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Our 2024 Guide to Easter Events and Activities in Chicagoland

Whether you're looking for Easter fun in the city or at home, we have ideas for you!

By Debra Flanagan, Macaroni KID Chicago Northside March 6, 2024

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Looking for all the Easter hoppenings in the area? You’ve come to the right place!  Macaroni KID Chicago Northside has been hopping about collecting all the information on all the ways to celebrate Easter just for you!

Our goal is to make sure you and your family don’t miss out on any Easter fun!  So here is a list of all the local, (and some not-so-local), Easter events, crafts, recipes, and fun we can find!  We’ll be updating this list as more events come in, so check back often! 

Now let's hop to it. Click on the individual event name or story for more details: 

🐰Easter Events🐰


Friday, March 8th thru Saturday, March 30th
Bunny Photos, Lincolnwood Town Center, Lincolnwood

Friday, March 15th thru Saturday, March 30th
Visit The Bunny at 900 Shops, River North, 12pm-6pm, $35


Saturday, March 16th
Breakfast with the Bunny, Lincoln Park Cultural Center, Lincoln Park, 9:30am-11:30am, $5

Super Egg Hunt, NEWCITY, Lincoln Park, 2pm-5pm, Free
(Sensory-friendly option)

Bunny Burrow Express, Fox River Trolley Museum, S. Elgin, 10am/11:30am/1pm, $30


Friday, March 22nd
17th District Easter Egg Hunt & Meet the Easter Bunny event, Albany Park, 10am-2pm, Free


Saturday, March 23rd

Egg Hunt, Athletic Field, Irving Park, 10am-11am, Free

Free Easter Egg Hunt, Lincoln Square, 10am-12pm, Free

Walnut Room Bunny Brunch, The Loop, 11am-3pm, $34.95/$24.95

Portage Park Farmer's Market Easter Egg Hunt, Portage Park, 10am-11am, Free

Bunny Bonanza Brunch, Pottawattomie Park, Rogers Park, 11am-2pm, $5

Bunny Hop, Wintrust Bank, Roscoe Village, 10am-1pm, Free

Bunny Burrow Express, Fox River Trolley Museum, S. Elgin,10am/11:30am/1pm, $30

Bunny Trolley Hop, Illinois Railway Museum, Union IL, 9:15am-5pm, $20


Sunday, March 24th

SCL Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Glenview, 12pm-3pm, $15-$20

Walnut Room Bunny Brunch, The Loop, 11am-3pm, $34.95/$24.95

Hamlin Park Easter Egg Hunt, Roscoe Village, 10am-11am, $10

Bunny Trolley Hop, Illinois Railway Museum, Union IL, 9:15am-5pm, $20


Saturday, March 30th



Easter Egg Hunt, The Depot, Norwood Park, 10am-12pm, Free

Egg Hunt, Field (Eugene) Park, Albany Park, 11am-12pm, $2

Family Easter Cruise - Springtime Cruise With the Easter Bunny, Burnham Harbor, 1pm/3:30pm, $20-$25

Mad Hatter, Berger Park, Edgewater, 9:30am-12:30am, $5

Bettendorf Castle Afternoon Easter Egg Hunt, Fox River Grove, 10am-11:30am/2pm-3:30pm, $20/$35

GNCS Easter Egg Hunt, Glenview New Church School, Glenview, 8am-11am

Easter Afternoon Tea, Hotel Zachary, Lakeview, 1:30pm-, $55/$25

Easter Bunny Brunch, Hotel Zachary, Lakeview, 7am-11am, $55/$25

Gallagher Way's Easter Egg Hunt, Lakeview, 11am-2pm, Free
Reservations go LIVE Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m.

Spring Fun at The Forge, Lemont, 10am-3pm, $10

Spring Egg-Stravaganza, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, 8am-12pm, $25

Walnut Room Bunny Brunch, The Loop, 11am-3pm, $34.95/$24.95

Hop 'N' Stop, Northcenter Town Square, Northcenter, 10am-1pm, Free

South Park Easter Egg Hunt, Park Ridge, 9am-10:30am, Free

Easter Egg Hunt, Ravenswood Manor Park, Ravenwood Manor, 10am-11am, Free

Jarvis Square Egg Hunt and Live Music, Rogers Park, 10am-12pm, Free

Community Egg Hunt, Skokie, 10am-11am, Free

Bunny Burrow Express, Fox River Trolley Museum, S. Elgin,10am/11:30am/1pm, $30

Bunny Trolley Hop, Illinois Railway Museum, Union IL, 9:15am-5pm, $20


Sunday, March 31st
Easter Day Activities, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva, 10am-5pm


🐰At-Home Easter Fun🐰

Looking for at-home Easter fun ideas? Here are some of our favorites:

How to Make Natural Dyes For Your Easter Eggs

STEM Craft: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs Are Fun to Make -- and Break

Quick Kitchen Science - Bouncy Egg Experiment


🐰Easter Eats🐰

There's nothing better than the food on Easter! But what do with all those eggs? Here are some fun Easter-related recipes from Macaroni KID Chicago Northside and Macaroni KID EATS!:

Craft a Snack: Egg Funny Faces

Craft a Snack: Make Your Own Bunny Waffles!

Recipes and Ideas for Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs

3 Easy Easter Treats You Can Make With Your Kids

Food With Imagination: Baby Yoda Deviled Eggs


Any other ideas?  Feel free to share them with us.