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Mt. Melas Adventure Run

Melas Park (Mount Prospect) 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect

Test your limits and conquer your obstacles with this 5K race featuring 12 obstacles! Features hill elevation and both grass/concrete terrain. Run, climb, jump, push, pull and crawl your way...

$35 – $50

Fishing Derby

Papoose Lake 9823-10357 W 123rd St, Palos Park

Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

Breakfast with the Bunny

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park

Hop on over to the Hanover Park Park District to join the fun and enjoy breakfast with the Bunny. We will be serving buffet-style, ALL YOU CAN EAT, pancake breakfast....

$6 – $8

Safety Town Easter Egg Hunt

Safety Town (Glendale Heights) 300 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights

The Glendale Heights Police Department’s Safety Town Easter Egg Hunt is open to children 8 and under. Register for a 15-minute time slot (up to 40 children per slot). A...

Free

Breakfast with the Bunny

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester

The Annual Pancake Breakfast with the Bunny, Co-Sponsored with the Westchester Lions Club, IS BACK!. All residents and friends of Westchester are welcome to attend. Special entertainment will include balloon,...

$7 – $12

Oswego Area Moms and More Resale

Old Post Elementary School 100 Old Post Road, Oswego

Spring Resale will be on Saturday April 12th at Old Post Elementary School in Oswego. Seller Registration to open up in February. Follow us on FB for all the latest...

Superhero 3K Fun Run

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Superheroes Unite! Join us on April 12 at 8:30A with your friends and family and show off your superpower at the Superhero 3K Fun Run, taking place at the Sensory...

$35 – $45

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Center for Senior Citizens 260 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast including sausage and a beverage. Photos with the Easter Bunny will also be available. Event fee is paid at the door with either credit card...

$3 – $5

Easter Egg Hunt

Various Locations IL

Mr. Easter Bunny will be leaving eggs for all Darien children age 2-9. Don’t forget to bring a bag to collect your eggs in! Saturday, April 12 at 9:00am SHARP!...

Free

Easter Eggstravaganza

The Orchard Barrington 1301 S Grove Avenue, Barrington

All families are welcome to join us in celebrating Easter with egg hunts, crafts, snacks, games, entertainment, and prizes on April 12, from 9 am -12 pm. This is a...

Event Series Easter Bunny Event

Easter Bunny Event

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva

Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring...

$7 – $15

Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale

Egg hunt starts promptly at 9:30am.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.

Free

Easter Outdoor Egg Hunt

Centennial Recreation Center (Addison) 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison

The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs and candy at Centennial Park. The eggs get picked up quickly, so please arrive on time! An airhorn will begin the event. There...

Free

Trumbull Park Egg and Candy Hunt

Trumbull Park 2311 Leyden Avenue, River Grove

Hey, kids! The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs and candy at Trumbull Park. Bring your baskets to collect your goodies. Each hunt will be divided into age groups and...

Free

Kids Fiesta: Pocket Circus Performance

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

We're getting the party started with an interactive show full of acrobatics, juggling, magic, and laughs, presented by the amazing Pocket Circus duo! Best for ages 11 and younger with...

Free

Little Builders Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Do you love building or just knocking things down? Children can work on their fine motor skills while building...

Free

Bunny Bash

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale

All activities are outdoors, please dress for the weather. In the event of inclement weather, a limited number of activities will be moved indoors to the JRC and Westfield Gyms....

Free

Spring Fling Family Breakfast

Fountainview Recreation Center 910 N Gary Avenue, Carol Stream

Celebrate the beginning of spring with our Spring Fling Family Breakfast! Enjoy a seated breakfast, spring crafts, a visit from the Easter Bunny and an indoor egg hunt. All participants...

$22 – $48

Easter Egg Hunt

Cityview Community Church (Elmhurst) 343 S York Street, Elmhurst

Join us on Saturday, April 12 for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! The egg hunt is taking place at 10:30a.   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free

Bunny Brunch Bonanza

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

We will have a delicious brunch with choices the whole family will enjoy. This will be followed by pictures with real-life soft, adorable bunnies, mini goats, chicks, and piglets. Once...

$15
Event Series DE-Construction House

DE-Construction House

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Curious about what’s inside a keyboard or a toy? Join us in the DE-Construction House to find out what makes things tick, click, move, bounce, or whirl! Unlike traditional building...

Included in general admission

Easter Egg Hunt

Walker Park (Burr Ridge) 425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge

Join us for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Walker Park. An appearance by the Easter Bunny is very possible. Bring your basket to fill with colorful eggs. Make sure...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Robbins Park W 7th St & S Vine St, Hinsdale

Bring your baskets, hunt for treats, and visit with the Bunny! This event is best suited for children ages 11 and under. Please leave all pets at home. This event...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Clark Island Recreation Area 401 River St, Batavia

All little bunnies are invited to hop on over for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Be sure to see the Easter Bunny and bring a basket to hold all the...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park

Hunt for candy... meet the Easter Bunny... and much, much more! It's that time of year once again when the Easter Bunny will make its annual visit to the Park...

Free

Egg Hunt

Iowa Community Center (Villa Park) 338 N Iowa Avenue, Villa Park

Hop over for a fun, outdoor egg hunt. A special prize will be awarded in each age group, to the child who finds the winning egg: under age 2; 3-4;...

$5

Easter Egg Hunt

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles

Arrive to the park at least 15 minutes early to receive instructions and make your way to the designated egg hunt age group location. Participants are asked to bring their...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Sedgwick Park 47th Street and 10th Avenue, La Grange

Easter eggs will be spread all over and a golden ticket will be hidden amongst them! Each age group will have a designated area. Come early for your pictures with...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Hop on down the bunny trail over to Proksa Park and join us for our Easter Egg Hunt. Be sure to bring a basket or a bag to hold all...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Kids, grab your baskets and get ready for some fun! Each age group will have a designated area with a special egg hidden amongst them. The hunt schedule will be:...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Heritage Center 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace

Hop on over to Heritage Park for this FREE Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will start promptly at 10:00am. Following the hunt, don't miss out on a perfect photo op...

Free

Donut Dash and Egg Hunt Bash

Franzen Grove 651 N Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Dash on over to Franzen Grove to join the Easter Bunny for a morning of donuts, an egg hunt, and a photo opportunity. Egg hunts will be divided into age...

$3

Egg Hunt

Big Ball Park Longcommon Road and Delaplaine Road, Riverside

    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.

Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Happy Cosmonautics Day! Join us for an out-of-this-world story time and craft. Ages 2 -6 w/adult.

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Lions Park (Willow Springs) 201 Park St, Willow Springs

Mark your calendar and join us on Saturday, April 12th for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lions and Willow Park!   For information on more events like this, check...

Celebrate Holi

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

Join us as the Meher Dance Company presents a special event of storytelling, music, dance, and a color throw! If you wish to engage in the color throwing portion of...

Free

Easter X-Plosion

Faith Covenant Church (Wheaton) 2001 Lakeview Drive, Wheaton

Join us for Easter Explosion on April 12, 10:00 am-12:00 pm for an egg hunt, face painting, magic show, crafts, bounce house, balloon animals and more! The event is FREE....

Free

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

North Central College 30 N. Brainard St, Naperville

Join New City Church in our annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza! This FREE event is for anyone and everyone! Check-In begins at 10:00AM and closes at 10:30AM! We’ll begin the Egg Hunt...

Free

Eggstravaganza and Egg Hunt

Deer Grove Leisure Center 1000 W Wood Avenue, Bensenville

Hop over to the annual Easter Egg Hunt that starts promptly at 10 a.m. There will be hundreds of candy-filled eggs scattered and waiting to be collected. Don’t forget to...

Free
Event Series Character Trail

Character Trail

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Princesses, superheroes, and cartoons, oh my! Follow the map and visit a variety of costumed characters in various stores throughout Downtown Wheaton. Snap a photo, collect autographs, and make memories,...

Bunny Hop

Downtown Oswego IL

Join us for the Annual Bunny Hop in downtown Oswego. Two options available: 1. Ticket only which gets you an adorable bunny bag and the map of participating stores where...

$10
Event Series Spring Fest

Spring Fest

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield

Celebrate the arrival of spring at our first-ever Spring Fest—a weekend filled with fun, fresh air, and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy live performances, savor seasonal food and drinks, shop from art...

Included in general admission

Kids Fiesta: Drop-In Crafts and Activities

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Enjoy a special morning in the Youth department with crafts, activities, balloons, and other delightful surprises! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. This event is part of...

Free

Egg Hunt

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard

Hop into spring with a FREE Egg Hunt! Bring a basket and get ready to seek eggs, prizes, and candy. Mr. Bunny may even make a guest appearance. Please note:...

Free

Give a Mouse a Cookie Storytime

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is visiting the LLD! Join us for reading, singing, and dancing all about cookies! Mouse will have treats to share after...

Free

Wendy and DB: Live Music for Kids

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Celebrate the 1K Club finishers at this special event and sing, dance, and jump along with award-winning children’s music duo, Wendy and DB! Participation in 1K Club not required to...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Prospect Park (Clarendon Hills) 315 E. Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

THIS IS A RESIDENT ONLY EVENT. Join us for the annual Easter egg hunt in Prospect Park! Bring your basket to fill with colorful eggs. Make sure to look for...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Westmont Community Center 75 East Richmond St. , Westmont

The race is on! See the smiles and laughter of the little ones as they grab their basket to collect colorful eggs filled with candy and toys! It’s our traditional...

Free

Visit with Peck Farm Park: Fungus Among Us

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us as Peck Farm Park teaches all about fungi! What is fungus? Is it a plant, an animal, or something else? Together we will investigate what fungi are and...

Free

Egg Hunt

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park

The Easter Bunny invites you for an eggcellent time as you scramble for eggs at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your Easter basket or bag to hold all the...

Free

Spring Fling

Washington Park (Itasca) 400 Irving Park Road, Itasca

This is the ultimate Easter event for Itasca families! The Easter Bunny will be out and about hiding special treats for youngsters to find. If you are lucky, you’ll find...

Free

Tall Tales and Silly Songs

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Get ready for some tall tales and silly songs in celebration of National Library Week. Join Todd Downing for a lively show of kids' tunes, dancing, and fun for the...

Free

Party With My Peeps

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Which springtime animal is your favorite: bunny or chick? Vote for and enjoy your favorite PEEPS® candy, craft, and meet real animals at our mini petting zoo (bunnies, chickens, goats,...

Free

Easter Event at Geneva Commons

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva

Bring the kiddos for photos with the Easter Bunny, bouncy house, a trackless train ride and fun take home crafts!   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free

Gallagher Way’s Easter Egg Hunt

Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark Street, Chicago

Mark your calendars for the return of Gallagher Way's Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Additional activities at Gallagher Way include face painters,...

Free

Family Day: It’s Alive

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago

Wait . . . did that sculpture just move? Celebrate spring as Chicago’s natural world comes to life again.

Free
Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Lego fans will be given a new Lego building challenge. / Los fanáticos de Lego tendrán un nuevo desafío de construcción de Lego.

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Stephens Athletic Complex 6101 Ruby Street, Rosemont

12:00pm: 1-23 months old 12:30pm: 2-3 years old 1:00pm: 4 years, pre-k, kindergarten 1:30pm: 1st and 2nd grade 2:00pm: 3rd and 4th grade 2:30pm: 5th - 8th grade   For...

Free

Egg Hunt at James Park

James Park 10600 James Avenue, Franklin Park

The Easter Bunny invites you for an eggcellent time as you scramble for eggs at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your Easter basket or bag to hold all the...

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Harvester Park 15 W 400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Easter Egg Hunt begins at 1:00 sharp. Pre-registration is required. Photo opportunity and cookies after hunt.   For information on more events...

Free

Ballet Party

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Jeté into a world of magic and dance at our first-ever ballet party! We will have a craft, a tattoo station, and we will listen to ballet music and a...

Free

Build-a-Bug

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Build a bug out of paper and create bug mounting art. Ages 8 & up.

Free

Volunteer Connection LIVE

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

In collaboration with Barrington Area Volunteer Connection The Barrington Area is home to a wealth of local non-profits, making a world of difference. Volunteer Connection LIVE combines a volunteer fair,...

Free
Event Series Pedal Petting Zoo

Pedal Petting Zoo

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Learn how to get the best sound out of your equipment in the Media Lab. Join us to: Experiment with pedals: Try out a Boost, Overdrive/Distortion, Fuzz, Chorus, Pitch Shift,...

Free

The True Story of Smoky the War Dog

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Found by accident in the jungles of New Guinea during World War II, this brave dog went on to earn two medals of honor for her bravery and the many...

Free

Youth Business Fair

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville

Students in Grades K-12 are invited to attend our annual Youth Business Fair in honor of National Financial Literacy month. Age-appropriate interactive sessions on Financial Literacy, Public Speaking, Resume-building, Networking,...

$15

The Easter Journey

Faith Lutheran Church (Aurora) 3000 Liberty Street, Aurora

Join us as we journey from Palm Sunday to the great celebration of Easter. Your family will travel with Jesus and his disciples through those final days. Through live actors,...

Free

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Trinity Episcopal Church (Wheaton) 130 N West Street, Wheaton

Come one, come all! Trinity Episcopal Church is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for the community on April 12th from 3:30-4:30pm. Despite being very busy this Spring, the Easter...

Free

Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Madison Meadow Park 550 E. Madison St, Lombard

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Easter adventure under the stars! The Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt is not your typical egg hunt—this exciting after-dark event is packed with fun, surprises,...

$20

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

VFW Post 9545 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox

ADULTS ONLY PLEASE! NO CHILDREN. MUST BE 21+ TO PURCHASE A TICKET AND ATTEND THE HUNT! Come out for a night of fun, and “chances” at some fun prizes too....

$15
Event Series Easter Bunny Event

Easter Bunny Event

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva

Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring...

$7 – $15
Event Series Spring Fest

Spring Fest

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield

Celebrate the arrival of spring at our first-ever Spring Fest—a weekend filled with fun, fresh air, and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy live performances, savor seasonal food and drinks, shop from art...

Included in general admission
Event Series Easter Bunny Event

Easter Bunny Event

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva

Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring...

$7 – $15
Event Series Easter Bunny Event

Easter Bunny Event

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva

Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring...

$7 – $15
Event Series DE-Construction House

DE-Construction House

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Curious about what’s inside a keyboard or a toy? Join us in the DE-Construction House to find out what makes things tick, click, move, bounce, or whirl! Unlike traditional building...

Included in general admission
Event Series DE-Construction House

DE-Construction House

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Curious about what’s inside a keyboard or a toy? Join us in the DE-Construction House to find out what makes things tick, click, move, bounce, or whirl! Unlike traditional building...

Included in general admission
Event Series Pedal Petting Zoo

Pedal Petting Zoo

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Learn how to get the best sound out of your equipment in the Media Lab. Join us to: Experiment with pedals: Try out a Boost, Overdrive/Distortion, Fuzz, Chorus, Pitch Shift,...

Free
Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Lego fans will be given a new Lego building challenge. / Los fanáticos de Lego tendrán un nuevo desafío de construcción de Lego.

Free

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