Easter Events Offered across County

Christians in Western and Eastern rite (Greek Orthodox) churches will unite to celebrate Easter April 24. This happens since the Greek Orthodox Easter is based on a modified Julian calendar. Western churches use the Gregorian calendar. For that reason, the celebrations do not always occur at the same time. This is one of those rare years when all Christendom will mark its most important event, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, on the same day.
Churches in Cape May County plan a variety of services through this, Holy Week, culminating with Easter Sunday services. For advertised church events Click Here.
Most local and county government offices will close Fri., April 22, Good Friday. U.S. Government offices, including post offices will be open, and mail will be delivered, since the day is a religious, not a federal holiday.
The following is a list of some holiday activities. For complete listing, see the calendar in this week’s print edition or Click Here.
Sat., April 23
In Avalon, the Avalon Department of Recreation presents one of its most popular events of the spring season, the borough’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Eighth Street and 10th Street fields at 10 a.m.
In Cape May at 10 a.m. there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the elementary school field, 921 Lafayette St.
The Elks will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on the beach at 17th Avenue in North Wildwood at noon. Children 11 and under can pick up eggs and collect prizes. The event is free. Call 729-5776 for more information.
Meanwhile, the Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt on the beach will be held at Lincoln Avenue in Wildwood at noon where 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. The rain date for this event is April 24. Call 729-5501 for more information.
In Middle Township at 9 a.m. there will be an Easter Bunny Breakfast at the Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members or $25 for a family. A continental breakfast plus a marsh trail egg hunt, live chicks and crafts will be part of the festivities. And there will be a special visit from Mr. Easter Bunny himself. Call the Wetlands Institute at 368-1211 to reserve a seat for breakfast.
The Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show steps off at 11 a.m. at Carey Stadium in Ocean City, Sixth Street off the Boardwalk. Register at the field starting at 10 a.m. the day of the show. In the event of harsh weather, the pets will parade indoors at the Sports and Civic Center. Ribbons will be awarded and the Best of Show receives the Dean Schofield Woofin’ Paws Plaque for Perfection. There is a $5 entry fee for individual pets and a $10 fee for multiple entries.
Also in Ocean City at 1 p.m. there will be photos with the Easter Bunny at Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue The Easter Bunny will post for free photos in a lifeguard stand. Along the avenue, there will be special savings and treats for children.
And at 3 p.m., an Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the Ocean City beaches. Children are divided into the following categories for the event: ages 0-2 at 11th Street; ages 3-4 at 11th Street; age 5 at 12th Street; age 6 at 12th Street; and age 7 at 13th Street Only ages 1-2 may have an adult go with them into the ring. Rain date is April 24. No registration is required.
Sun., April 24
In North Wildwood at 6:30 a.m. a Sunrise Easter Service will be held at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse gazebo, First and Central avenues. The First Baptist Church of Anglesea hosts this free event. Call 522-2951 for more information or visit fbcanglesea.com.
Morey’s Piers Easter Day Celebration will be held at Schellenger Avenue in Wildwood. The event boasts fun for the kids and everyone else including rides, food, and entertainment. This event runs from noon to 4 p.m. The pier is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 522-3900 for more information or visit MoreysPiers.com.
Ed’s Funcade Easter Sunday Egg Hunt will be held on the boardwalk at 23rd Avenue in North Wildwood. This free event is for children 12 and under and they can win prizes. The event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Call 729-3223 for more information or visit edsfuncade.com.
In Cape May at 1 p.m. enjoy Fashions on the Mall. Those with finery to be seen will want to show off those Easter fashions. Prizes awarded for the best-dressed children, women, men, couples and families in the Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street.
In Ocean City at 6:30 a.m. there will be a non-denominational Sunrise Service at the Ocean City Music Pier, boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace.
Also in Ocean City at 1 p.m. will be the Easter Fashion Promenade on the Ocean City Boardwalk in front of the Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace. The em-cee will be Laurie Kohr, former Miss New Jersey. The Easter Bunny will give out chocolate bunnies to the kids and pose for photos.