The Easter Bunny is all over Champaign-Urbana!
Hoping to snap a picture of your little one with the Easter Bunny before he hops away until next spring? Here are 10 (and more!) places to find that furry, little friend this Easter. Of course, this is only a selection of Easter activities. For our full list of egg hunts and other Easter activities, visit our Easter Egg Hunt guide.
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Saturday, April 6, 2019
Bunny Brunch: Pre-Registration Required
Douglass Community Center
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
(Registration Required): Come to the Bunny Brunch for treats and photos with the Easter Bunny. The cost is $5 for residents, $7.50 for non-residents. The Eggsploration Egg Hunt will follow this event outside at Douglass Park (no registration required for Egg Hunt).
Eggs-ploration! - FREE
Douglass Park
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Come to Douglass Park for a good old-fashioned egg hunt. We’re hunting in waves this year, with the first egg hunt starting at noon, so don’t be late! Remember your basket for all your goodies.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Pet Pictures with the Easter Bunny
The Villas of Holly Brook Rantoul
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring your pet to the Villas of Holly Brook April 11 to celebrate National Pet Day. Your furry friend will receive a picture of themselves with the Easter Bunny along with a yummy treat. Click here for the Facebook event.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
The Villas of Holly Brook Rantoul
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
The Easter Bunny is coming to The Villas of Holly Brook April 13 from 8-10am. Please come out for breakfast, games, and prizes. The Easter Bunny will also be available for pictures with your little one. Click here for the Facebook event.
Eggstravaganza - Register by Apr 9
Elks Lake Pavilion, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
(Registration Required): Join Mahomet Parks and Recreation for our 12th Annual Egg Hunt. Children will have the opportunity to meet the Bunny and have fun with a good ole’ fashion egg hunt, find a golden egg for a special prize! Dress warm, it may be cold! For ages 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-10. The cost is $5 per child.
The Great Egg Chase
The Vineyard Church
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
This morning will consist of complimentary donuts, milk, and coffee, giveaways, a re-telling of The Easter Story, Easter Bunny photo booth, and an Easter egg hunt.
Easter Egg Hunt at Champaign First Church of the Nazarene
Champaign First Church of the Nazarene
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
There will be an egg hunt, games, prizes, live drama, and bunny pics.
Easter Egg Hunt
Villas of Holly Brook Savoy
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come on out and enjoy an afternoon with the Easter bunny along with a Hunt for eggs. The Villas of Holly Brook will have arts and crafts, snacks, music and fun for all! Remember to bring your own basket and a camera for pictures with the Easter bunny.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at Market Place Mall
Market Place Mall
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get a paw-fect photo with the Easter Bunny at Market Place Mall Bring your furry (or not so furry) family members to the mall to meet the Easter Bunny! Dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes are welcome. Held on Apr 15 from 5-8pm only.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Eggstravaganza - FREE
West Side Park
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come to West Side Park where thousands of eggs wait to be found. Free hayrack rides will take place before the event from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (weather permitting) and there will be an appearance by the Easter Bunny!
Illini Baseball: Bunny at the Ball Park
Illinois Field
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This game vs Penn State will have an Easter Egg Hunt and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Harvest Moon's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This free event will include an egg hunt for three different age groups. The Easter Bunny will be their for photos, limited concessions available for purchase, and the carousel will be running for those wanting a ride.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Illini Baseball: Bunny at the Ball Park
Illinois Field
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This game vs Penn State will have an appearance by the Easter Bunny, bounce houses and the opportunity for kids to run the bases following the game.
Illini Softball: Sunday Bun Day and Bunny at the Ballpark
Eichelberger Field
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This game vs Michigan will have an Easter Egg Hunt and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Wednesday, April 10 – Saturday, April 20, 2019
Photos with the Easter Bunny at Market Place Mall
Hop on over to the mall and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny April 10-20. Photo purchase and reservations are not required to visit the Easter Bunny, but are available on their website to allow you to skip the line. Pet photos are available on April 15 from 5-8 pm ONLY.
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