Top Easter events and brunches around Chicago
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Whether you'll be dining with family and friends, hunting for Easter eggs, snapping photos with the Easter Bunny, or sipping a cocktail, here's your guide to local Easter events worth checking out this weekend.
🥐 Brunch
Ambar in River North: Unlimited Balkan-inspired brunch at one of River North's newest restaurants.
Avec River North: Mediterranean prix-fixe brunch buffet with housemade pastries and wine pairings.
- 10am–2pm.
- $50 for adults/$25 for kids.
Bar Pendry in the Loop: An Easter themed-boozy tea brunch with sweet and savory small bites.
- 11am-3pm.
- $65.
Big Star West Town: Snap a pic with the Easter bunny and decorate cookies while enjoying breakfast tacos and other brunch specials.
- 10am-2pm.
- $10–$20.
The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles: Experience a family-style Easter brunch featuring classics like steak and eggs and French toast.
- 10am–3pm.
- $65 per adult and $25 for kids.
The Greggory in South Barrington: Try Mediterranean-inspired brunch specials.
- 11am-5pm.
- Reserve a table.
Hawksmoor in River North: Indulge in a classic British Sunday roast with dry-aged beef, Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings.
- Noon–5pm.
- $42.
Heritage in Ukrainian Village: Stop by for brunch or dinner and take advantage of their Easter prix-fixe menu or a la carte.
- Noon-6pm.
- $85 per person.
Il Mio in Clarendon Hills: Special brunch eats from Italian french toast to eggplant parmesan.
- 11am–3pm.
- Reserve a table.
Lowcountry in Chinatown: A lunchtime special with snow crab clusters, shrimp, corn, potatoes and cornbread.
- Noon–3pm.
- $36.
Somerset in Gold Coast: Capture selfies with the Easter Bunny after brunch buffet and sweets at Viceroy Hotel restaurant.
- 11am-3pm.
- $89 for adults and $25 for kids.
🥰 For the fam
Whirlyball: Enjoy a buffet style breakfast with the Easter Bunny, followed by games.
- Saturday, 10am-12:30pm.
- $45 for adults and $40 for kids.
South Loop Easter Egg Hunt: Gather the kids for an outdoor afternoon Easter egg hunt, sports and games, art and photo-ops.
- Saturday from noon-2pm at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens.
- Tickets start at $10.
Easter Egg Hunt at Altgeld Park: Enjoy free food, a bouncy house, Easter bunny photos and egg hunt.
- Saturday, 3:30pm, and hunt starts at 4pm
- Free.
🥂 Sunday Funday
Adult Easter Egg Hunt: Bar hop and score gift cards, while indulging in a breakfast buffet.
- Saturday, 11am-4pm in Wrigleyville.
- Tickets start at $14.99.
Easter Bounce Brunch: Enjoy the skyline, music and small bites.
- Sunday, 11am-8pm at Offshore Rooftop on Navy Pier.
- Tickets are $10.
Splatter Buddies: Sip and paint or create your own candle.
- Sunday, 1–3:30pm at Bottle & Bottega in Lakeview.
- Tickets start at $40.