A guide to Easter events

The Easter Bunny will be hopping into town soon and there are plenty of egg hunts, lunches and crafts coming up for families to attend. Here’s our guide to all local Easter events. Did we miss one? Email us at TribLocalTips@tribune.com with the information and make sure to add it to the TribLocal.com event calendar. After attending the events, you can also share a photo gallery of your little ones scooping up those eggs or saying hi to the Easter bunny. Doggie Eggstravaganza 9:30 to 11 a.m., March 26 Bo’s Run Off Leash Park, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates Dogs that enjoy the thrill of the hunt or just like to romp can search for prizes and treats hidden in colorful eggs throughout the dog park. Large Dogs (more than 25 pounds) will search from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and small dogs (under 25 pounds) will hunt from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Dogs must be leashed during the event. Pre-registration is required for this event and the cost is $5. For more information, call 847-885-7500 or go to heparks.org. Pool Egg Hunt 6 to 7 p.m., April 1 Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights Children are invited to hunt for eggs at Olympic Indoor Swim Center during a special swim session. Plastic eggs are filled with surprises and float in the pool. All children need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. Registration is required to reserve a spot. Third Annual Bunny Dash 5k April 2 1 Mile Youth Race starts at 8:30 a.m., 5K race starts at 9 a.m. and 100-Yard Kids Dash/Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Deer Grove East Forest Preserve, near the intersection of W. Dundee Road (Route 68) and N. Hicks Road, in Palatine 5K fees are $30 if registered before March 26, $35 between March 27-April 1 and $40 for day-of registration. The 1 Mile Youth Race fees are $10 if registered before April 1 and $15 for day-of registration. The 100-Yard Kids Dash/Egg Hunt fee is $5 for children ages 2 to 8 years old. The event features an egg hunt with more than 3000 eggs, a live petting zoo, 5K run and visit from the Easter Bunny. Doggy Egg Hunt 9 to 10:45 a.m., April 9 Pirates Cove, 901 Leicester, Elk Grove Plastic eggs are hidden all over Pirates Cove for dogs to find. There is a costume parade, ride the train and receive a doggy goody bag. All dogs must be leashed. Park Ridge Newcomers Easter Egg Hunt 1 to 3 p.m., April 9 Rotary Park, 400 S. Washington, Park Ridge Register online by April 1. The event costs $6 per child. The rain date will be April 17. For more information or to register, go to parkridgenewcomersclub.org. Bunnytime Brunch 10 to 11:30 a.m., April 9 Park Ridge Senior Center , 100 S. Western, Park Ridge The event costs $16 for residents and $29 for non-residents. Register by April 5. Each child will receive a photo taken with the Easter Bunny. For more information, go to prparks.org. Mr. Rabbit’s Spring Party 10 to 11:30 a.m., April 14 Rolek Community Center, Neighborhood Activity Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake Registration is required by March 30. The event costs $8 per child, ages 1 to 6 years old. Mr. Rabbit will pose for pictures and Easter baskets will be raffled. For more information, call 847-546-8558 or go to rlapd.org. Free Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt 8 to 9 p.m., April 15 Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines This free event is for children age 7 to 12 years old. For more information, call 847-391-5700 or go to desplainesparks.org. Friday Flashlight Egg Hunt 8 to 9 p.m., April 15 Hart’s Woods Park, 814 Hart Rd., Round Lake The event costs $5 per person for ages 9 to 12 years old. Bring flashlights and running shoes. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served after the hunt. For more information, call 847-546-8558 or go to rlapd.org. Crystal Lake Park District Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m., April 16 Lippold Park Soccer Fields located just west of Route 14 on Route 176 Event includes a visit with the Easter Bunny. The event costs $2 per child paid at the hunt. For more information, call Joe Davison at 815-459-0680, ext. 228 or email jdavison@crystallakeparks.org. Annual Prairie Lakes Easter Egg Hunt April 16 Hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp for ages 2 to 3 years old Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. sharp for ages 4 to 6 years old Prairie Lakes Park, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines All boys and girls are invited to join the Easter Bunny and hunt through Prairie Lakes Park for treasures and goodies the bunny has left for them. Bring an Easter basket or bag to hold goodies. For more information, call 847-391-5700 or go to desplainesparks.org. Annual Egg Hunt 11 a.m., April 16 Behind the Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Rd., Round Lake Bring your own bag or basket to this free event. For more information, call 847-546-8558 or go to rlapd.org. Algonquin Egg Hunt 10 a.m., April 16 Presidential Park, 700 Highland Ave., Algonquin The free egg hunt is open to children up to age 12. The event includes visit from the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 847-658-2700. Egg-straordinary Saturday 2 to 3:30 p.m., April 16 Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin Event also includes story-telling and egg-wreath making. The event is only open to library-card holders. Children ages 5 to 7 and/or children between kindergarten and first grade can attend. For more information, go to aapld.org. Barrington Park District Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m., April 16 Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Dr., Barrington Breakfast with the bunny takes place before the Easter Egg Hunt from 9 to 10:15 a.m., and costs $8/$10 per child; $10/$12 per adult. Those who pay for breakfast with the bunny get to go on the Easter Egg Hunt for free. The egg hunt costs $3 per child in advance and $5 at the door. For more information, call 847-381-0687 Easter Egg Hunt 8 a.m. April 16 Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills The Easter Bunny will be available for taking pictures and prizes will be raffled off. For more information, call 847-960-7460 Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m., April 16 Lehmann Park, Cedar Ave., Lake Villa The Easter Bunny will make an appearance. Children will be separated into different age groups and should bring baskets or bags. Rain date is April 17. The event costs a non-perishable donation to the local food pantry. For more information, go to lake-villa.org. Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m., April 16 Fox Lake Veterans Parks Pavilion, Washington Street, Ingleside Children will be divided into age groups for this free event. For more information, go to foxlake.org. Annual Egg Hunt 10 a.m., April 16 Recreation Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake Times vary for different age groups. Mr. Bunny will be available for photographs. Registration is required by April 1. The event costs $5 for residents and $10 for nonresidents. The event is for ages 1 to 8 years old. For more information, go to 847-223-7246 or go to glpd.com. REMAX Center Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m., April 16 Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake The event is for ages 1 to 9 years old. The group will be divided by age. More than 7,500 eggs and 300 prizes will be featured. Easter Bunny and friends will be available for photos. The event costs a non-perishable item. For more information, call 847-680-7200 Holiday Egg Hunt April 16 10 a.m., Childerley Park 11:15 a.m., Horizon Park and 12:30 p.m., Pleasant Run Park, Wheeling Children between the ages of 2 and 6 years old are invited to hunt for candy-filled eggs at this free event. Bunny Bonanza 10 to 11:30 a.m., April 16 Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove This free event will kick off promptly at 10 a.m. with age specific egg hunts (age categories will be 2 to 4 years old, 5 to 7 years old and 8 to 10 years old), followed by face painting, games and pictures with the bunny. Bring baskets to collect eggs. Bunny Bash 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 16 Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg Activities include egg hunts, photos with the bunny, games, crafts, moon jumps, concessions, pony rides and a petting zoo. Pre-registration deadline is April 15 and costs $7. Day-of registration fee is $9. Parents and children younger than 1 are free. RecPlex Annual Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 to 11:40 a.m., April 16 RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect Children ages 3 to 8 years old can find eggs hidden away in the indoor “grass” field! Participants should bring their own basket and a camera — the Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. The hunts will be done by age: 3 years old at 9:30 a.m., 4 to 5 years old at 10:20 a.m. and 6 to 8 years old at 11:10 a.m. The cost is $5 for those who pre-register and the event is $7 at door. For more information, call 847-640-1000. Spring Egg Hunt 9 a.m. to noon, April 16 Clauss Recreation Center – Soccer Field, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle Families are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and participate in an egg hunt. For more information, email Cristin at chandlon@roselleparkdistrict.com. Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. to noon, April 16 Streamwood Park District Hoosier Grove Barn Courtyard, 700 W. Irving Park Road Children 8 years old and younger are invited to search for candy and a visit with Mr. Bunny at this free event. Be sure to bring a basket or bag to collect goodies. In case of rain, children can still visit the Easter Bunny indoors. Breakfast with the Bunny 9 to 10:30 a.m., April 16 Al Hattendorf Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Enjoy a breakfast, entertainment, a goody bag and a picture with the Easter Bunny. Pre-registration is required by April 8. Hoppin’ Holiday Hunt 9 to 11 a.m., April 16 Sullivan Center Community Room, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills A continental breakfast, magic show and visit from the Easter Bunny will be featured before the egg hunt. The event costs $7 for adult residents, $5 for child residents, $9 adult non-residents and $6 child non-residents. For more information, call 847- 996-6800 or go to vhparkdistrict.org. Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m., April 16 Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich The Easter Bunny will hide prizes in designated areas for various age groups. He’ll also make an appearance during the event. The event is free for kids ages 2 to 9 years old and their parents. For more information, call 847-438-5146 or go to volz.org. Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt 1 to 3 p.m., April 17 St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights Saint Viator High School invites all toddlers through 3rd graders to the annual Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt The egg gunt begins at 2:30 p.m. There will be unlimited games, prizes and crafts. The egg hunt is for separate age groups. The Easter Bunny will stop by for a visit. Admission is $5 per child. Participants should bring their own basket. For more information, call JoAnne Francis at 847-392-4050 or email jfrancis@saintviator.com. Great Egg Slide 3 to 5 p.m., April 17 Community Center and Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates Families and invited to Join the Easter Bunny on the ice for an Easter Egg Hunt. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 847-885-7500 or go to heparks.org. Easter Egg Hunt 2 to 4 p.m., April 17 Alden Terrace of McHenry Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 803 Royal Drive, McHenry Event also includes refreshments, treats, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, games and prizes. Call 815-344-2600 to register by April 15. Wacky Water Egg Hunt In the Pool Noon to 2 p.m., April 17 Niles Family Fitness Center, 987 Civic Center Dr., Niles This is an all ages event. Bring a waterproof bag or bucket for your eggs and dress in proper swim attire. The event costs $3 for members and $5 for non-members. For more information, call 847-588-8400. Easter Bunny Visit 10 a.m. to noon, April 18 Pavilion Jumps n Jiggles, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Wear yellow and get $1 off admission. Bring a camera and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Children will receive treats from the Bunny. General admission is $3.50. Flashlight Egg Hunts 7:45 to 8:30 p.m., April 20 and 21 Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine Children ages 5-12 should bring a flashlight and bag to hunt for chocolate-filled eggs in the dark. Registration is required. The event costs $5 per person. For more information, call 847-259-6890. Night Owl Kids’ Egg Hunt 8 p.m., April 20 Diamond Lake Beach, 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a basket and flashlight. Find two special eggs for a prize. Rain date is April 21. Registration is required by April 19 and costs $8 for residents or $11 for non-residents. The event is for ages 7 to 12. For more information, go to mundeleinparks.org. Spring Spectacular 6 to 8 p.m., April 21 Pioneer Park, 500 S. Fernandez, Arlington Heights Candy hunt begins promptly at 6:15 p.m. This drop-in family event features the Spring Bunny (bring a camera), candy hunt, a petting zoo, train rides around the park, inflatables, face painting and more. Eggs Galore 4 to 5 p.m., April 21 Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows Children can attend this event after school and have some fun dying eggs using all different kinds of colors and techniques. Parents must accompany kids younger than the age of 3 years old. Call Teri Toenjes at 847-818-3200, ext. 222 ahead of the event to reserve a spot. Underwater EGGstravaganza 6 to 8 p.m., April 21 The Water Works, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg Join Bunny for a swim at The Water Works. Pool egg hunts, entertainment, games and prizes are part of the fun. Egg hunts will be in the play pool and parents will be able to assist small children. There will be scheduled egg hunts per age group throughout the evening. Pre-registration deadline ends April 20. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $8 for residents and $12 for non-residents for pre-registration. Adults are free. The day-of event cost is $12 for residents and $18 for non-residents (if available). For more information, call 847-490-7020. Streamwood Park District Egg Dive 2011 2 to 2:40 p.m., April 22 Park Place Family Rec Center, 550 S Park Blvd, Streamwood Eggs will be scattered around the pool for the kids to find. Participants should bring a plastic bag or basket to collect goodies. Everyone must pay admission to enter the pool area. The times are 10 to 11 years at 2 p.m., 8 to 9 years at 2:10 p.m., 6 to 7 years at 2:20 p.m., 4 to 5 years at 2:30 p.m. and 3 and younger at 2:40 p.m. Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt 11 a.m., April 22 Prairie View Park, between Waukegan and Oak Park Ave. in Morton Grove This free event is appropriate for ages 3 to 10. Participants should bring their own basket. Register by April 15. For more information or to register, call 847-965-1200 Twilight Easter Egg Hunt & Pizza Party 7:45 to 9 p.m., April 22 Shady Oaks Park, 777 S Bartlett Road, Streamwood Participants can bring flashlights for an evening of egg and candy hunting in the dark. The plastic eggs will be filled with points and candy. Pizza and juice will be service after the hunt. Bring a bag to collect goodies. The fee is $8 for residents and $12 for non-residents before or on April 12 and $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents after April 12 through the day of the event. Annual Egg Hunt 10 a.m., April 22 Keith Mione Community Park fields, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein Times different for different age groups. Special prizes will be awarded. Rain date is April 23. For more information, go to mundeleinparks.org. Bunny Brunch 10 a.m. or noon, April 22 and April 23 Country Inn Restaurant, Lambs Farm, 1425 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville After food and fun, kids can hop over to the Garden Patch for activities and photos with Mr. Rabbit. The event costs $15.95 for adults and $7.95 for children. For more information, call 847-362-5050 or go to lambsfarm.org. Huntley Park District Egg Hunt 10 a.m., April 23 Deicke Park, 11419 South Route 47, Huntley For more information, call 847-669-3180 Prospect Heights Annual Egg Hunt 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 23 Prospect Heights Park District, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road The Easter Bunny is making a stop at the Prospect Heights Park District. Attendees can enjoy a craft, snacks and an egg hunt. The event costs $16 and is for children 3 years old and older. The fee includes a 5 x 7 professional photograph with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunts 8:15 a.m. at High Point Park, 9:30 a.m. at Pine Park, and 10:45 a.m. Cannon Crossings Park, April 23 Kids of all ages can find hidden eggs and treasures at any of three egg hunts. Children will be divided into groups according to age. Participants should bring a basket or bag to hold treats. For more information, call 847-885-7500 or go to heparks.org. Aqua Egg Hunt 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., April 23 Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, 5050 Sedge Blvd., Hoffman Estates Families can participant in an egg hunt in the pool. There will be eggs, goodies, games and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny. Parents must accompany children in the pool if they cannot swim. Pre-registration is required for this egg hunt. For more information, call 847-885-7500 or go to heparks.org. Aquatic Easter Egg Hunt 1 to 3 p.m., April 23 Pavilion Aquatic Center, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Hop on over to the Pavilion Aquatic Center and meet the Easter Bunny. Play games, collect eggs and swim. Bring a basket to collect eggs. Pre-registration is required. Deadline is April 16. Eggcellent Easter Adventure 11 a.m., April 23 Williams Park, downtown Antioch A parade through downtown will begin at 10:30 a.m. and precedes the egg hunt for children ages 1 to 10 years old. Photos with the Easter Bunny cost $3 and will be taken until noon. Registration is required by April 22. The cost is $2 for residents and $4 for nonresidents. For more information, call 847-838-4032 . Eggstravaganza 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., April 24 Faith Lutheran Church, 431 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights Storytime, songs and an egg hunt for children ages 2 to 10 will be held between Easter Services. The event is free, and all are invited. Come early and join the contemporary Easter service at 8:30 am featuring a praise band or stay for the 11 a.m. service featuring brass, bells and choral music. Easter breakfast will be served from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for a small fee. For more information, call Cheryl Sanders at 847-253-4839 or email sandersinah@aol.com. Nitelite Egg Hunt 7:45 to 9:30 p.m., April 29 Viking Park, 4374 Old Grande Ave., Gurnee Prizes will be awarded for finding a golden egg. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Bring a flashlight. Registration is required by April 15. The event is for children ages 7 to 12 years old and costs $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. For more information, call 847-623-7788 or go to gurneeparkdistrict.com. For other Easter events, check out our guides for the northern suburbs, southern suburbs and western suburbs.