An Egg-Cellent Easter in Lake County 2025

By: Stephanie Wylie 03/31/2025

As Easter approaches, Lake County is the perfect destination for families looking to celebrate the season with fun, festive egg hunts and exciting springtime activities. In addition to egg hunts, Lake County also offers delicious dining and special moments with the Easter Bunny. Don’t forget about the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny for memorable photos. There’s no shortage of family-friendly events this Easter in Lake County, ensuring a joyful and egg-citing holiday for all!

Egg-cellent Egg Hunts in Lake County

• Families can enjoy a festive Easter Egg Hunt at Canlan Sports Lake Barrington, where each ticket purchase enters attendees into a raffle for free program registrations (April 5). INFO»
• Highland Park’s Egg Hunts at Sunset Woods Park include a dog-friendly hunt, a toddler hunt, a sensory-friendly event and a Wonderland-themed egg hunt for all ages (April 5). INFO»
• Mundelein’s Cottontail Trail offers kids aged 2-12 a chance to collect treat-filled eggs, enjoy a petting zoo and meet a spring bunny at this pre-registered event (April 5). INFO»
• Grayslake’s Easter Egg Hunt at Grayslake Central High School features a fun-filled event for kids ages 1-10, with groups separated by age and a backup indoor location in case of bad weather (April 12). INFO»
• The Village of Fox Lake & Fox Lake Lions Club will host the Egg-Citing Egg Hunt for kids ages 1-10, featuring a free egg hunt and an optional pancake breakfast (April 12). INFO»
• Gurnee Park District’s Bunny Bash includes a festive egg hunt, breakfast, crafts and bunny photo opportunities in a fun-filled spring celebration (April 12). INFO»
• Paulus Park’s annual Egg Hunt in Lake Zurich is free for kids ages 2-10, with designated areas for different age groups and a visit from the Easter Bunny (April 12). INFO»
• Vernon Hills’ Easter Egg-Venture at Hawthorn Row combines an egg hunt, a craft and artisan market, food vendors, face painting, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny (April 12). INFO»
• Waukegan’s Egg Hunt Family Swim Night at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center offers an egg hunt along with swimming, snacks, and games for the whole family (April 12). INFO»
• Deerpath Park’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Vernon Hills invites kids ages 1-8 to hunt for eggs throughout Kids' Castle Playground, with registration required (April 12). INFO»
• Grayslake Park District’s Flashlight Egg Hunt in Meadowview Park adds an adventurous twist as kids ages 8-12 search for eggs in the dark using flashlights (April 16). INFO»
• Canlan Sports Libertyville will host a breakfast with the Bunny followed by an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and an indoor egg hunt on turf fields. Children can search for eggs, including special golden tickets that can be redeemed for prizes (April 19). INFO»
• Zion Park District invites families to an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt at Shiloh Park, starting promptly at 9:00 AM (April 19). INFO»
• Waukegan Park District’s 27th Annual Eggstravaganza features a Bunny Trail where children ages 2-13 can collect candy-filled eggs from the Easter Bunny and friends while supplies last (April 19). INFO»
• Village of Antioch kicks off with a free parade through downtown, followed by an egg hunt at the Bandshell. The hunt is for children 9 and under and requires a $3 wristband (April 19). INFO»
• Historic Downtown Long Grove Bunny Hop features a Bunny Trail with treat-filled stops, face painting, fire truck tours and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny (April 19). INFO»

Delicious Easter Dining in Lake County

• JJ Twig’s Wauconda will host an Easter Egg Hunt with separate groups for kids aged 6 and under and those aged 7-12 (April 5). INFO»
• JJ Twig’s of Antioch welcomes families for an Easter celebration featuring food, drinks and fun alongside its egg hunt (April 6). INFO» 
• Rivalry Alehouse in Antioch presents "Bluey Easter," a meet-and-greet event with Bluey and the Easter Bunny, plus a pizza buffet for kids and parents (April 12). INFO» 
• Lambs Farm Bunny Brunch offers a buffet breakfast at the Magnolia Café & Bakery, followed by crafts and Easter Bunny visits at the Bunny Patch. Reservations required (April 18 & 19). INFO» 
• Easter Eggstravaganza at Station 51 follows Antioch’s Easter Parade with family-friendly activities, including a kids’ meal with a free egg decorating kit and a Golden Egg Hunt for prizes (April 19). INFO»
• Perry’s Steakhouse Easter Weekend features an Easter brunch menu with their signature double-smoked, triple-glazed ham, brunch cocktails and Sunday Supper, plus family-style to-go meals (April 19-20). INFO» 
• Easter Brunch at Primo features an extensive buffet from 10 AM to 3 PM, followed by a dinner service from 4 PM to 8 PM. Reservations required (April 20). INFO» 
• Easter Brunch at Nolan’s at IL Beach Hotel offers a chef-curated buffet with seasonal favorites in a festive setting. Pricing: $59.95 for adults, $26.95 for kids 10 and under, and free for kids under 3 (April 20). INFO»
• Easter Brunch at Wild Onion Brewery includes made-to-order omelets, prime rib, ham carving station, seafood bar, desserts, and bottomless mimosas (April 20). INFO»
• Easter Brunch at O’Toole’s Libertyville features a buffet with a variety of classic breakfast and lunch dishes, a special kids’ menu, and an Easter Bunny appearance. Multiple seating times available (April 20). INFO»
• Easter Brunch at Charlie’s Hideaway at White Deer Run Golf Club offers a buffet-style brunch with various dishes and desserts. $49.95 for adults, $24.95 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under (April 20). INFO»
• Lindy’s Easter Brunch includes a carving station, seafood station, made-to-order omelets, kids' station, and complimentary champagne/mimosas for adults. $52 for adults, $24 for kids 12 and under, and free for kids 3 and under (April 20). INFO»
• Beelow’s Steakhouse Easter Brunch invites families for a special Easter Sunday brunch with details to be announced on their Facebook page (April 20). INFO» 

Meet The Bunny and Other Springtime Activities

• Gurnee Mills will also host Easter Bunny photos daily from March 26 through April 9, with multiple families scheduled during each 15-minute slot (March 26 - April 9). INFO»
• Photos with the Bunny at Hawthorn Mall offers professional Easter Bunny portraits at Macy’s Court. Special events include pet photo sessions (March 31, April 7). Walk-ins welcome, but reservations recommended (March 28-April 22). INFO» 
• Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop at Antioch Fine Arts Foundation teaches the traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating. The $45 fee includes classroom supplies and a take-home kit. Register early, as this class fills up fast (April 5). INFO» 
• Gurnee Mills' Caring Bunny event provides a sensory-friendly experience exclusively for children with special needs, featuring a private photo opportunity (April 6). INFO»
• The Joyful Gourmet in Libertyville invites families to a Spring/Easter-themed cookie decorating class, where participants will learn piping and filling techniques to create beautifully decorated cookies (April 6). INFO»
• Dandelion Art Gallery in Waukegan hosts a Spring Bunny Paint Social, where kids and families can create festive bunny-themed artwork together (April 12). INFO»
• Peter Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein offers a hands-on glassblowing experience, allowing participants to create their own colorful glass Easter eggs (April 5-6 & April 12-13). INFO»
• Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich will host Brunch with the Bunny, offering a family-friendly morning with delicious food and an Easter Bunny photo op (April 12). INFO» 
• Bunny Wabbit Run in Libertyville includes a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and a 200m Kid’s Dash with the “silly Wabbit,” followed by an Easter egg hunt for kids 8 and under. The scenic course winds through the lush green trails of the Des Plaines River and Casey Trails (April 19). INFO» 
• Wauconda Bunny Hop at Phil’s Beach is a fun run/walk along Main Street to benefit the Wauconda Parks Foundation, with festivities for the whole family (April 19). INFO» 

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