Easter egg hunts and events for kids, teens and adults across the suburbs

This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 20. Here are some of the egg hunts and other Easter events planned in the suburbs.

Thursday, April 17

Hoppy Hounds Dog Egg Hunt: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, outside the Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Dogs can sniff out treat-filled eggs and take photos with the Bunny. All dogs must be leashed (non-retractable) and wearing current vaccination tags. Photos from 5:30-6 p.m., hunt at 6 p.m. $2-$3. rlapd.org.

Springtime Glow-Up: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 17, Dryden Park, 651 Western Ave., Geneva. Ages 10-16 can team up (or compete solo) in fast-paced Minute-to-Win-It challenges and epic games, followed by the flashlight egg hunt at 7:45 p.m. Search for glowing eggs and uncover surprises, including a chance to find the hidden Easter Bunny. Music, snacks, and prizes. $10-$15. Register: genevaparks.org.

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, Jim Hansen Park, 338 Valley Forge Ave, South Elgin. At 8:15 p.m., kids age 10 or under can find where the bunny laid his glowing eggs in the baseball fields. Photos with the Bunny until 8 p.m. southelgin.com.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt: 7-10 p.m. Thursday, April 17, Belmont Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove. The eggs aren’t filled with candy but raffle tickets for chances to win prizes like gourmet treats, gift cards, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Age 21 or older. Deadline to register April 11. $35-$45. Register: dgparks.org.

Flashlight Egg Hunt: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, ARC Center, 201 W. National St., West Chicago. Hop on over to Reed-Keppler Park where the Bunny has hidden eggs in the dark. Then head over to the ARC Center to redeem your eggs for prizes and for a special visit with the Bunny. Registration deadline April 14. $10-$12. Register: we-goparks.org.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 17, Veterans Memorial Park, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Kids in second to eighth grade can find special eggs filled with prizes and as much candy as you can. Bring your own flashlight and Easter baskets or bags. There will be lots of candy (individually wrapped) and eggs throughout the park. $5-$7. Register: westmontparks.org.

Flashlight Egg Hunt: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, Churchill Park, 271 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Age 6 to 8 from 8-8:30 p.m., and 9 to 11 from 9-9:30 p.m.; must be accompanied by an adult. The Bunny will scatter eggs, candy, toys, and prizes throughout the park, with special eggs redeemable for grand prize baskets. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to each hunt. $12-$24. Register: gepark.org.

Friday, April 18

Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt: 8:30-9 a.m. Friday, April 18, Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn. New event, open to individuals with special needs of all ages. Follow an accessible trail in search of colored eggs, nonfood goodies, and allergen-free prizes. The hunt will feature smaller crowds, low noise volumes, and a quiet zone. $10-$15. Register: gepark.org.

Aqua Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Friday, April 18, Splash Central, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Instead of hiding eggs in the yard, they are tossing them into the activity pool. All ages welcome. Arrive early for check-in. $15-$17. Register: bartlettparks.org/splash-central/programs-special-events/.

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt-ley: 10 a.m. Friday, April 18, Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 Union Special Plaza, Suite 211A, Huntley. Discover local Huntley businesses while hunting for eggs and other prizes. It begins and ends at the chamber office; all stops are on Route 47 within five miles. Space is limited. Registration fee is $5 per child. Register: huntleychamber.org.

Eggs-traordinary Egg Hunt: 10 or 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn. Children age 5 or under, with an adult, can join Hopper Cottontail, the park district bunny for photo opportunities and fun activities before the hunt begins. $10-$14. Register: gepark.org.

Rotten Tails Revenge!: 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, Basement of the Dead Haunted House Chicago, 42 W. New York St., Aurora. Special opening with Peter Rotten Tail and his evil dementors hiding in the depths of The Basement. Will you collect his treasured eggs for prizes or forever be trapped in his evil madness in this 15,000 sq. ft. basement and become one of his Easter minions? $17.49. Register: basementofthedead.com.

Under the Stars Easter Candy Hunt: 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, Lions Park softball fields, Silver Lake Road north of 3 Oaks Road, Cary. Hunt for candy and golden eggs with “egg-ceptional” prizes inside. The Easter Bunny will be there to take pictures. Bring a bag or basket. $15-$20. Register: carypark.com.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt & Hike: Time slots from 7:15-7:45 p.m. Friday, April 18, Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles. Take a hike through the natural area and bring your flashlight in search of treat-filled eggs along the trail. Learn about different animals that lay eggs. All ages welcome. $12. Register: stcparks.org/events/.

Flashlight Egg Hunt: 8-8:45 p.m. Friday, April 18, Deicke Park, 11419 Route 47, Huntley. Kids age 9-12, bring your bag and grab your flashlight to hunt for hundreds of eggs filled with candy and prizes in the park trails. $15-$19. Register: huntleyparks.org.

Saturday, April 19

Elmhurst Park District Easter Egg Hunt: 8-9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Berens Park baseball fields, 493 N. Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst. Ages 2 to 10 can collect prize-filled eggs, including a golden egg, as well as visit with the Easter Bunny and yard games. Adults must accompany children; bring a basket. Food trucks: Flyin Hawaiian and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck. Rain or shine. Register: epd.org/news/egg-hunt.

27th Annual Eggstravaganza Trail: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Corrine J. Rose Park, 412 S. Lewis Ave, Waukegan. Hop along the bunny trail and collect candy-filled eggs from the Easter Bunny and friends, while supplies last. Free entertainment, including pony rides, a petting zoo, hands-on bubble stations, and balloon artists. Free. waukeganparks.org.

Easter Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. For the whole family. The library provides bags. Limit 10 eggs per child. frvpld.info.

The Great Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 19, Frontier Sports Complex softball fields, 3380 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville. Longtime Naperville Jaycees tradition with lots of colorful eggs to be hunted. Only children age 2 or younger may have help from a parent. Accepting donations of nonperishable food items to benefit DuPage Pads. Event parking is limited. napervilleparks.org.

Hoffman Estates Kids’ Egg Hunt: Three time slots on Saturday, April 19. Kids of all ages can search for eggs filled with treats, toys, and surprises. Then take photos with the Easter Bunny. Participants will be separated into three age groups during the egg hunt. Pine Park from 9-10 a.m., Fabbrini Park from noon to 1 p.m., and Cannon Crossing from 3-4 p.m. $5-$7. Arrive 30 minutes early. Register: heparks.org.

Arcada Easter Egg Hunt: 9:30 and 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Easter egg hunt (limit 10 eggs per child), coloring contest, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Holiday treats available for purchase. For age 10 or under. $10. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets: oshows.com.

Easter Egg Hunt, Crafts, and Story: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Southminster Presbyterian Church, 680 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free family-friendly Easter Party featuring interactive walk-through Easter story and crafts for all ages. Easter egg hunt for up through fifth grade outdoors or in the church, depending on weather. Rain or shine. Free. southminsterpc.org.

Arboretum Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Eggleston Park, 2217 Simpson St., Evanston. Search for hidden eggs, enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment, and arts and crafts stations. Register all children; $12-$16, accompanying adults are free. cityofevanston.org.

Children's Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Indoor egg hung includes different rooms for different ages, and a light breakfast. Free. Register at firstpresah.org.

Doggy Egg Hunt: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Al Hattendorf Center, Elk Grove Village. Plastic eggs with doggy treats will be hidden all over the grounds. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be a photo opportunity, an agility course, and a giveaway for each dog. All dogs must be leashed; and retractable leashes are not allowed. No walk-up registrations will be accepted. $10-$12. Only 1 dog per registration: elkgroveparks.org.

Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 916 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Enjoy breakfast, egg hunting, and children's craft and game stations. RSVP by April 17. Free. spcah.org.

Easter Eggstravagenza: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington. Featuring 5,000 eggs waiting for all the kids, as well as carnival games with prizes, balloon animals, and face painting. The Community Meal is serving doughnuts, granola bars, fruit and more. stmatthewbarrington.org.

Huntley Community Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Deicke Park, 11419 Route 47. Arrive 15 minutes early to allow for parking for this fast-paced event. Special needs and kids under age 2 at 10 a.m., age 2-3 at 10:15 a.m., ages 4-6 at 10:30 a.m., and age 6-8 at 10:45 a.m. No registration is required. Photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny will be provided. Donations appreciated. huntleyparks.org.

Woodridge Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. sharp Saturday, April 19, Cypress Cove soccer fields, 8301 S. Janes Ave. Thousands of eggs will be spread out across the soccer fields for kids ages 9 and under. Bring a basket. Arrive early. A grand prize for lucky participants. Plus, the Easter Bunny will be there for photos. Bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the West Suburban Community Pantry. Rain or shine. woodridgeparks.org.

Eggstravaganza: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, at Clarkson Park, 1950 Willow Road, Northfield. Pictures with the Easter Bunny from 10:30-11 a.m., egg hunt at 11 a.m. For ages 2-8. Free. wngchamber.com.

Doggie Eggstravaganza: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Berens Park baseball fields, 493 N. Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst. Dogs of all sizes can hunt for treat-filled eggs. Must be kept on a non-retractable leash (max. 6 feet), be current on all vaccinations, and visibly wear tags. No prong collars please. Dog must be accompanied by at least one person age 16 or older. Food trucks: Flyin' Hawaiian, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, and The Chicago Donut Company. No registration required. Free. epd.org.

Helicopter Easter Egg Drop: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty St., Aurora. For age 10 or younger. Featuring over 15,000 eggs, with some special golden eggs, and 3,000 eggs dropping from the sky. Afterward, a photographer will be on hand, or bring a camera to see the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket. Gates open at 10 a.m., arrive by 10:45 a.m. Cost for parking; shuttle buses from an on-site. Free tickets are available at Eventbrite.

Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, St. Patrick Catholic School athletic field, 787 Crane Road, St. Charles. Annual event. Register: stpatrickparish.org/egghunt.

Long Grove Bunny Hop: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Hop along the downtown Long Grove Bunny Trail; designated stops on the trail will offer treats and family-friendly activities spread throughout the downtown business district. Free entry. longgrove.org.

Palatine Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Palatine Park Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road. Open to children age 9 or under. Egg hunts will occur approximately every 20 minutes. Also, arts and crafts, music, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Preregistration closes at noon April 15; walk-ins welcome. Register: palatinejaycees.org.

Sleepy Hollow Easter Egg Hunt: Noon Saturday, April 19, Sabatino Park, 151 Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Divided into several age categories, as well as special needs. Certain eggs have tickets awarding grand prizes. Everyone leaves with a few candy bars and all the candy from the eggs they collect. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures and mingling. Free. facebook.com/sleepyhollowserviceclub.

Bettendorf Castle Egg Hunt: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Bettendorf Castle, 418 Concord Ave., Fox River Grove. Gates will open up at 1 p.m., the first hunt, divided by age group at 1:45 p.m. sharp, followed by a hunt for all ages. Prizes include candy, toys, and some eggs will hold tickets for larger prizes. Meet the Easter Bunny, a balloon twister and more. All attendees require a ticket, no exceptions. $35. Tickets: bettendorfcastle.com.

Easter Eggstravaganza: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd., Aurora. Join the Easter event near Market Hall with Easter-themed games and crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. premiumoutlets.com.

Eggcellent Easter Celebration: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Elk Grove Historical Museum, 399 Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village. An Easter egg hunt and Easter-themed crafts. Free. Register each child for the appropriate age bracket: elkgroveparks.org.

Lisle Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Lisle Junior High School’s football field, 5207 Center Ave. Free for children up to age 12. Donations welcome. villageoflisle.org.

Bartlett Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Bartlett Community Center’s Fields 4, 5 and 6. With over 5,500 eggs for children to find; divided into multiple age groups. bartlettlions.org.

Easter Egg Hunt: 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Open Door House of God Church, 210 S. Plum Grove Road Schaumburg. eventbrite.com.

Community Easter Egg Hunt: 3:45 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Light of Christ Church lawn, 1700 Longmeadow Parkway, Algonquin. Kids through fifth grade and special needs of all ages can search for thousands of filled eggs; bring a basket. Visit with pet bunnies from a local bunny rescue, and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Registration for raffle prizes begins at 3:45 p.m., with the egg hunt at 4:30 p.m. Stay for Easter worship and a Children’s Easter Experience at 5 p.m. Free. easterinalgonquin.com.

Egg My Yard: Evening of Saturday, April 19. North Aurora Lions Club volunteers will spread 24 filled Easter eggs in your yard. Extra empty basket available for $5. Egg delivery available within 4 miles of the Messenger Public Library. If outside that radius, they will coordinate basket pickup Friday, April 18. $30. Register by April 13 via northauroralions.org.

Sunday, April 20

Easter Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. Sunday, April 20, at the Federated Church of Wauconda, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda. Enjoy Easter breakfast between services. No registration required. Free. federatedchurchofwauconda.org.

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. Sunday, April 20, Itasca Country Club, 400 E. Orchard St., Itasca. Enjoy a brunch buffet, a special visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and a petting zoo. $35-$65. Children, age 3 or under, free. RSVP: itascacountryclub.com.

Easter Celebration: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20, at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by family fun immediately after the service with an Easter Egg Hunt for younger children and a scavenger hunt for older children as well as mimosas and pastries. Free. stgregoryschurch.org.

Easter Brunch at Prairie Landing Golf Club: 10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 20, Prairie Landing Golf Club, 2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago. A brunch menu created by the executive chef with omelet and carving stations, breakfast and lunch favorites, seafood station, kids’ buffet, and more. $29-$57; children under 4 are free. RSVP by April 14 by calling (630) 208-7641. prairielanding.com.

Easter egg hunt: 10:15 a.m. Sunday, April 20, in Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Hosted by Gary United Methodist Church between Easter services. garychurch.org.

Easter egg hunt: Following 9:30 a.m. service Sunday, April 20, at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail in Elgin. Also enjoy a continental breakfast. All are welcome. ctlelgin.org.

Easter Egg Hunt, and Brunch: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 20, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie, Skokie. After the 10 a.m. worship service, Easter Egg Hunt for Children ages 0 through fifth grade at 11 a.m. Easter Brunch at 11:15 a.m. Egg hunt is free; brunch is $6 per adult, $3 for children under 5. RSVP at stpeteruccskokie.org.

Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 20, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1313 N. Mill St., Naperville. Bring your Easter basket. All are welcome to join in Easter worship at 9:30 a.m. Free. sttimothylutheran.com.

Easter Egg Hunt: 11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 20, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. facebook.com/popumcelkgrove.