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Easter fun is in full swing across Oak Park and surrounding neighborhoods, with egg hunts, treats, prizes, and photo ops with everyone’s favorite bunny.
So grab your bunny ears and hop over to one of these family-friendly events. Some require pre-registration, but most are free!
Oak Park
The Easter Bunny is visiting Maple Park in Oak Park for two special egg hunts—one is family-friendly, the other is for friendly dogs.
Easter Egg Dash | Maple Park | 1105 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park, IL
Children ages 3-10 are encouraged to bring baskets, bonnets, and bunny ears to Maple Park and join the annual egg-stravaganza. The big bunny will be on hand for pictures with the whole family, and themed games will go on before and after each dash. Dash entry times are at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.
Day & Time: Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; refer to the entry time on your ticket for your child's scheduled dash.
Free Admission
This is a free event, but all participants must have a ticket to be admitted. Tickets will be available beginning March 7 at:
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- Candycopia (717 Lake Street)
- Ridgeland Common (415 Lake Street)
- Community Recreation Center (225 Madison Street)
- Gymnastics & Recreation Center (21 Lake Street)
Doggy Egg Scramble | Maple Park | 1105 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park, IL
Bring your best friend to Maple Park for the Doggy Egg Scramble, where they can explore fields for eggs filled with doggie treats. After the hunt, a special guest will take photos with you and your pup. This on-leash event is for friendly dogs only. Families are encouraged to attend, but an adult must supervise children. Registration is not required for the Doggy Scramble.
Day & Time: Saturday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m.
Brookfield
Brunch with the Bunny | Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield, IL
You may not do a lot of hunting on this one, but there will be Easter fun too good not to mention! Experience an unforgettable Easter celebration at Brookfield Zoo Chicago beginning with a buffet that features an array of brunch classics, including a carving station with honey bourbon glazed ham, and new favorites, plus and special kid’s buffet and an energetic interactive DJ, who will keep the atmosphere lively with upbeat music and engaging activities for kids and adults alike. A cash bar will be available at Brunch with the Bunny, including beer, wine by the glass, and cocktails. Brunch with the Bunny tickets include coffee, hot tea, iced water, and lemonade.
Day & Time: Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Event Info:
This Easter, hop on over for a one-of-a-kind brunch experience at the zoo. They're not just serving brunch; they're crafting memories.
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Create Colorful Creations at the Coloring Book Tables: Let your creativity shine at the designated coloring book tables, where children can unleash their artistic spirit.
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Enjoy an Egg-cellent Brunch Buffet: Delight in a brunch buffet that caters to everyone's tastebuds featuring an array of classic and new brunch favorites.
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Get the Party Hopping on the Dance Floor: Get into the festive spirit with an energetic interactive DJ, who will keep brunch atmosphere lively with upbeat music and engaging activities for kids and adults alike.
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Explore the Zoo: Tickets for Brunch with the Bunny include admission and parking at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Franklin Park
The Park District of Franklin Park and the Veterans Park District will host several egg hunts in Franklin Park, including events with a unique twist designed to entertain tweens. All of these egg-citing events are free and don’t require registration.
Flashlight Egg & Candy Hunt | North Park | 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL
Egg hunts aren’t always limited to little ones. Bigger kids, aged 6-10, should bring a flashlight and a basket to collect eggs and candy scattered around the park because this family event takes place at night.
Date & Time: Friday, March 27, at 8:00 p.m.
Free Admission
This event is free of charge, and no entry ticket or fee is required. The hunt starts EXACTLY at 8:00 p.m., The hunt is cancelled if there is inclement weather.
Brunch and Egg Hunt | North Park | 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park, IL
Brunch is from 9:30 - 10:30 am Fee (R/NR): $18/$23 for ages 3 & up per person (Ages 2 & under are free)
The Egg Hunt is free and begins at 11:00 am. Bring your Easter basket or bag to hold all the goodies you find around the park. Maybe you will be one of the lucky ones that finds a golden egg. The hunt will be sectioned off into age groups. The hunt is held indoors if there is inclement weather.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28
9:30 - 10:30 am is brunch
11:00 am the egg hung begin
Egg Hunt at James Park | James Park | 10600 James Ave., Franklin Park, IL
Join the Easter Bunny for the annual Egg Hunt at James Park. Bring your basket or bag to collect all the treasures throughout the park. You might even be one of the lucky ones to discover a golden egg. The hunt is held indoors if there is inclement weather. This event is for children ages 1-7.
Free Admission
This event is free of charge, and no entry ticket or fee is required. The hunt is moved indoors if the weather is bad.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, at 12:00 p.m.
La Grange
The Park District of La Grange offers a diverse range of activities for everyone this Easter at Sedgwick Park. From a family-friendly egg hunt, free for ages 2-8, to a flashlight egg hunt for tweens, and even a doggie egg hunt, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Tween Flashlight Egg Hunt | Sedgwick Park | 10th Ave. & 48th St., La Grange, IL
Grab a flashlight, and get ready for an egg-hilarating night of searching in the dark for candy and prizes spread around the park. The hunt is limited to tweens aged 8 to 14; however, each participant must be accompanied by a parent.
Register Now
The registration fee for participants is $12. Space is limited; the registration deadline is March 26, April 10.
Date & Time: Friday, March 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registered participants should check in no later than 7:30 p.m. The event will be moved to the Recreation Center if the weather is poor.
Doggie Egg Hunt | Sedgwick Park | 10th Ave. & 48th St., La Grange, IL
Leash up your pup and have fun at this event where your canine searches for dog-friendly treat-filled eggs. Dogs must be leashed at all times; retractable leashes allowed. Please note that treats will be placed inside plastic eggs - supervision is required. Limited spots.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Melrose Park
Flash Light Egg and Candy Hunt | Bulger Park |1601 W. Hirsch St., Melrose Park, IL
Veterans Park District and the Melrose Park Youth Commission are proudly sponsoring an Egg and Candy Hunt at Bulger Park playground in Melrose Park. Eggs and candy will be hidden high and low for children to find. Remember to bring your basket to collect your goodies.
THIS HUNT TAKES PLACE AT NIGHT, SO REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FLASHLIGHT. Parents may help two- and three-year-old children. Four- to ten-year-old children can hunt on their own.
This Event starts EXACTLY at 8 PM, rain or shine.
Date & Time: Friday, March 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Free Admission
This event is free of charge, and no entry ticket or fee is required. The event starts exactly at 8:00 p.m., rain or shine.
North Riverside
Adult Easter Egg Hunt | Village Commons | 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside, IL
Back by popular demand, relive your childhood with an egg hunt, in a grown-up way with the chance to win everything from gift certificates to booze baskets! Grab your baskets and search for prize-filled eggs throughout Commons Park. The fee includes pizza and 2 drink tickets. Tell your friends and register today—you won't want to miss this!
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets are $15 and include pizza and 2 drinks.
Bunny Bash | North Riverside Park Mall | North Court - 7501 W. Cermak Rd., North Riverside, IL
The Easter Bunny created an exciting scavenger hunt for kids to find Easter eggs throughout the mall. Don't miss this annual event! Remember to bring your basket and stick around for the bunny hop, scavenger hunts and a balloon artist.
River Forest
Egg Hunt | Keystone Park West | 400 Keystone Ave., River Forest, IL
Join the River Forest Park District and the Bunny for springtime fun at our annual Egg Hunt! The event is held in specially designated areas of Keystone Park West. Children ages 2-10 will be divided into age groups, and hunt for hundreds of candy and sticker eggs with children of similar age. Children should also be on the look-out for special golden eggs that are redeemable for prizes.
Day & Time: Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m.
Free Admission
There is no registration or admission fee for the Egg Hunt.
River Grove
Trumbull Park Egg & Candy Hunt | Trumbull Park | 2311 Leyden Ave., River Grove, IL
The trickster Easter Bunny will hide eggs and candy at this free family event, which is sponsored by Veterans Park District and the City of River Grove. Youngsters from ages 2-10 should bring baskets to collect their goodies. Each hunt will be divided into age groups.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m.
Free Admission
This event is free of charge, and no entry ticket or fee is required. The event starts EXACTLY at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine.
Enjoy Easter with Family, Friends, and a Bunny - Just Due West of Chicago
Choose the activity that appeals most to your family, a convenient event, or a nearby park, and join us for egg-ceptional fun in Oak Park and the surrounding suburbs just due west of Chicago.