Egg Hunts and More: Easter Events and Activities in the Champaign-Urbana Area

The Easter season means egg hunt fun in Champaign-Urbana and beyond

 

Bring your children to round up eggs, smile with the Easter bunny and have a great time this spring

Easter is April 9 but there’s lots of fun and “eggs”-citing things to mark on your calendar now to do before then — like egg hunts! Grab your baskets and hop on over to some of the best Easter egg hunts in the Champaign-Urbana area and beyond.

Make sure to pay attention to whether you need to register ahead of time for some of these egg hunts and events.

We’ve also included a few other activities your family can enjoy together to make this Easter “eggstra” special.

Thank you to Rector Solar and Roofing for presenting this guide. 

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Editor’s Note: Events are subject to change at any time. Please check with the event organizer before heading out to 2023 egg hunts and Easter activities. 

 

Easter Egg Hunts

First, a few tips for egg hunts. 
1. Many require advance registration. (This is true for all kinds of events, not just egg hunts.)
2. Some events have different times for different age groups. This can be hard when you have multiple kids, so plan accordingly.
3. Be on time – those eggs go quickly!
4. Don’t forget to bring your baskets, or whatever you use as a “basket.”

 

If you know of an Easter egg hunt we should add to this list submit it here.

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Easter Egg Hunt at Carriage Crossing Champaign - RESCHEDULED

Where: Carriage Crossing Senior Living & Memory Care, Champaign
Date: 03/26/2023, Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Great Community Easter Egg Hunt at Carriage Crossing Sat., March 18, 10am-11am Rescheduled for Sunday, March 26, 1-2 p.m. Carriage Crossing Senior Living, 1701 Congressional Way, Champaign Join in this annual event! No entry fees! Open to the community Meet & greet the Easter Bunny Children 0-5 years egg…read more…

Easter Egg Hunt | Registration Deadline 3/7

Where: Barber Park, Mahomet
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Mahomet Parks and Recreation for their 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! For ages 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-10. The cost is $5 per child. Must pre-register.

The Vineyard Church Bunny Hop

Where: The Vineyard Church, Urbana
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Come out for a FREE annual Easter Egg chase and family fun morning! Doors open at 9:30am and the event ends at 11am. There will be staggered egg chases throughout the morning, inflatables, face paint, breakfast, and other family fun. Please register here for the event. Registered families will receive…read more…

Community Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt | Pre-Registration Required

Where: Trinity Community Fellowship, Farmer City
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Head to Trinity Community Fellowship for loads of family fun at Farmer City's annual Easter Egg Hunt! Separate hunts for children 3 and under and children 4 and older will be available again this year. Tons of Easter Baskets will be given away via raffle! Invite your family, invite your…read more…

Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt

Where: Brookdale Senior Living, Urbana
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Bring all your peeps and bring your baskets, to this fun Easter Egg Hunt! Take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends.

SIG Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Witt Park, Sidney
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Easter egg hunt for kids up to age 10. Age groups are: Toddlers-2 yrs. 3 to 5, 6&7, 8 to 10 If it rains, head to the library!  

Village of Mansfield Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Mansfield Park Pavilion, Mansfield
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Play in the bounce house & visit with the Easter Bunny!

Eggs-ploration!

Where: Douglass Park, Champaign
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Come to Douglass Park for a good old-fashioned egg hunt.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Where: Fisher Community Center, Fisher
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fisher Area Churches are hosting the 2nd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the park behind the Fisher Community Center. There will be bounce houses and an easter egg hunt with thousands of eggs (split for different aged kids)! Bring your family and…read more…

Harvest Moon's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre, Gibson City
Date: 04/01/2023, Time: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
This free event will include an egg hunt for three different age groups. The Easter Bunny will be there for photos, limited concessions available for purchase, and the carousel will be running for those wanting a ride.

Sensory Friendly Stephens Family YMCA Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Stephens Family YMCA, Champaign
Date: 04/02/2023, Time: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
YMCA Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt! Ages 0-14 and pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Stephens Family YMCA Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Stephens Family YMCA, Champaign
Date: 04/02/2023, Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
YMCA Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Ages 0-14 and pictures with the Easter Bunny!

The Bunny Eggspress

Where: Wabash Depot, Monticello
Date: 04/07/2023, Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Accolade Healthcare Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Accolade Healthcare of Paxton Senior Living, Paxton
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Come by early at 8:45 am and enjoy a donut with the Easter Bunny! Hunt starts at 9:30 am.

Pennsylvania Avenue Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt

Where: Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, Urbana
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, April 8, 9am-11am, there will be a community pancake breakfast/egg hunt at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church in Urbana, IL. The event is free for all to attend. There will also be drawings for prizes at the conclusion of the event.

Easter Eggstravaganza | Pre-Registration Required

Where: Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Easter Eggstravaganza is once again coming to the Rantoul Public Library, Saturday April 8 from 9:30am to noon! Each child will be given a time-slot to enjoy a 50-minute session where they will hear stories, make a craft and hunt for eggs. For children ages 10 and under. Registration…read more…

Eggstravaganza - FREE

Where: West Side Park, Champaign
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring your basket for an Eggstravaganza! Hayrack rides, too!

Monticello Parks and Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Forest Preserve Park, Monticello
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 10:00 am
Bring your Easter Egg baskets and get ready for some serious egg hunting! DON'T BE LATE!

The Bunny Eggspress

Where: Wabash Depot, Monticello
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Urbana Park District’s Egg Hunt with a Splash | Registration Required | Deadline 4/1

Where: Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center, Urbana
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dive into the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center and collect many surprise filled eggs. Wear your suit, bring a PLASTIC bag and get ready for some ‘eggstra’ fun!

Leaders for Life Indoor Easter Egg Hunt | Registration Required

Where: Leaders for Life Martial Arts, Champaign
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 11:00 am - 1:15 pm
Leaders for Life will be hosting their FREE annual Easter egg hunt.

Sensory Egg Hunt | Registration Required

Where: Prairie Farm, Champaign
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
The hunt is on! Celebrate spring and enjoy some family fun at Prairie Farm. Hunters should bring a basket to search high and low for colorful eggs. Be prepared to explore your senses while searching for special eggs with lights, sounds, and textures. After the hunt, treats and social time will be enjoyed by all.

Critter Egg Hunt

Where: Scovill Zoo, Decatur
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Make Scovill Zoo’s Critter Egg Hunt a family tradition! Free for ages 10 and under. Enjoy $3.00 zoo admission before and after the egg hunt.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Immanuel Lutheran Broadlands, Broadlands
Date: 04/08/2023, Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broadlands. Kids ages 0-12 years old and their families are welcome for an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 8th at 3:30. This event is free for everyone.

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Meet the Easter Bunny at Market Place Shopping Center: March 24 – April 8, 2023

Looking for a visit with the Easter Bunny at the mall in Champaign-Urbana? Make a reservation here to meet The Bunny (near Torrid and Carter’s).

How about photos with your pet and the Easter Bunny? Happening on Monday, March 27 between 4 and 7 p.m. Look for the pet icon when you book.

On March 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m., children with special needs and their families are invited to come before the mall opens for a sensory-friendly visit and pictures with The Bunny. More information here.

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