Start farm season early: New Jersey farm egg hunts 2024
As a long winter comes to an end, farm season is about to begin and the farm girl is here for it! Why not start off the year's farm season with visits for Easter? While there may be events at nearby churches or parks, of course, Easter at the farm is a unique and enjoyable experience. I’ve gathered some great farms in New Jersey that hold Easter events. Enjoy with your children and get ready for the 2024 farm season!
Battleview Orchards
Address: 91 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728
Date: March 23rd at 1PM
Admission: non-perishable food or monetary donation
732-462-0756
Battleview Orchards in Freehold, NJ, hosts their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 23, 2024, at 1:00PM, requiring non-perishable food or monetary donations for participation. The event is open to children ages toddler through 10 years old. Additionally, they offer an Easter Coloring Contest for the same age group, with entries due by March 21. For more details, visit their Spring Events page.
Heaven Hill Farm
Address: 451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462
Date: March 29 & 30 and April 6, 7, 13, & 14
Admission: $15(online) $19 (door). Kids 2 and under are Free
973-764-5144
Heaven Hill Farm's EGGstravaganza event takes place on March 29 & 30 and April 6, 7, 13, & 14, from 10 am to 5 pm. The event features activities like visiting Hopper the Bunny, an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, hayrides, and more. Additional activities include paintball, carnival rides, and food concessions. An Easter Bonnet Contest will be held on April 6th. Admission costs vary between online purchases and at-the-door purchases, with additional costs for certain activities. For more details, visit Heaven Hill Farm's EGGstravaganza page.
Alstede Farms
Address: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930
Date: March 23 – March 30 and April 1 – April 7
Admission: $19.99(weekday), $34.99(weekend)
908-879-7189
Alstede Farms hosts a Springtime & Easter Festival featuring hay wagon rides, baby farm animals, an Easter Egg Hunt, and more. The event is open from March 23 to March 30 and April 1 to April 7, closed on Easter Sunday. Weekday tickets are $19.99, and weekend tickets are $34.99. Additional activities and Easter Bunny Breakfasts are available, with specific tickets for those events. All activities are subject to weather conditions. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit Alstede Farms Springtime and Easter Events.
Norz Hill Farm
Address: 120 South Branch Road Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Date: March 23, 24, and 30
Admission: $12.00
908-371-2697
"Easter at the farm" is an event hosted by Norz Hill Farm & Market in Hillsborough, NJ, offering a relaxed experience including hayrides, farm animal visits, and an Easter egg search. Participants can win a small prize. Take a photo with a tractor decorated for Easter. Prices are $12 for Easter Egg Search Participants and $6 for other attendees. The event emphasizes a laid-back atmosphere with snack-type foods available. No refunds are offered for this event. For more details, visit Easter at the Farm.
Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Address: 38 Market Street Phillipsburg NJ 08865
Date: March 23-24, 30-31 2024
Admission: $14.00 Child, $20.00 Adult, $4.00 Lap Sitter(2 and under)
877-872-4674
I know, I know, this one’s not a farm, but I had to include it.
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions offers an Easter Bunny Train Ride event, where passengers can enjoy a scenic ride along the Delaware River, meet Mr. Bunny on the train, and participate in an Easter Egg Hunt at the historic Lime Kilns in Carpentersville. The event dates for 2024 are March 23, 24, 30, and 31, with rides available at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:30 pm. Ticket prices are $14.00 for children, $20.00 for adults, and $4.00 for lap sitters (2 and under). Additional activities include the Susquehanna Mining Company for an extra fee. More details and booking information are available on their website: The Easter Bunny Train.
