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 the top 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 an Easter dessert table, Honey-Glazed Smoked Ham, and Roasted Atlantic Salmon. Photo ops and family-friendly activities will also be available. Make a reservation online.
- Date: Sun. April 5
- Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: 233 S. Wacker Dr.
- Price: $65
- Website: invitedclubs.com
What's Easter without caviar? | Courtesy of Trump Hotels
Easter at Terrace 16 at Trump International Hotel & Tower
Don't miss an à la carte Easter Brunch at Terrace 16, which features sweeping views of the city. 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., April 5
- Time: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Location: 401 N. Wabash Ave.
- Price: Items vary
- Website: trumphotels.com
An Easter spread like this should NOT be missed. | Courtesy of @langhamchicago
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, which will include a seafood and carving station. A lavish display of desserts will also be available. Reserve a spot online.
- Date: Sun., April 5
- Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: 330 N. Wabash Ave.
- Price: $85-$285
- Website: travellechicago.com
Feast on a spread like this at this renowned spot in Gold Coast. | Courtesy of Maple & Ash
Easter Brunch at Maple & Ash
Join Maple and Ash for a feast fit for the occasion. Indulge in an Easter Brunch featuring mouthwatering options like Kaluga Caviar, Roasted Seafood Tower, New Zealand Lamb Chops, and more. Reserve tickets online.
- Date: Sun., April 5
- Time: 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
- Location: 8 W. Maple St.
- Price: $65-$125
- Website: mapleandash.com
Chicago Botanic Garden’s Easter Brunch
Enjoy an assortment of breakfast pastries, freshly prepared salads, breakfast entrees, and desserts. Highlights include their Mini Bagel with Bourbon & Beet Cured Salmon Bar, Quiche, and Pancake Bar. Reserve before tickets sell out.
- Date: Sun., April 5
- Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
- Price: $50-$70
- Website: chicagobotanic.org
Don’t forget to take pictures with the Easter Bunny at IO Godfrey’s brunch buffet. | Courtesy of @iogodfrey
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., April 5
- Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: 127 W. Huron and LaSalle
- Price: $15-$65
- Website: iogodfrey.com
Dessert is a must with Easter brunch. | Courtesy of @avecchicago
Easter Brunch at Avec River North
Enjoy an indulgent Easter Brunch at Avec in River North with an all-you-can-eat buffet, including a carving station, and a vast selection of housemade pastries and sweet treats. Make reservations online.
- Date: Sun., April 5
- Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: 141 W. Erie St.
- Price: $25-$50
- Website: avecrestaurant.com
Photo by Tanta Cocina Peruana
Easter Dinner
Easter Dinner at Tanta Cocina Peruana
Can't make brunch? Dine out for Easter dinner at authentic Peruvian restaurant Tanta Cocina Peruana, which will offer Easter specials alongside its regular menu. Featured items include grilled scallops, grilled lamb chops, a bunny dessert, carrot cake and more. Make reservations online.
- Date: Sun., April 5
- Time: 5 p.m. daily
- Location: 118 W. Grand Ave.
- Price: $25-$50
- Website: tantachicago.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 20,000 eggs. Also enjoy the animal petting zoo, face painting, and sports games. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for photos.
- Date: Sat., April 4
- Time: 12-2 p.m.
- Location: 1801 S. Indiana Ave.
- Price: $10-$18
- Website: southloopeasteregghunt.com
Spend Easter with Rae the Giraffe at the Lincoln Park Zoo. | Courtesy of @lincolnparkzoo
Lincoln Park Zoo Spring Egg-Stravaganza
Take part in egg hunts for children, photos with the Easter Bunny, and free rides on the carousel. Dine at the Park Place Cafe for breakfast or lunch, with mimosas available for those ages 21 and up.
- Date: Sat., April 4
- Time: 7:45-11:45 a.m.
- Location: 2234 N. Cannon
- Price: $$20-25
- Website: lpzoo.org
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., April 4
- Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: 3506 N. Clark St.
- Price: $10-$28
- Website: eventbrite.com
Don’t miss a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. | Photo via @900shops
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 Bunny Open Play at the Bubbles Academy, and $13 parking validation.
- Date: Fri., March 20 - Sat., April 4
- Time: 12-6 p.m.
- Location: 900 N. Michigan Ave.
- Price: $35
- Website: shop900.com
Photo by Skydeck Chicago
The Easter Bunny comes to Skydeck Chicago
Head up into the clouds to meet the Easter Bunny at Skydeck Chicago, which sits 103 stories high in Willis Tower. Enjoy breathtaking skyline views and take part in photo ops and interactive exhibits.
- Date: Sat., March 21 - Sun., April 5
- Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Easter Weekend)
- Location: 233 S. Wacker Dr.
- Price: $32-$46
- Website: theskydeck.com
Breaking tradition isn’t always bad – be on a boat this Easter. | Courtesy of @citycruises
Easter Cruises
Easter Brunch Cruises with City Cruises
Choose from several options of brunch cruises on both the river and Lake Michigan. Reservations include 3-course plated brunches, live DJ and entertainment, dancing and access to interior and exterior decks.
- Date: Sun., April 5
- Time: Times vary
- Location: Locations vary
- Price: $69-$166
- Website: cityexperiences.com
Easter Getaways for the Family
The Forge Celebrates Easter in Wonderland
Take a short road trip to this family-friendly outdoor destination for scavenger and egg hunts, photo ops, petting zoos, and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny himself.
- Date: Sat. March 30
- Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont
- Price: $20
- Website: forgeparks.com
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