Easter egg hunts

The Easter Bunny has been busy plotting how to come up with the best hiding places for eggs, and it is almost time to match wits with him.

As Easter is April 12, much later than it was last year (March 23) when winter still had a tight grip on us, the weather should be better.

Families will have a lot to choose from as clubs, park districts and churches are getting into the act. Don't forget to bring a basket and your camera.

Here's a list of local Easter egg hunts.

Batavia

The Batavia Park District is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4 at Prairie Path Park. Children ages 4 to 7 will be divided into categories at 9:45 a.m. Families are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the Batavia Food Pantry. The Easter Bunny will be present for photos. Call (630) 879-5235.

Elgin

• The city will hold its Easter festivities on Saturday, April 11. The day will begin with a breakfast with the bunny at 9 a.m. at the Hemmens. Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, a cookie and a beverage; the cost is $9/$12 for children and $5/$8 for adults; registration is required.

There will be a free egg hunt with Radio Disney at 11 a.m. in the former Gail Borden library lot on Grove Avenue. There will be separate areas for toddlers, ages 4-6 and ages 7-10. After the egg hunt, enjoy games, music and more with Radio Disney at the Hemmens. Call (847) 931-6140 for details.

• For a down-to-earth approach to Easter, visit the Elgin Public Museum in Lords Park from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11 for natural egg dyeing. Participants will use a variety of natural dyes such as onion skins, turmeric, beets, blueberries and more. This technique comes from Native American and pioneer days when chemical dyes and food coloring were not available. Recipes of the dyes will be provided so you can try this technique at home. No registration required, fee $2. Call (847) 741-6655.

Geneva

• The Geneva Park District is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at the soccer fields at the new Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road in Geneva.

Call (630) 262-2204.

• The Mother's Club of Geneva is sponsoring an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4 at Marklund at Mill Creek's Hyde Center, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva.

Breakfast will be served and there will be crafts as well as photos with the Easter Bunny. Weather permitting, the egg hunt will be held outdoors.

A registration donation of $5 is suggested.

Call Stevie Armbruster at (630) 593-5473.

St. Charles

Join the St. Charles Park District for the annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4 at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. in St. Charles.

Children ages 9 and under should start lining up at 9:45 a.m. Meet at the entrance gate to the River View Miniature Golf Course.

The event is free to St. Charles Park District residents.

South Elgin

The South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the spring egg hunt at noon Saturday, April 11 at Kenyon Woods on Raymond Street across from South Elgin High School.

Call (847) 622-0003.