Get ready to hop into spring with festive events from the Glen Ellyn Park District. Advance registration is required for all events at gepark.org/register.
Hopper Cottontailβs Hoppy Party - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 at Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center. Children aged 2 to 8 years, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join Hopper Cottontail and his friends for a morning of egg-shaped cookie decorating, an egg toss contest, crafts, a bounce house and photo opportunities. (Please note: an egg hunt is not included.) Admission is $25 for residents and $40 for nonresidents.
Flashlight Egg Hunt - 8 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 6-8 and 9 to 9:30 p.m. for ages 9-11 April 17 at Churchill Park. Enjoy a new twist on the traditional egg hunt with special eggs redeemable for grand prize baskets. Check-in begins 15 minutes before each hunt and costs $12 for residents and $24 for nonresidents.
Sensory-friendly Egg Hunt - 8:30 to 9 a.m. April 18 at Maryknoll Park. This event is open to individuals with special needs of all ages. Participants will follow an accessible trail in search of colored eggs, non-food goodies and allergen-free prizes. The hunt will feature smaller crowds, low noise and a quiet zone. Attendance is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents.
Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt - 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. April 18, at Maryknoll Park. Children aged five and younger, with an adult, can join Hopper Cottontail for photo opportunities, an egg hunt and other activities. Admission is $10 for residents and $14 for nonresidents.