By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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: 11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 20, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. facebook.com/popumcelkgrove.
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