Hi, and Happy Easter. Well, almost! As I sit here hunting for March events for kids, I’m realizing something—there are a lot more events going on these days than there were a few months ago. To me, that means SPRING IS COMING!!! I can’t wait!

I’ve listed here a few fun Easter ideas as well as all of the Easter events I can find for families in and near Toms River. If you find any of your own that aren’t listed PLEASE send them to me at TomsRiverMom@gmail.com. Thanks so much.

Here are the Easter events I’ve found:

March 18, 2010 thru April 11, 2010 — The Easter Bunny will be at the Ocean County Mall.

March 20, 2010 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Imagine That! Museum in Florham Park, NJ. Check their website or call (973) 966-8000 for details.

March 28, 2010 at 1PM SHARP — Easter Egg Hunt at Jenkinsons Aquarium/Boardwalk. All ages. Check their website or call (732) 295-4334 for details.

March 28, 2010 at 1PM SHARP — Easter Egg Hunt in Seaside on the Beach and Boardwalk. All ages. Check their website or call 1-800-Seashor for details.

April 3, 2010 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the New Jersey Children’s Museum. All ages. Check their website or call (201) 262-5151 for details.

April 4, 2010 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Ocean County Mall for Simon Kidgits members only. It’s from 9:00AM through 10:00AM. Reservations are requested. Please call (732) 244-8201 to register. Admission to the breakfast is $5.

Things you can do at your home for Easter!

Or, of course, you could have your own easter egg hunt! It’s fun. It’s easy. And the kids LOVE it! You don’t have to make it huge, just get a few of your close friends to come over with their kids. Make the hunt a BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) so each kid has his/her own personal basket. Get small things and toss them in the yard, or the house if it’s too cold outside. (Although, most of the kids don’t mind the cold if there is good loot to be found). If they fit in easter eggs, great. But if not, that’s fine too. As long as they fit in the basket everybody’s happy.

Have some appetizers and drinks for the parents and snacks for the kids, and you’re good to go. You don’t have to do anything elaborate – just have FUN! If dad want’s to get more involved, throw a Easter Bunny costume on him and have him play with the kids outside, it’ll be a great photo op too!

Click here for some fun and funny easter egg hunt ideas.

Keep an eye on the Crafts page for fun Easter crafts that you can do for an Easter playdate, or any time!