THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – It’s Not All About the Easter Bunny!
Spring is here but winter just doesn’t want to let go yet! Well, that’s ok because the Chicagoland area still offers plenty of options to get out and enjoy this Easter weekend; however, it’s not all about the Easter bunny!
Needless to say, there are plenty of Egg Hunts taking place this weekend in Chicago. Here are 3 of them:
Choose from six distinct zones of varying difficulty levels and terrain for children ages 1-8 at the Lincoln Park Zoo Spring Egg-Stravaganza this Saturday (7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.) located at 2400 North Cannon Drive in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Not only does this egg hunt include an abundance of colorful eggs to be hunted but it also features photos with the Easter Bunny; kid-friendly musical entertainment to dance and clap along to; unlimited rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and the Lionel Train Adventure; face painting; outdoor activities and games; animal chats with zoo experts; and much more. It’s why this egg hunt is one of the city’s most beloved Easter traditions!
The 5th annual Gallagher Way Easter Egg Hunt is back this Saturday (10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) at 3635 North Clark Street in the Wrigleyville neighborhood for the whole family to enjoy and participate in the various Easter activities. The egg hunt features three hunt times (requires a reservation and must be shown upon entry to participate) along with meeting the Easter Bunny, enjoying the face painters, and more!
Enjoy a fun-filled day in the Prairie District at the South Loop Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday (12 p.m.-2 p.m.) at Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens (1801 S. Indiana Ave.) which includes over 20,000 eggs filled with a small prize or candy. Also included in this free community event is a visit by the Easter Bunny; face painting; a balloonist; fun sports games and activities; and tasty treats. In addition, thousands of giveaways are included along with 1,000 Chicago White Sox game tickets. And don’t forget to have your children bring their own Easter basket!
Perhaps one of the following Brunches is more to your liking:
Bunny Brunch at Blue Bayou (3734 N. Southport Ave.) in the Lakeview neighborhood this Saturday. There are two seating times available (12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.) with an Easter basket included for each kid’s ticket!
Bunny Brunch at The Reveler (3402 N. Damen Ave.) in the Roscoe Village neighborhood this Saturday (12 p.m.-3 p.m.). Kids will receive a festive Easter basket to take home!
Bunny Brunch at Hotel Zachary (3630 N. Clark St.) in the Lakeview neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday (7 a.m.-11 a.m.). Coloring books will be available for the kids during the brunch and a mini-Easter basket to take home!
I hope you didn’t think I would forget about the adults! Not to worry, I didn’t. This Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., those 21 and over, can celebrate Easter at the Adult Easter Egg Hunt Bar Hop at Wrigleyville’s best bars. A ticket gets you admission to all the participating bars, a free breakfast buffet, drink specials, gift cards to use on the Bar Hop, Bunny Ears, and of course an Easter Egg Hunt for adults. Where else can you get to play like a kid and drink like an adult!
Lastly, this weekend is also the continuation of the Chicago White Sox Home Opener this past Friday as they host the Toronto Blue Jays this Saturday and Sunday (1:10 p.m.) at Guaranteed Rate Field (333 W. 35th St.) in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Go Sox!
Have a Fun and Hoppy Easter Everyone!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
