Easter weekend is upon us, and it’s filled with family-friendly fun. From festive egg hunts and spring celebrations to bunny meet-and-greets and special holiday events around town, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. There are still plenty of places to find Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, but reservations are filling quickly—so be sure to call soon to snag a seat. There’s plenty of festive fun ahead, you can find details below about all the great options in our list of things to do with kids this weekend.
This weekend planner is sponsored by Rhea Lana’s of Salt Creek and Ball Factory.
Consign and Shop with Rhea Lana’s of Salt Creek
Rhea Lana’s of Salt Creek is an upscale, one week consignment event that offers families in Addison and surrounding suburbs a chance to earn a paycheck off of out-grown children’s items and to purchase high quality pieces at budget-friendly prices. We accept newborn through juniors clothing and shoes as well as toys, baby gear, books, movies, maternity and more!
Pre-sale: April 10-11
Sale: April 12-13
25% off: April 14
50% off: April 15-16
Consign with Rhea Lana’s of Salt Creek!
Consigning with Rhea Lana’s offers families a sustainable way to de-clutter, earn money, and reduce their carbon footprint. Consigning offers you the opportunity to earn 60% of your sales. All you have to do is register to consign. The process is simple, and the benefits are endless! The last day to consign is Monday April 6th, but give yourself a week to prep and enter your items into the database.
Extended Hours for Spring Break
Make the most of Spring Break with extended hours at Ball Factory—where kids can play, explore, and burn off energy all day long!
Their One Day Play Pass gives kids unlimited play with same-day re-entry, so you can come and go as needed. Even better, adults are free with a paid child’s admission (and on Happy Thursdays, two adults get in free!). Want to stretch the fun beyond one visit? Choose from multi-visit passes, a Spring Pass with 4 visits, or go all in with a Monthly or Season Pass for unlimited play.
Planning something extra fun? Don’t miss the Egg Hunt & Play Day Pass. Start with the excitement of the hunt and stay to play the rest of the day.
Whether you’re filling a full day or popping in between plans, Ball Factory is an easy win for Spring Break fun.
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Western Suburbs
Please check the details before you go to these events to ensure you know about registration requirements and additional info to maximize your family’s fun. While we do our best to keep the most up-to-date information in our calendar, last minute location or time changes do happen. Want to find “weekend events near me”? We have you covered!
Friday
There’s endless fun throughout the suburbs on Friday! Knoch Knolls Nature Center in Naperville is hosting Nature Discovery Day: Spring is Here, Santori Library is putting your skills to the test at their Potato Derby, or you can stop by Geneva Public Library’s First Friday: Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles.
Saturday
It’s impossible to pick from the fun on Saturday! Hop around to a few of the many egg hunts, enjoy Wild Baby Brunch at DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in Glen Ellyn, or meet Animals at the Library presented by Animal Quest, which is happening at Fountaindale Public Library.
Sunday
Grab a last minute Easter Bunny Picture at Bass Pro Shop or enjoy Westmont Public Library’s StoryWalk: Daniel Finds a Poem.
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Northwest Suburbs
We strive to answer the question “Where can I find weekend events near me?” Our team takes care to stock the calendar full of kid-friendly fun, but please keep in mind that last minute changes to events do happen. We recommend clicking through to the event details to double check if there has been a change in registration requirements and to get additional information before you go. Have fun!
Friday
It’s Great Friday – Kids 12 & Under Get Free Gold Passes at Volo Museum! We know you’ll love Fabulous Fairy Tales Puppet Show at Palatine Public Library and Hop and Hunt in Streamwood.
Saturday
Cast your reel at the Fishing: Spring Trout Season Opener in Wood Dale, have fun playing Poplar Creek Public Library’s Life-Size Candyland, or enjoy one of the many egg hunts!
Sunday
We’re sending happy Easter wishes to all our readers celebrating today.
Looking for indoor fun?
Even though temperatures are getting warmer, you may still be staying indoors for fun. Here are a handful of our favorite lists:
- Indoor Play Places and Playgrounds Guide
- 30 Arcades and Entertainment Centers with Laser Tag, Go-Karts, and More
- 45 Nature Centers in Chicagoland
- 31 Alleys to Take Kids Bowling And Strike Out Boredom
- 24 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Mini Golf Courses in Chicagoland
- 12 Play Cafe Destinations in Chicago’s Suburbs to Sip and Play
- Chicagoland Ice Skating Arenas
- Jump Places: Trampoline Parks and Inflatables
Want to look ahead to next week?
Check out all the family-friendly events happening in your neighborhood and beyond on our events calendar. You can filter the calendar by day by clicking the date on top, so if you are looking for things to do on a specific day, it’s easy to find!
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We hope you found some family-friendly fun in our list of things to do with kids this weekend in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago! This list is updated every week and sent out in the Kidlist emails. (Click here to sign up if you haven’t already.)
We love local businesses, libraries, park districts, villages, and organizations — they plan great events for all of us to enjoy. If you are hosting an event or know of an event that should be on our list, click here to submit it to the Kidlist calendar!
We strive to be the most comprehensive source for family fun, which is why you’ll always see so many weekend events listed. It would definitely be easier to just list the details for a few events and call them “the best weekend events for families”, but we recognize that everyone has different interests. Not to mention, sometimes I’m in the mood to go to a huge festival, and sometimes I’d rather go to a low-key storytime at the library. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that way. That’s why we work hard and spend a lot of time to find everything going on in our area so you don’t have to!
We hope you find it helpful and we are open to suggestions. The Kidlist Team always talks about how we can improve and evolve to meet your needs, so let us know!
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