This year, Easter is on April 20, and there are tons of events happening in the city and surrounding suburbs. Some places are even putting their own unique spin on the hunt, such as egg hunting in the pool or in the dark by flashlight. There are even some Bunny Brunches that have their own hunts, as well.
Check out the list below and you can find more family Easter events on our calendar.
Easter Egg Hunts in Chicago and the Suburbs
Bunny Bash at North Riverside Park Mall
April 5, 2025
- Address: 7501 W. Cermak Road, North Riverside
- Cost: Free
There will be an Easter egg scavenger hunt, a balloon artist, kids activities and the Bunny Hop at this event.
Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park
April 12, 2025
- Address: 1S325 Ardmore Ave., Oakbrook Terrace
- Cost: Free
Children can come on out to Heritage Park for a free Easter egg hunt and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket.
Egg Hunt at West Lawn Park
April 12, 2025
- Address: 4233 W. 65th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3-12 can take part in a fun-filled egg hunt at West Lawn Park. There will be games, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny, too.
Bubble Egg Hunt at Bubbles Academy, Bucktown
April 13, 2025
- Address: 2184 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $30/child, free/adults and babies 6 months and under
Ages 1-8 can take part in an egg hunt, outdoor games and activities, photos with the Easter Bunny, chats with zoo experts and more. Registration required.
Pool Egg Hunt at Arlington Ridge Center
April 13, 2025
- Address: 660 N. Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights
- Cost: $12/resident, $15/non-resident
Ages 2-7 can hunt for plastic eggs filled with surprises and float in the pool at Arlington Ridge Center. Bags are provided. Registration required.
Bunny Fun at Altgeld (John) Park
April 16, 2025
- Address: 515 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
This event features an egg hunt, arts and crafts, taking pictures with the bunny and games. Popcorn and drinks will be provided, too. For ages 5-14.
Egg Hunt at Mann (James) Park
April 17, 2025
- Address: 3035 E. 130th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3-5 can enjoy an egg hunt, face painting, crafts, bounce house, pool, egg relays and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Flashlight Egg Hunt at Knoch Knolls Park
April 17, 2025
- Address: 336 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville
- Cost: $15/resident, $22/non-resident
Bring a flashlight and a bag to collect eggs and prizes. Dress for the weather. For all ages.
Egg Hunt at Berens Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 493 N. Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst
- Cost: Free
Ages 2-10 can bring their own basket to fill it at Berens Park annual egg hunt. They’ll collect eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. Registration required.
Egg Hunt at La Follette (Robert) Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 1333 N. Laramie Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 1-11 will search for colorful eggs at this egg hunt, which will be broken up by age groups. Bring a basket.
Egg Hunt at Shedd (John G.) Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 3660 W. 23rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 1-12 can enjoy a family-friendly Easter event, which includes a visit by the Bunny and an egg hunt.
Eggstravaganza at Kennicott (Jonathan) Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 4434 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 5-12 can enjoy an Easter egg hunt, games, fun activities (while supplies last) and more.
Eggstravaganza at Moore (Maurice) Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 5085 W. Adams, Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 1-12 can enjoy an egg hunt, skating, painting and more and this event.
Joy Fest at Galewood Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 5729 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 1-8 can enjoy a colorful egg hunt, bunny bingo, cookie decorating, music, crafts, egg-tastic tatoos and more. Bring a basket and a camera to get a photo with Joy the Bunny. Also, prizes and raffles.
Outdoor Egg Hunt at Oakton Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 4701 Oakton St., Skokie
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy this egg hunt that will be divided into three sections based on age. Bring your own basket.
Sensory Egg Hunt at Mount Greenwood Park
April 19, 2025
- Address: 3721 W. 111th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 2-8 with special needs can enjoy a Sensory Egg Hunt at Mount Greenwood Park. Choose from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
South Loop Easter Egg Hunt at Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens
April 19, 2025
- Address: 1801 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $16/ages 1-12, $10/ages 13-plus, free/ages 1 and under
Come out to Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens for egg hunting, face painting, a petting zoo, fun sports games and activities, prizes, treats and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket.
Spring Egg-Stravaganza 2024 at Lincoln Park Zoo
April 19, 2025
- Address: 2234 N. Cannon St., Chicago
- Cost: $25/ticket, free/under 12 months old
Ages 1-8 can take part in an egg hunt, outdoor games and activities, photos with the Easter Bunny, chats with zoo experts and more. Registration required.
The Great Egg Hunt at Frontier Sports Complex Softball Fields
April 19, 2025
- Address: 3380 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville
- Cost: Free; donations of non-perishable food items and shelf-stable microwaveable meals to benefit DuPage Pads are appreciated (no glass containers)
Families can come by Frontier Sports Complex Softball Fields for the long-time annual Naperville Jaycees tradition of colorful eggs to be hunted.
This article was recently updated on April 4, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding egg hunt events in Chicagoland to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best events for families, aligning with Chicago Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
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