2023 Map: Easter Egg Hunts Around Chicago

Erin P. said:  Come out to Centennial Park to enjoy this annual tradition! If you find a "lucky egg," you win a special prize - happy hunting!

10am

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Hop on over to Cosley Zoo for this fun filled after-hours event. Tour the zoo, play games, make a craft (or take it to go), meet the Easter Bunny and live animals, too! Children will receive eggs and other goodies throughout the event. Pre-registration required.

4-5:30pm

Sean Keisman said:  Homewood-Flossmoor residents (only) can enjoy hunting for eggs at the Lucky Egg Hunt, including a few lucky eggs that will give you an extra prize. The bunny will be available for photos after the hunt.

10am

Molly Weber said:  Check out the egg hunt at Bella's indoor fun center, which includes bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, and a tunnel crawl through. The event will include an egg hunt followed by pictures with the bunny and ending with open jump time! This is a great way for kids to have some holiday fun and burn off excess energy.

8:30am-12pm

Alexandra F. said:  Get your friends together and create teams of 4. Teams will complete various physical and mental challenges in order to solve clues and find the bunny hiding somewhere in the park. Be one of the first teams to finish, and you will win fabulous prizes — including gift certificates to local businesses!

After the Egg-Mazing Race, participants will be able to take part in a night-time egg hunt! Eggs filled with prizes and candy will be scattered around the park. Collect as many eggs as you can before they are all gone! Pre-registration required.

5:30-7:30pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Barrington's unique Easter egg hunt invites kids to bring a flashlight and hunt for candy-filled eggs in the dark! Pre-registration is required.

7:30-8pm

Erin P. said:  Join the Worth Park District for their annual Community Egg Hunt. Before and after the hunt, the gym inside will be open with different activities for the kids! Pre-registration required.

10am

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Grab your basket and head to North Thorndale Park to hunt for eggs and goodies! A pancake breakfast will be also available for purchase.

10am

Alexandra F. said:  Your kids will love the Aquatic Egg Hunt at the Family Aquatic Center! Each registration is for a 90-minute experience that begins with the egg hunts and ends with open swim for the entire family. They have changed their format to help spread out the crowds. This year they will be offering 5 separate egg hunt events with a maximum enrollment of 100 egg hunters to help spread out the gathering of people. Each event will have registration opportunities for all ages.

Erin P. said:  Grab your Easter baskets and head out to Nowell Park Baseball Field or Heggie Soccer Field for the Great Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny will be there as well.

Nowell Park Baseball Fields, 10 am

Heggie Soccer Field, 12pm

Erin P. said:  Hop on down the Bunny Trail to Meyers Park (behind the Rec Center) as you scramble for eggs filled with treasures. Bring your own basket to collect eggs. There is a sensory-friendly egg hunt the evening before the main hunt. Registration is required for the sensory-friendly egg hunt.

10:30am

Molly Weber said:  Dash for eggs outside at Paulus Park at this drop off event exclusively for tweens. Stay after to enjoy the party atmosphere with a DJ, desserts and beverages.

7:30-9:30pm

Erin P. said:  In addition to the Easter egg hunt at Chicago Gaelic Park, this fun event includes a bouncy castle, coloring, movies, and jelly bean count. There will be food available to purchase.

11am-2pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  14,000 eggs will be “hidden” among the 4 ball fields at Frontier Park Sports Complex, where kids up to 8 years old are invited to join the hunt with other kids their age! Special prizes are available, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny! No reservations required, but note that parking is limited so it's a good idea to come early. Also, they will be accepting food donations for DuPage Pads at the event.

8:55am

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Hop on over to the Centennial Fitness Center for their underwater egg hunt! Bring a waterproof container for your child to collect their eggs! Open swim is available once all the eggs are collected.

12:15-12:35pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Grab your flashlight and Easter basket, then head to White Oaks Park for an Egg Hunt in the dark. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for a golden egg to turn in for a special prize!

7:30-8:30pm

Alexandra F. said:  Grab your flashlight and come on out to the Lisle Community Park Bandshell for a nighttime egg hunt in the dark! Pre-registration required.

7:30pm

Alexandra F. said:  Grab your basket and hop on over to RecPlex for this outdoor egg hunt. Each timeslot will be divided into age groups (3-5 and 6-8).

8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00

Sean Keisman said:  Hop on over to the baseball fields at Berens Park for the annual egg hunt! Join in a mad dash to collect prize-filled eggs and meet with the Easter Bunny. Adults must accompany children and don’t forget to bring your basket! Pre-registration required.

8-9am & 9:30-10:30am

Erin P. said:  Stop by the Y for evening Easter themed family fun! Enjoy an underwater Easter Egg hunt and an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter bunny! Registration is required.

4:45-5:30pm

Alexandra F. said:  Come to the Annual Batavia Egg Hop, where you can hop around downtown Batavia, hunt for eggs, play games, and enjoy free activities and entertainment.

10am-1pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  The “Bunny Wabbit Run” is a 5k (one hop), a 10k (two hops), a half marathon, and a 200m Kids Dash with the silly Wabbit and an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 8 and under!

Alexandra F. said:  Bunny will scatter eggs filled with lots of goodies on the Tam Golf Course. Remember to bring a basket to collect your eggs. There will be complimentary refreshments for all to enjoy. The scramble will take place indoors in case of inclement weather. Pre-registration is required.

10am

Alexandra F. said:  This ticketed Easter event at Lincoln Park Zoo includes multiple Easter egg hunts for different age groups, pictures with the Easter bunny, free rides on the carousel and the Lionel Train Adventure, as well as games, music and outdoor activities.

8am-12pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  The Bunny Rock is a 10K, 5K and Kids Egg Dash that hop-pens every year on the Saturday before Easter! Sign up for the race or just bring the kiddos for the Egg Dash to enjoy Easter festivities.

Erin P. said:  Grab your Easter basket and join the Alsip Park District as they search for eggs filled with treats that the Easter Bunny has left. They'll have refreshments, raffles, and a visit from the Easter Bunny after the egg hunt. Each child should bring a basket and don't forget your camera!

9am

Alexandra F. said:  The egg hunt is an open house event — come whenever you wish, and bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs that will be scattered around the grounds throughout the day and replenished periodically. Each child can redeem up to five eggs for a prize.

10am-4pm

Molly Weber said:  Lake Forest residents (only) can enjoy family fun and entertainment at the annual Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. The Easter Bunny will be laying out over 6,000 eggs! Perhaps you will be lucky enough to find a golden egg. Pre-registration required.

9am

Shannon Elsey said:  Hop on over to the Heritage Center for some spring family fun at the Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Children will have the opportunity to make a craft, play games and enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny.

10am-12pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Hop on over for a fun-filled egg hunt and pictures with the Bunny! Once the Egg Hunt is complete – families can visit the Bunny at the burrow. Each child will receive a special treat to take home. Pre-registration is required.

10am-3:30pm

Sean Keisman said:  Don’t be late for this Very Important Date! Featuring scenes and characters from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and over 60,000 plastic eggs filled with treats, the Wonderland Egg Hunt is family fun for children and their parents. There will be timed egg hunts segmented by age.

9-9:40am

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Bring your flashlights for this “eggciting” evening egg hunt! Children will search for hidden eggs, and parents must accompany their children during the hunt. Children should bring a flashlight and basket to collect the eggs.

7:40pm, 7:55pm & 8:10pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Children should bring a flashlight and basket to collect their eggs at the Buffalo Grove Park District Night Owl Egg Hunt. Parents must accompany their children. Pre-registration is required.

7:40-8:15pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Little ones can enjoy a classic springtime egg hunt in the park. There will be an opportunity to meet and take photos with the Glen Ellyn bunny, Hopper Cottontail, and participate in spring-themed activities.

9:15-10:15am & 10:45-11:45am

Molly Weber said:  Hop on down to Community Park for a family walk to collect candy eggs from local businesses. Along Cottontail Trail there will be other activities such as a photo with the bunny, a petting zoo, bubbles, games, and a bounce house. Pre-registration required.

10-11:30am

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Join in the fun at this not-so-traditional egg hunt! Pick up your goodie bag at 10am in Northcenter Town Square and look for hidden prizes at participant shops. Round out the festivities with a visit from the Easter bunny and more fun activities!

10am-1pm

Alexandra F. said:  Kids can enjoy being out on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum for their egg hunt. Following the egg hunt, families are invited to stay and explore the Museum with a scavenger hunt.

10am-1:45pm

Lisa R said:  Come to Gallery Park in Glenview for some eggcitement! Children will have a hopping good time at this old-fashioned egg hunt.

10-10:30am

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Visit the Easter Bunny and take a family picture at the Carousel with their photographer. In addition to small crafts, kids can enjoy a play area after their photos are taken. You are also welcome to take your own pictures.

4-5:30pm

Molly Weber said:  Bring your flashlight to find candy- and toy-filled eggs. Be sure to bring a basket to collect your eggs. This night will also include games and bingo. Pizza will be provided.

6:30-8:30pm

Erin P. said:  Join Peter Cottontail for some crafts, holiday games, donuts, egg hunt and a special photo opportunity with the Bunny!

10am , 10:45am & 11:30am

Alexandra F. said:  Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast (for a fee), before or after the Annual Egg Hunt (free). Plus, have your photo taken with the bunny! Pre-registration required for breakfast, but not for the hunt.

10am

Alexandra F. said:  Grab your Easter basket and head over to the Pottawatomie Park for the St. Charles Park District annual egg hunt for some holiday fun! BYOB - bring your own basket! Please limit your child to 10 eggs.

10am

Erin P. said:  At the Easter Egg Roundup at the Farm gives children the the chance to visit with farm animals, collect and color an egg from the coop, make an Easter craft, visit the Easter Bunny's Magical Forest, hunt for a colored egg, and meet the Bunny himself!

10am-2:30pm

Alexandra F. said:  Hunt for eggs in the dark and enjoy treats and goodie bags! Remember to bring a flashlight and bag for your eggs. Pre-registration required.

7:45-9:05pm

Alexandra F. said:  Grab your flashlight and basket and head for the woods. Go on the hunt for some eggs then enjoy a spring craft.

7:30-8:15pm, 8:30-9:15pm

Molly Weber said:  The Easter Bunny invites you to join him for the Tinley Park Park District Easter Egg Hunt! Pre-registration required.

9-10:15am

Molly Weber said:  Hunt for candy filled eggs in the pool. Some eggs will contain a special ticket for a bonus prize. Parents should plan on getting in the pool with their child. Special bags will be provided for each participant. Each age group will have 10 minutes to collect eggs in the leisure pool. When it is not your age group's turn, you are welcome to play in the lap pool. After the Egg Hunt there will be 30 minutes of remaining time to play in both pools.

9-11am

Alexandra F. said:  Hunt for eggs at Olympic Indoor Swim Center! Plastic eggs filled with surprises will be floating in the pool for kids to collect; bags will be provided. After the hunt, meet the Bunny and swim in the Family Activity Pool.

1-3:45pm

Erin P. said:  Head to Stony Creek Golf Course for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which includes an age-segmented search for eggs, a craft project and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

10am , 12pm, 2pm

Alexandra F. said:  Bring your basket and enjoy this fun, festive annual tradition! The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ by for photos! Pre-registration required.

10am

Sean Keisman said:  Grab your flashlight and hunt for prize-filled eggs under the stars! Parents must be present with their children, but may not assist them during the hunt. Preregistration is required.

7:45pm , 8:40pm

Molly Weber said:  Make a whole morning of Easter celebrations at this event. The day will kick off with an Easter egg hunt (with 20,000 eggs to be found!!), followed by a parade, and capped off with some fun activities including spring crafts and photos with the Easter bunny! Pre-registration required.

10am

Lisa R said:  Head outside to find eggs in the dark! Bring your own flashlights and/or headlamps. They'll have pizza at the Oakton Community Center before and go over the hunt rules before heading outside. They'll wrap up the event with flashlight tag in the field at Oakton Park.

6:30-8pm

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  The Itasca Park District hosts egg hunts on back-to-back nights. There is a flashlight egg hunt on one night and and an "eggcellent" egg hunt designed for teens and tweens the next night.

8pm