Central Illinois - 2025 Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Events.org

Did you miss Easter egg hunts this year? PLAN B: hold your own, see this page!

Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Central Illinois?  Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Central 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.

If you know of one we missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!      There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.  

Updates for January 2025

Easter egg hunts are back! We've started updating the info for this year. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a week before) to publish their dates, times and details. We're updating their information daily as it comes in. We expect pages to be up to date by mid-March.

1. When we CONFIRM an event for 2025, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page.
2. Hunts that were held in the past year or 2 but not yet confirmed for this year are in orange.
3. The ones NOT in either orange or pink are more dubious - held in the past but not confirmed in the past few years, so just our best guess! These you must call or email to confirm before you go.

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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 Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to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

Ford County

Macon County

• Village of Oreana  Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for infants, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, FREE admission, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Baskets are provided,
  Oreana Village Park, Oreana, IL. Phone: 217-877-9529. Event date and time: It looks like it has been discontinued, in previous years, it was held on Saturday before Easter Sunday, so it may be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024(but be sure to check on their website or call them first) . 

Macoupin County

Mason County

• Havana Area Volunteers - Eagles Scouts of Havana - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Postponed in bad weather (see comments section), FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs,
  Rockwell Part, Havana, IL 62644. Phone: 309-338-1446. Alternate Phone: 309-543-2149. Fax: 309-543-6582. Email: bill.knake@yahoo.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was a week before Easter, so it MIGHT be held (Check with them!) on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10am sharp. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Free - no payments needed for anything. Ages 0-12yrs old. Held at Rockwell Park in Havana, IL next to the Optimist City Pool. Starts at 10AM Sharp with the arrival of the Easter Bunny by City Fire Truck. In case of inclement weather tune to 99.8FM WDUK radio station for cancellation / reschedule information. Plastic eggs filled with candy and small toys... no cash or high value. (UPDATED: March 11, 2022)

McDonough County

McLean County

• First Assembly of God | Normal, IL Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunt
  800 E Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL 61761. Phone: 309-454-2402. Email: info@1agbn.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 from 11 am to 2 pm.  This annual event sponsored by First Assembly of God Bloomington-Normal is the largest event in Central Illinois each year. It features over 30,000 eggs and a wealth of prize and giveaways. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:  21, 2011)
• Normal’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Corn Crib stadium, 1000 West Raab Road, Normal, IL. Phone: 309-454-2444. Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:45 am to 12:15pm. Easter eggs, games and prizes will be provided at the Corn Crib stadium, for the Town of Normal’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. The day begins with Easter games for children ages two-10 years. Separate Easter Egg Hunts will be held for children up to age 10. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance. All children need to bring their own Easter basket to the hunt. No pre-registration is required. This is a FREE family event! All children need to bring their own Easter basket to the hunt. No pre-registration is required.

Menard County

• Town and Country Women's Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt - 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, FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs,
  New Salem State Park, Petersburg, IL 62675. Phone: 217-691-3397. Email: TCWC1944@gmail.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Sunday, a week before Easter at 2 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Notes: We will have the event, Rain or shine! Please join us for the event, ages 0-4th grade. There will be prizes and one bike giveaway per age group!.

Peoria County

• Arrowhead Country Club - Easter Egg Hunt
  19430 N Centerville Rd, Edelstein, IL 61526. Phone: 309-274-4675 x 1100. Email: kaci@arrowheadcc.golf. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm.
• Foster Pet Outreach - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Vendors, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms
  9809 State Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615. Phone: 309-682-1122. Email: mail@fosterpetoutreach.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024  from 10 am to 1 pm. Directions: Event held at TENDER CARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa or MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Foster Pet Outreach invites YOU to our Easter Egg Hunt! Help your furry friend sniff out delicious treats in hidden eggs, while your kids enjoy our fun activities! We will have a bake sale, raffle and much more! Have your pets bring your kids to our family friendly event! Enjoy free Easter Bunny pictures!. Easter Egg Hunt for dogs! Prize eggs are just $6 for 5 eggs, and all proceeds go to help the homeless pets at Foster Pet Outreach.
• Cedar Hills Baptist Church Epic Egg-splosion - Easter egg hunt
  Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 12716 N Allen Rd, 61525 Dunlap, IL. Phone: (309) 243-7686. Email: cedarhillsbaptistchurch@gmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024  from 101 am. Cedar Hills invites you to join us for the area’s largest Easter Epic Egg-splosion event!!! Come watch as over 16,000 treat-filled eggs are launched from 8 candy cannons, followed by a ginormously epic egg hunt! When you’re finished, you can join in the fun with games and activities at our parking lot party for even more candy and prizes! We may just have an appearance by the Easter Bunny himself! This event is for kids ages birth through 6th grade! Everyone is invited!!! This event is completely free, but we ask that you register your family to help us know how we can prepare as well as we can to make your experience as EPIC as it can be! You can register your family at our event page on Facebook, or by visiting our website: cedarhillsdunlap.com!

Tazewell County

• Cornerstone Baptist Church Groveland, IL - Easter egg hunt
  18040 Unsicker Rd, Groveland, IL 61535.Phone: 309-266-5557. Email: tammy@cbcmorton.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10 am.  Cornerstone Baptist Church invites you to join them for their Annual Super Duper Easter Egg Hunt! The event will happen, rain or shine. Please bring your own basket or bag. There will be 20,000 candy & prize filled eggs. Age divisions and grand prizes are as follows:
  *23 months and under: Vtech Ultimate Alphabet Activity Cube
  *2 and 3 year olds: Step 2 Turbo Couple Ride-on (girl) or Little Tykes Cozy Truck (boy) (only one winner)
  *4 to Kindergarten: Huffy 16" girl or boy bike (only one winner)
  *1st & 2nd grade: LEGO Friends Friendship House Building Kit (girl) or LEGO Marvel Super Hero Black Panther Pursuit (boy) (won winner only)
  *3rd & 4th grade: Kindle Fire 10, 10.1" 1080p Full HD Display, 32 GB
  *5th & 6th grade: Xbox One S 1TB Limited Edition with Minecraft Bundle

Adams County

Brown County

Calhoun County

Cass County

Champaign County

Christian County (Springfield area)
Coles County

De Witt County

Douglas County

Edgar County

Fulton County

Greene County

Jersey County

Knox County

• Elba-Salem Women's Auxiliary - Easter egg hunt, FREE event, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, restrooms
  300 S Marietta Street, Yates City, IL 61572. Phone: (309) 264-3913. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, Hunt starts at 11 am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . (UPDATED: April 03, 2021)

Logan County

Montgomery County

Morgan County

Moultrie County

Piatt County

• Monticello Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt, Online preregistration is required, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, restrooms
  Forest Preserve Park, Monticello, IL 61856. Phone: (217) 762-2583. Email: cdm@cityofmonticello.net. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 10am sharp. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Bring your Easter Egg baskets and get ready for some serious egg hunting! There will be two age groups; 4 and under with parents' assistance, and 5-10 years old. Easter bunny will make an appearance DON'T BE LATE! Cost: $1 per child. Registration starts at 9:30 am on the day of the event. (UPDATED: March 11, 2022)

Pike County

Sangamon County

• Chatham Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Chatham Community Park, 698 S Park Ave, Chatham, IL 62629. Email: jaycees@chathamjaycees.net. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 at 11 am.
  2023 will be the 87th annual Chatham Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt! This is a FREE Event!

Schuyler County

Scott County

Shelby County

Vermilion County

• Danville-Center Twp Public Library - Easter Egg Hunt
  319 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. Email: askdpl@dplindiana.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 11 AM. Danville-Center Twp Public Library Children's Activity Room. Our stacks are always filled with books....now they're filled with Easter eggs too! Children ages 2-9 are invited to an Easter egg hunt at the Library! Children will have time to visit with the Easter Bunny and make a craft. Registration is not required.

Warren County

Woodford County

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