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Easter Egg Hunts, Parades and Other Easter Fun in Illinois in 2011!

Want to take your children to an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Train Ride or other Easter event in Illinois 2012?

Here's Where to Find Easter Fun in Illinois!

There are Easter Eggs hunts all over Illinois, in 2011!  They are great fun for families with children!  Most allow children from babies through elementary school to participant in the actual hunt, but almost all also have many other activities, music, food and entertainment for adults and older children.  The egg hunts are usually right around Easter (obviously), often late  or early April - just click on the link to the event's website to find this year's date! There are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch! And if you would like to make your own natural organic Easter Egg dye, here's how to do it!

 

Always confirm dates and times via the contact information provided - they often change or cancel and do not tell me!

Note: On the Easter Egg Hunt sponsor's website, usually, you will want to click on their calendar to see the details!

Easter Egg Hunts and Events

Illinois

Boone County

  • Belvidere Easter egg hunt, carnival - Saturday, April 16, 2011 starts at 11 am
    1006 W. Lincoln Ave. Carnival=1151 W. Locust St. , Belvidere, IL. Phone: 815-547-5711. Open: Sat. April 16, 2011 Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. The Spring Fling Carnival, featuring games, prizes, crafts and face painting will immediately follow at the River’s Edge Recreation Center. The Belvidere I.O.U. Club and Belvidere Park District Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Fling Carnival will be held April 16. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. for children in the age groups three and younger, four to six and seven to nine. Search for candy eggs and treats behind the maintenance center in the Belvidere Park, 1006 W. Lincoln Ave. The Spring Fling Carnival, featuring games, prizes, crafts and face painting will immediately follow at the River’s Edge Recreation Center, 1151 W. Locust St. Tickets for the games and activities can be purchased at the door for 25 cents each. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available for $2, with proceeds benefiting the Special Recreation Scholarship Fund. The rain date, for the hunt only, is April 23, 2011. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 13, 2011)

Chicago Park District Easter Egg Hunts

Cook County

  • Bunny Dash - Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.
    Dundee and Hicks Rd/Deer Grove East Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60067. Phone: 847-829-4536. Email: hfrayn@adrenalinesportsmanagement.com. Open: The 100-yard Dash Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. . Ages: 2-8 Years Old Price: $5.00 includes a Race Bib and a Basket. Can register online or day of event. Eggs: Over 3000 eggs Easter Bunny: The Easter Bunny will be at the event + Photos Other Activities: at 8:30 A.M.: 1 Mile Youth Run and 9:00 A.M.: 5k Run and Walk. Possible Petting Zoo. GREAT FAMILY EVENT. The whole family can participate. Various activities are available for families and kids of all ages. From an Egg Hunt with over 3000 eggs to a Live Petting Zoo to the Easter Bunny, this event is full of delight and excitement that will definitely leave you wanting more. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: January 12, 2011)
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  • Bunny Rock - Saturday, April 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M
    Diversey Harbor 2430 North Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614. Phone: 847-829-4536. Email: dsnare@adrenalinesportsmanagement.com. Open: The Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. There will be over 3000 eggs. Every Egg Hunt participant will receive a Basket and Bib. . Ages: 2-8 Years Old Restrooms: Yes Price: $10.00 Includes Basket, Eggs, and Bib Register. Easter Bunny: Yes + Photos Other Activities: 5k Run and Walk at 9:00 A.M. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: January 12, 2011)
  • Paschen Park Easter Egg Hunt -  26, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    1932 W. Lunt Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626. Phone: 773-262-5871. For ages 18-36 months, w/adult. Cost: $2. Meet the big white Bunny and look for hidden eggs! In addition to egg hunts, most events will feature face painting, arts and crafts plus photo opportunities with the bunny (bring your camera). Some activities may require pre-registration due to limited space. Many programs are admission free or have nominal entrance fees. Participants should call the individual parks for additional information. 
  • Wolff's Flea Market Kids Appreciation Day Egg Hunt - Saturday April 23, 2011. 8am to 3pm.
    1775 N. Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60074. Phone: 847-524-9590. Email: wolffsflea@aol.com. Open: Saturday April 23, 2011. 8am to 3pm. Easter Egg Hunt at 11am. Prizes, games, music, magic, kids friendly booths. Free admission for kids under 12. Parents pay $1. Wolff's Flea Market is indoors in Palatine, IL. Restaurant, 300 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, clothing, jewelry, toys, sports cards, etc. The Kids Day offers carnival games, lots of prizes, magician Marshal Brodien Jr. and Blake Everett. Music by Noel Rivera and The Rocky Mountain Grass Band. They say you can take pictures with the "Easter Wolf", which I think is their wolf mascot wearing bunny ears... (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 18, 2011)
    A visitor writes on April 18, 2011: "Will let you know, but any day at Wolff's flea market is fun for the whole family!"

DuPage County

  • Egg-Tastic Easter at SciTech Museum! - Friday April 22, 2011, Easter Egg hunt from 11 am until noon for 2 age groups: 5 & under, and 6 & up.
    18 W. Benton St., Aurora, IL 60506. Phone: 630-859-3434. Email: info@sctich.museum. Open:  21, 2011 10AM-2PM. Egg-Tastic Easter at SciTech Museum! A Completely Different Easter Event for your Kids featuring Wacky Science Fun! Come to Easter at Scitech, Learn, Engage and Inspire your Kids at SciTech Hands On Museum where they will have an unforgettable Easter experience! Easter at SciTech will feature an  Kids can meet the Easter Bunny when he makes a special stop at SciTech from 10 am until 2 pm. From noon until 2 there will be photo opportunities for kids with SciTech's Bunny Friend so don't miss out! Of course, this is a SciTech Event- so that's not all! Your kids can engage in some wacky scientific Eggtastic Eggsperiments from noon until 2 pm! Visit our Easter experiment tables and Learn, Engage and Inspire- that's Eggsactly what the kids need this Easter! Come to SciTech Hands On Museum for your Easter Holiday fun time! All Easter activities are included with regular admission at SciTech Museum. The SciTech Hands On Museum is a great Educational Science resource right in your backyard with over 200 interactive science exhibits that will help teach your kids how to ask the right questions and explore their world!!   (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:  25, 2011)

Henry County

  • Teresa's Tasty Produce - Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Easter breakfast (with the Easter bunny), Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    12420 County Highway 5, Atkinson, IL 61235. Phone: 309 936-7792. Alternate Phone: 309 945-7865. Fax: 309 936-7399. Email: ttp@geneseo.net. Open: Saturday April 16, 2011 from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. This event is for children through age 10. There is a $7.00 charge. Parents and grandparents are welcome at no charge. (ADDED:  21, 2011)

LaSalle County

  • Easter Megga Drop - Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 1 pm
    1735 Malcolm Ave, LaSalle, IL 61301. Phone: 815.910.3387. Email: info@meggadrop.com. Open: 1pm Sunday, April 17th. Join us at 1pm for a 20,000 Easter egg hunt at Northwest School Field! The Easter bunny is dropping eggs out of a helicopter for us to win prizes like a 42" flat screen tv, Nintendo Wii, Garmin GPS, and tons more prizes from local businesses! Come for the hunt and stay for photos with the Easter Bunny, kids games and bouncy houses! (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 05, 2011)

McLean County

  • Eggstravaganza - April 23, 2011 at 10AM.
    800 E. Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL 61761. Phone: 309-454-2402. Email: info@1agbn.org. Open: April 23 @ 10AM. This annual event sponsored by First Assembly of God Bloomington-Normal is the largest event in Central Illinois each year. It features over 30,000 eggs and a wealth of prize and giveaways. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:  21, 2011)
  • Normal’s annual Easter Egg Hunt - the Saturday prior to Easter weekend.
    Champion Fields at Maxwell Park, Normal, IL. Phone: (309) 454-2444.  Easter eggs, games and prizes fill the field. The day begins with Easter games for children ages 3-10 years. Separate Easter Egg Hunts will be held for children up to age 10. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance. All children need to bring their own Easter Basket to the hunt. No pre-registration is required. Hunt times are as follows:
    11:15 a.m. for children 3 years and younger
    11:30 a.m. for children 4-5 years
    11:45 a.m. for children 6-7 years
    Noon for children ages 8-10 years

St. Clair County

  • Eckert's Country Store and Farms - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Easter breakfast (with the Easter bunny), Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL 62220. Phone: (618) 233-0513. Email: eckert-info@eckerts.com. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Event updates: Click here for updates. Directions: See our website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. See our website for current crop information;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Starting as a simple roadside stand in 1910, the sixth and seventh generations of the Eckert family now operates three retail, entertainment and farming establishments in southern Illinois. Eckert's Belleville location is open year round and is home to the Country Store, Restaurant, Garden Center, Custard Shop and Pick-Your-Own farm. Visit our website to learn more about our wide array of products, ripening dates, activities and so much more!. (ADDED: April 27, 2011). 

Will County

  • 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday April 23, 2011 from 10:00 to 12:15pm .
    305 Channahon Street, Shorewood, IL 60404. Phone: 815-741-9357. Email: steve@cef-will.org. Open: Saturday April 23, 2011 from 10:00 to 12:15pm . Looking for a fun-filled and inexpensive way to celebrate the Easter holiday with your family? Bring the kids to Child Evangelism Fellowship's 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning April 23. This event is jam-packed with activities designed for kids: fun-filled games, tasty snacks, an exciting Bible lesson, life-changing Scripture memory verse, prizes, and the all important Easter Egg Hunt. Make plans to join us for all the fun. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:  11, 2011)

Easter Train rides in regions of the U.S. and other countries - from TrainTraveling.com :