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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Easter Events / Chicago 2013


Chicago Park District Easter Egg Hunts

  • Chicago area - There are many, many Easter egg hunts in the Chicago area sponsored by the Chicago Park District.  Here's one example below. 
    See this page for the park's full list (or this page and search for easter egg if the first link doesn't work).

Cook County

  • Bunny Dash - Saturday, April 14, 2013, at 10:00 A.M.
    Dundee and Hicks Rd/Deer Grove East Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60067. Phone: 847-829-4536. Email: hfrayn@adrenalinesportsmanagement.com. Open: The 100-yard Dash Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. . Ages: 2-8 Years Old Price: $5.00 includes a Race Bib and a Basket. Can register online or day of event. Eggs: Over 3000 eggs Easter Bunny: The Easter Bunny will be at the event + Photos Other Activities: at 8:30 A.M.: 1 Mile Youth Run and 9:00 A.M.: 5k Run and Walk. Possible Petting Zoo. GREAT FAMILY EVENT. The whole family can participate. Various activities are available for families and kids of all ages. From an Egg Hunt with over 3000 eggs to a Live Petting Zoo to the Easter Bunny, this event is full of delight and excitement that will definitely leave you wanting more. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: January 12, 2011)
  • Bunny Rock - Saturday, March 30, 2013
    9:00 A.M.
    Diversey Harbor 2430 North Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614. Phone: 847-829-4536. Email: dsnare@adrenalinesportsmanagement.com. Open: The Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, at 9:00 A.M. There will be over 3000 eggs. Every Egg Hunt participant will receive a Basket and Bib. . Ages: 2-8 Years Old Restrooms: Yes Price: $10.00 Includes Basket, Eggs, and Bib Register. Easter Bunny: Yes + Photos Other Activities: 5k Run and Walk at 9:00 A.M. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: January 12, 2011)
  • Glory House Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza! -
    1307 E. Palatine Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Phone: (847) 239-7755. Email:upnorthgermaine@yahoo.com. Open: Saturday, March 30, 2013
    (Starts at 11:00 am - 2:30 pm). Easter egg hunt, plus bounce house, games and prizes. Glory House is pleased to announce their 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt for this Saturday , March 30, 2013
    at 11:00 am.- 2:30 pm. Join us: There will be food, music, games, prizes, crafts and a bounce house plus fun for the whole family. The easter egg hunt will begin at 12:00 noon. FREE ADMISSION. Glory House/Lakewood Chapel. Please bring your own baskets. (ADDED: April 04, 2012)
  • Paschen Park Easter Egg Hunt -  Friday, April 06, 2012 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    1932 W. Lunt Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626. Phone: 773-262-5871. Wee ones can have some Easter-time fun in the middle of the day! Fees: $3 per child; Age Range: ages 12-36 months (with adult). Wee ones can have Easter-time fun in the middle of the day. Activities include an egg hunt, face-painting, and storytelling.. Meet the big white Bunny and look for hidden eggs! In addition to egg hunts, most events will feature face painting, arts and crafts plus photo opportunities with the bunny (bring your camera). Some activities may require pre-registration due to limited space. Many programs are admission free or have nominal entrance fees. Participants should call the individual parks for additional information.
  • Wolff's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms
    Wolff's Flea Market 1775 N. Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60007. Phone: 847-524-9590. Alternate Phone: 847-963-6687. Email: wolffsflea@aol.com. Open: Saturday March 30, 2013
    ; 8am to 4pm; See website for specific schedule of events and information. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 53 north at Rand Road and turn left. Drive northwest approximately 1.5 miles. Pass Dundee Road. On right side at Old Hicks Road by Culver's in the former Menard's building. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Event will take place indoors, so it will occue rain or shine. Please come by 10:45 to assemble and receive directions for the hunt. Kids are admitted free all day. Adults, please bring this post or subscribe for a free admission coupon at wolffs.com. Egg hunt for ages 10 and under. Other activities for all ages. (UPDATED: March 13, 2012) (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 18, 2011)
    A visitor writes on April 18, 2011: "Will let you know, but any day at Wolff's flea market is fun for the whole family!"

DuPage County

  • The Great Easter Egg Hunt at SciTech Museum! - Friday, April 6, 2012 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm,  for 2 age groups: 5 & under, and 6 & up.
    18 W. Benton St., Aurora, IL 60506. Phone: 630-859-3434. Email: info@sctich.museum. Open:  10AM-3PM. Egg-Tastic Easter at SciTech Museum! A Completely Different Easter Event for your Kids featuring Wacky Science Fun! Come to Easter at Scitech, Learn, Engage and Inspire your Kids at SciTech Hands On Museum where they will have an unforgettable Easter experience! Of course, this is a SciTech Event- so that's not all! Your kids can engage in some wacky scientific Eggtastic Eggsperiments from noon until 2 pm! Visit our Easter experiment tables and Learn, Engage and Inspire- that's Eggsactly what the kids need this Easter! Come to SciTech Hands On Museum for your Easter Holiday fun time! All Easter activities are included with regular admission at SciTech Museum. The SciTech Hands On Museum is a great Educational Science resource right in your backyard with over 200 interactive science exhibits that will help teach your kids how to ask the right questions and explore their world!!   (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:  25, 2011)

Henry County

  • Teresa's Tasty Produce - Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Easter breakfast (with the Easter bunny), Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    12420 County Highway 5, Atkinson, IL 61235. Phone: 309 936-7792. Alternate Phone: 309 945-7865. Fax: 309 936-7399. Email: ttp@geneseo.net. Open: Saturday See their website for the 2013 date, 2012 was on Saturday March 31, 2012, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. This event is for children through age 10. There is a $7.00 charge. Parents and grandparents are welcome at no charge.Easter "Eggs-travaganza" is an annual event for the whole family. It is our first event for the season. The cost is $7.00 per child. This includes breakfast with the Easter Bunny, coloring eggs, a craft, Easter egg hunt and a treat from the Easter Bunny. Make reservations by calling or e-mail us indicating name and how many. Parents and grandparents are welcome at no charge. Bring a basket or bucket to put plastic eggs in.  (ADDED:  21, 2011)

Lake County

  • Belvidere Easter egg hunt, carnival - Saturday, March 30, 2013
    , Activities begin at 1pm and the Egg Hunt starts promptly at 2pm.
    412 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Phone: 815-547-5711. Open: See their website for the 2013 date. Eggstravaganza, Waukegan Park District's annual Easter Egg Hunt, will be  at Belvidere Park for ages 2-8. The Spring Fling Carnival, featuring games, prizes, crafts and face painting will immediately follow at the River's Edge Recreation Center. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 13, 2011)
  • Easter Brunch at Bonnie Brook - Sunday, April 8, 2012, .
    412 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Phone:  (847) 360-4734. Open: See their website for the 2013 date. The brunch is $20.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 12 and under. Two seatings are available: 10:30am and 12:30pm. Call to make reservations, and please specify desired time.

LaSalle County

  • Easter Megga Drop - Check their website - it was cancelled in 2012
    1735 Malcolm Ave, LaSalle, IL 61301. Phone: 815.910.3387. Email: info@meggadrop.com. Open: cancelled in 2012.. Join us at 1pm for a 20,000 Easter egg hunt at Northwest School Field! The Easter bunny is dropping eggs out of a helicopter for us to win prizes like a 42" flat screen tv, Nintendo Wii, Garmin GPS, and tons more prizes from local businesses! Come for the hunt and stay for photos with the Easter Bunny, kids games and bouncy houses! (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 05, 2011)

Macon County

  • Heartland Community Church Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for infants, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, FREE admission, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Baskets are provided,
    3253 N. Brush College Road, Decatur, IL 62521. Phone: 217-877-9529. Open: March 30th from 10:00am to Noon. Directions: 3253 N. Brush College Rd Directly across from Richland Community College in Decatur. From I-72 take the Oreana Decatur IL 48 Exit (exit 144). Go south on IL 48. At the 2nd Light (Brush College Rd) turn left. Proceed south approximately 1.7 miles. Heartland will be on your right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Macon County’s Largest Egg Hunt, which is the LARGEST egg hunt in all of Central Illinois, features over 100,000+ Easter Eggs, Giveaways, Blacklight Puppet Show, Carnival Games and more! Hunts for 0-12 Yrs of age. As well, a hunt available for individuals with disabilities of all ages. You can pre-register at their website or call  (ADDED: February 09, 2013)

McLean County

  • Eggstravaganza - Saturday, March 30, 2013
    , at 10AM.
    800 E. Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL 61761. Phone: 309-454-2402. Email: info@1agbn.org. Open: March 30, 2013
    at 10AM. This annual event sponsored by First Assembly of God Bloomington-Normal is the largest event in Central Illinois each year. It features over 30,000 eggs and a wealth of prize and giveaways. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:  21, 2011)
  • Normal’s annual Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 31, 2012.
    Champion Fields at Maxwell Park, Normal, IL. Phone: (309) 454-2444.  Easter Eggs, games and prizes will flood the Corn Crib for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The day begins with Easter games for children ages 2-10. Separate Easter Egg Hunts will be held for children up to age 10. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance so bring your camera. All children need to bring their own Easter Basket to the hunt. No pre-registration is required.

St. Clair County

  • Eckert's Country Store and Farms Easter Egg-Citemen - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Easter breakfast (with the Easter bunny), Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL 62220. Phone: (618) 233-0513. Email:eckert-info@eckerts.com. Open: March 31, 2012 and April 1, 6 & 7, 2012. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Event updates: . Directions: See our website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. See our website for current crop information;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt, baby chicks & bunnies, face painting, the Easter Bunny, plant a seed and savor a yummy Easter treat! $10 per child. A photo with the bunny can be purchased for $5 each. Easter Egg Hunts, the largest in Southwestern Illinois, will take place at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm each day. No advanced registration required. For more information call Eckert’s.Starting as a simple roadside stand in 1910, the sixth and seventh generations of the Eckert family now operates three retail, entertainment and farming establishments in southern Illinois. Eckert's Belleville location is open year round and is home to the Country Store, Restaurant, Garden Center, Custard Shop and Pick-Your-Own farm. Visit our website to learn more about our wide array of products, ripening dates, activities and so much more!. (ADDED: April 27, 2011). 

Will County

  • Will County Chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship Easter Egg Extravaganza - Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,
    305 Channahon Street, Shorewood, IL 60404. Phone: 815-741-9357. Fax: 815-741-0366. Email: steve@cef-wil.org. Open: Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday March 30, 2013 from 10:00am until 12:30pm; Doors open at 9:30am. Directions: We are easy to find. The Child Evangelism Fellowship Shorewood Campus is located at 305 Channahon Street in Shorewood. Please note that Channahon is a small frontage road that runs alongside of Route 52 (Jefferson Street). Exit I-55 and go west towards Shorewood. Take the first left hand turn off of Route 52. It looks as though you are turing into Tyson Jeep--instead follow Channhon Street (the frontage road) about half a block to the stop sign and turn left into the CEF parking lot. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Looking for some fun way to celebrate Easter with the children in your life? Join us, rain or shine, for the Easter Egg Extravaganza, on Saturday morning March 30. This free event is child-0riented and is for all boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12. Highlights of this fun-packed morning include prizes, candy, jelly bean count contest, refreshments, along with a Bible lesson. Children will want to bring a basket or bag for the egg hunt and dress for outdoor fun. Sign up today for this event! You may pre-register or register the day of the event. (UPDATED: February 27, 2013) (ADDED: March 06, 2012)
    A visitor writes on March 06, 2012: "This event has been a tradition for families in this area since 2004. Make plans to join us."