A weekend chock full of fun and kid friendly activities is set to take place this Saturday as multiple locations throughout Central Illinois are hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt events. Some events will contain prizes, raffle drawings, rides, and even food.

Please note that this list is not exclusive, and it is always recommended that you check for updates regarding weather cancellations, or schedule changes before heading off to your Egg Hunt.    

The following information includes the times, dates, and locations for the upcoming Easter events in our coverage area.

Christian County:

Palmer Square Park Council 2026 Easter Egg Hunt
Scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 10am until 12pm at Palmer Square Park in Palmer. Participation is free.

Taylorville Park District Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 11 am in Manners Park, located in Taylorville.
Bring your own basket. Participation in this event is free.

Montgomery County:

Montgomery County Sheriff’s 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Montgomery County Fairgrounds located at 645 Infirmary Road. The event is by registration only.  Registration will be at 10:30 AM and the Egg Hunt starts promptly at 11:00 AM. There will be age-specific areas for children between the ages of 0 and 3, 4 and 7, as well as 8 through 11. The hunt is set to include 3,000 eggs and a golden egg prize. Please be sure to bring your own basket, as one will not be available to provide for you.

Moultrie County:

Heritage Woods of Sullivan Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, registration will not be necessary. The event will take place at Heritage Woods of Sullivan, located at 20 Courtyard Boulevard. This free and family-friendly event features an egg hunt, pony rides, train rides, and even a bike raffle.

Shelby County:

Shelbyville Manor & Hawthorne Inn Easter Egg Hunt
Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and registration is not required. The event will take place at Shelbyville Manor, located at 1111 W N 12th St.

Effingham County:

Easter Eggstravaganza at Thelma Keller Convention Center:
Scheduled to take place Saturday, April 4, 2026 starting at 8:30am at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, located at 1202 N. Keller Drive in Effingham.

Villas of Holly Brook Annual Easter Egg Hunt:
Scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Villas of Holly Brook, located at 904 West Evergreen Ave in Effingham.