LOCATION:  Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St, St. Charles

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​DATE: April 13, 2025, start time 12:15pm (varies depending on age)

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DETAILS:  Spring-time is egg-time within our local forest preserves, and it's not just the bunnies doing the egg laying. Discover the many animals that hatch from eggs of all sizes and shapes during this family friendly hike. Afterwards, join our Naturalist on an interactive egg hunt. Please register and pick the appropriate age group.

FEE: $10 per person

LOCATION:  Wormely Heritage Park, 331 Century Drive, Oswego

 

​DATE: April 17, 2025, 7:30 - 8:15pm

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DETAILS:  Bring your flashlights and join us for this nighttime hunt for eggs. You’ll also have the chance to win a great prize like a drones, Bluetooth speakers, cameras, and more! Each participant will go home with a candy bag. Please bring a flashlight and prize bag. The hunt will be held rain or moonshine, so be sure to dress for the weather.
Age: 6 - 14

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FEE: $10 Resident, $12 Non-Resident 

LOCATION:  Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles

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​DATE: April 18, 2025 and times vary from 6 - 7:45pm

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DETAILS:  Let’s take a hike through our natural area! Bring your flashlight in search of treat-filled eggs along the trail. Learn about different animals that lay eggs! All ages welcome.

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FEE: $12/person

LOCATION:  301 N. Bridge Street, Yorkville 

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​DATE: April 5, 2025 at 9am and 10am

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DETAILS:  The hunt is on for an EGG-cellent adventure at Town Square Park (301 N Bridge St, Yorkville) on Saturday, April 5! Families will have a hoppin’ good time as they hunt for eggs (maximum of 10 eggs/child) and visit with the Easter Bunny! Plus, each child attending will receive an activity bag with crafts, activities and candy to continue the fun at home! The event costs $10/child with adults (18+) attending for free.

Please make sure you bring a container for eggs and dress appropriately for the weather as this is an outdoor event.

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FEE: $10

LOCATION:  Prairie Path Park, Batavia 

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​DATE: April 5, 2024 at 7pm

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DETAILS:  Join us for our Tween Flashlight Egg Hunt. Tweens will receive a glow stick, and if you find the Golden egg you will recieve a special prizes.  Please remember to bring your own flashlight and bag to collect eggs. Please pre-register for this event as space is limited. 

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FEE:  $15 

LOCATION:  Clark Island Recreation Area, 401 S. River, Batavia 

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​DATE:  April 12 at 10am, Ages 2-8

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DETAILS:  All little bunnies are invited to hop over to Clark Island Recreation Area for our annual egg hunt. Be sure to bring a basket to hold all the goodies you find, and stop by the Bunny for an adorable photo opp. Please note: the egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early so your little bunnies are in place before 10 a.m. to grab as many eggs as they can when the hunt starts. Parking may be a challenge.

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FEE:  FREE

LOCATION:  Centennial Park, Orland Park

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​DATE:  April 12, 2025 at 10am

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DETAILS:  The Easter Bunny will be hopping to Centennial Park ballfields in Orland Park on Saturday, April 12. Come join us, rain or shine, to gather Easter eggs. You might find a “lucky” egg with a special surprise inside. The event begins promptly at 10 a.m.! Please arrive early so you don’t miss out on the fun and get your photo with the Easter Bunny. Age categories are separated on different fields as follows: 1 - 2 years, 3 - 4 years, 5 - 7 years and 8 - 9 years. Please plan accordingly and make sure to bring a basket for your eggs

 

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FEE:  FREE

LOCATION:  Jim Hansen Park, South Elgin

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​DATE:  April 17, 2025 from 7 - 8:30pm

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DETAILS:  Come and find where the bunny laid his ever-glowing eggs in Jim Hansen’s Baseball fields. Did you know certain bunny’s eggs glow in the dark? Come out and enjoy an eggstremely fun night-time activity.

Pictures with the bunny are from 6:30-8pm. The egg hunt will begin at 8:15pm. 

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Ages 0-10

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FEE: FREE

LOCATION:  SPRC, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva

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DATE: April 12, 2025 at 10am 

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DETAILS:   Thousands of eggs will be scattered across the soccer fields at SPRC. There will be designated egg hunt areas by age group: ages 4 & younger, and ages 5 & older.  Don’t be late! The hunt begins promptly at the designated start time, rain or shine.

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Please arrive early as parking is limited. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather.

For more information, call 630-232-4542.

 

FEE: FREE!

LOCATION: Bower Elementary School, 4S241 River Road, Warrenville

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DATE:  April 11, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm 

Egg Hunt Times:

Special Needs 7:30pm

Ages 0-3          7:40pm

Ages 4-6          7:50pm

Ages 7-9           8:00pm

Ages 10-12       8:10pm

Ages 13+           8:20pm

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DETAILS: 

Grab your flashlight and come join us for an EGGciting time hunting for candy-filled eggs! The bunny has dropped off “special” eggs to turn in for prizes. Only those hunting eggs need to register.

*Egg Hunts begin promptly at each listed time.

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FEE: $6 Resident/$9 Non-Resident

LOCATION: Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union 

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DATE: April 12, 13 & 19, 2025, Open 9:15am - 5pm

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DETAILS: 

As always, young visitors will be able to meet and be photographed with the Easter Bunny in his carrot coach and there will be lots of other attractions to enjoy. This year, Bunny and the other attractions will all be located on the museum campus, with a frequent service of streetcars providing rides between the carrot coach and the following attractions:

• See live animals at the small animal zoo.

• Join the Easter egg hunt. Hopefully, the weather this year will allow the hunt to be outside, but we will move into one of our historic display buildings in case of inclement weather.

• Whilst riding the streetcar, help the Bunny to find his missing treasure.

• Enjoy the bouncy castle as well as our regular playground activities.

• Coloring activities will be available in our diner annex.

• A food truck will be onsite to provide refreshments.

• Don’t miss our large model railroad displays (under the Hobby Shop sign).

For those who would like a longer ride, electric main line trains will operate from the depot. The display barns, housing IRM’s large collection of historical railroad equipment will also be open to enjoy at your leisure.  Everyone, including museum members, will need a ticket for admission to the event.

To minimize wait time and congestion in the carrot coach, a limited number of tickets will be available for each 30-minute time slot between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The time on your ticket is the time when you should visit the Bunny in his carrot coach at the depot. You should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before this to allow time to get to the depot.

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The time on your ticket does not restrict when you may enter the museum. Subject to the site opening times, you are welcome to visit the other attractions before or after your visit with the Bunny.

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FEE: $20 per person

LOCATION:   Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles 

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DATE:  April 12, 2025, 10am (Ages 9 & under)

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DETAILS:  Arrive to the park 15 minutes early for instructions and make your way to the designated area for the egg hunt age group location.  Participants are asked to bring their own baskets to collect the eggs.  Parents, please keep your child behind all lines and wait for the signal to avoid false starts.  and to be fair to everyone.  Registration is NOT required.  Limit 10 eggs per kid. Event happens rain or shine. 

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION:  Backberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

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DATE:  April 19, 2025, 10-11:30am

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DETAILS:   Hop on over for a traditional egg hunt at Blackberry Farm. Plastic eggs will be filled with candy and prizes for 3 different age groups. The egg hunt for 2 yrs & under will start at 10:10 a.m., 3-5 yrs will be at 10:35 a.m., and the 6 and up will be at 10:55 a.m. The Easter Bunny will be on-hand for pictures. Adults must accompany children; only children need to be registered. Don't forget your basket and camera! This is an outdoor event so remember to dress for the weather.

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**Please note: Blackberry Farm is not open until May 1st and rides will not be available during this event. The event is approximately one hour of spring activities and an egg hunt. Parents do not need a ticket.

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FEE:  $10 per person

LOCATION:  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School, 7200 Janes Way, Woodridge

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DATE: April 19, 2025 at 10am

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DETAILS:  Thousands of eggs will be spread across the Jefferson Junior High School outdoor turf for our 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your own basket to collect eggs and be sure to dress for the weather as the event will go on rain or shine. The hunt is open to children aged 9 & under with designated egg hunt areas per age group and a chance to win a grand prize. Please arrive early as parking is limited and the hunt will start sharply at 10:00 am. And don’t forget, the Easter Bunny will be there too, ready to hop into photos with everyone! If you’re able to contribute, we’ll also be gathering non-perishable food items for donation to the West Suburban Food Pantry.  

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Ages 9 & Under

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FEE: FREE!

LOCATION: 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery

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DATE: April 9, 2025 (Ages 2-6) 9-10am, 10:15-11:15am or 11:30-12:30pm timeslot

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DETAILS:  Come ready to jump and enjoy an energetic egg hunt in the gym. Hunters will search for eggs first then can stay to hop around! Registration closes April 4.  

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FEE: $20 R / $35 NR

LOCATION:  Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short Street, Lisle

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DATE: April 11, 2025 at 7:30pm

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DETAILS:   Bring your basket and flashlight and search for eggs in the dark!

• Kids age 10-14 will hunt for candy-stuffed eggs in the dark.

• Bring a flashlight, headlamp, or cell phone light to hunt in the dark around Community Park!

• We will meet at the Community Park Bandshell and will walk as a group across the street to the Community Park Tree Grove where the eggs are hidden.

• Event will be held rain, snow or shine, so remember to dress for the weather.

• A ticket will be generated on your registration receipt. You must show your ticket at check-in to participate.

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FEE: $10 R / $15 NR

LOCATION:  Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short Street, Lisle

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DATE: April 12, 2025 at 9:30am for Ages 2 & under, 10am for Ages 3-5 

10:15am for Ages 6-10 at Lisle Discovery Playground 

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DETAILS: Bring your basket and hunt for easter eggs!

• Children will be divided into age groups (2 & Under, 3-5, 6-10) in different areas of the park.

• Event will be held rain, snow or shine, so remember to dress for the weather.

• Egg hunts are over quickly. Please check-in 10-minutes prior to your child's egg hunt time.

• A ticket will be generated on your registration receipt. You must show your ticket at check-in to participate.

• The easter bunny will be hoppin' by! All registered children can visit the Easter Bunny for a special gift and photo!

• Please be mindful that there are lots of kids, so don't take too many eggs!

Register By:  Friday, April 11 by 12:00pm

Pre-Registration is required. Walk-up registration will not be taken.

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FEE: $10 R / $15 NR

LOCATION:  Bott Community Park, 24550 W Renwick Road, Plainfield
 

DATE: April 11, 2025 at 8pm for Ages 7-9 &  8:15pm for Ages 10-12

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DETAILS: Grab your flashlight and basket and join us at Gregory B. Bott Community Park for some egg hunting fun! Make sure you check your eggs before you leave to see if you have found the “Golden Egg” hidden inside. The egg hunt will be split into two age divisions: 7-9 and 10 – 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No onsite registration will be allowed.
Event will be held rain or shine.

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FEE: $8 R / $10 NR

LOCATION:  Bott Community Park, 24550 W Renwick Road, Plainfield
 

DATE: April 13, 2025 at 10am 

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DETAILS: Grab your basket and hop out to the baseball fields at Gregory B. Bott Community Park for your chance to collect colorful eggs the bunny has left behind. In addition to collecting eggs, you will receive a goody bag upon check-in and have an opportunity to visit the Easter Bunny. Please don’t forget to check all your eggs before you leave because one may contain the prize winning “Golden Egg.” The egg hunt will be split into three age divisions: 1-3, 4-5, and 6-7. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No onsite registration will be allowed.

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FEE: $8 R / $10 NR

LOCATION:  Randall Oaks Park, West Dundee
 

DATE: April 11, 2025 at 7:30pm

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DETAILS: Join us for an exciting nighttime adventure! Bring your flashlight (with working batteries) and a bag to gather eggs in the dark!
- Hunt for plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes.
- Find the golden egg and win the BIG prize!
- After the hunt, stick around for S’mores by the bonfire—the perfect way to end the night.
- Ages 9-14 
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FEE: $10 R / $15 NR

LOCATION:  336 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville
 

DATE: April 17, 2025 at 7:45pm

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DETAILS: Grab your flashlight and hunt for candy and prize-filled eggs under the stars! Please bring a flashlight and a bag or basket to put your eggs and prizes in. This event is held outside; please dress appropriately. Parents must be present with their children, but may not assist them during the hunt. Preregistration is required; please register for only 1 of the events per child to allow for maximum participation. There are no age exceptions. ​​

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Ages 9-14 years old 

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FEE: $15 R / $22 NR

LOCATION:  Downtown Oswego Businesses
 

DATE: April 12, 2025 10am - 2pm

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DETAILS: Join us for the Annual Bunny Hop in downtown Oswego.
Two options available:
1. Ticket only which gets you an adorable bunny bag and the map of participating stores where kids can get an easter treat. Adults bringing children do not need to get a ticket to bring their children.
2. Ticket & Bunny Picture - gets you the bunny bag, the map of stores and a chance to get a picture with the bunny. You can do one for your family (you do not need to purchase picture for each child in your family - all kids in family will be taken in a group shot with the bunny). You will go to Locked in Photography, 73 W. Van Buren St and get your time to have your picture taken.

Bag pickup will start Wed. April 9th at 9 am at Imagination Print & Design, 68 Main Street, Oswego. They are open from 9 - 5 Monday - Friday and will open at 10 am on Saturday. April 12th for bag pickup

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FEE: $10+ tax Bunny Hop Only and $20+ tax for Bunny Hop and Photo

LOCATION:  Wasco Nursey & Garden Center, St. Charles 
 

DATE: April 19, 2025  at 9am 

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DETAILS:  Come enjoy a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt at the nursery! The kiddos will have a ball scouring the greenhouses and entire garden center for prize filled eggs. Treats will include candy, spring flowers, Wasco Nursery gift cards, and a few other fun surprises!
Space is limited - TICKETS ARE REQUIRED

Hunting begins at 9am sharp!

All proceeds will be used to supplement the gardening/nature/outdoor educational programs we run for local organizations throughout the year.

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FEE: $5/child

LOCATION:  Windy Acres Farm, Geneva
 

DATE: April 12-13 & 18-19, 2025  from 9am - 4pm

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DETAILS:  Visit the Easter Bunny, baby petting zoo animals and join the Easter Egg Hunt. 

Plus Kids’ Classes:  Donut Decorating and Flower Planting available all day! 

Easter Bunny 9am - 3pm 

Egg Hunt 11:30am and 1:30pm
 

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FEE: varies due to variety of things you can add on. Please click link below for more info.