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 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 Since many egg hunts do not publish the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
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. 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 a week before Easter Sunday Breakfast from 8-1030am; Egg Hunt starts at 11am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. All you can eat Breakfast from 8:00AM - 10:30AM Breakfast Cost: $6/person Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00AM 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: Last year's date was a week before Easter, so it MIGHT be held (Check with them!) on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10 am to 3 pm, Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 10 am to 3 pm, and Saturday, April 8, 2023 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: 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 5:30 pm. Spring Fling (formerly Egg Hunt) . Admission is $25/person and includes fried chicken and all you can drink draft beer. Cash bar will also be available. Doors open at the Mascoutah Sportsman’s Club at 5:30 pm. We have over $1000 worth of prizes to give away and hope to see you there! Click on the link below to sign up online. Please email with any further questions.
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: dkiger@ccparkdistrict.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 Saturday, April 03, 2021 at 10am and 7pm.
Morning Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am and a 7pm Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt (Small children need to be accompanied by an adult). *All donations go to fund future Special Events
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
- 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 7, 2023 at 1 pm. Grab your baskets and hop on over to Liberty Village of Carbondale for an afternoon of Easter Fun!
Egg Hunt Times:
Ages 0-3: 1:00 - 1:30
Ages 4-7: 1:40 - 2:05
Ages 8-12: 2:10 -2:30
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 9, 2023 at 10 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! - Robin’s Nest - Easter Bunny visits the Nest!
Robin’s Nest of Carbondale, 312 S Wall Street, Carbondale, IL. Phone: (618) 559-8257. Email: moore42601@gmail.com. Event date and time: Good Friday, April 7, 2023 at 11 am. Come enjoy some fun! The Easter bunny will begin hopping around classrooms at 10:00am! After his visit, we will have an Easter egg hunt!
Jasper County
Jefferson County
Johnson County
Lawrence County
Madison County
- Edwardsville American Legion - Breakfast with the Bunny and
Egg Hunt
58 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025. 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 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 Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
Downtown Square, 907 Main St, Highland, IL 62249. Phone: 618-654-7402. 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 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: 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 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. 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, 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: 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, 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)
Marion County
Massac County
Monroe County
Perry County
Pope County
Pulaski County
Randolph County
Richland County
Saline County
Union County
Wabash County
Washington County
Wayne County
White County
Williamson County
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