Easter Bunny Brunches, Egg Hunts, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids

 Search for eggs this weekend, or meet the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy Canva

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

It may not feel like it, but spring is on its way to Chicago, and with it comes plenty of things to do in Chicago, like chances to meet the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts. Visit Peter Cottontail at brunches at the Walnut Room, Maggiano's Old Orchard, or the American Girl Store. Or search for eggs in Sheridan Park, Wheaton, or Oak Brook. Or maybe celebrate Holi instead, with the festival of colors taking over Navy Pier, the South Loop, and Lincolnwood.

Do you have a plan for your kids for spring break? If not, check out our list of spring break camps for Chicago kids, or our list of 39 things to do with your kids in Chicago over spring break. You can also check out full lists of Easter egg hunts and bunny photo ops to prepare for Easter.

Have a great spring weekend in Chicago!

Book Yourself the Ultimate Mothers’ Day Weekend at Lansdowne Resort

Lansdowne Resort is a 500-acre, AAA Four-Diamond, award-winning paradise right outside DC. Photo courtesy of Lansdowne Resort

Lansdowne Resort–just 30 miles outside DC–features a luxurious spa, top-notch golfing, tennis, pickleball, pools, and more, making it the perfect destination for a moms’ getaway, a girls’ weekend, a Mother’s Day retreat, or even a relaxing family vacation.

If you’re dreaming about a break from homework help and the school drop-off line, call off the Google search and consider a stay at Lansdowne Resort. The 500-acre, AAA Four-Diamond, award-winning paradise along the Potomac provided a much-needed and glorious retreat for me and one of my closest friends, so I’ve pulled together everything you need to know to plan your own girls' getaway or family vacation at Lansdowne.

Holi Festivals, Nintendo in Concert, and More Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend

Enjoy the Dye Hard family-friendly Easter festival. Photo courtesy of Kapwa Gardens

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. ​

The first weekend of spring is blooming with culture in the Bay Area, and this weekend is chock full of events to celebrate Holi, Purim, and Easter. Bring the family to Discovery Meadow Park in San Jose for its annual Holi Fest or San Rafael for its Family Purim Party. The Dye Hard: Easter Egg Hunt and Festival is back in San Francisco with all the Easter fun and games. 

For more spring ideas, check out the Fantastical Flowers at Gilroy Gardens, or the ton of Easter events on our calendar

Bunny Trains, Egg Hunts, Art Kids, PEEPS, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

Hop aboard a hayride as it carries you through the woods to visit the Easter Bunny's house where you'll have the chance to meet Linvilla's Easter Bunny! Photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchards

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Check out Bunny Night Collegeville for open play and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny. Hop aboard the Bunny Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum or the Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt in Phillipsburg, NJ, or the Easter Bunny Express at The Colebrookdale Railroad for more train adventures and egg hunts. Enjoy free Easter Egg Hunts in various locations, Drag Storytime at Mister John's Music, and creative fun at Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Explore PEEPS in the Village in Lahaska for colorful Peeps artwork. It's an egg-citing Easter season!

From Six Flags' The Flash to Legoland's Minifigure Skyflyer Here Are the Top Attractions Coming to Theme Parks near You

Take to the skies on Legoland New York's new Minifigure Skyflyer. Rendering courtesy of the resort

Each year, amusement park goers line up by the thousands to get their fix of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, dizzying spinners, and fast water slides. It's always fun to ride old faves, but if your family is craving something brand new, you're in luck. From Six Flags Great Adventure rolling out a huge new coaster and a unique glamping resort to fun little kid attractions at Sesame Place, and sky gondolas at Legoland, we've found more than a dozen brand-new attractions to explore at nearby amusement parks during summer 2024.

Get a first look below and find more local theme park news in our Kid-Friendly Guide to Theme Parks and Water Parks.

How To Dye Easter Eggs With Food Coloring, Shaving Cream, or Dye Kits!

Rolling eggs in shaving cream and food dye produces gorgeous results.

Wondering how to dye Easter eggs this year? Sure you can get those magic dye tablets at the grocery store, but if you want to raise your Easter egg game to the next level, we can show you how to tie-dye, rice shake, whisk, and even shaving cream those Easter eggs.

If you're not a DIY person, we've also listed our favorite Easter egg dye kits that produce cool and creative results with very little effort.

"Dyeing" to put those colorful eggs to use in a neighborhood egg hunt? Find one near you on your local roundup of all the best Easter activities in your city. Plus, we've got tons more ideas for Easter fun and Easter crafts for kids in our Easter Activity Guide for Families.

How to Choose the Best Pediatric Dentist or Orthodontist in NYC in 2024

Upper East Smiles is a comprehensive dental practice in Manhattan that includes General Dentists, Periodontists and an Endodontist.

When searching for a good pediatric dentist or orthodontist in NYC, there are a number of factors to consider–from location to credentials to anxiety-reducing practices. We spoke to Dr. You-na Kim and Dr. Junginn Choi from Manhattan’s Upper East Smiles for guidance on choosing the best pediatric dental practice for your kids in 2024.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that infants see a dentist for their first checkup within six months of getting their first tooth or by age one. “A dental home should be established by the first birthday to help children and their families institute a lifetime of good oral health,” pediatric dentist Dr. You-na Kim explained to us.

But, where do parents begin to look for this “dental home” in a city full of dentistry practices? And how do you find the best fit for your family? After showing us around Upper East Smiles’ brand new pediatric office on East 78th Street and 2nd Avenue–just around the corner from its first Upper East Side location–we sat down with Dr. Kim and orthodontist Dr. Choi for some much-needed expert advice on what to look for in a pediatric or orthodontic dental practice in 2024.

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