The Barrington Hills Observer

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

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

Friday, April 11

Hawthorn photos with the Easter Bunny: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, through April 19, at Hawthorn, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Take keepsake photos with the Easter Bunny in his spring garden. Make reservations at https://bit.ly/3QuMtQK. Photo packages start at $39.99. visithawthorn.com/events.

Pooched Pictures with the Easter Bunny: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, April 11, Municipal Annex, 1 W. State St., South Elgin. Bring your dog in for a photo. When you register, a time slot will be assigned. Enter through Door 1 and exit Door 4. Bring your camera. Free. Register: southelgin.com.

Kids Mermaid Egg Hunt: 6-7 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Hunt for eggs in the pool. Ages 8-12. $3-$4. vhparkdistrict.org.

Saturday, April 12

Easter EggStravaganza: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, The Orchard Barrington Church, 1301 S. Grove Ave., Barrington. Egg hunts, crafts, snacks, games, entertainment and prizes. theorchard.church.

Deerpath Egg Dash: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Deerpath Park, 299 Onwentsia Road, Vernon Hills. Find eggs in the Kids’ Castle Playground. Golden eggs are worth a special prize. 9:30 a.m. for ages 1-3; 10 a.m. for ages 4-6; 10:30 a.m. for ages 7-8. $5-$7. vhparkdistrict.org.

Dundee Township Park District Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Randall Oaks Recreation Center outdoor field, 500 Randall Road, West Dundee. For ages 2-8. Space is limited; registration is required. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in, as hunts will start on time. If it rains, the hunt will move inside the center. $5-$9. Register: dtpd.org/egg-hunts.

Algonquin Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 12, Algonquin Lakes Park, 700 Lake Plumleigh Way. Visit with the Bunny before and after the egg hunt. Arrive early to enjoy activities with sponsors and take photos with the Bunny, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Divided into age groups: 0-2, 3-5 and 6 or older. Designated area available for participants requiring special assistance. No registration is required. algonquin.org.

Bunny Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, Port Edward, 20 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Annual Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt with seatings at 10 a.m. and noon. $15-$27, with $2 more at the door. Tickets: portedward.com/events.

Bunny Trolley Hop: Time slots from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 12 and 19, and Sunday, April 13, at the Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Gates open at 9:15 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Young visitors will be able to meet and be photographed with the Easter Bunny in his carrot coach, hunt for eggs and treasure, see live animals at the small animal zoo, and participate in activities, games and more. $20. irm.org.

Children leave the start line during the Community Egg Hunt Extravaganza at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. This year’s event takes place Saturday, April 12. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Community Egg Hunt Extravaganza: Time slots at 10 and 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Children 10 and younger can race around the grounds for treat-filled eggs. Following the egg hunt, families are invited to stay and explore the museum with a scavenger hunt, craft and pictures with the Bunny. $4-$10. Register at ahpd.org.

Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 12, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Children age 8 or under should bring a basket. It will be held rain or shine. RSVP: ilcp.org/easter/.

Great Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. All are welcome to the free egg hunt. RSVP to holytrinity@holytrinityelgin.com.

Hoppin’ for Hanover Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin. Bring a bag or basket. Ages 2 to 4 at 10:30 a.m., ages 5 to 7 at 11 a.m., and ages 8 to 10 at 11:30 a.m. Games, pictures with the Bunny and crafts offered during each session. No registration is required. hanover-township.org.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, Sunrise Social, 2258 Randall Road, Carpentersville. Enjoy breakfast and a special visit and photos with the Easter Bunny. sunrisesocialcafes.com.

Bunny Burrow Express: 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays, April 12 and 19, in the Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, 35W003 Route 31, South Elgin. Join the Fox River Valley Trolley Museum ride to the Easter Bunny’s “secret burrow” in vintage antique real trolley cars, where there will be plenty of hidden eggs to find. All the little ones receive a basket. $30 per person. Register: foxtrolley.org.

Elgin Community Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, St. Thomas More Church, 1625 Highland Ave., Elgin. Three zones, infant to age 3, 4 to 7, and 8 or older. Bring a basket. A special golden ticket for a prize in each zone. There will be a cotton candy station. Free. Rain date: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13. facebook.com/stmelgin.

Fox River Grove Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, Lions Park, 102 Beachway. Kids through fourth grade welcome. Bring a basket. Presented by Fox River Grove Special Events Committee. facebook.com/frgliving.

Spring Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, Unitarian Universalist Church, 39W830 Highland Ave., Elgin. Second annual egg hunt, open to all ages, begins promptly at noon, but arrive early for kids’ crafts and games. Take a photo with the Springtime Bunny and enjoy refreshments. Bring a basket. Free. uuce.org.

Sunday, April 13

Easter Bunny Skate and Egg Hunt: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, Polar Dome Ice Rink at Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park, 601 Dundee Ave., East Dundee. Age 12 or under can join the egg hunt at 1:30 p.m.; bring a basket. Gate opens at 1 p.m. Public skating with the Easter Bunny from 2-4 p.m. for beginners and experienced skaters. Rental skates available. $12. Register: santasvillagedundee.com.

Swimming for Eggs: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, Rakow Center Indoor Pool, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville. Kids age 1 to 12 can hunt for eggs in the pool. Bags will be supplied for the “scooped” eggs. Check in 15 minutes before the event begins. The event will start promptly. Your child should be poolside, wearing swimming attire, and ready to go. Register at dtpd.org/egg-hunts.

Federated Church of Wauconda Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 13, at the Federated Church of Wauconda, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda. All families and children are invited. Registration is not required. Free. federatedchurchofwauconda.org.

Thursday, April 17

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.

Friday, April 18

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/.

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.

Saturday, April 19

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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