5 Free Easter Egg Hunts Worth Checking Out in Chicagoland

Grab your Easter basket and head to these free egg hunts in the city and surrounding suburbs with your family.

Are you looking to find an Easter egg hunt in the city or suburbs to take your kids to that won’t break the bank? Then, check out these free Easter egg hunts that we’ve found!

Make sure to check ahead because although they’re free, some require you to register in advance.

Top Free Easter Egg Hunts in Chicago and Nearby 

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.

Easter Egg Hunt at Pottawatomie Park

April 12, 2025

  • Address: 8 North Ave., St. Charles
  • Cost: Free

Kids ages 9 and under should make sure to bring their own basket to this event. They will be able to collect a maximum of 10 eggs. Registration is not 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.

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.

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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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one who loves tracking down fun events. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places with her son.

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