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2025 Map: Easter Egg Hunts Around Chicago

We're making it easy to find a fun Easter egg hunt near you! Check out this crowdsourced list of Easter egg hunts in Chicago and the suburbs, with each event pinned on an interactive map.

Where are your kids looking forward to Easter egg hunting this year? Suggest more Chicago Easter events that we should add to the list below, or review any favorites that you've tried in previous years to share your tips with other parents!

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    mundeleinparks.org

    Mundelein Park District - Cottontail Trail

    Hop on down to Community Park and take a family walk to collect an assortment of treat-filled eggs from local business vendors. Stop by the photo backdrop to capture a special photo with their spring bunny. Other fun activities will include a petting zoo, bubbles, games, and a bounce house. Pre-registration required.

    Mundelein, IL
    elkgroveparks.org

    Elk Grove Village - Easter Photos with the Bunny

    Start your day celebrating Spring at the Carousel and Jumps n’ Jiggles. Enjoy breakfast snacks, crafts, story reading, carousel rides, and photo opportunities. The Easter Bunny will make a short appearance during the event. While adult supervision is required, there is no fee for adults. To be mindful of room capacity, they invite two adults per family to attend.

    Elk Grove Village, IL

    Park District of Highland Park - Egg Hunts

    The Park District of Highland Park hosts a sensory-friendly egg hunt, along with separate hunts for toddlers and older kids.

    Highland Park, IL

    Tinley Park - Easter Egg Hunt

    Head out to Freedom Park for Tinley Park Park District's Easter Egg Hunt! Be ready to visit with their special guest - the Easter Bunny! This event goes on rain or shine. Pre-registration required.

    Tinley Park, IL

    Homewood-Flossmoor Park District - Flashlight Egg Hunt

    Grab your flashlight and basket and head for the woods! Go on the hunt for some eggs then enjoy a spring craft. A non-paying adult must accompany child. 

    Olympia Fields, IL
    lisleparkdistrict.org

    Lisle Park District - Flashlight Egg Hunt

    Bring a flashlight, headlamp, or cell phone light to hunt in the dark around Community Park! You will meet at the Community Park Bandshell and walk as a group across the street to the Community Park Tree Grove where the eggs are hidden.


    Lisle, IL

    EGGciting Family Night at Cosley Zoo

    Enjoy games, crafts, and activities perfect for the whole family—and keep an eye out for a special visit from the bunny himself! Don’t miss this egg-stra special night of festive fun at Cosley Zoo. Children ages 2-12 will receive eggs and other goodies throughout the event. Pre-registration is required.

    Wheaton, IL

    Orland Park - Easter Egg Hunt

    Come out to Centennial Park to enjoy this annual tradition! If you find a "lucky egg," you win a special prize!

    Orland Park, IL

    Oak Lawn Park District - Egg Hunt

    Head to the Oak View Center for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which includes an age-segmented search for eggs, a craft project to take home and a visit with the Easter Bunny. 

    Oak Lawn, IL

    Worth Park District - Easter Egg Hunt

    Enjoy a delicious breakfast (for a fee) before the Annual Egg Hunt (free). Registration is required for all events.

    Worth, IL

    Cantigny Park Easter Egg Hunt

    The egg hunt is an open house event — come whenever you wish, and bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs that will be scattered around the grounds throughout the day and replenished periodically. Each child can redeem up to five eggs for a prize.

    Wheaton, IL
    genevaparks.org/

    Geneva Park District - Annual Breakfast and Egg Hunt

    Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast (for a fee), before or after the Annual Egg Hunt (free). Plus, have your photo taken with the bunny! Pre-registration required for breakfast, but not for the hunt.

    Geneva, IL

    Niles Park District - Spring Egg Scramble

    Bunny will scatter eggs filled with lots of goodies on the Tam Golf Course. Remember to bring a basket to collect your eggs. There will be complimentary refreshments for all to enjoy. The scramble will take place indoors in case of inclement weather. Pre-registration is required.

    Niles, IL

    St. Charles Park District - Easter Egg Hunt

    Grab your Easter basket and head over to the Pottawatomie Park for the St. Charles Park District annual egg hunt for some holiday fun! BYOB - bring your own basket! Please limit your child to 10 eggs.

    St Charles, IL
    lisleparkdistrict.org/

    Lisle Park District - Easter Egg Hunt

    Bring your basket and enjoy this fun, festive annual tradition! The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ by for photos! Pre-registration required.

    Lisle, IL

Primary photo:   Houston Weatherly, Lincoln Park Zoo

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