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Get in the spring spirit with egg hunts for kids, dogs, and even adults; breakfasts and lunches with the Bunny; and even a helicopter egg drop. Here’s a sampling of upcoming events across the suburbs.
Saturday, March 16
Breakfast with Bunny: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, Bridges of Popular Creek, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Two seatings at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Bring your camera for photos with the Bunny. $14.95 for ages 4 to 12 or $23.95. Reservations via www.bridgesofpoplarcreek.com.
Doggy Egg Hunt: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, Al Hattendorf Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Plastic eggs with doggy treats will be hidden all over the grounds. There also will be a photo opportunity, an agility course and each dog will receive a giveaway. All dogs must be leashed; retractable leashes are not allowed. Preregistration is required; no walk-ups. $10-$12. www.elkgroveparks.org/event/doggy-egg-hunt/.
Friday, March 22
Egg-Mazing Race & Twilight Egg Hunt: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, Wheeler Park, off Route 31, Geneva. Teams of four, ages 10 to 16, compete in various physical and mental challenges in order to solve clues around Wheeler Park. Top teams will earn prizes, including gift certificates to local businesses. Afterward, join in a nighttime egg hunt. Eggs filled with prizes and candy will be scattered in the designated egg hunt arena. Collect as many eggs as you can before they are all gone. $5-$8. Register in advance only at www.genevaparks.org.
Kids’ Castle Dragon Egg Hunt: 7-8 p.m. Friday, March 22, Deerpath Park, 299 Onwentsia Road, Vernon Hills. Dragon eggs have been spread all over Kids’ Castle. Bring your flashlight to this evening hunt for ages 8-12. $3-$4. www.vhparkdistrict.org.
Flashlight Egg Hunt: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at ARC Center, 201 W. National, West Chicago. A new twist on the traditional egg hunt for ages 3 to 12. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. Preregistration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $10-$12. Register at www.we-goparks.org/special-events.
Saturday, March 23
Easter Eggstravaganza: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at The Orchard, 1301 S. Grove Ave., Barrington. Egg hunts, crafts, games, entertainment, and prizes. Attend the Resurrection Party at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Worship Center. Register for age-level egg hunts. Crafts, games, snacks, and other activities throughout the morning. Register: www.theorchard.church/easter-at-the-orchard.
Five-year-old Ryan O’Connelle of Lake Zurich has her picture taken with the Easter Bunny and her dog Lucky during the 2023 egg hunt for your hound at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater in Palatine. | Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com, 2023
Hound Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 23, Fred P. Hall Amphitheatre, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Dogs will hunt for eggs filled with treats and have their picture taken with our bunny. No retractable leashes are permitted at the event, which includes a souvenir photo with the bunny, eggs, raffle entry and a goody bag for each dog. Registration deadline is at 4 p.m. Friday, March 22. www.palatineparks.org/event/hound-egg-hunt/.
Geneva Park District Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, March 23, Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Two seating times for breakfast: 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. It includes photos with the Easter Bunny. There will be two designated egg hunt areas: one for children ages 4 and younger, and one for ages 5 and older in the soccer fields. Free egg hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m. Register for breakfast ($5-$8) at www.genevaparks.org.
Dundee Township Park District egg hunt: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 23, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center outdoor fields, 500 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Sign up for time slots for egg hunts for ages 2-8. $5-$9. Register by noon March 22 via www.dtpd.org/egg-hunts.
Algonquin Egg Hunt: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 23, at Algonquin Lakes Park, 700 Lake Plumleigh Way. This year, due to construction, it’s at a new location. This event is geared toward younger children with a chance to visit with the Bunny before and after the egg hunt. Areas will be divided by age. Get a picture with the Bunny starting at 9:30 a.m., followed by the hunt at 10 a.m. Free. www.algonquin.org.
Community Egg Hunt Extravaganza: 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St. Ages 10 or younger can find treat-filled eggs starting promptly at 10 and 11 a.m., noon or 1 p.m. Each child must be accompanied by one adult. $10 per child or $4 for historical society members. Register at www.ahpd.org.
Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. Egg hunt and activities for the kids. holytrinityelgin.com/.
Pooched Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at South Elgin Dog Park in County Park, 225 S. Water St., South Elgin. A hunt in both run areas; dogs will participate based on size. The Bunny will be on-site for photos, depending on the weather. www.southelgin.com.
St. Charles Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. For ages 9 and younger. Arrive 15 minutes early and bring your own basket. Parents are asked to keep children behind all lines and wait for the signal in order to avoid false starts and to be fair to everyone, and to limit their child to 10 eggs. Rain or shine. Free. www.stcparks.org/events/.
Easter Egg Hunt: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at DeerGrove Covenant Church, 225 E. Helen Road, Palatine. An egg hunt, crafts and doughnuts. Free. www.deergrove.org.
Sunday, March 24
Easter Eggstravaganza: 1 p.m. sharp, Sunday, March 24, Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1808 Miller Road, Crystal Lake. With more than 4,000 eggs, the egg hunt is sectioned off by age groups, with ages 9-12 getting to go through the woods and hunt for eggs. Visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Free; bring a canned good or food item for the local food pantries. www.facebook.com/living.waters.528.
Pool Egg Hunt: 1-3:45 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Arlington Ridge Center, 660 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights. Come hunt for eggs at Arlington Ridge Center. Plastic eggs are filled with surprises and float in the pool. Children get to collect the eggs and take them home. Bags are provided. Stay after the event to meet the bunny and swim in the Family Activity Pool. For children ages 3-7. $12-$15. Register: www.ahpd.org.
Tuesday, March 26
Night Owl Egg Hunt: 7:40-8:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, Alcott Center, Buffalo Grove. Children, accompanied by an adult, should bring a flashlight and basket to collect the eggs. Preregistration is required; day-of registration not available. $7-$9. www.bgparks.org/night-owl-egg-hunt-2/.
Friday, March 29
Bunny Brunch at Lambs Farm: Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, at Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Start with a buffet then head over to the Lambs Farm Bunny Patch in the visitors center for spring crafts and time with the Easter Bunny. Seating times are at 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon. $17.95 or $7.95 for ages 23 months or younger. Reservations are required at (847) 362-5050. lambsfarm.org.
Your four-legged friends can join in some of the egg hunts offered throughout the suburbs this month. | Daily Herald File Photo
Doggie Egg Hunt & Bunny Photos: 11 a.m.-noon Friday, March 29, at Wiggly Field Dog Park, 201 W. National St., West Chicago. A special dog friendly egg hunt, bonnet contest and photos with the bunny. Dogs must remain leashed at all times and proof of rabies vaccination is required to sign up for this event. $10-$12 per dog. www.we-goparks.org/special-events.
Saturday, March 30
Wauconda Bunny Hop: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Cook Memorial Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Join STAR Charities for the 13th annual race. Choose a 4-mile race around Bangs Lake or a 2-mile fun run/walk around Cook Memorial Park. All participants receive an event T-shirt, finisher’s medal, and the top age group finishers in the 4-mile race receive awards. All proceeds benefit the Wauconda Township Historical Society, Wauconda High School Future Business Leaders of America, and Wauconda Parks Foundation. $30-$40 or $15 for kids younger than 10. Sign up via facebook.com/STARCharities/
Egg Hunt with Bunny: Saturday, March 30, at three Hoffman Estates parks. Children ages 9 and younger will be divided into age groups. Egg hunts begin promptly at the starting time. Bring a basket. Attend only one of the egg hunts: 8:30 a.m. at Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glen Lake Road; 9:45 a.m. at Pine Park, 1675 Nicholson Drive; or 11 a.m. at Cannon Crossings Park, 1675 Nicholson Drive. Bunny will be on-site for photos. Free. www.heparks.org.
Hampshire Park District Doggie Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. sharp Saturday, March 30, at Dr. Tom Getzelman Dog Park at Rackow Park, 1363 Romke Road, Hampshire. Each dog may collect up to 15 treat filled eggs and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Arrive early. All dogs must be leashed during the entire event. Free. No-day of registration. Sign up by noon March 29 via www.hampshireparkdistrict.org.
Bunny Trail: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 30, at Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Follow the bunny tracks as they wind around inside the village hall, leading you to a special photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Along the way, enjoy fun riddles and jokes that add an extra layer of joy to your journey. Bring a basket to collect eggs from the community partners. Preregister and save $3 for everyone attending. Register via www.lith.org.
Sleepy Hollow Easter Egg Hunt: Noon sharp Saturday, March 30, at Sabatino Park, off Thorobred Lane. Divided into several age categories, including one for those with special needs. The Easter Bunny will mingle with the children and be available for photos. Free. www.sleepyhollowil.org.
Bartlett Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: 1:30 p.m. Saturday March 30, on the Bartlett Park District soccer fields located behind the Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. There will be 5,500 eggs for the children to find. Multiple age groups (from infant to age 8 or older), so everyone has an opportunity. Free. www.bartlettil.gov.
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