Thank you so much for checking in with the various spring holiday events around Chicago! I will continue to update the lists through the Easter and Passover seasons.
2019 Easter Events
Brunch with the Bunny
- March 28, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Merrimac Park (6343 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago 60634)
Brunch with the Bunny. Art craft, brunch, visit the Bunny, face painting, and the Big Egg Hunt. Advanced ticket sales only. Everyone must purchase a ticket - $11
Flashlight Egg Hunt
- April 5, 2019, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Garibaldi Park (1520 W Polk St, Chicago 60607)
Enjoy this Bunny Holiday time at this Flashlight egg hunt. Participants must bring their own flashlights or cell phones for light. The fun is for ages 3-12 years. FREE but CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Bunny Photos
- April 7, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Maxwell (1100 S. Canal Street, Chicago 60607)
Hop on over to the Maxwell and enjoy a photo with the Easter Bunny, face painting and more!
Bunny Bonanza
- April 11, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Welles Park (2333 W. Sunnyside Ave, Chicago 60625)
Hop on over to your favorite park and enjoy face painting, a craft project, inflatables, and egg hunt. Parents can bring their cameras to capture a special photo with the bunny. $6 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Pool Egg Hunt
- April 12, 2019, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Sheridan Park (910 S Aberdeen St, Chicago 60607)
Enjoy this free Bunny Holiday time egg hunt in the pool. Participants must wear swim gear. The fun is for ages 3-12 years. Fee $2.00. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Cha-Cha's Egg-cellent Easter Adventure
- April 13 & 14, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Rainforest Cafe (605 N Clark St, Chicago 60654)
We will be serving up a delicious Breakfast Buffet alongside a Waffle & Omelette Bar! There will also be Easter Egg Hunts, Goodie Bags and an Exclusive Retail Discount*. Purchase your tickets HERE
Egg Hunt
- April 13, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sheridan Park (910 S Aberdeen St, Chicago 60607)
Enjoy this Free Bunny Holiday time egg hunt. The fun is for ages 3-12 years. REGISTER HERE
Bunny Egg Hunt
- April 13, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Commercial Club Playground (1845 W Rice St, Chicago 60622)
Enjoy a Free community egg hunt
Lunch with the Bunny
- April 13, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Horner Park (2741 W Montrose Ave, Chicago 60618)
Come out and enjoy Lunch with the Bunny at this fun-filled luncheon. Activities for the entire family will include food, arts and crafts, and music.
Co-Sponsored by Horner Park Advisory Council
Registration will be available at www.hornerpark.org - $10 Fee is per lunch.
Doggie Egg Hunt
- April 13, 2019, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Horner Park (2741 W Montrose Ave, Chicago 60618)
$5 - Come join in the doggie hunt at Horner Park! All pups will make their way through the park searching for treat-filled eggs. Don't forget to join in on the annual doggie parade. Photo opportunity available at additional cost.
Easter Party & Bunny Photos
- April 13, 2019, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Little Beans Cafe Chicago (1809 W Webster Ave, Chicago 60614)
$35 per child - Enjoy a fun Easter celebration filled with Spring fun. We’ll have the Easter Bunny here for photos, an Easter Egg hunt, pizza, music, and fun. Includes a digital Bunny photo that will be emailed.
Ticket includes pizza for everyone (adults and kids). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Flashlight Egg Hunt
- April 18, 2019, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Kilbourn Park (3501 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago 60641)
Enjoy an egg hunt at night. Bring your flashlight to discover all the yummy treats. $5 - REGISTER HERE
The Great Chicago Egg Hunt
- April 19, 2019m, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Maggie Daley Park (337 E Randolph St, Chicago 60605)
In partnership with Medieval Times, Maggie Daley Park will hold The Great Chicago Egg Hunt filled with activities, Knights in Training, Egg Hunt, crafts, bubble soccer, and much more family fun.
The event will be rolled out in waves as follows:
10:00 - Wave 1
10:30 - Wave 2
11:00 - Wave 3
11:30 - Wave 4
Each wave will accommodate about 350 children.
Join us on the North Lawn for this event: https://goo.gl/maps/pChbmKRT9Rt
In person registration is $15, On-line registration is $10. Skip waiting in line on the day of registration, come to Maggie Daley fieldhouse for the following packet pick up times:
Saturday, 4/13, 9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/16, 3:00 p.m. ? 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 4/18, 10:00 a.m. ? 2:00 p.m.
Egg Hunt
- April 20, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Clarendon Community Center Park (4501 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago 60640)
Come out and enjoy and enjoy a FREE festive Egg Hunt, arts & crafts, an inflatable and more! It's BYOB - Bring your own basket. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Bubble Egg Hunt
- April 20, 2019, 2:00 or 4:30 at Bubbles Academy (2184 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60614)
Back by popular demand - the Bubbles Academy Egg Hunt! Hop on over for open play, a spring craft station, live music, and an egg hunt adventure! Light refreshments will be provided. $30 per child (includes 2 adults); $10 add'l child over 6 months or adult. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Lake Cruise with the Easter Bunny
- April 20, 2019 3:00 PM or 5:30 PM cruises
Hop aboard for some fun with the Easter Bunny while cruising along Lake Michigan. The family-fun event includes dancing, bunny ears and candy-filled egg for each guest and coloring station. Tickets available by CLICKING HERE - Use Promo Code 'MACARONIKID' for a 10% discount
Children's Easter Party
- April 21, 2019, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Triple K Beauty Lounge & Boutique (3045 W 63rd St, Unit 1e, Chicago 60629)
$10 - This year's Easter party will have food, drinks, games, bouncy house and egg hunt. REGISTER HERE
2019 Passover Events
JUF Young Families Celebrates Passover
Have a (matzah) ball celebrating Passover with JUF Young Families! Join us for a Passover themed scavenger hunt throughout Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a rocking The Prince of Egypt Broadway and Me Stages class, a make your own charoset bar and so much more! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
When: Sunday, April 14, 2019 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon Dr
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4907
Beyond the Passover Basics
Looking for ways to get more out of the Passover Seder this year? Looking for a new tradition to spice up your family gathering?
Join YLD and Silverstein Base Hillel: Loop for dinner and a chance to learn new insights into the Festival of Freedom from Rav Ezra and your peers.
Cost: $10, which includes dinner, wine, and all program materials. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
When: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Silverstein Base Hillel: Loop
910 S Michigan Ave
Chicago IL, 60605
Contact:
Molly Rudnick
mollyrudnick@juf.org
312--357-4738
Temple Beth Israel Congregational Second Seder
Temple Beth Israel (3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie) presents its annual Second Seder, Saturday, April 20, 2019, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. TBI will provide a traditional meal. Please bring for your family: hard-boiled, peeled eggs; Kosher for Passover matzah; wine and/or grape juice. Adults - $38.00; Children (2-12) $14.00. Reservations and payment are due by April 10, 2019. Community is welcome. For more information call Temple Beth Israel 847-675-0951 or visit http://www.tbiskokie.org.
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3601 W Dempster St
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
Andrea Blain
andrea@andreablainpr.com
847--933-9884
Seder Meals In Chicago
Temple Sholom of Chicago
3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60657
- Congregation and Community Second Seder
- Cost: $40.00 Members/$45.00 Non-Members/$20 Children 2-12
- Time 6:00 pm
- RSVP date April 15th with payment
- Contact information: Julie Adler - jadler@sholomchicago.org
- www.sholomchicago.org
- Kosher Status: Kosher Style
Chabad of Oak Park
219 Randolph St, Oak Park, IL 60302
- First and Second Seder
- Cost - Suggested Donation: $36/adult $25/child (2-12)
- Time - 1st Seder 8pm 2nd Seder 8:30pm
- RSVP date and information - RSVP by: Phone - 708.872.7771, Email - seder@oakparkjewish.org or online www.oakparkjewish.org
- Denomination: Chabad
- Kosher Status - YES Strictly Kosher for Passover
