Easter Egg Hunts Peoria IL for 2023
Check out our listing of Easter related events in the Peoria area.
The Annual Lily Show will take place at Luthy Botanical Garden in Glen Oak Park from March 17 to April 9 from 10 am – 5 pm with the last entry at 4:30 pm each day. The garden has free admission, however donations are appreciated.
Bunny Photos will be available at Northwoods Mall from March 24 through April 8 from 10 am – 6 pm. Packages of photos range in price from $39.99 to $49.99. Reservations are strongly encouraged and may be done HERE
The Peoria Zoo will host Hoppin’ Good Time on Saturday, April 1. The Zoo’s annual Easter Egg Scramble features an Easter Egg Hunt for kids. Each age group has their own designated hunt time: 10:30 am for ages 0 – 3, 10:50 am for ages 4 – 7 and 11:10 am for ages 8 – 12. Cost is $3.50 for child members, $9 for child non-members, and $11.50 for adult non-members and are available in advance of the event at the Zoo or online at https://www.peoriazoo.org
Hop at the Shoppes will take place at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie on Saturday, April 1 from Noon – 4 pm. There will be a balloon artist, face painting, a caricature artist, a Mickey and Minnie character meet and greet, photo ops with the bunny, goodie bags while supplies last plus a scavenger hunt throughout the center to enter to win one of 12 basket giveaways. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
The Peoria Jaycees and the Peoria Riverfront Association for a Bunny Hop Easter Scavenger Hunt on the Peoria Riverfront (beginning at 401 Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday, April 1 from 11 am – 2 pm. Follow the clues to hunt for eggs at various local businesses and landmarks along the Riverfront and Warehouse District. Each egg contains a treat and some may even contain a golden ticket that can be redeemed for a prize. Admission is free, however donations are always appreciated. Please register in order to spread out the start times and for the organizers to have a headcount for goodies. For full details and to register, visit https://peoriajaycees.ticketleap.com
Wildlife Prairie Park will host a Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, April 9. Times are as follows: 12:30 pm for ages up to 3, at 12:50 pm for ages 4 – 7 and at 1:10 pm for ages 8 – 12. A special prize will be awarded to the child who finds the golden egg during each egg hunt and is free with park admission which is $8 for ages 13 and up, $6 for senior citizens aged 65 and up, $5 for ages 3 – 12 and free for ages 2 and under and Park members.
Easter Brunches
Barrack’s Cater Inn: Serving from 9:45 am to 3 pm, cost is $32 ($2 discount when pre-pay) and $15 for kids aged 4 – 12. Online reservations are not available call 309-692-3990 between 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Wildlife Prairie Park: Serving from 10 am – Noon, cost is $40 for adults and $20 for kids aged 3 – 12 and free for ages 2 and under which includes tax, gratuity, park admission plus the Easter Egg Hunt. Online registration is available HERE
