1. Good Friday Ecumenical Prayer Service: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Ecumenical celebration of Jesus’ passion and crucifixion through shared scripture, prayer and hymns led by clergy and musicians from Plainfield-area Christian churches. Sponsored by the Plainfield Ministerial Association. Free-will offering to benefit the Plainfield Ministerial Association Crisis Fund will be taken.
2. Joliet East Side Knights of Columbus Fish Fry: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Knights of Columbus 4400, 1813 E. Cass St., Joliet. Dine-in, carryout or Uber Eats. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, frog legs and chicken. Appetizers and full bar available. Call ahead for carryout at 815-723-3827.
3. 15th annual Hugs for Hounds: Saturday, Four Seasons Park, Shorewood. Dog Easter egg hunt with more than 2,500 treat-filled eggs. Raffle of dog-themed Easter baskets. $7 per dog attending the event. Dogs must be leashed, updated on vaccines, and dog and people-friendly. Event proceeds benefit the Will County Humane Society. To register and for more information, visit shorewoodhugs.org/hugs-for-hounds.
4. Hippity Hop Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, the Timbers of Shorewood, 100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Features for ages 2 to 12 include pictures with the Easter bunny (donations appreciated) and age-separated Easter egg hunt. For more information, call 815-609-0669 or visit timbersofshorewood.com.
5. Free Easter bunny photos: Noon to 3 p.m., Bird Haven Greenhouse, 225 N. Gougar Road, Joliet. Hop on over for photos with the Easter bunny. Registration not required.
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