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
Homan Square Meet the Bunny – Event inludes egg hunt, games, facepainting and more.
- Where – Homan Square Park (3559 W. Arthington)
- When – April 1 from 3-6pm
- Cost – FREE
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
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A couple of weeks ago, I took the girls out to Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago (less than an hours drive from the city). The farm is set back from the road, so you really do feel like you are walking back through time as you walk down the dirt road to the real working farm from the 1890s.
After collecting eggs and talking to a few of the interpreters, we walked down the dirt road out to the fields where we saw the cows and even pet some sheep through the fence. Then we headed into the barn to see the GIANT horses. One of them, Annie, even let us pet her nose. It was a very pleasant way to spend a morning. Best of all it is FREE!
With the amazing weather we have been having, I decided to meet a friend who lives in Naperville at 
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