring home prizes.
When: Saturday April 6, 10 am-12 pm
Where: Finch Park, 194 Church Street, Ramsey
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: A fun egg hunt plus hair, makeup and crafts for the gals.
When: Saturday April 6, 6-8 pm, $35
Where: Sweet & Sassy, 216 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Egg hunts for all ages and photos with the bunny.
When: Wendesday April 10, 3:30 pm
Where: Oresko Oval, Tenafly
Why: Kids run for eggs, and enjoy treats and photos with the Easter bunny.
When: Saturday April 13, 2 pm
Where: Wakelee Field, 243 County Rd., Demarest
What: Trot Into Spring
Why: Easter egg hunts throughout the day, plus food trucks, face-painting and more spring fun.
When: Saturday April 13, 12-4 pm, $5 or $20 per family
Where: Bergen County Horse Rescue, 350 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah
Why: Candy for everyone, plus sweet pictures with the Easter bunny.
When: Saturday April 13, 10 am, breakfast: kids/$5, adults/$15
Where: River Vale Country Club, 660 Rivervale Road, River Vale
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Collect a basketful of eggs and take pics with the Easter bunny and his friends.
When: Saturday April 13, 10:30 am
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Westwood
Why: Music, pics with Peter Cottontail, and egg hunts and prizes for kids and moms.
When: Saturday April 13, 10 am-12 pm
Where: Crestwood Lake, 300 West Crescent Ave., Allendale
What: Camouflaged Egg Hunt
Why: A twist on the typical egg hunt as kids search for camo-colored eggs to win prizes.
When: Sunday April 14, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, 1-2 pm, 2:30-3:30 pm,member/$10, non-member/$15
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Meet Peter Cottontail and fill your baskets with eggs.
When: Sunday April 14, 1-2 pm
Where: Tryon Field, 52 Darwin Ave., Rutherford
What: Easter In The Park
Why: Put on your best for pics with the bunny and get your baskets ready for an egg hunt.
When: Saturday April 20, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Hop over for egg hunts, carnival rides, a bonnet contest, and more fun with the bunny.
When: Saturday April 20, 11 am-4:00 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
Why: Race to fill that basket then stay for playtime after the hunt.
When: Saturday April 20, 9 am
Where: Beechwood Park, Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Thousands of eggs and prizes waiting to be found, plus golden eggs for the luckiest hunters.
When: Sunday April 21, 11
am-12:30 pm
Where: Diggerland, 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin
Why: Put on your best bonnet for a stroll along Fifth Ave or come for the head-turning hats.
When: Sunday April 21, 10 am
Where: Fifth Ave., between 49th Street and 57th Street., NYC
Why: Collect hidden eggs around the museum and enjoy entertainment.
When: Saturday April 29, 10 am, $15
Where: New York City Fire Museum, 278 Spring Street, NYC
Breakfasts With the Bunny
Why: Farm-fresh all-you-can-eat plus special activities with the Easter bunny.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 6-Saturday April 20, 10 am and 11:30 am, kids/$29.99, adults/$26.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Bunny Brunch
Why: Alice, the Mad Hatter and of course the Easter Bunny host a dance party and mall parade.
When: Saturday April 6, 9 am, kids/$20, adults/$22
Where: Nyack Levity Live, 4210 Palisades Center Dr., A-401, West Nyack
Why: Enjoy brunch with the bunny, plus special appearances by princesses and a clown.
When: Saturday April 13, 10:30 am-12 pm, $25
Where: The Pearl River Saloon, 45 West Central Ave., Pearl River
What: Breakfast With Bunny
Why: Enjoy delish food with the Easter bunny, plus photos, games and crafts.
When: Saturday April 13, 9:30-11:30 am, kids/$10, adults/$15
Where: Park Ridge Elks Lodge, 13 Sulak Lane, Park Ridge
Photos With the Easter Bunny
What: Easter Bunny Photos
Why: Say cheese with the Easter bunny.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
What: Easter Bunny Pictures
Why: An adorable Bunny for your adorable kids.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Bunny Towne
Why: Meet and take pics with the bunny, and don’t miss the pet nights and sensory-friendly bunny cares event.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 10 am-8 pm, Sundays 11 am-7 pm
Where: Palisades Center, West Court, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
What: Easter Bunny Photos
Why: Bring your kids’ best smiles for cute pics with the bunny.
When: Friday April 5-Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Photos With The Bunny
Why: Come out for a cute photo-op with the bunny.
When: Friday April 5-Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm, Pet Photos Tuesdays April 9 and April 16, 5-9 pm
Where: The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
Easter Fun
Why: Wagon rides, egg hunts, visits with the Easter bunny and real baby farm animals.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 6-Monday April 22 (excluding April 21), 10 am-4 pm, kids/$19.99, adults/$8.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Why: A fun day of animal stories, and the Easter bunny -- and other animal -- meet & greet.
When: Weekends from Saturday April 13-Sunday April 21, 10 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$8
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Easter Egg Bunny Bounce
Why: Grab those eggs while you bounce and meet the Easter bunny.
When: Thursday April 18, 11:30 am-1:15 pm and Friday April 19, 4-5:45 pm, $19.95
Where: Bounce U, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
Why: Open play, balloons and tattoos, and a visit with the bunny.
When: Friday April 19, 3:30 pm, $28
Where: The Big Playhouse, 312 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Spring crafts and DIY eggs made with dye from fruits and veggies.
When: Saturday April 20, 10 am-12 pm, $15
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Road, New Milford
Why: Search around the museum for colorful hidden eggs, then decode the Easter puzzle to win prizes.
When: Saturday April 20, 10 am-7 pm-Sunday April 21, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, NYC
Easter Train Rides
What: Cottontail Limited
Why: Climb on board for a ride on the train, Easter Egg hunt and bunny meet-and-greet.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 6-Saturday April 20, including Friday April 19, 11 am-5 pm, kids/$12, adults/$16
Where: Black River & Western Railroad, Stangl Road & State Route 12, Flemington
Why: Venture through Jersey, take pics with the bunny and enjoy treats on board.
When: Sunday April 7, Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, Saturday April 20, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, kids/$12-$15, adults/$17-$20
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
Why: Kids can collect 4 eggs, meet the bunny and enjoy entertainment aboard the train.
When: Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, Saturday April 20, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$18
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg
What: Easter Express
Why: Take a ride on the tracks with the Easter bunny.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 13-Sunday April 21, 12-4:30 pm, trains leave every 30 minutes, $5
Where: The New Jersey Museum of Transportation, Allaire State Park
