An Egg-Cellent Easter in Lake County 2024

By: Stephanie Wylie 03/15/2024

Who's ready to embrace the egg-citement of Easter in Lake County? With the sunny skies, cherished family moments, delectable cuisine and the runner-up candy celebration of the year, Lake County is abuzz with anticipation for this springtime festivity.

 

 

 

 

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Come together with your loved ones and venture to a neighborhood in Lake County to gather colorful eggs brimming with treats. Following the egg hunt, seize the chance for a picturesque Easter portrait adorned in your finest attire. Then, on Sunday, relish in a day of familial togetherness while indulging in mouthwatering fare from local eateries. Dive into an egg-ceptional Easter experience in Lake County.

 

 

 

 

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Egg-cellent Egg Hunts in Lake County

• Shed the winter cold and embrace the warmth of spring with a blissful getaway at Great Wolf Lodge's Spring Breakout in Gurnee. Relax with rejuvenating yoga sessions, explore your artistic side with hands-on crafts, dance the day away at energetic parties, participate in thrilling games, and discover a host of other exciting activities! (March 1-April 280) INFO»
• Join the Kids' Castle Dragon Egg Hunt at Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center, where children aged 8-12 can hunt for dragon eggs with flashlights, weather permitting. (March 22) INFO»
• Join the Egg-citing Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast event at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake featuring a free egg hunt and a breakfast served by the Fox Lake Lions Club. (March 23) INFO»
• Participate in the Grayslake Flashlight Egg Hunt at Grayslake Community Park District, featuring a lively egg hunt. (March 21) INFO»
• Experience a delightful afternoon at Susanna Farms with an Easter Egg Hunt featuring special prizes, pony rides and various activities for kids of all ages, while limited tickets ensure a pleasant experience for all attendees. (March 23) INFO»
• Participate in Twigs' inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at JJ Twigs Wauconda.(March 30) INFO»
• Attend the Village's Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lehmann Park featuring age-specific hunts, prizes and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. (March 23) INFO»
• Bounce with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an EGGstravagant egg hunt, pictures, and open jump sessions at Bella's Bouncies Jump Center. (March 23) INFO»
• Attend the Antioch Easter Egg Hunt at the Village of Antioch with a $3 per person egg hunt fee and in-person pre-registration required at the Parks Office. (March 30) INFO»

 

 

 

 

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• Join the Grayslake Easter Egg Hunt at Grayslake Community Park District with registration required by March 16 for $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents, catering to children aged 1-8 years old. (March 23) INFO»
• Join the Easter Egg Hunt at Zion Park District where over 10,000 eggs filled with candy or fun toy prizes will be hidden, promising enjoyment for the whole family. (March 30) INFO»
• Participate in the 3rd Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at North Shore Distillery featuring an exclusive hunt for adults with admission including entry to the event, one cocktail and a donation to Orphans of the Storm animal shelter. (March 30) INFO»
• Explore the Waukegan Park District's 26th Annual Eggstravaganza Trail at Corrine J. Rose Park, where children ages 2 to 13 can enjoy egg hunting, free entertainment, including pony rides and a petting zoo and various hands-on activities, all part of the GO WAUKEGAN community initiative.(March 30) INFO»
• Experience a day of egg-citement at the Easter Egg-venture event at Hawthorn featuring egg hunts, face painting, special guests including Princesses and Paw Patrol and a visit from the Easter Bunny, with registration required for this family-friendly celebration. (March 30) INFO»
• Hop into spring at the Bunny Bash egg-stravaganza hosted by Gurnee Park District featuring a continental breakfast, an exhilarating egg hunt, creative crafts and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, with preregistration required for parents and children attending.(March 23) INFO»
• Join the Historic Downtown Long Grove Bunny Hop where families can enjoy a spring tradition of family fun with various activities planned in the Bunny Hop experience area, located behind Fred Astaire Dance Studio, for free. (March 30) INFO»
• Join the Paulus Park Egg Hunt at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich, where children ages 2 to 12 can participate in a free egg hunt at noon, with the Bunny hiding surprises in designated areas.(March 23) INFO»
• Participate in the Antioch Flashlight Egg Hunt at Hiram Buttrick Sawmill, tailored for pre-teens aged 10-15 years old, with a $7 per person fee and pre-registration required through in-person registration at the Parks Office. (March 28)  INFO»

Delicious Easter Dining in Lake County

 

 

 

 

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• Join Three Embers Easter Brunch at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort's Grand Marquee Pavilion, featuring a delectable buffet spread including carved meats, seafood, breakfast favorites, lunch options, salads, omelet station, desserts and beverages, along with Easter Bunny photo opportunities, with reservations available online or by phone. (March 31) INFO» 
• Experience Easter Brunch at Bonnie Brook Golf Course on Sunday featuring a buffet with action stations, cold displays, assorted desserts and activities including photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for kids, with tickets available for purchase starting on February 6. (March 31) INFO» 
• Indulge in an Egg-cellent Easter Brunch at The Board Room Libertyville featuring a delightful feast with springtime flavors and festive treats, RSVP required to reserve your spot. (March 30-31) INFO» 
• Hop on over to Lindy's Landing Restaurant & Marina for a delightful Easter Brunch featuring a delectable menu, complimentary champagne for adults, photos with the Easter bunny and special kid-friendly options. (March 30-31) INFO» 
• Enjoy Easter Brunch at Oaken Bistro and Bar at The Forester featuring a delightful spread of traditional and innovative dishes, refreshing beverages and a cozy atmosphere perfect for celebrating with loved ones, with reservations required.(March 30) INFO»
• Indulge in a special Easter Brunch Buffet at Wild Onion Brewery with a delectable menu prepared just for the occasion.(March 30) INFO»
• Join Canlan Sports Libertyville for a delightful Easter Breakfast and Hunt featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes with the Easter Bunny and a weatherproof indoor egg hunt, promising fun for the whole family. (March 30) INFO»
• Experience Lambs Farm for the Bunny Brunch where you can enjoy a delicious buffet at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery followed by spring crafts and time with the Easter Bunny at the Bunny Patch in the Visitors Center, with reservations required for this delightful experience. (March 29-30) INFO»

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Meet The Bunny and Other Springtime Activities

• Visit Hawthorn Mall for Photos with the Bunny at Macy's Court, offering various hours and special events like Sensory-Friendly Bunny sessions and Pet Photos with Bunny, with reservations recommended for a free basket of virtual activities and walk-ups always welcome. (March 1-30) INFO»
• Capture cherished memories with the Easter Bunny at Gurnee Mills located near Dining Pavilion South in the Macy's Wing, with multiple families scheduled during each 15-minute time slot. (March 1-30) INFO»
• Participate in the "Bunny Wabbit Run" offering various distances including a 5k, 10k, half marathon and a 200m Kid’s Dash, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 8 and under, amidst the scenic beauty of the Des Plaines River Forest Preserves.(March 30) INFO»
• Explore the charming boutiques and specialty stores of downtown Libertyville during "Hop the Shops" from March 27 to March 30, 2024, where you can find everything from spring fashion to gifts, supporting local businesses along MainStreet Libertyville. (March 30) INFO»

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