Spring has sprung! Easter, despite taking place in the “off-season,” brings many great events to every town in Cape May County. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather, and check in with the event organizers to make sure that events are still happening if inclement weather hits. Orange = clickable link.
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Middle Township Easter Scramble
Saturday, Mar. 23 at 10 a.m.
Goshen Sports Complex, 626 Goshen Road, Cape May Court House
Meet the Easter Bunny and find the candy filled eggs! Please bring your own basket.
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Stone Harbor Oliver Twist Egg Hunt
Mar. 23, 24, and 30 from 12 to 3 p.m.
9809 Third Ave, Stone Harbor
Come to this free event for photos with the Easter bunny and to hunt for eggs!
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Lighthouse Church Easter Eggsperience
Saturday, Mar. 23 from 12 to 2 p.m.
1248 Route 9 South, Court House
Join us for the Easter EGGsperience! A free, fun family event for all ages including games, crafts, snacks, hayrides, egg hunts, and more! Rain or shine! We will move inside if it rains and use both the first and second floors for our activities. Please register online by finding the event on the Lighthouse Church’s website; find the event on the online calendar.
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Ocean City: The Great Egg Hunt
Saturday Mar. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.
6th to 14th Streets along the boardwalk
Stop by participating stores to find eggs, while supplies last. This event was moved to the 24th because of Saturday’s weather.
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Dennis Township Egg Hunt – Traditional
Sunday, Mar. 24 at 1 p.m.
565 Dennisville Road, South Dennis
Ages 3 and under, and kids 4 to 7, can participate in this classic egg hunt. The hunt starts promptly at 1:15 – please arrive at 1 p.m. Bring a basket to collect eggs; all participants receive a chocolate bunny. Limited prize eggs are available.
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Dennis Township Ultimate Egg Hunt
Sunday, Mar. 24 at 2 p.m.
565 Dennisville Road, South Dennis
Kids 8 and older can participate in this “ultimate” egg hunt with a bigger boundary and better-hidden eggs. 25 eggs are carefully hidden, each with a great prize inside. The hunt ends when all eggs are found. The hunt starts promptly at 2:15 – please arrive at 2 p.m. to learn about the boundaries and rules. For more info, call 609-861-1045.
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Cape May Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m.
Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May
Children will hunt for hidden Easter eggs containing Easter treats. The lucky winner in each age group who finds the Golden Egg will receive a special prize. Ages include Toddler to age 10. No Rain Date.
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Lower Township Spring Fling
Saturday, Mar. 30 from 9 to 12 p.m.
Freeman Douglass Park, 676 Shore Rd, Lower Township
The Recreation Department will have a Spring fling along with an Easter Egg hunt on March 30, moved from the 23 due to rain, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Freeman Douglas Park on Rt 9. There will be a stilt walker, inflatables, ballon artist, face painters, music, donuts, and coffee free of charge. Come out and have some fun.
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Saturday, Mar. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Excursion Park, JFK Blvd & Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City
Come out for tons of Spring/Easter themed fun!
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Mar. 29 to April 7
707 US-9 North, Court House
Come to the zoo to find scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and Easter games and decorations. Activities run for a week. Find more info on Do the Shore’s website.
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Cape May Point State Park Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar. 30 at 1 p.m.
We at the state park are hosting our first ever Easter Scavenger/Egg hunt! Meet at the park office to check in – we will have a private egg hunt in the trees for children 2 to 6 years old. Eggs with candy and prizes.
Children 7 – 12 years old will have a scavenger/egg hunt on the trail with treats treasures and prizes. Eggs filled with candy or seashells, scavenge for prizes and treasures and treats. Limit of 30 children per group reserve early; call (609) 884 2159
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Belleplain State Forest Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar. 30 at 12 p.m. sharp
Lake Nummy day-use area at the state forest
1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine NJ 08270
Join Belleplain State Forest employees in celebrating the kickoff of the season with our annual easter egg hunt! Meet at day use area of Lake Nummy. We will have a nature craft at the lake pavilion afterwards!
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Wildwood Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar. 30 at 12 p.m.
North Wildwood beach
Children 11 and under can hunt for eggs and collect prizes. This event is free! Call 609.729.5776 or visit elks1896.com for more info.
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North Wildwood Step Back Foundation Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Allen Park, 2200 Delaware Ave., North Wildwood
Join the Step Back Foundation for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Age groups include 1 to 3 years, 4 to 6 years, and 7 to 10 years. Donations benefit student-athletes and families in Cape May County. For more information and to pre-register visit thestepbackfoundation.com or 609.972.5910.
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Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg
Saturday, Mar. 30 at 12 p.m.
Beach at Wildwood Avenue
Children ages 1 to 12 are invited to dig for eggs buried in the sand. Each egg contains a toy and a golden egg is worth a bigger prize. This event is free! For more information call 609.729.5501
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Easter Kegg Hunt at Historic Cold Spring This event has been canceled
Saturday, Mar. 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
733 Seashore Rd, Lower Township
Hop on over and sign up to play! Start at the Brewery and ask a tasting room server for your answer sheet. Follow the directions to explore Historic Cold Spring Village for eggs. When you find an egg open it up and answer the question to move to your next clue. At the end, put your answers inside the Easter Kegg. One lucky winner with the correct answers will be drawn!
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ICONA – Easter Brunch at the Shore
Sunday, Mar. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
9701 Atlantic Ave, Diamond Beach
Come for a brunch buffet, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and ocean views. Reserve your spot by calling 609.729.6600.
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Easter Dueling Pianos
Sunday Mar. 31 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk Ave, Ocean City
The Philly Keys will be performing their hit dueling pianos show starting at noon. Free fun for the entire family in front of the Music Pier.
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Sunday, Mar. 31 at 1 p.m.
Rotary Park, Cape May
Enjoy Easter Sunday in the heart of Cape May as people of all ages show off their Easter best at Cape May’s annual Easter Fashion Stroll in Rotary Park, just off the Washington Street Mall. Judging categories and age groups include ages 3 and younger, ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 9, ages 10 to 12, ages 13 and older, best dressed lady, best dressed man, best dressed couple, best dressed family, and best Easter bonnet. Registration for judging begins at noon.
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Ocean City Non-Denominational Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, Mar. 31 at 6:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
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Ocean City Easter Bunny Meet-and-Greet
Sunday, Mar. 31 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
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Easter Breakfast and Dinner at The Grand
Sunday, Mar. 31, Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dinner from 2 to. 8 p.m.
The Grand, 1045 Beach Ave, Cape May
Enjoy a buffet-style Easter breakfast in The Grand’s newly renovated ballroom. There is a bakery basket with peach raspberry butter, pancakes with real maple syrup french toast with bananas foster, eggs benedict, buttermilk biscuits, bacon, sausage, and more. The breakfast is $24 for adults and $19 for kids A 3-course dinner is served from 2 to 8 p.m. – find more info in this week’s ad in the Do the Shore section of the Herald.
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Sunday, Mar. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
168 Stevens St, West Cape May
Spring has sprung at Willow Creek Winery and in the gardens – a beautiful backdrop to the Winery’s Egg-cellent Annual Easter Brunch, a delicious 3-course prix fixe brunch for $50 with a children’s menu option of 2-courses for $25. There will be special surprises throughout the event, including a visit from the Easter Bunny. This will be a wonderful day at the winery that you don’t want to miss. Reservations are required so book your table today on the winery’s website: willowcreekwinery.com or call 609-770-8782.