Park District Hosts Egg Hunts at Soldier Field & Local Parks
Egg-Stravaganza March 31 Is City's Largest Free Candy Grab
Release Date: 03/05/07
The Chicago Park District welcomes spring by hosting numerous egg hunts, lunch with the bunny and an egg hunt for dogs from March 26 – April 16 at parks throughout the city. Most events will feature treats, prizes, face painting, arts and crafts plus photo opportunities with the bunny. Some activities may require pre-registration due to limited space. Many programs are admission free or have nominal entrance fees. Participants should call the individual parks for additional information.
One of this year’s highlights is the 4th Annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., the largest admission-free candy grab in Chicago, Saturday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. – noon. The event is presented by Dominick’s and does not require registration.
Before the Soldier Field candy grab, children can have brunch with the bunny and take photos from 8:30 - 10 a.m. The brunch is a ticketed event. Reservations are mandatory and will be taken by calling 312-235-7106, or at the door. Admission to the brunch is $10 for children ages 10 and younger and $15 for all others.
Following is the Chicago Park District’s schedule of 2007 egg hunts and visits with bunny:
Eggstravaganza
Monday, March 26
1 - 2 p.m.
Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Ave.
773-631-4893
Admission $1; recommended for ages 3 – 5
2007 Spring Egg-Stravaganza
Saturday, March 31
8:30 – 10 a.m. Brunch
10 a.m. – Noon Candy grab
Soldier Field Stadium and Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
312-235-7000
Admission for the candy grab is free; recommended for ages 10 and under.
Admission for the brunch is $10 for children ages 10 and younger and $15 for all others. Reservations are mandatory and will be taken by calling 312-235-7106 or at the door.
Wiggly Wabbit Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31
Noon – 2 p.m.
Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West
312-742-7726
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31
Noon - 1 p.m. for ages 1-5
1-2 p.m. for ages 6-10
Athletic Field Park, 3546 W. Addison St.
773-478-2889
Admission $2; recommended for ages 1-10
Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St.
312-746-5369
Admission free; recommended for ages 12 & under
Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Armour Square Park, 3309 S. Shields Ave.
312-747-6012
Admission $5; recommended for all ages
Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Abbott Park, 49 E. 95th St.
312-747-6001
Admission $1; recommended for ages 12 & under
Bunny Bonanza
Wednesday, April 4
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
312-742-7511
Admission $8 kids/$5 adults; recommended for all ages
Bunny Bonanza
Thursday, April 5
10 a.m. - Noon
Merrimac Park, 6343 W. Irving Park Rd.
773-685-3382
Admission $8 per person; recommended for ages 8 & under with an adult
Lunch with the Bunny
Thursday, April 5
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Vittum Park, 5010 W. 50th St.
773-284-6022
Admission $6 (lunch only)/$12 all inclusive (lunch, photos, egg hunt, giveaways, games); recommended for all ages
Egg Hunt
Thursday, April 5
11 a.m. – Noon
Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave.
773-685-3361
Admission free; recommended for ages 2-5
Lunch with the Bunny
Thursday, April 5
Noon – 3 p.m.
Hale Park, 6258 W. 62nd St.
773-229-1032
Admission $12 (includes lunch, photo with Easter bunny, and arts and crafts); recommended for ages 12 & under
Egg Hunt
Thursday, April 5
3 p.m.
John P. Wilson Park, 1122 W. 34th Pl.
312-747-7002
Admission free; recommended for ages 5-12
Easter Festival
Thursday, April 5
4 - 6 p.m.
Altgeld Park, 515 S. Washtenaw Ave.
312-746-5001
Admission free; photos $2; recommended for ages 6-10
Eggstravaganza
Friday, April 6
11 a.m.
Gladstone Park, 5421 N. Menard Ave.
773-631-7859
Admission $2; recommended for ages 5 & under
Egg Hunt
Friday, April 6
2 – 4 p.m.
Wendell Smith Park, 9912 S. Princeton Ave.
312-747-6689
Admission free; recommended for ages 12 & under
Egg Hunt
Friday, April 6
1-3 p.m.
Mozart Park, 2036 N. Avers St.
312-742-7535
Admission free; recommended for ages 5-12
Egg Hunt
Friday, April 6
2 - 4 p.m.
Shedd Park, 3660 E. 23rd St.
773-762-3168
Admission free; recommended for ages 5-10
Egg Hunt
Friday, April 6
4 p.m.
Taylor-Lauridsen Park, 647 W. Root St.
312-747-6729
Admission free; recommended for ages 4-11
Egg Hunt
Friday, April 6
5 - 6 p.m.
Jensen Park, 4650 N. Lawndale Ave.
312-742-7054
Admission free; recommended for ages 10 & under
Egg Hunt
Friday, April 6
5 – 7 p.m.
Sherwood Park, 5701 S. Shields Ave.
773-256-0926
Admission free; recommended for ages 6-12
Doggie Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
10 a.m. - Noon
Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave.
773-478-3499
Admission $5; recommended for all ages
Residents and their pooches are invited to the fourth annual egg hunt for dogs. Registration fee includes a hunt for treat-filled eggs, a bonnet parade, refreshments and pet information booths. For an additional fee, owners can receive a color photo of their dog. Dogs must be kept on a leash, and owners must stay with their dogs at all times.
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
10 - 11 a.m. (Ages 3-6)
11 a.m. - Noon (Ages 7-8)
Noon - 1 p.m. (Ages 9-12)
Skinner Park, 210 S. Loomis / Whitney Young High School, P.E. Building C
312-746-5560
Admission free; recommended for ages 3-12
Eggstreme Fun
Saturday, April 7
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Brainerd Park, 1246 W. 92nd St.
312-747-6027
Admission free; photos $2; recommended for ages 13 & under
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
10 - 11 a.m.
Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave.
312-742-7554
Admission free; recommended for ages 10 & under
Mr. Hippity Hop
Saturday, April 7
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Berger Park & Cultural Center, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd.
773-761-0376
Admission free; recommended for ages 2-4
Bunny Bonanza
Saturday, April 7
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers Ave.
773-262-5835
Admission $8; recommended for ages 7 & under (adult must accompany child)
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
11 a.m.
Minuteman Park, 5940 S. Central Ave.
773-284-0214
Admission free; recommended for ages 12 & under
Mr. Hippity Hop
Saturday, April 7
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.
773-262-8605
Admission free; recommended for ages 4 & under
Meet the Bunny
Saturday, April 7
12 - 2 p.m.
Andersonville Playlot, 5233 N. Ashland Ave.
773-761-0433
Admission $5; recommended for ages 2 - 5
Mr. Hippity Hop
Saturday, April 7
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Margate Fieldhouse, 4921 N. Marine Dr.
312-742-7522
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Mr. Hippity Hop
Saturday, April 7
11 – 11:30 a.m.
Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave.
312-742-7512
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Mr. Hippity Hop
Saturday, April 7
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Tulcser Playlot, 3200 N. Lake Shore Dr.
312-742-7726
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Mr. Hippity Hop
Saturday, April 7
12:30 – 1 p.m.
Sunshine Playlot, Deming at Stockton
312-742-7726
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Mr. Hippity Hop
Saturday, April 7
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Dr.
312-742-7891
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pulaski Park, 1419 W. Blackhawk St.
312-742-7559
Admission free; recommended for ages 12 & under
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
10 a.m. (Ages 3-5)
10:30 a.m. (Ages 6-12)
Bosley Park, 3044 S. Bonfield St.
312-747-6026
Admission free; recommended for ages 3 – 12
Running with the Bunny
Saturday, April 7
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Humboldt Park, 1440 N. Sacramento Ave.
312-742-7549
Admission free; recommended for ages 6-12
Children will jog with the bunny and receive a medal for completing the run. Event also includes an egg hunt, pictures with the bunny, face painting, and more.
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
11 a.m. - Noon
McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Rd.
312-747-6527
Admission free; recommended for ages 3-12
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Skinner Park, 1331 W. Adams St.
312-746-5560
Admission free; photos $1; recommended for all ages
Bunny Fun
Saturday, April 7
10 a.m. - Noon
Homan Square Park, 3559 W. Arthington St.
312-746-6650
Admission $3; recommended for all ages
7th Ward/Rainbow Beach and Park Easter Event
Saturday, April 7
Rainbow Beach and Park, 3111 E. 77th St.
312-745-1479
Call for details.
Egg Hunt
Monday, April 9
4 - 5 p.m.
John S. Clark Park, 4615 W. Jackson Blvd.
773-287-7794
Admission free; recommended for ages 4-12
Easter Party
Saturday, April 14
2 - 4 p.m.
Augusta Playground, 4433 W. Augusta Blvd.
312-742-7544
Admission free; recommended for ages 6-14
Family Focus Festival
Saturday, April 14
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.
773-287-0541
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Easter Egg Extravaganza
Monday, April 16
4 - 6 p.m.
LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.
773-287-0541
Admission free; recommended for ages 6-13
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529