Things To Do This Weekend April 3-5, 2026

By: Stephanie Wylie 04/01/2026

The sounds of celebration will replace the usual weekend quiet as communities roll out the welcome mat for a host of annual spring festivities. While some towns are hosting massive dashes involving thousands of hidden treats, others are opting for a slower pace with self-guided trails through historic business districts. Whether it is a buffet brunch at a local nonprofit or a petting zoo at a neighborhood park, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season together.

Let's take a look at this weekend, April 3-5, 2026.

1. Easter Parade and Egg Hunt in Antioch

Main Street will trade its Saturday morning serene for the sounds of celebration this weekend, when the village of Antioch rolls out the welcome mat for its annual Easter Parade. The procession winds through the heart of downtown before delivering the Easter Bunny to an eager crowd. Following the parade, registered children will fan out for age-grouped egg hunts, from as young to two years old and under, and as high as kids ages seven to nine years old at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center. Spend the morning among the community, enjoying floats, eggs and more. For more information, visit EnjoyAntioch.com.

Saturday, April 4; 10 a.m.-noon. Parade: Free admission, Egg Hunt: $3 per person. Parade Address: Downtown Antioch, Main Street and Park Avenue, Antioch. Egg Hunt Address: William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 900 Skidmore Dr., Antioch.

2. Easter Egg Hunt in Zion

Ten thousand eggs don't hide themselves, but come Saturday morning, that's exactly what families at Shiloh Park will be racing to find. The Zion Park District hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt, where organizers have packed more than 10,000 eggs with candy and toy prizes, spreading them across color-coded and age grouped zones. The Easter Bunny, stationed at his own dedicated spot on the map, will be on hand for the full event. Families are encouraged to visit ZionParkDistrict.com.

Saturday, April 4; 9 a.m. Free admission. Shiloh Park, 27th St., Zion.

3. Breakfast with the Bunny at Lambs Farm in Libertyville/Green Oaks Area

Spring cracks open early at Lambs Farm, where the Easter Bunny will make an appearance at a pair of festive morning brunches this week. The nonprofit's Bunny Brunch event runs Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, drawing families to the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery for a buffet breakfast before a trip to the Bunny Patch, a seasonal setup inside the Greenhouse and Visitors Center, for spring crafts and a face-to-face with the long-eared guest of honor. The homestead will also host an Easter Brunch on Sunday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Events like Bunny Brunch reflect the farm's broader mission of creating inclusive, community-centered experiences while generating support for its programs. For reservations, visit LambsFarm.org or call 847-362-5050.

Friday-Sunday, April 3-5; Bunny Brunch seatings at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon. Easter Brunch seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 pm. Reservations are required. Easter Brunch pricing: $8.95-$34.95 per person. Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville.

4. Historic Downtown Long Grove's Annual Bunny Hop

Historic Downtown Long Grove's annual Bunny Hop returns this Saturday, scattering treats, activities and Easter cheer across the downtown business district in a new self-guided trail format. The redesigned Bunny Trail invites children of all ages to hop from stop to stop through Long Grove's charming downtown corridor, collecting goodies along the way at booths stocked with treat-filled eggs. Families are encouraged to bring a basket or bag. The afternoon packs in face painting, a coloring station, fire truck tours and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. For details, visit LongGrove.org. 

Saturday, April 4; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove. 

5. 28th Annual Eggstravaganza Trail in Waukegan

The Waukegan Park District hosts its 28th Annual Eggstravaganza Trail, returning to the same green space where the event first took root. Children ages two to 13 can hop along the bunny trail, collecting candy-filled eggs from the Easter Bunny and friends while supplies last. Free entertainment kicks off at 9 a.m. with pony rides, a petting zoo, hands-on bubble stations and balloon artists keeping the crowd busy. Learn more at WaukeganParks.org. 

Saturday, April 4; 9-11 a.m. Free admission. Corrine J. Rose Park, 412 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan.

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