Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Central Illinois? Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Central Illinois, sorted by county. ALWAYS either see their website or call before you go to confirm the info, there are often last minute changes which they do not report to us! If you have missed the Easter egg hunts in your area (or they were canceled), see this page about how to easily have your own backyard or local park Easter egg hunt.
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Updates for December 2023
Easter egg hunts are back! I'm updating the info every day. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a few days before) to publish their dates, times and details. I'm updating their information daily as it comes in., but there are thousands yet to check. When we CONFIRM an event for 2023, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page. Orange highlights means it was definitely held last year, but we have not yet been able to confirm it for this year.
RELATED: You may also want to
go to a local farm to
Pick Your Own fruit and vegetables; strawberries start very soon in most areas! Farms will be open, and it's quite safe out in a field,
where people are not close to each other!
And if you are looking to save money on children's clothes, toys, books, etc, find a local
children's consignment sale, also often held by churches in
the Spring and Fall, click
here!
ALWAYS click the links to check date and time with the event's own website, as there are often last minute cancellations, postponements or changes to locations due to weather (like heavy rains) or logistical problems, just click on the link to the event's website and (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website.
Or use their site search for "Easter". Do let them know you found them here, so
they will update us next year. Since many egg hunts do not publish the
current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to
email, we may not get their
current information, which is why we have links to their websites, Facebook
pages and calendars. Besides egg hunts, there are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and
Easter parades to watch!
If you need to
add your egg hunt or
update your existing information, click on these links.
Easter Egg Hunt, Parade and Event Listings
Click on Resources above, if you need a county map
Macon County
- Heartland Community Church Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg
hunts for infants, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for
children, Held indoors in bad weather, Tents or other provisions are
made for bad weather, FREE admission, Children's music and
storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Baskets are provided,
Oreana Village Park, Oreana IL. Phone: 217-877-9529. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be held on the Saturday right before Easter, April 8, 2023 (but be sure to check on their website or call them first) from 10am to Noon. Notes: 50,000+ eggs, prizes, food and fun! Ages 2 to 12...Free for all!Macon County’s Largest Egg Hunt, which is the LARGEST egg hunt in all of Central Illinois, features over 100,000+ Easter Eggs, Giveaways, Blacklight Puppet Show, Carnival Games and more! Hunts for 0-12 Yrs of age. As well, a hunt available for individuals with disabilities of all ages. You can pre-register at their website or call.
Macoupin County
Mason County
- Havana Area Volunteers - Eagles Scouts of Havana
- Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg
hunts for toddlers, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and
photos with the Easter Rabbit, Postponed in bad weather (see comments
section), FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs,
Rockwell Part, Havana, IL 62644. Phone: 309-338-1446. Alternate Phone: 309-543-2149. Fax: 309-543-6582. Email: bill.knake@yahoo.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was a week before Easter, so it MIGHT be held (Check with them!) on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10am sharp. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Free - no payments needed for anything. Ages 0-12yrs old. Held at Rockwell Park in Havana, IL next to the Optimist City Pool. Starts at 10AM Sharp with the arrival of the Easter Bunny by City Fire Truck. In case of inclement weather tune to 99.8FM WDUK radio station for cancellation / reschedule information. Plastic eggs filled with candy and small toys... no cash or high value. (UPDATED: March 11, 2022)
McDonough County
McLean County
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First Assembly of God | Normal, IL Eggstravaganza -
Easter egg hunt
800 E Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL 61761. Phone: 309-454-2402. Email: info@1agbn.org. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 am to 2 pm. This annual event sponsored by First Assembly of God Bloomington-Normal is the largest event in Central Illinois each year. It features over 30,000 eggs and a wealth of prize and giveaways. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: 21, 2011) -
Normal’s annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter
egg hunt
Corn Crib stadium, 1000 West Raab Road, Normal, IL. Phone: 309-454-2444. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 am to 12:15pm. Easter eggs, games and prizes will be provided at the Corn Crib stadium, for the Town of Normal’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. The day begins with Easter games for children ages two-10 years. Separate Easter Egg Hunts will be held for children up to age 10. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance. All children need to bring their own Easter basket to the hunt. No pre-registration is required. This is a FREE family event! All children need to bring their own Easter basket to the hunt. No pre-registration is required.
Menard County
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Town and Country Women's Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for
toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an
appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, FREE admission,
Bring a basket to collect the eggs,
New Salem State Park, Petersburg, IL 62675. Phone: 217-691-3397. Email: Codydh04@hotmail.com. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Sunday, a week before Easter at 2 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Notes: We will have the event, Rain or shine! Please join us for the event, ages 0-4th grade. There will be prizes and one bike giveaway per age group!.
Peoria County
- Arrowhead Country Club - Easter Egg Hunt
19430 N Centerville Rd, Edelstein, IL 61526. Phone: 309-274-4675 x 1100. Email: kaci@arrowheadcc.golf. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm. -
Foster Pet Outreach - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter
egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, The Easter bunny
will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Held
indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Vendors,
Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms
9809 State Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615. Phone: 309-682-1122. Email: mail@fosterpetoutreach.org. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm. Directions: Event held at TENDER CARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa or MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Foster Pet Outreach invites YOU to our Easter Egg Hunt! Help your furry friend sniff out delicious treats in hidden eggs, while your kids enjoy our fun activities! We will have a bake sale, raffle and much more! Have your pets bring your kids to our family friendly event! Enjoy free Easter Bunny pictures!. Easter Egg Hunt for dogs! Prize eggs are just $6 for 5 eggs, and all proceeds go to help the homeless pets at Foster Pet Outreach. - WCIC Peoria IL - Easter egg
hunt
Kellar Primary School, 6413 N Mt Hawley Rd, Peoria, IL 61614. Phone: 309-692-3311. Email: office@peoriamtolive.org. Event date and time: We don't yet know if they are holding it in 2023, as it wasn't held the past 2 years, from 9 am to 11 am. Mt. Olive Church is doing a Community Easter Egg Hunt! This event is free, and will have music, games, crafts, prizes, face-painting, food, and at HUGE Easter Egg Hunt! You can pre-register for a chance to win one of two bikes! See this page for more info.
Tazewell County
- Cornerstone Baptist Church Groveland, IL -
Easter egg hunt
18040 Unsicker Rd. , Groveland, IL 61535.Phone: 309.266.5557. Email: tammy@cbcmorton.org. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10 am. Cornerstone Baptist Church invites you to join them for their Annual Super Duper Easter Egg Hunt! The event will happen, rain or shine. Please bring your own basket or bag. There will be 20,000 candy & prize filled eggs. Age divisions and grand prizes are as follows:
*23 months and under: Vtech Ultimate Alphabet Activity Cube
*2 and 3 year olds: Step 2 Turbo Couple Ride-on (girl) or Little Tykes Cozy Truck (boy) (only one winner)
*4 to Kindergarten: Huffy 16" girl or boy bike (only one winner)
*1st & 2nd grade: LEGO Friends Friendship House Building Kit (girl) or LEGO Marvel Super Hero Black Panther Pursuit (boy) (won winner only)
*3rd & 4th grade: Kindle Fire 10, 10.1" 1080p Full HD Display, 32 GB
*5th & 6th grade: Xbox One S 1TB Limited Edition with Minecraft Bundle
Adams County
Brown County
Calhoun County
Cass County
Champaign County
Christian County (Springfield area)
Coles County
De Witt County
Douglas County
Edgar County
Fulton County
Greene County
Jersey County
Knox County
- Elba-Salem Women's Auxiliary - Easter egg hunt, FREE event, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, restrooms
300 S Marietta Street, Yates City, IL 61572. Phone: (309) 264-3913. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, Hunt starts at 11 am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . (UPDATED: April 03, 2021)
Logan County
Montgomery County
Morgan County
Moultrie County
Piatt County
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Monticello Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt, Online preregistration is required, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, restrooms
Forest Preserve Park, Monticello, IL 61856. Phone: (217) 762-2583. Email: cdm@cityofmonticello.net. Event date and time: Last year's date was Saturday right before Easter Sunday, so check with them - it MAY be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, 10am sharp. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Monticello Recreation Dept. Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt Forest Preserve Park, Monticello, IL 61856. Phone: (217) 762-2583. Email: cdm@cityofmonticello.net. Event date and time: April 16, 2022 at 10 am SHARP. Bring your Easter Egg baskets and get ready for some serious egg hunting! There will be two age groups; 4 and under with parents' assistance, and 5-10 years old. Easter bunny will make an appearance DON'T BE LATE! Cost: $1 per child. Registration starts at 9:30 am on the day of the event. (UPDATED: March 11, 2022)
Pike County
Sangamon County
- Chatham Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Chatham Community Park, 698 S Park Ave, Chatham, IL 62629. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11 am.
2023 will be the 87th annual Chatham Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt! This is a FREE Event!
Schuyler County
Scott County
Shelby County
Vermilion County
- Danville-Center Twp Public Library - Easter Egg Hunt
319 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10 am to 11 AM. Danville-Center Twp Public Library Children's Activity Room. Our stacks are always filled with books....now they're filled with Easter eggs too! Children ages 2-9 are invited to an Easter egg hunt at the Library! Children will have time to visit with the Easter Bunny and make a craft. Registration is not required.
Warren County
Woodford County
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