Events this Week: April 5 – 12, 2023

Dennis Township Egg Hunt 

Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. – arrive between 5:30 and 5:45  

Dennis Township Recreation Complex  

It’s getting close to that time of year again! Get those baskets ready for collecting! Bring your baskets and come out to win prizes, get chocolate bunnies, and to take pictures with the easter bunny. 

Frog Full Moon Hike 

Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.  

Belleplain State Forest Main Office 

Join the staff at Belleplain State Forest for a full moon hike! The walk usually takes one to one and a half hours and lasts for 2.5 miles – so dress for the cold weather. This event is dog friendly, but pets must be leashed on a leash no more than 6 feet in length at all times. 

Learn to Make a Butterfly Garden  

Thursday, April 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.   

Ocean City Public Library, Chris Maloney Lecture Hall   

The Ocean City Environmental Commission invites you to attend a 90-minute program on how – by using an environmentally friendly holistic approach called the “Web of Life” – you can create and maintain your very own “Butterfly Garden of Eden.”   

Easter Eggstravaganzoo (new date)  

April 7 – 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Cape May County Park and Zoo 

This event was moved to Easter weekend due to last week’s rain. Though the egg hunt was canceled, come out to participate in an Easter scavenger hunt, face painting, a “hop”stacle course, and an appearance from the Easter Bunny on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The other activities are available all weekend.  

Family Event: Life in a Salt Marsh 

Friday, April 7 at 10 a.m. 

Avalon Free Public Library 

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a salt marsh? The Wetlands Institute will be here with animals that live in one every day! Join us at 10am for this family friendly spring break activity. 

Belleplain Easter Egg Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m. 

Lake Nummy Day Use Area at Belleplain State Forest 

Join Belleplain State Forest employees in celebrating the kickoff of the season with our annual easter egg hunt! Meet at the day use area of Lake Nummy – the hunt starts promptly at 12 p.m. They will have refreshments & a nature craft at the lake pavilion afterward. 

MudHen Spring Fever Bazaar 

Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

MudHen Brewing Co, 127 W. Rio Grande Ave 

Time to defrost and refresh at MudHen Brewing Company’s Spring Fever Bazaar. Browse an array of local vendors, outdoor games and grab a pint! Bring the kiddos for complimentary face painting and caricatures. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the main parking lot.  

Wetlands Event: Life in a Salt Marsh 

Friday, April 7 at 10 a.m.  

Avalon Free Public Library 

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a salt marsh? The Wetlands Institute will be at the library with animals that live in one every day! Join them for this family-friendly spring break activity. 

Belleplain Easter Egg Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m. 

Lake Nummy Day Use Area at Belleplain State Forest 

Join Belleplain State Forest employees in celebrating the kickoff of the season with our annual easter egg hunt! Meet at the day use area of Lake Nummy – the hunt starts promptly at 12 p.m. They will have refreshments & a nature craft at the lake pavilion afterward. 

Easter Bunny at Soifer Park 

Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m  

Soifer Park in Ocean City  

Harbor Hop 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 

Saturday, April 8 at 8 a.m.  

120 97th Street, Stone Harbor 

Make like a bunny and join in on the first annual Harbor Hop, presented by the Borough of Stone Harbor. This family-friendly 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk or Run celebrates the arrival of spring at the Jersey Shore. Awards will be presented in the 5K & 1M to the top three males 

Wildwood Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m.  

North Wildwood Beach, 20th Street 

Children 11 and under can hunt for eggs and collect prizes! 

Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m. 

Wildwood Beach at Lincoln Ave  

Children ages 1-12 are invited to dig for eggs buried in the sand. Each egg contains a toy and a golden egg is worth a bigger prize. For more information call 609.729.5501 

Step Back Foundation Easter Egg Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 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 – 3 years, 4 – 6 years, and 7 – 10 years. Donations benefit student-athletes and families in Cape May County. Be sure to pre-register online. For more information visit thestepbackfoundation.com or 609.972.5910. 

Easter “Kegg” Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. 

Cold Spring Brewery  

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 answer the question to move to your next clue. At the end, put your answers inside the Easter Kegg. One lucky winner will get a free Cold Spring Brewery growler! 

Woodland Village Egg Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. 

Woodland Village in Clermont 

Join the Woodland Village for its annual Easter Egg Hunt! Please have your child bring their own baskets. We ask that everyone arrive on time! The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures after the hunt is over. 

Avalon Easter Egg Scramble 

Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. sharp  

8th Street Playground – 12th Street Field 

Ages 1-4 will meet on the 8th Street Playground, ages 5-6 on the 10th Street Field, and ages 7-10 on the 12th Street Field. Also, enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunner! No Rain Date. Canceled in the Event of Inclement Weather. 

Sea Isle Spring Fling Family Fun Day 

Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.  

Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave, Sea Isle City  

Come out for tons of Spring/Easter themed fun! The following activities will take place: dress to impress Easter Ssroll, live music, photos with the Easter Bunny, jellybean guessing contest, easter crafts, games, and face painting.  

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt 

Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. 

Beach behind Cape May Convention Hall 

Children will hunt for hidden Easter eggs containing Easter treats. Special prizes for each age group that finds the Golden Egg. Age groups are Toddler to age 10. No Rain Date.   

Ocean City Great Egg Hunt #2 

Saturday, April 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  

6th to 14th street along the boardwalk  

Stop by participating stores to find easter eggs until supplies lasts.     

Ocean City Easter Fashion Stroll 

Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m. 

Ocean City Music Pier 

Come dressed in your Easter’s best for our Fashion Stroll and meet the Easter Bunny. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Children, Teen, Adults and Family. 

Cape May Easter Fashion Stroll 

Sunday, April 9 at 1 p.m. 

Registration for the Easter Fashion Stroll will begin at noon, and the stroll will begin at 1 p.m. Judging categories and age groups are: 3 and younger, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 and older, best dressed lady, man, couple, family as well as best Easter bonnet for youth and adult. Prizes will be awarded to winning participants.