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Meet the Easter Bunny at Bunny Brunches and Easter Bunny Pictures in Chicago

Hop to It! It's time for Easter Bunny pictures near Chicago at Woodfield Mall. Photo courtesy of the mall
Hop to It! It's time for Easter Bunny pictures near Chicago at Woodfield Mall. Photo courtesy of the mall
3/19/23 - By Maureen Wilkey

Easter Bunny pictures are about to be on every fridge in the Chicago area. Easter is just weeks away, and the Easter Bunny is ready for his close-up with kids of all ages. And he's not just around for mere pictures—he's popping up at delicious brunches, 5K runs, pizza parties, bowling centers, and more.

You know where else you can often find the Easter Bunny? At Easter egg hunts! There are plenty of egg hunts taking place all over the city, and we know just where to find them. For even more spring events in the week leading up to Easter, check out our list of fun spring break activities.

 

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Pinstripes Brunch with the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy of the restaurant
Pinstripes Brunch with the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Easter Bunny Pictures Near Chicago

Bunny Bash

Lombard—March 25
Bunny Bash is back at Yorktown Center on Saturday, March 25! The Easter Bunny is in Center Court from 10:00am - 1:00pm for some Easter family fun! Free Bunny Bash activities include: Magic Show from 10:30am - 11:15am Peep Craft Stations Face Painting Balloon Artists Live DJ Raffle Prizes Giveaways Pop-Up Shops from Janay Xavier Essentials and Barbara's Bookstore! Be one of the first 100 families to check-in and receive a goodie bag stuffed with kid-friendly items and exclusive coupons to Yorktown Center stores, restaurants and... READ MORE

Welcome Easter Bunny Party

Magnificent Mile—March 25
Water Tower Place is thrilled to announce that it is hosting the Easter Bunny for the first time ever! Join us for an unforgettable experience as we welcome the Easter Bunny to our venue. This event is FREE and is perfect for families with young children, featuring an array of entertainment options such as a talented DJ, lively music, engaging games, skilled face painters, and a creative balloon artist. Hop on over to Level 6 for a memorable celebration. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Bash at North Riverside Park Mall

North Riverside—March 25
Meet the Easter Bunny at Center Court for coloring crafts, the bunny hop, face painting, balloon animals, and pictures. The Alebrijes artists in-residence will also be on hand for fun art activities. READ MORE

Pictures with the Easter Bunny at Park & Field

Logan Square—March 25
Come in for a free picture with the Easter Bunny at Park & Field in Logan Square. The restaurant is dog-friendly, so families can bring a pet, too! Complimentary professional photos will be emailed after the event. Stay for brunch if you wish! READ MORE

Bunny Brunch at The Walnut Room

Downtown—March 26, April 2 and 8
The Walnut Room at Macy's hosts a Bunny Brunch, where the whole family can have brunch with the Easter Bunny. The buffet includes hash brown casserole, eggs, French toast bake, sausage, bacon, fruit, and assorted muffins and danishes. READ MORE

EGGciting Family Night at Cosley Zoo

Wheaton— March 31
Tour Cosley Zoo with an Easter scavenger hunt, make a craft, play games, and meet the Easter Bunny at this family friendly event. Kids will get a goodie bag to bring home. Tickets will be sold for a 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. start time to reduce wait time to see the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Vintage Easter Bunny Photos at Oswald's

Naperville—April 1
Get an "old-timey" Polaroid just like your parents may have gotten with the Easter Bunny at Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville. Families will get one Polaroid plus two minutes of time to take pictures with their own camera or phone. $2 of the admission fee will go toward community partner Bike Bald, and kids will get a $2 wooden nickel to spend at Oswald's. READ MORE

Easter Celebration at Golf Mill

Niles— April 1
Kids can snap their own photo with the Easter Bunny at this Golf Mill event. Enjoy a magic show, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon art and more to celebrate spring and Easter. READ MORE

Roselle Brunch with the Bunny and Egg Hunt

Roselle—April 8
Kids can eat and then search for eggs at this event at Roselle's Clauss Recreation Center. Brunch includes a visit from the Easter Bunny as well as scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and beverages. READ MORE

Belmont Bunny Hop

Lakeview—Saturday, April 1
Hop to local businesses along Belmont Avenue to pick up Easter eggs and raffle tickets for gift cards and Squishmallows. Families can enjoy spring-themed crafts at participating businesses. Tickets for photos with the Easter Bunny are $30.   READ MORE

Lombard Breakfast with the Bunny

Lombard—Saturday, April 1
Families can get a picture with the Easter Bunny while eating a variety of fun breakfast and lunch items. Families that don't have time or aren't ready to dine in can enjoy picking up a box containing everything that is needed to make a pre-Easter brunch. The box includes bunny pancakes and other fun crafts. READ MORE

Bloomingdale Bunny Bash

Bloomingdale — Saturday, April 1
The Easter Bunny invites local kids to join him for pictures, a craft, a coloring contest, and games and challenges in Bloomingdale. The event includes a bookwalk from the Bloomingdale Public Library. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Breakfast & Festival

Chicago Heights—Saturday, April 1
Celebrate Easter in Commissioners Park in Chicago Heights with pictures with the Easter Bunny, prizes, a pancake breakfast, goodie bags, and vendors. Tickets are available at the Chicago Heights Park District. READ MORE

Hoppy Easter Festival

Naperville — Saturday, April 1
Take a walk down the Bunny Trail in Naperville's Safety Town. Kids can enjoy an egg hunt, treat stations, a photo op with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, live bunnies, and an instrument petting zoo. READ MORE

American Girl Bunny Brunch

Downtown—April 2 and 8
American Girl Place hosts a special brunch with the Easter Bunny! READ MORE

Spring Drive-Up With the Easter Bunny

Woodridge—April 7
Kids can get a socially distanced picture with the Easter Bunny, as well as a special gift, a this Woodridge Park District event. Please register in advance. READ MORE

Salt Creek Park District Lunch with the Bunny

Palatine—April 7
Bring your own camera to take your child's picture with the Easter Bunny! Families can also enjoy pizza, egg decorating, and a craft at this fun Easter event. READ MORE

Breakfast with The Easter Bunny at the Talbott Hotel

Gold Coast—April 7
Join The Easter Bunny for breakfast on April 7 at The Talbott Hotel. Adult tickets ($22 ages 13+) and kids tickets ( $17 ages 3-12) include buttermilk pancakes, applewood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, fresh orange juice or milk, and the opportunity to meet The Easter Bunny! READ MORE

Easter Hoppenings

Tinley Park—April 5
Kids can spring into action decorating Easter baskets, coloring Easter eggs, and playing Bunny Bingo for "egg-stra" special prizes. READ MORE

Pancakes with Peter Rabbit

Palos Heights—April 8
Kids can join Peter Rabbit for pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee (for their parents) at the Orchard Room at Palos Heights Recreation Center. Parents can take pictures of their children with the bunny and make an Easter craft. registration is required prior to the event. READ MORE

Eggstravaganza VIP Bunny Experience

River Forest — Saturday, April 8
Enjoy professional photos with the Easter Bunny, a private egg hunt, a face painter, balloon twister, goodie bag, and donuts at this premium Easter Bunny event./p> READ MORE

Breakfast with the Bunny at Hard Rock Cafe

River North—April 9
Join the Easter Bunny for a rockin' breakfast at Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago. The buffet will include eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, yogurt packs, assorted cereal and danish/pastries. READ MORE

Pinstripes Brunch with the Easter Bunny

River North or Northbrook—April 9
The Easter Bunny tries to bowl a turkey while families enjoy brunch at Pinstripes in Chicago or Northbrook on Easter Sunday. The bunny will be available for pictures and to hand out treats during brunch. READ MORE
The Great Easter Parade event photo courtesy of the North Berwyn Park District
The Great Easter Parade event photo courtesy of the North Berwyn Park District

More Easter Activities for Kids in Chicago

Bunny Arrival and St. Patrick's Day Bunny Bingo

Lincolnwood—March 25
The Easter Bunny arrives at Lincolnwood Town Center, and families can celebrate his arrival with St. Patrick's Day Bingo. Enjoy free train rides, face painting, and green beverages. A new round of bingo starts every 20 minutes, and the winner of each round gets a $50 Lincolnwood Town Center gift card. READ MORE

Bunny Hop and Fun Run at Durkin Park

Ashburn—April 1
Kids can do a bunny hop or a Half-mile fun run before taking pictures with the Easter Bunny! The top three finishers in each age group will receive medals and a basket of Easter goodies. READ MORE

The Great Easter Parade

Berwyn—April 8
Look out for the Easter Bunny as he rides on a float down 16th Street from Jefferson Field to Prairie Oak Gym. Kids can then hunt for Easter eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Eggstravaganza. READ MORE

Bunny Trolley Hop

Union—April 1,2 and 8
Ride in a historic trolley to visit the Easter Bunny's carrot patch from the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. Kids can meet the Easter Bunny and the live animals in the baby animal zoo before boarding the trolley back to the museum for an Easter egg hunt. The event also includes coloring activities and a food truck. READ MORE

Donuts with the Easter Bunny Skate or Bowl

South Side—April 2
Have a free donut with the Easter Bunny as he visits Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park & Family Entertainment Center the week before Easter. Kids can also enjoy skating or bowling; non-participating parents must pay the chaperone fee. READ MORE

Bunny Rock at Grant Park

Downtown—Saturday, April 8
The Bunny Rock 10k, 5k and Egg Dash has moved to Grant Park! Enjoy great swag, Easter festivities, and an 80's vibe for rocking out for the rest of the weekend. The Egg Dash begins at 10:30, so participants are encouraged to be on time to make sure they get some eggs. READ MORE

Springtime Family Cruise With Easter Bunny

Burnham Harbor—April 8
The whole family can celebrate spring on the Family Easter Cruise on Lake Michigan, including a dance floor with the Easter Bunny, a paper Easter egg coloring station, bunny ears, and candy filled easter eggs for everyone. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Macy's on State Street - The Walnut Room
Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Fred C. Hohnke Community Center
Twin Lakes Recreational Area
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
Palos Heights Recreation Center
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
Illinois Railway Museum
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park & Family Entertainment Center