This Week’s Egg-stra Special Events in the Champaign-Urbana Area
Spring has sprung, and Easter excitement is in full bloom! Whether you're looking for egg hunts, baby animals, or after-dark adventures, Champaign-Urbana is bursting with festive fun for all ages. Check out this roundup of can’t-miss events happening later this week and weekend:
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THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Bunny Hop – Paxton Carnegie Library (4–6 pm)
Kick off the weekend with some wholesome fun at the Bunny Hop! Bring the kiddos to the Paxton Carnegie Library for games, goodies, and a library scavenger hunt. It's free, it's festive, and it's a perfect way to celebrate community.
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Hop into Spring – Douglass Park, Champaign (5–7 pm)
Looking for outdoor fun? Head over to Douglass Park and usher in spring with hayrack rides, games, and the chance to meet cuddly baby animals!
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FRIDAY, APRIL 18
The Bunny Eggspress – Monticello Railway Museum (all day Friday and Saturday; ticketed event)
All aboard! The Bunny Eggspress is your ticket to a magical Easter train ride to an egg hunt destination. Meet the Easter Bunny, collect treats, and make memories at this unique experience hosted by the Monticello Railway Museum and Monticello Area Chamber.
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Cocktails & Co.: Easter Sip & Shop – Company 421, Mahomet (6–9 pm)
Grown-ups, this one’s for you. Enjoy an evening of signature cocktails, gourmet food, live music, and a curated market of local vendors at Company 421 in Mahomet.
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Nite Lite Egg Pursuit – Dodds Park, Champaign (8:10–9:30 pm; $10)
Why let the kids have all the fun? Grab your flashlight and join the Champaign Park District’s after-dark egg hunt for adults (ages 18+). Prizes and surprises await—onsite registration starts at 7:15 pm.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt – West Side Park, Champaign (10 am–Noon)
It’s one of the biggest egg hunts in Champaign-Urbana! Designed for kids 10 and under, the Champaign Park District’s classic event promises tons of eggs, fun activities, and smiles all around.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Forest Preserve Park, Monticello (10–10:15 am)
Short, sweet, and packed with excitement for the little ones—this lightning-fast egg hunt is a Monticello favorite. Bring your basket and be ready to dash!
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Hudz Easter Extravaganza – Hudz Family Fun Center, Paxton (Starts at 11 am)
Let the egg-citement continue! The Hudz Hunt kicks off at 11 am and continues until every lastegg is found. Come early and enjoy all the family fun the center has to offer.
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Whether you're hopping from one event to the next or settling in for your local favorite, this week is packed with ways to celebrate. Grab your basket, your bunny ears, and your sense of adventure—spring is officially here!