Where you can hunt for Easter egss in the Northwest suburbs
Looking at the last-minute for weekend egg hunts in the Northwest suburbs? Here is a sampling of events still available.
Spring Egg Scramble: 10:45-11:15 a.m. today, Wheeling High School football field, 900 S. Elmhurst Road. Ages 2-6, hunt for thousands of colorful candy and toy-filled eggs. Wheeling Park District mascots present for photos, along with the spring bunny. Free.
Trunk and Treaster: 1 a.m. today, Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner, Elk Grove Village. Collect Easter eggs and candy from decorated car trunks telling the true Easter story. Crafts, kites, sidewalk chalk, soccer, hot dogs, snacks. Moves inside in case of rain. Free.
Egg Hunts with the Easter Bunny: Today, at three Hoffman Estates parks. At each park, children are divided into age groups to hunt for eggs filled with treats, and youngest group goes first. Rain or shine. 8:15 a.m. at Fabbrini Park (formerly High Point Park), 1704 Glenlake Road. 9:30 a.m. at Pine Park, 750 Charleston. 10:45 a.m. at Cannon Crossing, 1675 Nicholson Drive. Free. www.heparks.org
Immanuel Lutheran Easter egg hunt: For children 0-12, at 9 a.m. today, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. $3-$10 depending on the number of children in your group. Bring your own basket. Raffles for a kid's Easter basket and adult 50/50. Easter Bunny on site.
Brunch With The Bunny & Egg Hunt: 9:30 a.m. today, Roselle Park District, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Roselle. Scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, potatoes and beverages. Easter Bunny on site. At 11:15 a.m. egg hunt at the Clauss Recreation Center baseball fields. $5-$13. rparks.org
Easter egg hunt: 9:30 a.m. today, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich. For ages 2-12. (847) 438-6441. Free.
Visits with the Easter Bunny: Noon-3 p.m. today, Ice House Mall, 200 Applebee St., Barrington. Free photos and giveaways. Egg hunt at 1 p.m. through the mall at certain shops. for children 12 and younger. Free.
Charitable Easter egg hunt: 1 p.m. today, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1095 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Some of the eggs contain play money which the kids will deposit into three buckets representing different charities, which the church will convert into real money and donate. www.saintmartinschurchdp.com.
Visits with the Bunny: 1-4 p.m. today, Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Hop on over to Brilliant Sky Toys & Books for visits with the bunny. Cameras welcome. (847) 438-8300. Free.
Making Russian Easter eggs: 1-4 p.m. today, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Designed for ages 5-12 with an adult. Marina Orzhynska teaches this colorful egg decorating tradition. $2-$3. www.desplaineshistory.org; (847) 391-5399.
Easter Bunny photos: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. Professionally produced photos of the Easter Bunny with your child or the entire family for purchase. Free sitting. For a fee, you can avail yourself of Bunny by Appointment. http://simon.noerrbunny.com.
Faith Lutheran 'Eggstravaganza;: 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Easter egg hunt, games, stories, games and crafts. Bring your own basket. Free.
First United Methodist egg hunt: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. For toddlers through 6th grade. Hunt for Easter eggs on the church lawn or inside the church if it rains. Separate hunting areas for preschoolers and older children. Hunt is between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Free.
Trinity Lutheran Egg hunt: After the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Children through fifth grade. Bring a basket. (847) 827-6656 or Cathy Williams, cathyw6@ameritech.net. Free.