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Springtime Events
*Masks are required at all events. Bring a bag or basket for hunts. Register early, spaces are limited. Maximums based on current COVID-19 guidelines.
Shamrock Shake
Come have a 'shamrocking' good time! Spend an exciting evening celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Kids will do St. Pat's Day crafts, games, and have a delicious snack! (AM)
AGE:3-7yrs
Trap a Leprechaun
Do you have the luck of the Irish on your side to catch Itasca's mischievous leprechaun? The Park District has the inside scoop and knows when the leprechaun will be running around Itasca, leaving a trail of green items and even some gold coins in people's front yards. Set a trap in your front lawn and see if you can catch him! Don't be surprised if he leaves green items and trinkets to find in your front lawn, along with some gold coins around your trap. This program is limited to Itasca Park District and Village Residents. If you are an Itasca Village resident but not a park district resident, call the office at 630-773-2257 for assistance.
AGE: All
Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt
Lucky the Leprechaun is trying to find his Pot of Gold! Can you help him? Participants will enjoy solving clues, riddles and puzzles that lead them on an exciting hunt for the Pot of Gold around Itasca! Email correct locations you visited to erubo@itascaparkdistrict.com to be entered for a prize. You can register additional members to receive more entries for a prize.
AGE: All
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Grab your flashlights and head to the field at Washington Park for an Egg Hunt in the dark! Each participant will be able to hunt for 12 eggs. Make sure to check your eggs after for candy, prizes or the prize eggs!
AGE: 1-14yrs
Eggstreme Teen Night
Tweens and Teens, come out to Washington Park for an "Eggcellent" Egg Hunt! There will be hundreds of eggs hidden throughout the park for you to seek out. Check your eggs for special prizes. Don’t forget your flashlight!
AGE: 10-15yrs
Adult Eggstravaganza
Egg Hunts are not just for kids! Get your running shoes on and be ready for an intense egg hunt! Hundreds of eggs will be hidden throughout Washington Park. Check your eggs for candy and various prizes. Don’t forget your flashlights!
AGE: 18+yrs
Senior Scramble
Itasca Seniors, come out and remember what it is like to be a kid! This 60+ egg hunt is sure to bring out the child in everyone! Inside each egg there will be candy, a coupon, or prize. Don’t forget your flashlights! .
AGE:60+yrs
Boozy Bunny Egg Hunt
This adult’s only egg hunt is making it convenient and bringing it right to your front yard! Adults 21 and older will enjoy simply walking out their front door to find 24 eggs hidden in their front yard filled with candy and some favorite adult beverages. Must be 21 years or older, and an Itasca Park District or Village Resident.
AGE: 21+yrs
Hoppy Visits
The Itasca Bunny is hopping around town and visiting Itasca Park District and Village Residents. Participants will get a 5-10 minute driveway visit from the bunny and bunny basket! Masks are required, except during pictures. Please plan to be home and ready anytime between 9:30 am and 12:00 pm.
AGE:1-14yrs
Spring Fling
The Itasca Bunny will be hiding eggs at Washington Park this year! Register each child, ages 0 through 14, for one of the three time slots. Egg hunts will promptly begin five minutes after the start of each time slot. After the egg hunt, each family will have an opportunity to take a picture with the Itasca Bunny! While waiting to see the bunny, check your eggs for a prize ticket. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Funny Bunny
Boys and girls will enjoy an evening of fun-filled Easter crafts, games, and yummy snacks. We will decorate eggs, read bunny stories, play Easter games, and much more! Hop along and have some fun with us!
AGE: 3-7yrs