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EASTER FUN IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

March 21
Carterville, Illinois
Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt
10 am

Festivities begin at 10am, hunt begins at 11 am
Bring your own basket. Easter Bunny will be there
Located in the field behind the Carterville Community Center on N Greebriar Rd.


Marion Illinois
City Wide Easter Hunt
Event by Annabelle Market 10am- 1pm

The Easter Bunny is coming to Annabelle Market on March 21st for our City Wide Easter Egg Hunt! Below is a list of participating businesses. This list changes daily, so check back frequently for an updated list!
Anna Jonesboro National Bank, FW Hair Studio
Sinisi's, Davis Pastry, Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church
Whimsey, Wingdings and Wares, The Here & Now Shop
Our World of Learning CDC, Kiki's Coffee House
Kenz Boutique, Nalee Rae

March 22
Eldorado
Easter on the Farm

703 Goshen Trail Rd,
Eldorado, IL, United States, Illinois 62930
We are kicking off our 2026 Season with an Easter on the Farm Event! •Petting Farm •Paint your own Birdhouse
•Coloring Station  •Incubation Station from 3 Es Poultry
•Take-your-own photos with the Easter Bunny
•Treat Vendors *All guests require a ticket (under 2yrs free)
TICKETS ->
https://www.goshenacresfarm.com/event.../easter-on-the-farm ​

March 23
Carterville, Illinois
Neurodiversity Egg Hunt 12pm- 2pm

The John A. Logan College Easter Egg Hunt event, known as the Dr. Patchett Eggstravaganza, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 12 p.m. at the Main Entrance in the West Lobby. This event is designed to celebrate neurodiversity and includes various egg hunt rooms for children with different needs.


March 28
Anna
Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Anna City Park, Herman Wright Dr. Anna, Illinois
10 am

Anna
Easter Egg Brunch and Egg Hunt
First Christian Church 10 am

Join us for our annual Easter Brunch and Egg hunt!! This event is completely free!! Brunch will start at 10:00 am with the egg hunt to follow.
Brunch will be pancakes and sausage 🥞
Resignation is required as we have limited spacing and want to make sure we prepare enough brunch! Please use the provide link:
https://annafirstchristianchurch.subspla.sh/dnbc6sh


Benton 
Easter Egg Hunt
2pm

Sponsored by Grace Baptist Fellowship
5665 State Hwy 37 South, Benton, IL
All kids welcome through 6th grade! Hop on over for a fun egg hunt and enjoy the fun and fellowship!

Don’t forget your basket!!

Carbondale
Free Community Egg Hunt 
10 am
Murdale Baptist Church

Join in our Free Annual Easter Egg Hunt open to all children in the community ages birth through 5th grade. With over 5,000 eggs, Registration for event opens at 10:00 am with crafts and activities available for the participants until the Egg Hunt begins promptly at 10:45 am. This event is on Saturday, March 28th (Rain or Shine-Indoor event if Rain).

Carbondale
Easter Egg Hunt
Parrish Park 10:00 am

Registration opens at 10:00 AM, with the egg hunt starting at 10:45 AM
The Carbondale Park District's Easter Egg Hunt is a cherished tradition for families in the community. The event is free to attend and is open to all children in the community ages birth through 5th grade. 
Activities: The event includes crafts and activities available until the egg hunt begins, and the Easter Bunny is in person to interact with the children.

For those interested in participating, it is recommended to register in advance to ensure a spot. The event promises to be a fun-filled day with over 5,000 eggs and a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Dahlgren
Easter Egg Hunt 9am
402 W Main

Come join Dahlgren Baptist Church for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. This will be held on March 28th at the church. Join us early for activities including games, crafts, face painting, and snacks. A Gospel Presentation will be given at 10 and the hunt will commence at 10:30. Door prizes will be awarded after the hunt. Everyone is welcome

Eldorado
Easter Egg Hunt at Mahoney Park
10:30 am

Event sponsored by Star Church
Join us at Mahoney Park for our annual egg hunt for ages 5th grade and under, special prizes, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Free for all! We hope to see your family there.

Goreville
Easter Egg Hunt 11 am - 12 pm

Sponsored by Rural Health, Inc. and the Village of Goreville at Goreville Village Park, 600 W. Main Street, Organizers say the Easter egg hunt is for children up to age 12.
There will be prizes for the most eggs collected for children up to age 6 and ages 7-12. There will be also be door prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny.
​Food concessions will be provided by the Village of Goreville.

Herrin
City Wide Easter Egg Hunt
(You need to be able to drive around town)
Time: 2:00 PM

Location: City of Herrin (citywide event)
Cost: Free
Family Friendly: Yes
DETAILS:
https://www.canva.com/.../EyASULBnqr1zy9OWsY7_IA/view... 

Zeigler
Easter Egg Hunt 1pm
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Community Easter Egg Hunt

Hosted by Zeigler Women's Civic Club
Ages 0-12
Zeigler Circle
1:00 p.m.

March 31
Carterville Illinois
Easter Storytime
Anne West District Library

10 am
Recommended for Ages 0-5 and Their Grown-Ups
Join us for an egg hunt!
Each week we have lots of fun with our friends at storytime! Come join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and activities each week in the Children's Room! A snack and craft are also provided!
April 3rd
Carbondale
Liberty Village of Carbondale Golden Egg Hunt

10 am- 1pm
2940 W. Westridge Dr., Carbondale IL 62901
ctivities Include: Egg Hunts for Ages 1–13 — split into three age groups for safety and fun:
Little Chicks Hunt (Ages 1–3)
Little Hoppers Hunt (Ages 4–8)
Big Hoppers Hunt (Ages 9–13)
One Golden Egg hidden in every hunt!
Game Zones — table games, crafts, and family-friendly fun
Easter Bunny Photo Op Station
BringYour Own Basket & Get Hunting!​

Carbondale
Party with My Peeps- Prairie Living at Chautaqua
955 Villa Court, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901

1pm- 3pm
Come out and Party with us. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 1:00. Mr. Twist will be here making balloon animals from 1:00-3:00. Get some fresh Cotton Candy made just for you. Get your picture made with the Easter Bunny from 1:30-2:30. Egg Hunt times will be: Ages 0-2 at 1:30, Ages 3-4 at 2:00, Ages 5-6 at 2:30

April 4th
Ava, Illinois
Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am

Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America— Lisa Garver
10 am starts the festivities off:
Face painting 🎨
Pony Ride by Kim & Randy Farthing with Cracker Jack 🐴
Photos with Easter Bunny 🐰
Outdoor games/activities
Food truck- Smokin’ J’s BBQ
Beverage truck- Downtown Fizz
Egg hunt @ 11 am

Carmi, Illinois
Easter Egg Hunt
Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation 
There will be prizes to be won, games, and snacks!! 216 College Blvd. Carmi, IL
We have two age groups: 0-4 and 5-12
*Please bring your own basket
​DuQuoin Illinois
Easter Egg Hunt
3pm
 Old Du Quoin Baptist Church
 8831 Old State Route 14, Du Quoin, IL, United States, Illinois 62832

Harrisburg Illinois
Easter Egg Hunt
10 am

295 Small Street  Harrisburg Illinois
Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Mike and Tracie Brantley with red support from Masonic Lodges of District 12, Eastern Star Chapters, Rainbow girls and Demolay boys

McLeansboro
Easter Egg Hunt
3pm

ome join us for an Easter Egg hunt at Fox Meadows Apartments 108 South Pearl Mcleansboro. April 4th at 3:00pm. Kids of all ages welcome! Easter Bunny will be there. We will be doing a 2 bike give away one for a boy and one for a girl for the ones with the most Eggs!! We will also be having a Bake Sale! $2 to join Easter Egg hunt. $5 for pictures with Easter Bunny!! 🐰 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ASHLEY HEIL FIGHTING BREAST CANCER ​

Norris City
Easter Egg Hunt
10 am

Ditney Ridge Baptist Church is hosting our Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th @ 10am
Toddler - 4th Grade

Pinckneyville, IL
Easter Egg Hunt
​10:00 am-High School Football Field

he Pinckneyville Optimists will be hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Pinckneyville High School Football Field on Saturday, April 4th at 10:00AM. The age groups for the hunt will be 2 to 3 year olds, 4 to 5 year olds and 6 to 8 year olds. There will be two $50 egg prizes for each group. We will also be giving away two tricycles for the 2 to 3 year olds and two bicycles for the 4 and 5 year olds and the 6 to 8 year olds. All of the bicycles were donated by the Gateway North Mine in Coulterville. The Easter Bunny will be at the hunt, so please show up early for pictures. In the event of inclement weather, the Easter Egg Hunt will be moved to the Auxiliary Gym at the high school.


​Sesser
Sesser's Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2026
201 S Park Ave

Hop on out to the Sesser City Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Children ages 0–12 are welcome to participate in this fun, family-friendly tradition.
🌈 Age Groups: • 0–2 (one adult may assist)
• 3–5
• 6–8
• 9–12
Each age group will have two special prize eggs — one for a gift basket and one for a brand-new bicycle! All other eggs will be filled with candy or small trinkets.
💛 Special Needs Accommodations:
We want every child to enjoy this event. If you have a child with special needs, please contact Kimberly Armes at 618-316-2982. We are happy to arrange any accommodations needed.
🌧 Rain Plan:
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will switch to a drive-through at the park. Each child will receive a candy-filled gift bag and will still have a chance to win the basket or bicycle for their age group.

Marion Illinois
Williamson County Fair- Auto Show and Easter Egg Hunt

101 N Fair St. Marion, Illinois
8am- 2pm
Come join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Car Show event!
April 4th 2026 at the Williamson County Fairgrounds located at 101 N Fair St in Marion IL
(Rain Date: April 11th)
Egg Hunt- *Free event*
Ages Groups and times :
10:00 am Sensory-Friendly
11:00 a.m. 2 & under
11:30 a.m. 3-4 year olds
12:00 p.m. 5-7 year olds
12:30 p.m. 8-10 year olds
1:00 pm. 11-13 year olds
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Carshow 8:00am- 2:00pm *$10 to register your Vehicle*
-first 50 registered will get a Free Dash Plaque
Registration begins at 8am- judging at 11
Awards at 1:30pm
Free to walk around and check them out
50/50 raffle - prizes
Easter Bunny Award
+Many other awards given
We will Food trucks available to purchase food and drinks​


Marion Illinois
Easter Egg Hunt
11 am

Whiteash Free Will Baptist Church
13339 Route 37 N, Marion, IL
Join us for our annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4th at 11:30am. Registration begins at 11:00am. There will be three separate hunts for ages 0-4, 5-8, and 9-12. We'll have food for all to enjoy! Come see us, have some fun and bring a friend!

Marion Illinois
Búsqueda de los Huevos de Pascua / Kids Easter Egg Hunt
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