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Easter Egg Hunt in Chicago, complete with Bunny photos! Photo courtesy of the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance
Easter Egg Hunt in Chicago, complete with Bunny photos! Photo courtesy of the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance
3/23/25 - By Maureen Wilkey

Easter egg hunts near Chicago have arrived, and, like every year, they're whirlwind moments only parents can truly appreciate. You know, when we line up all our kids along the edge of a soccer field covered in Easter eggs, waiting for the moment when they can dash out and grab as many plastic orbs as possible in 45 stress-filled seconds. 

Some Chicago Easter egg hunts now require little bunnies to register in advance, and some fill up quickly. Also, be aware that not everyone is filling their eggs with candy—some are trading eggs in for prizes instead, so plan in advance if you have a little one just in it for the sugar. 

For even more events in the week leading up to Easter, check out our list of fun spring break activities.

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An Easter egg hunt in the Chicago suburbs. Photo courtesy of Friends of Holstein Park in Bucktown
An Easter egg hunt in the Chicago suburbs. Photo courtesy of Friends of Holstein Park in Bucktown

Free Easter Egg Hunts

Egg Hunt at West Lawn Park

West Lawn - FREE
Saturday, April 12
West Lawn Park hosts an egg hunt for the whole family! Enjoy games, prizes, and pictures with the Easter bunny. READ MORE

Ravenswood Manor Egg Hunt

Ravenswood Manor - FREE
Saturday, April 19
Ravenswood Manor Improvement Association hosts an Easter Egg Hunt for the whole family at Manor Park. Children will be divided into two age groups, and the youngest group will get a head start. Samples of Nothing Bundt Cakes will be available! READ MORE

Egg Hunt at Eugene Field Park

Albany Park
Saturday, April 12
Preschoolers and kids can enjoy their own egg hunt in this Albany Park park the week before Easter. Bring your own basket! The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos afterwards. READ MORE

Unity Park Easter Egg Hunt

Logan Square - FREE
Saturday, April 19
The Unity Park Advisory Council, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and Grace Church Logan Square host an egg hunt for kids of all ages at Unity Park. Four different sessions of the egg hunt will take place, one on each half-hour. Kids can trade in eggs for toys and candy. A special visit from the Easter Bunny is included. READ MORE

LaGrange Easter Egg Hunt

LaGrange - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Kids can spread out into areas designated for their age group at this Easter egg hunt at the LaGrange Recreation Center. Arrive early to take your picture with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Lombard Egg Hunt

Lombard- FREE
Saturday, April 12
Kids are divided into age groups at Lombard Commons to look for Easter eggs, prizes and candy. A visit from the Easter Bunny may also be in store... READ MORE

Egg Hunt in Berens Park

Elmhurst - FREE
Saturday, April 19
The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at Berens Park in Elmhurst on the day before Easter, hiding hundreds of eggs that kids can start hunting for at 8am. Be on the look out for golden eggs, which win a special prize. Food trucks will be on hand. READ MORE

North Berwyn Egg Hunt

North Berwyn - FREE
Saturday, April 19
Kids can hunt for their share of 20,000 Easter eggs at Prairie Oaks School. Bring your own basket or bag, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, and do a craft to unleash your creativity. READ MORE

Worth Easter Egg Hunt

Worth- FREE
Saturday, April 12
Terrace Centre in Worth is hosting an Easter egg hunt for kids ages 1 to 12 years old. Registration is required. The event will be held rain or shine. READ MORE

Easter Egg-A-Palooza

Chicago Ridge- FREE
Saturday, April 12
Hunt for eggs, try your luck at a jelly bean guessing contest, play on inflatables, and have your face painted at Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge. Please don't bring your own bag or basket. READ MORE

Willow Springs Easter Egg Hunt

Willow Springs- FREE
Saturday, April 12
The Village of Willow Springs presents two Easter egg hunts for local children. Visit Lions Park for a 10am egg hunt or Willow Park for an 11am start time. READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza

Barrington - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, crafts, games, entertainment, and prizes. Register for age-level egg hunts held throughout the morning. Families with children that require special assistance or accommodations are welcome to visit the church during any egg hunt time or register for the new hunt created specifically with them in mind. Crafts, games, snacks, and other activities will run continuously throughout the morning.  READ MORE

Lincolnwood Egg Hunt

Lincolnwood- FREE
Saturday, April 19
Bring your own basket to collect eggs and prizes in Proesel Park! The Easter Bunny will arrive by fire truck at 10am. READ MORE

Palos Heights Easter Egg Hunt

Palos Heights - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church invites families to participate in its egg hunt and learn more about the church. A light breakfast will be served. READ MORE

Willowbrook Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Willowbrook - FREE
Saturday, April 19
One of the Village of Willowbrook's longest-running events is the annual Easter egg hunt at Borse Community Park. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will also be available READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Austin Town Hall

Austin - FREE
Thursday, April 17
Come enjoy an egg treasure hunt at Austin Town Hall Park. The event will also include arts & crafts , dancing with the bunny and activities. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Avalon Park

Avalon Park - FREE
Saturday, April 19
Throw on your bunny ears and hop on over to Avalon Park for this family-friendly egg hunt! This Egg Hunt is for children ages 5-10 yrs. READ MORE

Eggstravaganza at Moore Park

Austin - FREE
Saturday, April 19
Moore Park will host this spring Eggstravaganza with an Easter egg hunt, skating, painting, and more. READ MORE
Stopping for an Easter Bunny picture at an egg hunt. Photo courtesy of the Lisle Easter Egg Hunt
Stopping for an Easter Bunny picture at an egg hunt. Photo courtesy of the Lisle Easter Egg Hunt

Unique Easter Egg Hunts

Family Egg Hunt Adventure at Lincoln Marsh

Wheaton
Saturday, April 12
Find eggs using a series of clues Easter egg hunts in Lincoln Marsh. You'll find the eggs when you solve the riddle! READ MORE

Warrenville Flashlight Egg Hunt

Warrenville
Friday, April 11
Hunt for eggs after dark at Bower Elementary School in Warrenville. The Easter Bunny will hide special eggs that can be traded for candy at the end of the hunt. READ MORE

West Chicago Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt

West Chicago
Thursday, April 17
Hop over to Reed-Keppler Park to search for glow-in-the-dark eggs that can be turned in for prizes. The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around for pictures. READ MORE

Hoppy Easter Festival

Naperville
Saturday, April 12
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

Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt Skate Party

Crest Hill
Friday, April 11
Bring your own basket to hunt for glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs on roller skates. Then, have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Parkie's Egg Hunt

Bolingbrook
Friday, April 18
Hunt for candy-filled eggs in the pool at Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Center. Each age group will get five minutes to find eggs in the leisure pool while others play in the lap pool. READ MORE

The Forge Celebrates Easter

Lemont
Saturday, April 19
The Forge is planning an EGGstra fun day at the park with scavenger hunts, egg hunts, egg rolls, and more. Plus, meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy special activities for kids ages 14 and under! New this year: Kids can enjoy a petting zoo from A Zoo to You! or play croquet with the Queen of Hearts. READ MORE

Wheeling Aqua Egg Hunt

Wheeling
Thursday, April 17
Kids will dive, splash, and search for colorful eggs floating in the pool, with special prizes hidden inside. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly event perfect for all ages and swimming abilities. Don’t forget your swimsuit and basket! READ MORE

Bunny Trolley Hop

Union
April 12, 13, and 19
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

Aqua Egg Hunt Oak Brook

Oak Brook
Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18
Kids who prefer swimming to hopping can join the Easter bunny at the Aqua Egg Hunt at the Family Aquatic Center in Oak Brook. Kids dive for eggs that contain prizes and slips that can be redeemed for special prizes that might not fit in eggs. The egg hunt will be divided by age and by appropriate swimming area for ability. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early to make sure they are in the correct area and age group. READ MORE
Indoor Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Ridge Park District
Indoor Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Ridge Park District

Easter Egg Hunts at Farms and Zoos

Spring Egg-Stravaganza

Lincoln Park
Saturday, April 19
Spring into action at Lincoln Park Zoo family favorite event, Spring Egg-Stravaganza! Make unforgettable memories as kids explore the zoo searching for hidden treasures. With six egg-hunting zones* to choose from, there's something for everyone, catering to different levels of difficulty, accessibility, and terrain. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for potential animal sightings along the way! READ MORE

The Children's Farm Easter Egg Roundup

Palos Park
Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19
Kids can visit The Farm at the Center for an Easter Egg hunt and much more. Visit the farm's spring animal babies, gather eggs from the coop to color, make an Easter craft, visit the Easter Bunny's magic forest, and roast marshmallows by a campfire. READ MORE

Windy Acres Farm Easter Egg Hunt

Geneva
April 12, 13, 18, and 19
Discover all that spring and Easter have to offer at Windy Acres Farm! On April 12, 13, 18, and 19, families can enjoy twice-daily Easter Egg hunts, visit with the Easter bunny, flower classes, donut decorating, mining for gems, visits at the petting zoo, and rides on the Choo Choo Express. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at the Wildflower Farm

Monee
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6
Looking for a fun and stress-free Easter egg hunt? Unlike traditional egg hunts that can feel like a mad dash, The Wildflower Farm's egg hunt is relaxed and enjoyable for everyone. Each child with a child’s ticket is guaranteed 12 eggs and a basket that they can decorate before starting their hunt. Eggs are hidden across 12 designated egg stations—no competition, just fun! Arrive anytime during your selected time slot to enjoy the experience at your own pace. Fresh pretzels will be available for purchase, and children can have their faces painted. READ MORE
Little boy at an Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy Canva
Little boy at an Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy Canva

Egg Hunts with Age Groups

River Trails Park District Easter Egg Hunt

Mount Prospect
Saturday, April 12
How egg-citing! Hop over to Burning Bush Park for some springtime fun with the River Trails Park District. Egg Hunt participants will search for eggs during their assigned hunt time. Kids ages 7-10 will follow clues left from the Easter Bunny to find colorful eggs around the park. READ MORE

Glenview Eggstravaganza

Glenview
Saturday, April 12
Divided into appropriate age groups, little egg hunters can search high and low in Gallery Park for Easter eggs. It's an egg-citing time for the whole family. READ MORE

Glenview New Church School Easter Egg Hunt

Glenview
Saturday, April 19
Kids ages 1-4 can participate in a toddler egg hunt at 9am and turn in their lot of eggs for one toy at the end of the hunt. In the traditional egg hunt at 10:30am, 8,000 eggs will be hidden throughout school grounds. The traditional egg hunt will include a golden egg that can be turned in for a grand prize and raffle tickets to win other prizes. READ MORE

Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance Easter Egg Hunt

Bridgeport
Saturday, April 19
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance hosts an Easter egg hunt, treats, prizes, a petting zoo, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!  READ MORE

Bensenville Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Eggstravaganza

Bensenville- FREE
Saturday, April 12
Hundreds of Easter eggs will be scattered across Varble Park for Bensenville kids to find. Families can gather afterward at the community center for photos with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts, and inflatables. READ MORE

Oak Lawn Annual Easter Egg Hunts

Oak Lawn
Saturday, April 12
The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs all over Oak View Center for kids to find! Children will be separated by age in three egg hunts at 10am, 11am, and 12pm; a craft and a visit from the Easter Bunny follow the egg hunt. READ MORE

Egg Hunts with Accommodations for Special Needs

Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt

Highland Park- FREE Saturday, April 5
More than 60,000 eggs will be hidden at The Preserve of Highland Park for this Alice in Wonderland themed Easter egg hunt. The hunt will feature scenes and characters from the film among the treat-filled eggs. READ MORE

Cantigny Easter Egg Hunt Open House

Wheaton
Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13
Kids can find eggs throughout the day in this open format Easter egg hunt. Find five eggs and return them for a prize. Eggs will be empty, so don't try to open or smash them. There is a limit of five eggs and one prize per child.  Kids can also enjoy screenings of Hop, visits with Mr. or Mrs. Easter Bunny, a craft (for a $5 fee), or concessions or brunch. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunts with Additional Activities

Prospect Heights Park District Spring Fling

Prospect Heights
Saturday, April 19
Children are invited to eat breakfast, meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Following the egg hunt, visit Lions Field to fly your kite compliments of the Prospect Heights Library, Lions Club & Park District. READ MORE

Tinley Park Easter Egg Hunt

Tinley Park
Saturday, April 5
Join the Easter Bunny for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Tinley Park! Please register in advance. Only one adult per family is allowed on the field with children. READ MORE

Roselle Spring Eggstravaganza

Roselle
Saturday, April 12
Kids can meet the Easter Bunny, make a craft, and then search for eggs at this event at Roselle's Clauss Recreation Center. Each child registered for the Spring Eggstravaganza will receive a basket, treat filled eggs, a craft, and a treat. READ MORE

Friends of Holstein Park Easter Event

Bucktown
Saturday, April 19
Visit Holstein Park for an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, music, and crafts. The bunny will be available inside the Fieldhouse for pictures starting at 10:15am. READ MORE

Springtime Egg Hunt and Live Interactive Kid's Music!

Rogers Park
Saturday, April 19
Listen to Miss Amy Leigh play music and hunt for eggs in Jarvis Square. Find the golden egg to win a free surprise! READ MORE

Bunny Hop at Welles Park

Lincoln Square
Wednesday, April 16
Join the Chicago Park District for a hopping good time at our Bunny Hop event designed especially for children under 6 years old. Get ready for a day filled with fun games, bouncing excitement in the bounce house, a creative art craft project, an egg hunt to find sweet surprises, and don't forget to strike a pose and take a picture with the Bunny himself! Bring your little ones for an unforgettable day of laughter and joy. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church
Pelican Harbor Aquatic Center
The Forge at Lemont Quarries
Wheeling Park District Indoor Pool
Illinois Railway Museum
Glenview New Church School