Jenkinson's Celebrating Warm Forecast By Opening Early In Point Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — If the warm weather has you itching to get out of the house, head to the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach: Jenkinson's is opening some of its amusement rides a weekend early.

Temperatures are anticipated to be in the upper 50s on Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service's Mount Holly office, with plenty of sunshine and no rain.

That forecast prompted the announcement by Jenkinson's on its social media of the early opening.

"SURPRISE! With the predicted nice forecast for this weekend, we're going to be opening the Jenkinson's Amusement Park a weekend early! The Ride Park will be open, with limited kiddie rides available," the announcement said.

It will be operating from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the announcement said.

Jenkinson's will be open March 23, and on March 24 its Easter festivities get underway with the annual Easter Egg hunt on the beach.

It is set for 1 p.m. March 24, and the beach is divided in sections by age group:

• 0-4 years – on the beach in front of the Aquarium
• 5-6 & 7-8 – on the beach in front of Frank’s Fun Center
• 9-10 – on the beach in front of the Amusement Park

There also will be an egg hunt that is accessible for those with special needs at Adventure Lookout Ropes Course, and it has no age limit.

The eggs will be filled with prizes for the entire boardwalk from rides and the aquarium to food and games. The big prizes include golden tickets of a family fun pass for up to five people for an ultimate day of boardwalk fun.

On March 30 and 31, there will be free photos with the Easter Bunny, from noon to 3 p.m. both days. On March 30 they will be on the beach in front of the Jenkinson’s South Arcade by Little Mac’s, and on March 31 they will be under the Radio Deck by Jenkinson's Aquarium.

The annual Easter Parade is set for 1 p.m. on March 31 on the boardwalk. It is held in conjunction with the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Parade registration is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in front of Joey Tomatoes and the parade begins at 1 p.m., with judging and prizes awarded in the following categories:

• Children: 0-3, 4-6 and 7-10 years old
• Float
• Multiples
• Bonnet

Jenkinson's also will have its Easter sale with discounts on amusement cards, admission tickets, packages and more, on March 29-31, the company said.