Southern Illinois Find a local Easter Egg Hunt in Southern Illinois!

Find a local Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Brunch, etc.

Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Southern Illinois? Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Southern 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 May 2025

Easter will be on Sunday, April 20, 2025, which is later, so the weather should be GREAT! ! We've started updating the info for this year. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a week before) to publish their dates, times and details. We're updating their information daily as it comes in. We expect pages to be up to date by early April.

When we CONFIRM an event for 2025, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page.
Hunts that were held in the past year or 2 but not yet confirmed for this year are in orange, as always, call or see their website before you go..
The ones NOT in either orange or pink are more dubious - held in the past but not confirmed in the past few years, so just our best guess! These you REALLY must call or email to confirm before you go. They may have been discontinued.

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U-Pick Farms; 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 !
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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 Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to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

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St. Clair County

Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab - Easter egg hunt, Breakfast with the bunny, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE event, Bring a basket to collect the eggs
1 Perryman St, Lebanon, IL 62254. Phone: (618) 537-6165. Email: cedarridgerehab@gmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11 AM to 2 PM! With thousands of eggs to find and fantastic prizes to be won, it’s going to be a fun-filled day for everyone! Don’t miss out on the excitement-come join us for a hopping good time!. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. All you can eat Breakfast from 8:00AM - 10:30AM Breakfast Cost: $6/person Children Ages 10 years old and younger The Easter Bunny will be hiding over 24,000 eggs!!!!!! 3 Bicycles to be given away!!! . (ADDED: April 04, 2019)
Eckert's Country Store and Farms Easter Egg-Citemen - 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, Easter breakfast (with the Easter bunny), Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL 62220. Phone: 618-233-0513. Email: eckert-info@eckerts.com. Event date and time: Multiple dates, starting a couple of weeks before Easter, Check with them!) from 10 am to 3 pm. Learn more and sign up here now. Space is limited, so don't delay!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Hunt times are 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm. Event updates: Click here for updates. Directions: See our website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. See our website for current crop information;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa or MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert's Annual Egg Hunt, animals for viewing, tractor ride around the farm, plant a seed to take home and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny. Join in on the fun & continue making memories at our farm. Activities have changed to ensure that everyone stays as safe as possible while visiting the farm. We have reduced the number of hunters per time slot and have minimized the number of touch points to keep everyone safe. Please remember to wear a mask while visiting our farm and don't forget to bring an Easter Basket for the Egg Hunt. Eckert's Inc., is the largest family-owned and operated pick-your-own orchard in the United States. Originally established as a farm and simple roadside stand in Illinois, the Eckert family now owns and operates farming, entertainment and retail entities in Belleville, Grafton and Millstadt, Illinois and most recently Versailles, Kentucky. For a century, Eckert's has been a local source for agricultural products including pick-your-own strawberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins during the growing season.. . (UPDATED: April 1, 2022 JBS)
South Mascoutah Jaycees Spring Fling - Easter event
Mascoutah Sportsman's Club, 1535 N County Rd, Mascoutah, IL 62258. Email: southmascoutahjayceesil@gmail.com.Event date and time: multiple dates, see their website. We will EGG YOUR YARD the night before or early easter morning. Please fill out the form & select a time frame for us to egg your yard.
15 eggs filled with candy & a letter from the easter bunny is $20.
35 eggs filled with candy & a letter from the easter bunny is $40.
*Can purchase several bundles if you would like more eggs*
*Ticket must be bought a couple of weeks before easter, by Wednesday, April 9, 2025 & Must be located in Mascoutah, IL City Limits* Please email with any further questions. South Mascoutah Jaycees website

Alexander County

Bond County

Clark County

Mill Creek Park - Easter Egg Hunt
Concession Stand, 20482 North Park Entrance Road, Marshall, IL 62441. Phone: (217) 889-3901. Email: jeff.tippett@ccparkdistrict.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10am. Join the City of Mill Creek for our Eggstravaganza Spring Festival! The event features a continuous egg hunt, where children ages one to eleven can search for more than 18,000 eggs that can be exchanged for candy at multiple locations throughout the event. Enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, family friendly activities and games! We have some NEW CHANGES for this year. Check out what’s new for 2025:
Longer event time: (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)!
Continuous egg hunts in multiple themed hunt areas!
Carnival activities, relays, and games!
These changes reflect our commitment to fun and safe events for all!
Thanks to our generous sponsors, JL Remodeling, Mill Creek Sports, Community Transit, Town & Country Market, Starbucks, Chris Jones State Farm Insurance, Nancy’s Noah’s Ark, and Premier Martial Arts, as well as Active Martial Arts, Goldfish Swim School, and Stellar Kids Dentistry for making this free community event possible.
A huge thanks to our volunteers and community partners, including the Mill Creek Police Department & Citizens Patrol, South County Fire, Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board, Kiwanis of Mill Creek, Jackson High School Key Club, North Creek High School Key Club, Mill Creek YMCA, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Washington Rush Soccer, Mill Creek Community Food Bank, and many more!
Parking is limited, so we encourage you to walk, bike, or carpool.
Please bring canned food donations to support the Mill Creek Community Food Bank – look for them near the Mill Creek Police Department tent.

Clay County

Clinton County

Crawford County

Cumberland County

Edwards County

Effingham County

Fayette County

Franklin County

Gallatin County

Hamilton County

Hancock County

Hardin County

Henderson County

Jackson County

Carbondale Park District - Easter egg hunt, flashlight egg hunt,
2500 W Sunset Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901. Phone: 618-549-4222. Email: info@cpkd.org. Event date and time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11 am. Bring your baskets and get ready for a fun-filled FREE egg hunt for all ages! Plus, don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with our friendly bunny!
Flashlight egg hunt on Friday, April 11, 2025at 8:00 PM.
The ultimate egg hunt adventure is here! Gather your friends (ages 11-18) and join the search for hundreds of glow-in-the-dark eggs filled with candy and awesome prizes! �� Don't miss out on the fun-bring your squad, grab your glow gear, and let the hunt begin! Who’s ready to glow and go? Don’t forget to bring a bag to collect your eggs! Parrish Park, 2500 W. Sunset Drive
Liberty Village of Carbondale - Easter Egg Hunt
Liberty Village of Carbondale, 2950 Westridge Place, Carbondale, IL. Phone: 618-457-1010. Email: marketing@libertyvillageofcarbondale.com. Event date and time: Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12 pm. Grab your baskets and hop on over to Liberty Village of Carbondale for an afternoon of Easter Fun!
Please anticipate food, beverages, activities, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny! We look forward to seeing you there!
Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale - Easter egg hunt and church services
700 S University Ave, Carbondale, IL. Phone: 618-549-1694. Email: lutheran@siu.edu. Event date and time: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 9 am. About The Host: Our Savior is a Missouri Synod Lutheran church located in Carbondale IL. OSL is home to a church family from a wide local area, as well as college and graduate students from Southern Illinois University. Come worship with us!

Jasper County

Jefferson County

Johnson County

Lawrence County

Madison County

Collinsville - Easter Egg Hunt
Raiders Football Field, 9500 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, IL. Event date and time: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 2pm. This is a free family event with no child turned away. Please bring a bag or basket for each child and dress for weather as this is an outdoor event. ARRIVE EARLY to park and get in place as we START PROMPTLY at 2pm. Hoppin' for a beautiful spring day for this fun event. Lunch will be provided, Games with prize giveaways, Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny.
Edwardsville American Legion - Breakfast with the Bunny and Egg Hunt
58 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Event date and time: No update yet for 2025, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either April 12, 2025 or April 19, 2025 Breakfast with the Bunny from 9am to Noon. Cost $3 Kids $8 10+ and Adults. Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, Fruit, Yogurt and Cereal Easter Bunny and Photo opportunities available for FREE with your own camera! Easter Egg Hunt at 10:45 for 0-2 and 11am for 3 and up!
Highland Hope - Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
12846 Daiber Road, Highland IL 62249. 618-654-8434. Email: highlandhopeumc@gmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8 pm to 9 pm.
Highland Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
Downtown Square, 907 Main St, Highland, IL 62249. Phone: 618-654-7402. Event date and time: No update yet for 2025, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either April 12, 2025 or April 19, 2025 from 2 pm to 3 pm. Sponsored by Lisa Sauer, State Farm Insurance.
Highland Civic Woman's Club - Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Breakfast (with the Easter bunny), There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, petting zoo
1100 Main Street, Highland, IL 62249. Phone: 618-654-6071. Event date and time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8 am to 11 am. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. EVUCC in Highland $8 in advance, $10 at the door Tickets a available NOW at Bradford National Bank in Highland. All you can eat pancakes from Chris Cakes, visit the Easter Bunny, live bunny petting zoo, crafts, and more! Please RSVP to this event to stay up-to-date!
Navigation Church - Inflatables, bounce houses, etc., Childrens crafts, FREE admission, restrooms, porta-potties, Food or concessions
2 Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL 62234. Phone: 618-345-4249. Email: church.office@navchurch.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2025, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, Registration at 10 am, 11 am to 2 pm hunt starts at 11:30 am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE Navigation Church - Easter egg hunt for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Other activities for children, Nice drawstring bags are provided, face painting, inflatables or bounce house. 2 Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL 62234. Phone: 618-345-4249. Alternate Phone: 6183454249. Email: brent.johnson@navchurch.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2025, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10am Registration 11am Hunt. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. Free food, inflatables, face painting, cotton candy, prizes. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: March 08, 2019)
Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center - Easter Egg Hunt
Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center,13653 Lodge Blvd, Brussels, IL. Event date and time: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 1pm. Come join us on Easter Sunday for an egg hunt on our Cabin Lawn! We will have over 1,000 filled eggs for your kiddos to hunt along with 4 golden eggs (2 per age group) hidden on the lawn with a FREE night stay to our one-of-a-kind Lodge! Ages 0-5 Hunt: 1pm start time on the left side of our Cabin Lawn. Please line up on the sidewalk surrounding this area and wait for instructions. Ages 6-12 Hunt: 1:15pm start time on the right side of our Cabin Lawn. Please line up on the sidewalk next to our Father Marquette Statute and wait for instructions.