Things to Do for Kids in Chicago on Easter Weekend
Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5

Looking for family-friendly activities in Chicago this weekend? Here are some fun events to add to your list!

Best Things To Do This Weekend In and Near Chicago With Kids

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Parkie's Egg Hunt
Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Center, 200 Lindsey Lane Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook
Friday, April 3
Hunt for candy-filled eggs in the pool at Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Center. Each age group will get five minutes to find eggs in the leisure pool while others play in the lap pool. Website

The Three Little Pigs at Beverly Arts Center
Beverly
Closes Friday, April 3
Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses. Roxanne (the Rock’n Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks, Petunia (The Pretty Pig) builds hers out of Straw, and Babe (the sensible, smart Pig) builds hers out of bricks! Which house will the Big Bad Wolf Huff and Puff and blow down? Don’t miss CKC’s most popular show! Website

Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt Skate Party
Family Fun Zone Crest Hill
Friday, April 3
Bring your own basket to hunt for glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs on roller skates. Then, have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Website

Dozin' With the Dinos
Field Museum
Friday, April 3- Saturday, April 4
The Field Museum hosts "Dozin' with the Dinos," where families with kids age 6-12 can stay overnight and experience the museum after dark. Guests can put on their pajamas and explore exhibits by flashlight! Website

Holi - The Festival of Colors at the Naperville Riverwalk
Naperville
Saturday, April 4
The Vedic Cultural Society invites visitors to celebrate spring, friendship, and forgiveness by throwing bags of colored flour at their friends at the Naperville Riverwalk. The event includes food, music, and shopping. Admission is free, and colored bags are available for $2.50. Website

HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs.
Second City, 230 W North Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago
Saturday, April 4
A high-energy laugh-riot for ages 5 to 95. Comedy Dance Chicago’s joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music, and dance is sure to have you smiling, laughing, and bopping in your seats! These dancin’ fools bring relatable situations to life… anything from the importance of hugs to a good old-fashioned staring contest. And who knows, you might even find yourself on stage! Don’t miss this joy-filled experience, perfect for anyone in need of a laughter boost. Website

Egg Hunt in Berens Park
493 N. Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst - FREE
Saturday, April 4
The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at Berens Park in Elmhurst on the day before Easter, hiding hundreds of eggs that kids can start hunting for at 8am. Be on the look out for golden eggs, which win a special prize. Food trucks will be on hand. Website

Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln
Saturday, April 4
The hunt is on: Spring Egg-Stravaganza is back at Lincoln Park Zoo! Children ages 1–8 can “chick” out the zoo, fill their baskets with eggs, get photos with the Easter Bunny, chat with zoo experts, and enjoy plenty of “egg”-citing activities. Website

The Great Easter Parade
Parade begins @10:30 am at Jefferson Field, 16th & Wenonah Ave.
FREE
Saturday, April 4
Look out for the Easter Bunny as he rides on a float down 16th Street from Jefferson Field to Prairie Oak Gym. Kids can then hunt for Easter eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Eggstravaganza. Website

Springtime Egg Hunt and Live Interactive Kid's Music!
Jarvis Square, Rogers Park
Jarvis and Greenwood Chicago
FREE
Saturday, April 4
Listen to Miss Amy Leigh play music and hunt for eggs in Jarvis Square. Find the golden egg to win a free surprise! Website

Bunny Brunch at The Walnut Room
Macy's on State Street - The Walnut Room
Saturday, April 4
The Walnut Room at Macy's hosts a Bunny Brunch where the whole family can have brunch with the Easter Bunny. The buffet includes hash brown casserole, eggs, French toast bake, sausage, bacon, fruit, and assorted muffins and danishes. Website

Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance Easter Egg Hunt
Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, Bridgeport
Saturday, April 4
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance hosts an Easter egg hunt, treats, prizes (including White Sox tickets), a petting zoo, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Website

Unity Park Easter Egg Hunt
2636 N. Kimball Ave., Chicago - FREE
Saturday, April 4
The Unity Park Advisory Council, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and Grace Church Logan Square host an egg hunt for kids of all ages at Unity Park. Four different sessions of the egg hunt will take place, one on each half-hour. Kids can trade in eggs for toys and candy. A special visit from the Easter Bunny is included. Website

The Forge Celebrates Easter
The Forge at Lemont Quarries, Lemont
Saturday, April 4
The Forge is planning an EGGstra fun day at the park with scavenger hunts, egg hunts, egg rolls, and more. Plus, meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy special activities for kids ages 14 and under! Kids can enjoy a petting zoo from A Zoo to You! or play croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Website

Sensory Sorting Workshop with Redemptive Plastics
Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens - FREE
Saturday, April 4
Join Jordan Campbell and Cody Norman from Redemptive Plastics as they delve into their innovative work in recycling plastic. They transform materials into various products, including bus benches, stools, plastic sheets, 2x4s, keychains, and much more.Families will get the opportunity to experience sorting the materials, see the before and are then invited to return to the conservatory to see the final product in our very own Play and Grow Garden as we unveil the installation of new benches made from the plastics they sorted! Website

April Family Saturday: Builders and Battlers!
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park
Saturday, April 4
Logan Center for the Arts presents its monthly family workshop. The April event is a celebration of Pokémon, Legos, and Minecraft as the Logan Center celebrates the UChicago Year of Games. Website

Wild Baby Brunch
DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center, Glen Ellyn
Saturday, April 4
Get glimpses of the wildlife rehabilitation process through the observation windows, including baby animals as they’re fed, and learn from staff what it takes to care for young wildlife. Website

Helicopter Dropped Easter Egg Event
Faith Lutheran Church, Aurora
Saturday, April 4
Visit Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora for an epic Easter egg hunt where choppers rain down colorful surprises from the sky—get ready for an egg-citing adventure!Bring the kids for a new twist on a traditional family favorite. At 11:00 a.m., a helicopter will fly in and hover next to Faith Lutheran Church while it drops thousands of Easter eggs for elementary school kids to hunt. Adults can join in the fun, too! Food, fun, games, and photos with the easter bunny will happen inside the church afterwards. Website

Easter Brunch with Easter Bunny
Gene & Georgetti, River North
Sunday, April 5
During brunch service, families are invited to bring their little ones to Gene & Georgetti to enjoy the excitement of the holiday and keep an eye out for a special appearance by the Easter Bunny, who will be hopping through the dining room to greet guests and pose for photos. It’s a wonderful moment for children and a joyful touch that makes Easter brunch even more memorable. Website

Easter Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Navy Pier, Downtown
Sunday, April 5
The whole family can celebrate spring on the Family Easter Cruise on Lake Michigan, including a dance floor with the Easter Bunny, a paper Easter egg coloring station, bunny ears, and candy filled easter eggs for everyone. Website

Things to Do for Kids in Chicago on Easter WeekendFriday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5

Things to Do for Kids in Chicago on Easter Weekend
Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5