Mar. 25-27 events: The best things to do this weekend in NJ
Looking for something to do this weekend? Big Joe’s got you covered. Check out our complete list of great events and fun things do right here the great Garden State!
Join Big Joe Henry from 12p-2p on Friday March 25th for the annual 2-for-1 Easter Sale. If you can't make it Friday the sale runs all weekend long. On-site March 25th, 26th, 27th. Rain or shine 11am-6pm. Online 24/7 Friday 10am to Sunday 11:59 PM Get double the amusement ride passes for the price of one! They will also be selling a great Family Fun Pack!
Date: March 25th-27th, 2016
Where: Jenkinson's
300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Put on your Easter best and stroll the Village in style. The Easter Parade begins at the Smithville Inn at 1 pm, awards are given for best outfits. Historic Smithville offers 60 shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, paddleboats, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events!
Date: March 27th, 2016
Location: Historic Smithville
615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Smithville, NJ 08205
Ease on down the road with the spirited rock gospel and soul musical based on the beloved classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and her lovable friends embark on an adventure to Oz looking for her way home, but discover so much more in this imaginative production. This Tony Award-winning family friendly musical features the hits Home, "If You Believe," "No Bad News," "Be A Lion," A Brand New Day and many more! If you like The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, you will love this Easter weekend celebration children of all ages will enjoy! Tickets by phone or online.
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: Walter Edge Theater
5100 Black Horse Pike, Building C, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Join Pinelands Adventures Naturalist, John Volpa, for a four-mile hike between the Mullica and Batsto Rivers. Explore the uplands and river edges for native plants and animals while learning about the unique features of the Pine Barrens.
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: Pinelands Adventures
1005 Atsion Rd., Shamong, NJ 08088
CAMDEN COUNTY
Join us for brunch and meet the Easter Bunny! Tickets are $12 for museum members, and $17 for non-members! The ticket includes brunch as well as access to the museum. Seating's are at 11 am & Noon.
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd. #100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Come enjoy a pancake breakfast and activities for the whole family! Pancake Breakfast Seatings: 9 am, 10 am, 10:45 am, and 11:30 am. Seating fills up quickly so please reserve ahead of time for breakfast! You can do so with the form on our website or you can call. While you are here, earn a few turtle bucks and cash them in for prizes. Go on an egg hunt, create arts and crafts, help a naturalist search for turtle hatchlings along the trail, enjoy special book readings by a local author and stop by the aquarium to say hello to the turtles and watch the animals have breakfast too!
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: The Wetlands Institute
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
ESSEX
Who's been walking in our woods? From tracks to scat, we will take a hike using our detective skills to find signs of animals. Our hike starts at 2 pm. Please pre-register online. Suggested Donation: $5 per person at the Door.
Date: March 25th, 2016
Location: The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
324 Forest Dr. S., Short Hills, NJ 07078
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
New this year, we invite you to enjoy a sip and sample shopping and dining opportunity in Uptown Pitman. A list of what store and winery sample pairings they'll be offering will be available at www.uptownpitman.com. Time is 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm. Charge for Wine Stroll will be $25. There will be additional ticket sales for a VIP Event at the Inn on Holly B&B at the conclusion of Wine Stroll and will include a light buffet.
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: South Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071
MERCER COUNTY
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Terhune Orchards' Bunny Chase on Easter weekend. 10 am - 4 pm. Spring has sprung at Terhune Orchards! The farm animals are enjoying spring in the pasture and the bulbs are blooming. Come for a free, fun event for all young ones and their families. Follow the treasure hunt clues and find our spring surprise at the end of the hunt! Wonderful for children ages 2 – 8 years. Each child can make a bunny to take home; everyone can enjoy a Terhune Orchards bunny cookie. Enjoy wagon rides and pony rides too. Our Farm Food Tent will be filled with homemade goodies including donuts, pie, cookies, cider, soup, chili, salads, hot dogs and more. Adults visit our Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room to sample our award winning wines made from grapes grown right here on the farm.
Date: March 26th, 2016 - March 27th, 2016
Location: Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540
OCEAN COUNTY
Four different parts of the world, four different ballets, one exciting evening of dance! The Atlantic City Ballet presents Visions, a diverse choreographic experience for the ballet lover and first timer. Ms. Papa's interpretation of music from different ethnic origins creates an evening where the audience is transported across the globe to experience other cultures through the magic of dance. 7 pm. $35 Orch/Loge, $25 Mezz, $20 Seniors, $15 Students.
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: The Strand Theater
400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701
SUSSEX COUNTY
Hop over to the Largest Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heaven Hill Farm. The fields will be with vibrantly colored treat-filled Easter eggs hidden by everyone's favorite cottontail. Join the Easter Bunny at the farm for a day of excitement: hayrides across the bunny trail, enter the Easter Bonnet Contest and win prizes.. Bring your own basket to fill with special candy and prize-filled colorful Easter Eggs. Discover the "golden" eggs and take home one of many extra special surprises. All scheduled egg hunts are all ages up to 12 years old. Egg Hunts are scheduled on the hour: Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm. Easter Bonnet Contest: 1:30 pm.
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: Heaven Hill Farm
451 Rt. 94, Vernon, NJ 07462
Legendary fiddler Eileen Ivers' new show takes the audience on a musical journey exploring the rich roots of American music. Grammy winner Ivers is a nine time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, an original star of Riverdance and founding member of Cherish the Ladies. Ivers' musicianship is electrifying and dazzling. The New York Times calls her "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin"!
Date: March 25th, 2016
Location: The Newton Theatre
234 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860
UNION COUNTY
As the final season of Downton Abbey airs, step back in time and enjoy a luncheon fit for the Crawley family themselves! Our mouthwatering luncheon buffet includes your choice of red or white wine. A tour of Liberty Hall Museum follows the luncheon. Noon - 3 pm. $55 per person. Reservations required.
Date: March 26th, 2016
Location: Liberty Hall Museum
1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083
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