Celebrate Easter this weekend with the Great Chicago Egg Hunt and Easter Wonderland in the city. Plus, an international touring exhibit comes to town, the Chicago Red Stars play for the first time at home this season, and a popular river cruise kicks off its 25th anniversary.
The Great Chicago Egg Hunt
March 30
Chicago
The Chicago Park District and Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament are teaming up to bring this egg-cellent event to Maggie Daley Park for a second year. In addition to an egg hunt featuring more than 25,000 eggs, there will be sword fighting demonstrations, crafts, games, knights-in-training drills, and more. Advance registration is highlight recommended.
Dragon Lights
Opens March 30
Chicago
This international touring exhibit is coming to Soldier Field, where guests will find thousands of light sculptures, Chinese acrobat performances, traditional Chinese handicraft demos, authentic Chinese and Asian food, and more. Dragon Lights runs through May 6.
Easter Wonderland
March 31
Chicago
NEWCITY in Lincoln Park will host an Easter event with the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter. KISS FM will also host an ultimate Easter egg hunt.
Chicago Red Stars vs. Portland Thorns
March 31
Bridgeview
Julie Ertz and the Chicago Red Stars will open their home schedule against Tobin Heath and the Portland Thorns this weekend. Purchase doubleheader tickets and you’ll also receive admission to the Chicago Fire game earlier in the evening.
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
Season opens March 31
Chicago
Now in its 25th season, Chicago’s First Lady Cruises’ Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise kicks off this weekend. Purchase your tickets now, or start planning your summer out on the river.
Looking Ahead
- Check out The Woman’s Club of Evanston’s updated Clubhouse during their Event & Meeting Showcase on April 5. Sample food, meet vendors, network with business professionals, and more during this free event (RSVP suggested). Participating vendors include Terra & Vine, Food For Thought, Catering by Michaels, Viet Nom Nom, and more.
Anna Carlson writes the weekly 5 Things to Do column and monthly Recommended Events. A graduate of Glenbrook South High School and the University of Missouri, her work has been published in Chicago Parent, Inside Columbia Magazine and Central California Parent Magazine. She is a proud supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
