As I started doing research for my Easter blog post, I began reminiscing about the fact that doing Easter research is what originally inspired me to start this blog and ultimately become an entrepreneur.  So, it is with a warm fuzzy feeling that I list this year’s Chicago area Easter activities.

Go Hop Hop Hop your way to some Easter fun this coming week!

I’ve listed the events by date and then by cost (FREE listed first).  I listed all of the Chicago Park District events at the bottom, since they share the same website link.

Soldier Field Spring Egg-Stravaganza & Open Art Contest – Event includes candy grab/egg hunt, face painters, fun inflatables, balloon artists, and a Radio Disney Show on the South Courtyard Stage.

• Where – Soldier Field (1410 Museum Campus Dr.)
• When – March 27 at 9am
• Cost – FREE

Park West Association Annual Egg Hunt - Event includes a visit from the Easter Bunny, food, drinks, candy and family fun.

• Where – Park West Play Lot (745 Wrightwood)
• When – March 27 from 12-2pm
• Cost – $15 per family suggested donation

Roscoe Village Spring Brunch – Event includes brunch, goodie bags for the kids and a visit from Peter Cottontail.

• Where – Riverview Tavern (1958 Roscoe St.)
• When – March 27 at 9am or 11am
• Cost – $40 per family
• Reservations – 773.248.9523

Brookfield Zoo Bunny and Easter Brunch – All you can eat buffet and visit from the Easter Bunny.

• Where – Brookfield Zoo (8400 31st St., Brookfield)
• When – March 27, 28 and April 3  seatings at 9am & 11am, April 4  seatings at 11am and 1:30
• Cost – March 27-28, April 3 Members $28 adults and $20.50 children, Non-members $38 adults, $26.50 children ; April 4 Members $39 adults, $29 children, Non-members $49 adults, $35 children (Children under 2 are free)
• Reservations – 708.688.8355

Southport’s 5th Annual EGGstravaganza and Hop Around the Shops – Event incldues balloon artists, face painters, magician, egg hunt, refreshments and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

• Where – Sheil Park (3505 N. Southport Ave.)
• When – March 28 from 1-3pm
• Cost – FREE

Bubbles Academy Egg Hunt - Event includes open play, balloon art, egg hunt and art project.

• Where – Bubbles Academy (1504 N. Fremont)
• When – April 1 & 2 from 5:45-7pm and April 3 from 1:30-2:34pm
• Cost – $20 per child
• Reservations – 312.944.7677

Storybook Square at Navy Pier – Patch the Pirate Dog has invited his nursery rhyme friends to act out stories at Storybook Square.  Kids can also meet and take a picture with Bonny Bunny.

• Where – Family Pavilion Stage at Navy Pier
• When – April 1-4 from 11am-5:30pm
• Cost – FREE

Stroller Strides Eggcelent Eggstravaganza – Friday’s regular class will be Eggcellent. Moms will get their usual great workout,  kids will learn about the letter “E” for Exercise and everyone will have fun singing some bunny songs.

• Where – Windy City Field House (2367 W. Logan Blvd.)
• When – April 2 at 11am
• Cost – FREE for members, non-members pay $15 (kids are FREE)

Bunny & Easter Brunch at Lambs Farm – Buffet brunch, kids activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny

• Where – Country Inn Restaurant at Lambs Farm (14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville)
• When – April 2 & 3 seatings at 10am and noon & April 4 seatings at 10am, noon and 2pm
• Cost – 4/2-3 $15.95 per person, 4/4 $19.95 adults, $10.96 children (kids under 23 months are free)
• Reservations – 847.362.5050.

Morton Arboretum Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – Buffet brunch and visit from the Easter Bunny.

• Where – Morton Arboretum’s Ginkgo Restaurant (4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle)
• When – April 2& 3  from 9-10:30am, April 4 seatings at at 9:30am, noon and 2:30pm
• Cost – Member $25 adults, $21 children, Non-members $32 adults, $26 children
• Reservations – 630.725.2066

Northcenter Town Square Eggstravaganza – Event includes egg hunt, refreshments music and hat contest.

• Where – Northcenter Town Square (4100 N. Damen Ave.)
• When – April 3 at 11am
• Cost – FREE

Easter Crafts and Stories at the Chicago Public Library - Event will include books, crafts and Easter egg hunt.

• Where – Hall (4801 S. Michigan Ave.)
• When – April 3 from 1-2pm
• Cost – FREE

West Bucktown Neighborhood Association Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Kids ages 10 and under are invited to hunt for candy-filled eggs, win prizes and meet the Easter Bunny.

• Where – Maplewood Park (1640 Maplewood Ave.)
• When – April 3 at 11am
• Cost – FREE

My Corner Playroom Easter Eggs-travaganza – Event includes an Easter Egg Hunt, open play, egg dyeing and a story.

• Where – My Corner Playroom (2121 N. Clybourn Ave.)
• When – April 3 from 9am-12pm
• Cost – $19 per child/ $14 siblings, free for members

Park Grill Easter Brunch – Buffet and visit from the Easter Bunny

• Where – Park Grill
• When – April 4 from 10am-3:30pm
• Cost – a la cart menu, but kids eat for $.99 with purchase of adult entree
• Reservations – 312 .521.PARK

10Pin Easter Bunny Bowl and Brunch – Feast on all your Easter favorites, bowl with the bunny, and knock down the pink bowling pin to win prizes.

• Where – 10Pin (330 N. State St.)
• When – April 4, seatings at 11am and 2pm
• Cost – $39 per guest includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental and buffet.  Children 4 and under are FREE
• Reservations – 312.644.0300

Spirit of Chicago Easter Brunch - Includes appearance by the Easter Bunny, two-hour cruise, goodie bag for kids, brunch and dancing to their DJ.

• Where – Spririt of Chicago (Navy Pier)
• When – April 4 at noon (Cruise 12:30-2:30)
• Cost – $49.90 adult, kids 3-11 are half price
• Reservations – 866.273.2469

Easter Brunch Aboard Odyssey Cruises – Live entertainment and spectactular views.

• Where – Odyssey Cruises (Navy Pier)
• When – April 4 at 11:30 (Cruise 12:30-2:30pm)
• Cost – $64.90 per adult, kids age 3-12 half price
• Reservations – 866.826.3463

Easter Brunch at the Signature Room – Brunch and the Easter Bunny will be passing out candy and available for pictures.

• Where – Signature Room (875 N. Michigan Ave.)
• When – April 4 from 9:30-4pm
• Cost – $65 adults, $25 children
• Reservations – 312.787.9596

Chicago Park District Bunny Activities - Meet the Easter Bunny and look for hidden eggs!  Most events will also feature face painting, arts and crafts and photo opportunities with the Bunny!

Welles Bunny Bonanza – Event includes egg hunt, craft project, face painting, inflatables, treats, and photo opportunity.

• Where – Welles Park (2333 W. Sunyside Ave.)
• When – March 25 from 10am-12pm
• Cost – $5 per child
• Age Appropriate – 5 & under
• Advance reservations required – 312.742.7511

Merrimac Brunch with the Bunny – Healthy brunch, egg hunt, craft project, entertainment, face painting and more.

• Where – Merrimac Park (6343 W. Irving Park Rd.)
• When – March 25 from 10am-12pm
• Cost – $10 per person
• Age Appropriate – 5 & under
• Advance reservations required – 773.685.3382

Paschen Park Easter Egg Hunt – Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs

• Where – Paschen Park (1932 W. Lunt Ave)
• When – March 26 from 11am-12pm
• Cost – $2
• Age Appropriate – 18-36 months

Holstein Easter Egg Hunt

• Where – Holstein Park (2200 N. Oakley Ave.)
• When – March 27 from 10-11am
• Cost - FREE
• Age Appropriate – 2-5 years

Senior Citizens Memorial Playlot – Meet the Easter Bunny and look for hidden eggs.

• Where – Senior Citizens Memorial Playlot (2238 N. Oakley Ave.)
• When – March 27 from 10-11am
• Cost - FREE
• Age Appropriate – 2-5 years

Chase Eggstravaganza – Event includes egg hunt, face painting, crafts and storytelling.

• Where – Chase Park (4701 N. Ashland Ave.)
• When – March 27 from 12-2pm
• Cost - FREE
• Age Appropriate – 8 and under

Mayfair Easter Egg Hunt – Event includes egg hunt, craft project and visit from the bunny.

• Where – Mayfair Park (4550 W. Sunnyside Ave.)
• When – March 27 from 10am-12pm
• Cost – $3 per child
• Age Appropriate – 2-10 years

Horner Doggie Egg Hunt – Event includes a hunt for treat-filled eggs, a bonnet parade and refreshments for everyone.

• Where – Horner Park (2741 W. Montrose Ave.)
• When – March 27 from 10am-12pm
• Cost – $5 per dog

Mayfair Lunch with the Bunny

• Where – Mayfair Park (4550 W. Sunnyside Ave)
• When – March 27 from 12-2pm
• Cost – $7 per child, $5 per adult
• Age Appropriate – 2-10 years
• Advance tickets suggested – 773.685.3361

Kilbourn Organic Greenhouse Lunch with the Bunny – Event includes healthy lunch, performance, art project, face painting, inflatables, games and prizes and photo with the bunny.

• Where – Kilbourn Park & Organic Greenhouse (3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.)
• When – March 27 from 11am-1pm
• Cost – $10 per child, $5 per adult
• Age Appropriate – 2-10 years

Hale Lunch with the Easter Bunny

• Where – Hale Park (6248 W. 62nd St.)
• When – April 1 from 11:30am-2:30pm
• Cost – $12 Children, $6 Adult

Altgeld Easter Festival

• Where – Altgeld Park (515 S. Washtenaw Ave.)
• When – April 1 from 4-6pm
• Cost – FREE

Brands Easter Egg Hunt

• Where – Brands Park (3259 N. Elston Ave.)
• When – April 2 from 10-11:30am
• Cost - FREE
• Age Appropriate – Age 6 & under

Taylor Egg Hunt

• Where – Taylor-Lauridsen Playground (704 W. 42nd St.)
• When – April 2 from 4:30-6:30pm
• Cost - FREE
• Age Appropriate – 5-11 years

Piotrowski Dinner with the Bunny – Event includes an egg hunt, face painting, games and pictures

• Where – Piotrowski Park (4247 W. 31st St.)
• When – April 2 from 4-6
• Cost – $3

White Easter Egg Hunt

• Where – White Park (1610 W. Howard St.)
• When – April 2 at 10am
• Cost – $4
• Age Appropriate – 5 & under

Berger Cultural Center Easter Egg Hunt

• Where – Berger Park Cultural Center (6205 N. Sheridan Rd.)
• When – April 3 from 10-10:30
• Cost – FREE
• Age Appropriate – 2-3 years

Clarendon Community Center Easter Egg Hunt

• Where – Clarendon Park Community Center (4501 N. Clarendon Ave.)
• When – April 3 from 11-11:30
• Cost – FREE

Loyola Easter Egg Hunt

• Where – Loyola Park (1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.)
• When – April 3 from 11-11:30am
• Cost - FREE
• Age Appropriate – 2-4 years

Minuteman Easter Egg Hunt

• Where – Minuteman Park (5940 S. Central Ave.)
• When – April 3 from 11am-1pm
• Cost – $5