Ultimate Guide to Free Stuff

PUBLISHER TOP PICKS for the upcoming season. Explore as many as you can. 

1. Go see the Cherry Blossoms. Essex County Family Day is April 12 at the Branch Brook Park where you will encounter hundreds of cherry blossom trees. Enjoy the family-friendly day in the beautiful renovated Concert Grove. Take a paddle boat ride, get crafty, try face painting, bounce around, scale a rock wall, and savor tasty bites. Here's our Guide to best Cherry Blossoms. Hurry, the blooms only stay for a couple of weeks.

2. Hunt for Easter Eggs! Go find one at your local town or link here for other hot spots. There's an Easter EGGstravaganZOO at Cape May County Park Zoo  with festive fun for the whole family! Kids can enjoy an “I Spy” adventure, an Easter-themed scavenger hunt.  Explore our Guide to Easter Events and Easter Egg Hunts.

3. Stroll through Rutgers Gardens, and discover outdoor adventure along the Raritan River at Helyar Woods, one of NJ's last old-growth forests. Wander through the serene Bamboo Grove, explore vibrant gardens or visit the nearby Cook Campus farm to see animals up close. Here is our  Guide to 13 Gardens and Parks to explore with the family.

4. Hike at High Point State Park. If your family enjoys the outdoors, consider a visit to High Point State Park, which offers beautiful trails and incredible views of the Delaware Water Gap. You can enjoy a scenic hike or simply take a stroll through the park to appreciate the blossoming spring flora. A picnic in the park makes for the perfect afternoon on a sunny April day.  Here's our Guide to the Great Outdoors

5. Take a Scenic Drive Through the Skylands. If you’re in the mood for a relaxing drive, take a scenic route through the Skylands Region of New Jersey, which is especially beautiful in April as the spring blossoms begin to bloom. From picturesque mountains to charming small towns, there’s so much to see. Pack a picnic, and you can make a day out of this drive without spending a dime.

6. Visit NJ State Museum New Exhibition Ecosystems at Risk, a free exhibit which takes visitors on an immersive journey through the state’s diverse natural regions—Skylands, Piedmont, Pinelands, Delaware River, Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Coast. Featuring New Jersey’s rich biodiversity, the exhibit highlights endangered and threatened species in each ecosystem, from bobcats to Piping Plovers. In partnership with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, it explores current research, environmental challenges, and ways the public can help protect local wildlife and habitats, inspiring hope for a more sustainable future.

7. Celebrate the Earth at the Earth Day Celebrations. 

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