Here is a list of several events in the Naperville area. If you know of other events you would like added, please email me at maryannep@macaronikid.com. Enjoy!
| 🐇 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Bass Pro Shops |
| Saturday, April 13 8 AM - 10 AM Have Breakfast with the Easter bunny! |
| 🐇 Busy Bunny Egg Hunt Cosley Zoo |
| Saturday, April 13th 5:00-6:30 pm Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Join us for a visit with the Easter Bunny, activities, animal visits, and after-hours access to the zoo. Egg dashes will be available for children ages 2-10. Pre-registration is required. Check-in begins at 4:30 pm with activities starting at 5:00 pm. All activities and access to tour the zoo will be available between 5:00-6:30 pm. The event is held outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather. |
| 🐰 Hoppy Easter Event at Safety Town |
| April 13 from 10:00 am-12 pm. Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 Recommended ages: 2-10 * Photo op with Mr. or Mrs. Easter Bunny! * Egg hunt (allergy friendly) – bring your Easter basket! * Extra treat stations (some stations may contain treats with nuts please ask if visiting them if you have allergies!) * Egg recycling and prizes! * Instrument petting zoo! * Live bunnies & chicks AND MUCH MORE!!! |
| 🐣Make an Easter Egg Critter at the Growing Place |
| April 13th 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Growing Place, Aurora, Location: 2000 Montgomery Road, Aurora, Illinois, IL - 60504 Kids can create their very own critter with wheat grass hair using a plastic egg, stickers, and googly eyes. Plant the seeds now and it will have 'hair' for Easter! Cost: Free. No registration required. |
Saturday 10:30 am to 11:30 am Seager Park, 1163 Plank Rd, Naperville, IL 60563 Price: $16.00 (Resident) $23.00 (Non-resident) Ages: At least 2 but less than 6 Celebrate spring! Games, pictures with the bunny, crafts, snacks and an egg hunt are all part of this fun-packed event. Dress appropriately; this is an outdoor event. Be sure to register early. |
| 🐰Brunch with the Easter Bunny at Cantigny |
| Saturday, April 13th & Sunday, April 14th Le Jardin at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189 Treat your family to a hearty buffet at Le Jardin inside the Cantigny Visitors Center and have the little ones photographed with the Easter Bunny. Seating's at 10 am and 12:30 pm. A strolling balloon artist and face painter will provide entertainment. Cost: $38 ages 13 and up; $33 ages 4-10; $5 ages 3 and under. Prices include tax, gratuity and parking. For reservations, visit Cantigny.org. |
| 🐇 Free Movie: “Peter Rabbit” at Cantigny | |
| Saturday, April 13th & Sunday, April 14th Visitors Center Theater, 9 am to 4 pm Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189 Enjoy a continuous screening of the 2018 feature adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale of a rebellious rabbit trying to sneak into a farmer’s vegetable garden. Movie is complimentary; parking $5.
Cantigny Park, 10 am to 4 pm Hundreds of plastic eggs will be hidden on the property at this colorful rain or shine event for all ages. A map issued at the parking booth with guide you to activity locations. The format is “open house” so come at any time during event hours both days. Take a photo with Mr. or Mrs. Easter Bunny and enjoy a craft project at the Visitors Center. Bring a basket or decorate a carrying bag. Parking $5. |
| 🐰Breakfast with the Bunny at Brookfield Zoo |
| Saturday, April 13th ; Sunday, April 14th ; Saturday, April 20th 9:00 am and 11:00 am seating each day Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513 (708) 485-0263 $29.95 – Adult $21.95 – Child (3-11 years old) No charge – Under 2 child (High chairs & booster seats available) Saturday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. Phone: 708-688-8355 (questions/comments or special need reservations) |
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Fry YMCA. The Easter Bunny will visit and be available for photos. Children can play games for prizes as well as make a craft. The egg hunt will be inside the Y if it rains or is too cold. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Don't forget to bring along your Easter baskets! Hunt will start promptly at 7:30 pm! Cost is free to members, $5 for each non-member child. |
| 🐣Breakfast with the Bunny at Morton Arboretum |
| Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th 9:00 am–11:00 a.m Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 60532, 630-968-0074 Visitors are encouraged to hop on over for a tasty springtime buffet featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny. Families can take a photo with the Easter Bunny and kids will receive an Easter treat. Visit mortonarb.org for additional details. |
| 🌷Easter Weekend-Hop around the Shops! |
| Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th Come Hop Around the Shops in Downtown Naperville! Spring sales and specials will abound over Easter weekend in Downtown Naperville in a variety of shops! Enjoy numerous savings shop to shop on items for their spring wardrobe or for sprucing up their homes. (No candy distribution)! |
| 🐰The Easter Bunny at Aurelio’s |
Friday, April 19TH 5 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, April 20TH Noon - 2 pm & 5 pm - 7 pm
Come One Come All
The Easter Bunny will be hopping over to Aurelio’s to take FREE photos with children. Parents can snap their own great photos, no photographer present.
| 🐇Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Brookfield Zoo |
| Saturday, April 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Discovery Center at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513 (708) 485-0263 $29.95 – Adult $21.95 – Child (3-11 years old) No charge – Under 2 child (High chairs & booster seats available) Phone: 708-688-8355 (questions/comments or special need reservations) Entertainment: Banjo Buddies (www.banjobuddies.com); Costume Characters |
| 🐥Easter Egg Hunt at Naperville Yard |
| April 20th 9:00 am -1:00 pm Naperville Yard, 1607 Leagacy Dr Naperville Ages 1-14 $15 early bird through April 6th $20 after April 6th Egg hunt, arts and crafts, field games, refreshments and playroom Register at napervilleyard.com |
| 🐰Easter Brunch at Morton Arboretum |
| Sunday, April 21st seating’s at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, 60532, 630-968-0074 Celebrate Easter while savoring a delicious meal and the breathtaking view of Meadow Lake. The Easter Bunny will visit tables during brunch. Delight in the early spring blooms that are popping up all around the Arboretum. Visitmortonarb.org for additional details. |
Le Jardin at Cantigny Park and Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189 Celebrate the holiday with one of the finest brunches in the western suburbs, served in beautiful surroundings. Choose a 10 am, 12:30 pm or 3 pm seating at either location. Cost: $45 ages 11 and up; $42 seniors over $65; $19 ages 4-10; children 3 and under free. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. For reservations, visit Cantigny.org. |
