Hop Over to Inclusive Egg Hunts and Sensory-Friendly Bunny Visits Across Illinois
Hunt for eggs, see the Easter Bunny and enjoy plenty of family fun at sensory-friendly events in March and April
Wondering where the Easter Bunny will hop next?
The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) Special Events page can help you find sensory-friendly bunny visits and egg hunt options for individuals with disabilities of all ages.
The Bunny Cares program offers Easter Bunny visits in a calmer, quieter environment that supports visitors’ sensory, physical and developmental needs. Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs have partnered to provide these special Bunny Cares photo opportunities.
Bunny Cares events will take place at several malls in Illinois on Sunday, March 22.
You can click on the locations below to learn more and book your free sensory bunny visit (be sure to view “Bunny Hours” and “Event Schedule,” or search the event schedule for “Bunny Cares,” “Caring Bunny” or “Sensory Bunny” for each location):
The Bunny Cares experiences are free. Photos will be available to buy at each event. Space is limited. Visit the Bunny Cares website for a complete list of sites and more details.
There are more “eggs-cellent” opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs throughout Illinois.
If you’re located in the west and northwest suburbs, check out Kidlist for Easter egg hunts and more.
We’ve also highlighted a variety of egg hunts and bunny visits happening in communities across the state. These events include:
- Sensory-Friendly Easter Event in Springfield on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- LLDSS Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Chatham on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sensory Egg Hunt at Mount Greenwood Park in Chicago on March 26 from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Hippity Hop Breakfast Party in Schaumburg on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Edwardsville Children’s Museum EGGstravaganza in Edwardsville on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Williamson County Fair Easter Egg Hunt and Car Show in Marion on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Our Special Events page has more opportunities to find colorful eggs, have fun and celebrate spring.
Many of the events are free.
Please note that DSCC shares many of these community events on behalf of other organizations. If you have questions about a specific event, please contact the event sponsor or organizer using the contact number or website listed for each program.
Happy hopping and hunting!