The following are upcoming Easter events scheduled in the area.
DeKALB
Breakfast with the Bunny
Time: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Hopkins Park Terrace Room
Cost: $7 adults and children age 2 and older
Information: www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
Breakfast, provided by Fatty’s Catering, includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and more. The Easter Bunny will visit from 9 to 10 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: McCormick Park
Information: 815-756-7374
The event is for ages 10 and younger. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church.
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Hopkins Shelter House
Cost: Donation to Safe Passage
Information: www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
The egg hunt, for ages 2 to 10, is separated by age into designated areas. Sponsored by DeKalb Crossroads Church and DeKalb Park District.
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: NIU North 40, intersection of Locust Street and Kishwaukee Drive
Information: 815-758-6557
The event also will feature a raffle, prizes and face painting. Sponsored by Cathedral of Praise.
GENOA
Easter Eggstravaganza
Time: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20
Place: Genoa Faith United Methodist Church, 325 Stott St.
Information: 815-784-5143
Event features crafts, games, cookie walk and a $3 pancake breakfast from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The egg hunt for ages 2 and younger starts at 10:15 a.m., ages 3 to 5 at 10:30 a.m., ages 6 to 8 at 10:45 a.m. and ages 9 to 10 at 11 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Chamberlain Park
Information: www.genoaparkdistrict.com
Children will be separated by age groups: 10 a.m. children 4 and younger, 10:30 a.m. children 5 and older. The Easter Bunny will visit.
KIRKLAND
Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 6:30 p.m. check-in opens, 7:50 p.m. costume judging, 8 p.m. shotgun start Friday, April 12
Place: Walnut Grove, 33600 Pearl St.
Cost: $15
Information: www.oneseedoneplant.com
Adults can bring a basket, flashlight and their running shoes to search for more than 3,000 eggs hidden on a 3-acre parcel. Inside some of the eggs will be prizes; top prize is $100 cash. DeBennedetto’s of Kirkland will sell food, beer and wine, with 10% of sales benefitting DeKalb County Community Gardens.
MALTA
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Lions Park, 120 S. Third St.
SANDWICH
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13
Place: Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St.
Info: 815-786-8306
Eggs will be hidden around the library.
SHABBONA
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Shabbona Fire Department, 103 E. Navaho Ave.
Info: 630-347-3539
Ages 0 through fifth grade should bring a basket for the hunt. Lunch of hot dogs, chips and drink will be provided. The Easter Bunny will visit and there will be games and a raffle.
SYCAMORE
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 18
Place: Sycamore Park District Community Center
Cost: $12 residents, $15 non-residents
Information: www.sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Ages 12 to 16 can bring a flashlight to hunt for Easter eggs, candy and prizes. Indoors, there will be a DJ, games, activities and snacks available for purchase.
Breakfast with the Bunny
Time: 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Sycamore Park District Community Center
Cost: $7 resident, $8 nonresident
Information: www.sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, pastries, juice and coffee.
Sycamore Police Department Egg Hunt
Time: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Sycamore Park District’s Good Tymes Shelter
Information: www.sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Children will be divided into age categories for three separate egg hunts.
Community Egg Hunt
Time: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Sycamore High School, 427 Spartan Trail
Information: www.crossroadscn.com
There will be 20,000 eggs, games, giveaways, face painting, prizes, food trucks and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
WATERMAN
Waterman Lions Club’s Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20
Place: Indian Creek Middle School, 335 E. Garfield St.
Information: 815-264-3351 or len9635@gmail.com
Train Rides with the Easter Bunny
Time: 12:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Place: Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St.
Information: www.petestrain.com
The Waterman & Western Railroad will offer free train rides with the Easter Bunny. Professional photos available for purchase.