2011 Chicagoland Easter Bunny & Springs Events Calendar
For Eggggceptional Easter Fun in the Chicagoland Area. Fun for all ages in many communities.
April 21st in Schaumburg!
Posted by Gene Mundt who personally knows the Easter Bunny!
The Easter Bunny is a busy little bunny in Chicagoland right now.
There are egg hunts, special breakfasts, brunches, lunches, craft shows, photo opportunities, and more being held in his honor in many of our communities. Especially if you have little ones around, you don't want to miss out on all the fun.To help you find where the Easter Bunny is near you, I've put together a Calendar of Easter Bunny Events for Chicagoland.I hope my handy Calendar provides you with some great ideas for fun springtime acitivities ... and opportunities to enjoy the fruits of the Easter Bunny's labors ...Easter Bunny Events Calendar - ChicagolandApril 15th Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt 7:30 pmMcCarthy Park, 16802 So. 80th Avenue, Tinley ParkChildren Ages: 3 to 4 years Hunt at 7:30 pmChildren Ages: 5 to 8 Hunt at 8:15 pmBring your flashlight to hunt for eggs. The Easter Bunny will visit after the Hunt is over.This FREE event will go on no matter the weather.April 16th & 17th Bunny in the Greenhouse Noon to 3 pmBird Haven Greenhouses, 225 No. Gougar Rd., JolietThis event is FREEPhotos can be taken with the Easter BunnyFor further info: www.jolietpark.orgApril 24th Spirit of Chicago Easter Brunch Cruise Board: NOONEaster Brunch Boards at NAVY PIER, ChicagoCruise: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pmPrice: $31.90 per child age 3-12 (Plus Taxes/Fees)$51.90 per adult (Plus Taxes/Fees)Goodie Bags for the Children and an appearance by the Easter Bunny!Celebrate the holiday aboard the vibrant Spirit of Chicago with a plentiful buffet,engaging DJ entertainment, dancing and a totally festive celebration!For More Information and to Book your Easter Cruise:or Call: 866.273.2469April 16th P.A.W.S. 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for DOGS 9:30 amP.A.W.S. - 8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park$10.00 Donation per DogRegistration Starts Promptly at 9:30 amHunting Begins at 10:00 amDogs MUST be in a leash and have up-to-date rabies tags or certificateBring baggies to take care of your dog's poopsMore than 3000 eggs will be hidden. All eggs contain prize.Info: www.pawstinleypark.orgApril 16th Taft School PTA Craft & Vendor Fair 9 am - 2 pmTaft School, 1605 So. Washington Street, LockportAdmission: FREEConcessions Available - Bake Sale on SitePictures can be taken with the Easter BunnyApril 23rd Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Foundation 8 to 11 amBunny Breakfast FundraiserLincoln-Way East High School, 201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort, ILPre-Purchased Tickets:Children: 3 to 15 years $6.00Adults: $9.00Event includes pancake & sausage breakfast, Easter Bunny Egg Hunt, andPictures with the Easter BunnyTickets can be pre-purchasedat the Special Recreation Office:21800 So. LaGrange Road, Frankfortor at:www.lwsra.org.Ticket prices at the door:Children: 3 to 15 years $7.00Adults: $10.00April 23rd 7th Annual "Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt" 10:30 - 1:30 pmThe Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 No. River Rd., Shorewood10,000 eggs have been ordered for this annual eventTakes place indoor and outdoorsToddlers participate indoors in a balloon-filled room.Children 4 years of age and older participate outdoors.Schedule:10:45-11:30 a.m. - toddlers11:30 a.m.-noon - ages 4-5Noon-12:30 p.m. - ages 6-712:30–1 p.m. - ages 8-91-1:30 p.m. - ages 10 and olderFor additional info on planned activities:April 21st Flashlight Egg Hunt 7:45 - 8:30 pm336 Knoch Knolls Rd., NapervillePre-Registration is Required! (Click on Link)All participants must bring a flashlight and their own container to collect prizes and eggs in.Parents must be present! They may not assist in collection of items.April 23 Easter in Elgin Breakfast: 8 - 10 amPlay: 10 am & 11:30 amEgg Hunt: 11:15 amBreakfast to be held in the basement of:The Hemmens, 145 Symphony Way, Elgin.There are 300 tickets available for the $7 breakfast; kids younger than 5 eat free.Tickets must be purchased from City Hall prior to the event to receive these above prices.Any tickets left over MAY be available the morning of the breakfast.Play: "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing"Egg Hunt to be held at: Gail Borden Library Lot next to The HemmensThe area will be split in locations according to age groups.Elgin Moose Lodge # 799 and The City of Elgin will be providing the eggs.Both hosts ask that plastic egg shells used in the egg hunt be returned prior to leaving.April 22 Egg-Tastic Easter at SciTech Museum! Easter Egg Hunt:11 - noon for 2 age groups:5 & under, and 6 & upSciTech Museum, 18 W. Benton St., AuroraPhone: 630-859-3434Easter Event for kids featuring Wacky Science Fun!Learn, Engage and Inspire your Kids!Kids can meet the Easter Bunny from 10 am to 2 pm.Noon to 2 pm there will are photo opportunities.Kids can also engage in scientific Eggtastic Eggsperiments from noon until 2 pm!All Easter activities are included with regular admission.April 17th Easter Egg Hunt & Parade - Downtown Joliet Start:Egg Hunt: 10 amSilver Cross FieldEaster egg hunt hosted by the Joliet Slammers, Joliet’s new minor league baseball teamWish Upon a Star Foundation Lunch:11 am to 1:30 pmHot dog lunch inside the rotunda of the Rialto Square Theatre$3 lunch includes: hot dog, chips, cookies & beverageEaster Bunny photo shoots at Giji’s Sweet Shoppe81 N. Chicago St., JolietVisits with the Easter Bunny are freePhotographs are $7 each and come with a frameMovie “How to Train Your Dragon” at the Rialto Square TheatreThere is no chargeNoon to 1:45 pmEaster Crafts & Games - Joliet Area Historical MuseumNoon to 5:00 pmReduced Admission Charge today: $3Museum Members: FreeCrafts and Games in the Museum Discovery RoomJoliet Public LibraryEaster Bunny Crafts1:00 to 4:00 pm2:00 pm - Wish Upon a Star Foundation Easter Parade StartsChicago Street, JolietApril 21 Underwater EGGstravaganza 6 - 8 pm505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg
Join Bunny for a swim at The Water Works!Pool egg hunts, entertainment, games and prizes are part of the fun.Egg hunts will be in the play pool and parents will be able to assist small children.There will be scheduled egg hunts per age group throughout the evening.Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.For Info: 847/490-7020
$8 for residents$12 for non-residents for pre-registrationDay-of registration (if available) is $12/$18. Adults are free.
http://parkfun.com/Calendar/Calendar_details.aspx?EventId=16e046a9-5255-488a-b0b4-c0904db24ccaApril 22nd & 23rd Bunny Brunch at Lambs Farm 10:00 am14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville
Go to Lambs Farm for food and fun with the Easter Bunny!After feasting on a delicious meal, kids can hop on over to the Garden Patchfor a variety of activities including a photo with the Bunny.Advance Arrangements RequiredSeatings at 10:00 am & NoonFor reservations, call Country Inn Restaurant: (847)362-5050$15.95 per person(Children under 23 months eat free with a $7.95charge for all activities and photo with the Bunny)April 22nd Good Friday Open Skate - Orbit Skate Center 1 - 4 pm615 Consumers Avenue, PalatinePublic Skating Session for all agesLive DJ, specials, games and fun for the entire familyAdmission is $6.50 per person$19 for a Family up to 4 peopleSkate rental is $3.00 regular skates or inline skatesApril 23rd Egg Hunt - Ladd Arboretum Session Start @ 10 amSponsored by the North Suburban Youth FoundationEvanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick, EvanstonBelinda the Bullfrog needs our help! She's misplaced her eggs in the Ladd Arboretum.During the one-hour program on Saturday, April 23, City of Evanston Ecology Centerstaff will teach children all about frogs.Participants will help Belinda find her eggs, followed by activities and a craft.Bring a basket or bag for collectingA special area is reserved for egg hunters 18 months to 4 years of agePreregistration is required.Call: 847-448-8256OrRegister Online at: https://www.cityofevanston.org/webtrac/vsiwebtrac.htmlApril 23rd Egg’straordinary, Downtown Plainfield 8:00 am to 5:00 pmSettlers ParkEnjoy a spring day in historic Downtown Plainfield.Breakfast or Lunch with the Easter bunny“Hop The Bunny Trail” which will end up at the Plainfield Fire Stationlocated on Des Plaines StreetChildren can pick up a passport at any participating business.Travel the Bunny Hop Trail to get their Passport stamped.Children will be searching for the Golden Egg!There's also a coloring contest, magician, caricature artist,jumpy (weather permitting), and face painting!
FREEFor Further Info: http://www.plainfield-il.org/calendar/functions/popup.php?ev=2455675&readFile=1&readSQL=0&showCat=&oc=1Have a Safe and Happy Easter* If you would like information regarding mortgages, mortgage service, credit, and financial planning, please do not hesitate to contact me, Gene Mundt Chicago Bancorp through this website at:http://www.genemundt.com/Contact-Info.html, at my Direct #: 815.277.4036, my Cell/Text: 708.921.6331, or email: gene@chicagobancorp.com. With over 35 years of experience, I can assist you to a successful home purchase, refinance, or purchase of investment property. I look forward to hearing from you!
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