Illinois Metro East

Activities include pony rides, animals for petting, apple picking, a pumpkin jumping pad, train rides and festival foods. 

Visit Willoughby Farm in Collinsville during its annual Spring Farm Day to celebrate Spring country style. There will be hayrides, games, food, music, crafts, live music, and all the fun of the farm, including petting the animals.

Kids with special sensory needs can visit the Easter Bunny in a comfortable, calm environment at local malls. To make the visits especially calming, the mall lights will be dimmed and background music will be turned off. Locations include Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters, St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights, South County Center and West County Center. 

Who doesn't love a birthday party? Especially one that celebrates Dr. Seuss! Come and create a Wocket in my Pocket and a Pink Ink Drink at this special Mommy and Me event.

The Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring two egg hunts on March 24, one for children ages 2-10 in Moody Park, and one for all ages for kids with special needs.

The annual Easter EGG-stravaganza egg hunt in Bellevue Park is sponsored by the Belleville Parks and Recreation Department and is free and open to the public.

Take your little ones to this free storytime, where they'll enjoy an interactive reading of favorite children's books, following by a related hands-on activity.