EASTER FUN IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
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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 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 |