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Lunch with the Easter Bunny

The Angels Clothing Closet is hosting an Easter Bunny Luncheon on Sunday, March 17, from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Auletto's,1849 Cooper Street in Deptford. There will be lunch, an Easter egg hunt, crafts, a magic show at 1:30pm and photos with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $15; ages 3 and up.

The Spirit of New Jersey is having an Easter Lunch Cruise on Sunday, March 31, with an appearance by the Easter Bunny and a Lunch Buffet that features kid-friendly items. There will also be a Dr. Seuss reading corner. Departs from Lincoln Harbor with boarding at 11:30am and the cruise from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Tickets are $47.90 for adults and $28.95 for kids ages 3 to 12; free for under-threes

Train Rides with the Easter Bunny

Black River & Western Railroad has four days of Easter Bunny Railway fun with round-trips from Flemington Station on March 23, 24, 29 and 30. Departure times are at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. All kids will have the chance to meet and receive a treat from the Easter Bunny. Tickets for ages 3 to 11 are $8, 12+ are $15, and under three is free.

The Delaware River Railroad Excursion has a combined Easter Bunny train ride and Easter egg hunt departing on March 23, 24 and 30 at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Tickers are $17 for adults, $9 for kids and $2 for lap-sitters.

The Wayne Easter Bunny Train Ride departs on March 23 at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Tickets for adults are $13, and for children are $9. The round-trip is about 60 minutes, and throughout the ride the Easter Bunny will travel the train cars greeting all the children and giving them a special treat from his basket.

The Whippany Railway Museum invites kids of all ages aboard the Easter Bunny Express, with departures on March 23, March 24, and March 30 at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Lap infants 1 and under are free, tickets for children 2-12 are $8, and for 12+ are $13. This 45-minute round-trip leaves and returns to the Whippany Railway Museum, and all children will get a visit from the Easter Bunny and some holiday treats while on board.

Photo Ops with the Easter Bunny

Note: photo charges apply.

Cherry Hill Mall has photos with the Easter Bunny through March 31. Open Monday – Saturday, 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays,11:00am to 6:00pm at Macy's Court.

Bridgewater Commons has photos with the Easter Bunny daily through March 30. Open Monday – Saturday, 10:00am to 8:00pm and Sundays, 11:00am to 6:00pm. The family pet can join the fun on March 18 and 25 from 6:00pm until close.

Garden State Plaza, Paramus has photos with the Easter Bunny through March 30. Open Monday – Saturday, 10:00am to 9:00pm, closed on Sundays, Lord & Taylor Court, Level 1.

Livingston Mall has photos with the Easter Bunny, and you can follow his travels on Facebook at Follow the Bunny. Daily, hours vary.

Willowbrook Mall, Wayne has photos with the Easter Bunny through March 30. Open Monday – Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm, and Sundays, 12:00pm to 6:00pm in Bloomingdale's Exhibit Court.

Woodbridge Center has photos with the Easter Bunny through March 30. Open Monday – Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm, and Sundays, 12:00pm to 6:00pm in the Lower Level JC Penney Court.

For lots more Easter celebrations, check out the New Jersey Family calendar listings! There is tons of Easter Fun including egg hunts, Easter Bunny breakfasts, and parades. And for Easter crafts, decor and food inspiration, check out our Easter Pinterest Board.