Easter fun is popping up all across Greater Peoria, with egg hunts, bunny visits, spring activities, and special brunches happening throughout the season. Whether you're planning a family outing, looking for a festive weekend event, or scouting a great place to eat on Easter Sunday, there are plenty of ways to celebrate around the region. Grab your baskets and get ready for a lineup of Easter events and eats worth adding to your calendar.
Easter Events + Egg Hunts
Photos with the Easter Bunny at Northwoods Mall (Peoria) – Secure a photo with the Easter Bunny between March 20 - April 4!
2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fon du Lac Park (East Peoria) – This free community hunt takes place at Veteran’s Park on Saturday, March 28 at 10 AM for children ages 12 and under. The Easter Bunny will be there too!
2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Morton) – Main Street Play Cafe hosts its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28 at 9 AM. The event gives families an early chance to celebrate the season with eggs, treats, and kid-friendly fun.
Easter Egg Hunt (Farmington) – Farmington Moose Lodge hosts an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 at 10 AM at Reed’s Park.
Havana’s Annual Egg Hunt – The Havana Area Volunteers are holding their 33rd annual Easter Egg Hunt. It will be at Rockwell Park, Saturday, March 28th starting at 10:00 AM. Ages 0-12 years can participate.
Hop Into Spring at Hoerr Nursery (Peoria) – This annual Easter egg hunt is on Saturday, March 28 at 1 PM. Families can enjoy the hunt rain or shine, snap spring photos with Hardy Hoerr, and stick around for a make-and-take Easter grass craft.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Peoria) – Peoria Public Library’s Lincoln Branch hosts its annual hunt on Saturday, April 4 from 2 to 3 PM. Kids can search for eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and keep an eye out for golden eggs with prizes.
Easter Weekend at Wildlife Prairie Park (Hanna City) – The Park celebrates April 3 through April 5 with an Easter egg scavenger hunt, special animal programming, and an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4.
Easter Brunches
Brunch at Wildlife Prairie Park (Hanna City) – Celebrate with your family and friends at Wildlife Prairie Park on Sunday April 5, 2026 and enjoy Easter Brunch, catered by Hy-Vee.
Easter Brunch at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (East Peoria) – Johnny’s is hosting Easter brunch on April 5 from 10 AM - 3 PM, making it a strong option for a holiday meal with family and friends. Reservations are recommended.
Easter Brunch at Par-A-Dice (East Peoria) — Par-A-Dice is hosting Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM, with favorites like scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, French toast, carved ham, roast beef, a mashed potato bar, salad bar, and more. The Easter Bunny will also make a special appearance. Reservations are recommended.
Mashie’s Pub Easter Brunch (Pekin) — Celebrate Easter with brunch at Mashie’s Pub on April 5, with seating available between 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
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