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There are several Easter events this weekend in Chicago.
There are several Easter events this weekend in Chicago.
4/2/25 - By Maureen Wilkey

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Spring break is now officially over and it's time for the Easter Bunny to make his annual appearances all over Chicago. Check out an Easter egg hunt in Tinley Park, a bunny hop and fun run in Ashburn, or a breakfast with the bunny at Dave & Buster's. You can also start thinking about Earth Day with environment-themed events in Naperville and Morton Grove.

Check out our list of top things to do in April with your kids here! Easter egg hunts are in full swing, so be sure to schedule yours from our list of top Easter Egg hunts in Chicago. 

Have a great spring weekend in Chicago!

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Best Things To Do This Weekend in Chicago With Kids

Robot Block Party

Hyde Park
Friday, April 4- Saturday, April 5
The whole family can celebrate National Robotics Week during the Robot Block Party at the Museum of Science and Industry, featuring every kind of robot imaginable, and showcasing cool robots designed by Chicago-area student and amateur teams. READ MORE

DinoWorks at Wonder Works

Oak Park
Ends Monday, April 7
Celebrate dinosaurs during spring break at Wonder Works Children's Museum. Little paleontologists can enjoy giant footprints, dinosaur bone blocks, dressing up as a dinosaur, starting a fossil collection, and making a dinosaur nest in the art room. New this year are a few items on loan from the Field Museum including a life size T-rex skull and paleontologist dig kits. READ MORE

Wild Weather - Free Nature Discovery Days

Naperville
Friday, April 4
Learn to recognize different types of clouds, play a water cycle game, observe how a tornado forms, discover what causes hail, make a weather craft and more at these free drop-in workshops at Knoch Knolls Nature Center. At least one adult must attend with each family. READ MORE

Holi - The Festival of Colors at the Naperville Riverwalk

Naperville
Saturday, April 5
The Vedic Cultural Society invites visitors to celebrate spring, friendship, and forgiveness by throwing bags of colored flour at their friends at the Naperville Riverwalk. The event includes food, music, and shopping. Admission is free, and colored bags are available for $2.50. READ MORE

Abrakadoodle at South Shore Cultural Center

South Shore
Saturday, April 5
Abrakadoodle is going to take the participants through an educational journey of an art style that art projects are then created and replicated. Let your inner artist come through! Abrakadoodle is an immersive art educational program made for ages 5-12. It's totally free, but spots are limited! Sign up today! READ MORE

Tinley Park Easter Egg Hunt

Tinley Park
Saturday, April 5
Join the Easter Bunny for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Tinley Park! Please register in advance. Only one adult per family is allowed on the field with children. READ MORE

Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure at the Chicago Theatre

Downtown
Saturday, April 5- Sunday, April 6
This all-new live stage show picks up where the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie left off, promising a high-stakes super-powered adventure for fans of all ages. Audiences will join the “PAW-some” pack in Adventure City and witness the pups charged up like never before, as they work together to super-save the day. With heroic action, catchy tunes, and “bark-loads” of interactive fun, this electrifying new experience is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering! READ MORE

Filament Theatre's Heartstrings

Portage Park
Saturday, April 5- Sunday, April 6
On a little island in the middle of the Pacific, two girls face a big storm, a clash of cultures, and the knots of sibling rivalry. Following the treasured Hawaiian tradition of adoption, the hanai children untangle what it means to be family and learn the commitments and responsibilities that come with loving someone. Set in a Hawaii before statehood, the story is told using the simple and beautiful hei, Hawaiian string figures which are like Cat’s Cradle. Audiences will be invited to learn these string figures and collaborate in the story telling through this traditional art form. READ MORE

Bunny Hop and Fun Run at Durkin Park

Ashburn
Saturday, April 5
Kids can do a bunny hop or a half-mile fun run before taking pictures with the Easter Bunny! The top three finishers in each age group will receive medals and a basket of Easter goodies. READ MORE

Glenside Library STEAM Fest

Glendale Heights - FREE
Saturday, April 5
Visit the Glenside Library to learn more about the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math from local organizations including Argonne National Labs, DuPage Children's Museum, Forest Preserves of DuPage, and Illinois Aviation Academy. "Th Magic of Science" will present shows at 1:30 and 3:00. READ MORE

Arab American Month Celebration

Willow Springs
Sunday, April 6
Join Cook County Forest Preserves for a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month. Experience art making, cultural showcases, food and more honoring Arab American culture and contributions. READ MORE

Dave & Buster's Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Lombard and Rosemont
Sunday, April 6
Kids can visit the Easter Bunny, create Easter themed crafts, and play arcade games at Dave & Buster's Breakfast with the Bunny event. Price includes $10 of free arcade game play. Parents must take their own pictures; picture packages will not be available. READ MORE

Earth-A-Palooza

Morton Grove
Sunday, April 6
At this eco-friendly family fun fest hosted by Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and community partners, join in an array of activities including guided walks, Junior Rangers program, bird watching, touch-a-truck, tree climb, crafts and visit from Brookfield Zoo. READ MORE

Chicago Assyrian New Year Parade

West Ridge
Sunday, April 6
The Assyrian American National Federation rings in the new year of 6775 with a parade featuring flags, dancing the khigga, and celebrating Assyrian pride. The parade starts at Western and Devon. READ MORE

The Music of The Beatles for Kids

Evanston
Sunday, April 6
Kids can take a walk down Abbey Road or live in a yellow submarine at SPACE in Evanston with this event that celebrates the music of the Beatles. The afternoon includes dancing, sing-a-longs and hula-hooping. Doors open at 1:30 pm. READ MORE

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