The ultimate guide to Easter in Chicago

Easter comes early this year and now is the time to start planning your holiday celebration. Whether you’re looking for brunch options, bar crawls, and family getaways, here are 23 Easter events and specials that are just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

Easter Brunch

The Metropolitan Club at Willis Tower Easter Brunch

Do brunch at an iconic location with chef-curated favorites and traditional entrees. Featured items include a build-your-own-donut station, eggs benedict, a kid’s zone, and a carving station with Easter ham, pepper-crusted beef, and roasted leg of lamb. Make a reservation online.

• Date: Sun. March 31
• Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Location: 233 S. Wacker Dr.
• Price: $85
• Website: invitedclubs.com

Easter Brunch, Dinner, and Table-Side Egg Decorating at Venteux

Do Easter at the Mag Mile's glitzy French brasserie and dine on exclusive specials, like this mouthwatering braised lamb shank or seared halibut. Sip on bottomless mimosas, rosé, and bloody Mary's, or be sure to try their special Easter cocktail "The Hopper." Children can decorate eggs during brunch and take home fun surprises inside them. Brunch will only be served Sunday morning, while dinner will be on Saturday.

• Date: March 31
• Time: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Location: 224 N. Michigan Ave.
• Price: Varies
• Website: venteuxchicago.com

Easter Dine-In or Pick-Up at Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

Enjoy an Eastern European feast at Heritage Restaurant and Caviar Bar in West Town this Easter Sunday. Guests can choose from a full oyster, caviar, and smoked fish bar, and chef-curated dining options. Highlights include crispy chicharron and pimento cheese, deep fried smoked duck and crab egg roll, crispy scallion pancake, wood-grilled lamb leg, Palmer House Hilton shrimp de Jonghe, and spring cake for the table. Call (773) 661-9577 to pre-book menu for in-person dining. Heat and serve pick-up items serve four and can be picked up between 10am - 12pm Sat March 30th or Sunday March 31st.

• Date: Sun., March 31 dine-in
• Time: 12-6 p.m.
• Location: 2700 W. Chicago Ave.
• Price: Varies
• Website: heritage-chicago.com

Easter Brunch at Robert's Pizza & Dough Co.

Head to Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. in Streeterville for Easter specials Easter specials including Duck Eggs Benedict (featuring Robert's Detroit Style Pizza dough muffins), Wild Mushroom Omelet, Smoked Salmon plate, and a Bacon, Egg, & Asparagus Pizza. Robert's regular brunch menu will also be available.

• Date: Sun. March 31
• Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Location: 465 N. McClurg Ct.
• Price: Items vary
• Website: robertspizzacompany.com

Easter at Terrace 16 at Trump International Hotel & Tower

Don't miss brunch or dinner with delectable specials like caviar eggs, duck sandwich, and biscuits and gravy. Craft cocktails include "The Sapphire Egg" and "The Crystal Egg." Bring kids along to ride on an interactive train, participate in an egg hunt, and visit with the Easter Bunny. Place reservations online.

• Date: Sun. March 31, 2024
• Time: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Location: 401 N. Wabash Ave.
• Price: Items vary
• Website: trumphotels.com

Easter Champagne Brunch at Travelle at the Langham

Sip on champagne, mimosas, and bellinis while surrounded by a breathtaking display of tulips in their garden, plus take in gorgeous views of the river. Brunch includes multiple buffet stations by Executive Chef Damion Henry, which will boast Japanese sushi rolls and nigiri, imported caviar, and a prime cuts carving station. A lavish display of desserts will include eclairs, macaroons, tarts, and petit fours cakes. Reserve a spot online and get a 20% discount if done by Saturday, April 1.

• Date: Sun. March 31
• Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Location: 330 N. Wabash Ave.
• Price: $75-$265
• Website: travellechicago.com

Not Your Mother's Easter Brunch at Maple & Ash

Join Maple and Ash on Sunday, March 31st from 10am to 2:45pm for a feast fit for the occasion. Indulge in an Easter Prix Fixe Brunch featuring mouthwatering options like Alaskan King Crab Eggs Benedict, Quiche Lorraine, New Zealand Lamb Chops, and more. Reserve tickets online.

• Date: Sun. March 31
• Time: 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
• Location:  8 W. Maple St.
• Price: $65-$110
• Website: mapleandash.com 

Chicago Botanic Garden’s Easter Brunch

Enjoy an assortment of breakfast pastries, freshly prepared salads, breakfast entrees, a carving station, and desserts. Highlights include their Italian pasta salad with mozzarella pearls and sun-dried tomatoes, banana chocolate chip bread pudding with caramel sauce and berry compote, and brown sugar honey-glazed ham. Reserve before tickets sell out.

• Date: Sun., Marfch 31
• Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Location: 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
• Price: $29-$53
• Website: chicagobotanic.org

IO Godfrey’s Easter Brunch Buffet

Choose from a brunch buffet, omelet station, eggs benedict, pancakes and French toast station, carving station with prime rib and ham, salad bar, Gnocchi Pomodoro pasta, soup station, sushi station, and a decadent dessert station with chocolate covered strawberries. Children will also get to visit the Easter Bunny and participate in an Egg Hunt. Reserve a ticket online.

• Date: Sun. March 31
• Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Location: 127 W. Huron and LaSalle
• Price: $15-$65
• Website: iogodfrey.com

Easter Tea at Bar Pendry and Brunch at Venteux

Pinkies up for this elegant tea service at the Pendry Hotel on the Magnificent Mile. Executive Chef Jeffrey Vucko will provide a variety of sweets treats to pair with savory bites and of course, fragrant gourmet teas and cocktails. The Pendry's French Brasserie Venteux will also host a decadent Easter Brunch with highlights like a smoked salmon benedict, banana ricotta pancakes, and bottomless mimosas. Reservations are recommended.

• Date: Tea - Sun. March 31; Brunch - March 30 & 31
• Time: Tea- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Brunch - 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Location: 230 N. Michigan Ave.
• Price: Items vary
• Website: pendry.com

Easter Cake Pickup at Avec River North

In need of a sweet treat to add to your home-cooked Easter meal? Pre-order a 6-inch Easter cake by Pastry Chef Natalie Saben that feeds 6-8 people. Choose from either a chocolate coconut cake with vanilla bean buttercream or a spiced carrot cake with apricot jam and orange blossom cream cheese frosting.

• Date: Sat. March 30 - Sun. March 31
• Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Location: 141 W. Erie St.
• Price: $45
• Website: avecrestaurant.com

Easter Egg Hunts

PDNA’s Annual South Loop Easter Egg Hunt

Bring out the entire family rain or shine to the Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens and hunt for over 15,000 eggs. Also enjoy the animal petting zoo, face painting, and sports games. The Easter Bunny and the Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw will be in attendance for photos.

• Date: Sat. March 30
• Time: 12-2 p.m.
• Location: 1801 S. Indiana Ave.
• Price: $10-$15
• Website: southloopeasteregghunt.com

Lincoln Park Zoo Spring Egg-Stravaganza

Take part in egg hunts for all ages, photos with the Easter Bunny, and free rides on the carousel. Vouchers will be available to use on breakfast, lunch, or a snack item in the concession area.

• Date: Sat. March 30
• Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Location: 2234 N. Cannon
• Price: $25
• Website: Tickets

Bar Crawls

Adult Easter Egg Hunt Bar Hop

Celebrate Easter by visiting Wrigleyville’s best bars. Bar hoppers get access to a breakfast buffet, bunny ears, gift cards to use during the crawl, and an adults-only egg hunt.

• Date: Sat. March 30
• Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Location: 3506 N. Clark St.
• Price: $14-$19
• Website: eventbrite.com

Easter Photo Ops

The Bunny Arrives Photo Op at 900 North Michigan Shops

Head up to the third level in this iconic location and grab photos of the entire family with the Easter Bunny. Reservations include digital photos and downloads by professional photographers, a walk through the enchanted garden area, a voucher for drop-in art at the Bubbles Academy, and $10 parking validation.

• Date: Fri. Mar. 15 - Sat. March 30
• Time: 12-6 p.m.
• Location: 900 N. Michigan Ave.
• Price: $35
• Website: shop900.com

Easter Cruises

Easter Brunch Cruises with City Cruises

Choose from five options of brunch cruises on both the river and Lake Michigan. Reservations include 3-course plated brunches, photos with backdrops, dancing and access to interior and exterior decks.

• Date: Sun. March 31
• Time: Times vary
• Location: Locations vary
• Price: $69-$166
• Website: cityexperiences.com

Easter Getaways for the Family

The Forge Celebrates Easter: Spring Fun at the Forge

Take a short road trip to this family-friendly outdoor destination for scavenger and egg hunts, photos in the Carrot Patch Photo Garden, and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny himself.

• Date: Sat. March 30
• Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Location: 1001 Main St., Lemont
• Price: $10
• Website: forgeparks.com