Looking for the closest Easter egg hunt or a restaurant serving Easter brunch?

You may even get a glimpse of the Easter Bunny at area events.

LAKE FOREST

• Easter Egg Hunt and Magic Show

The Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Easter egg hunt from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Deerpath Community Park. The egg hunt will include pictures with the Easter Bunny provided by Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch and, of course, the exciting egg hunt. A special magic show will follow the hunt. Remember to bring your baskets to this free program.

• Family Easter Celebration

Christ Church of Lake Forest will hold a family Easter celebration, which includes lessons on the meaning of Easter using “resurrection eggs.” There also will be an egg hunt and cookie decorating. The free event is from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7.

• Easter Brunch at Deer Path Inn

Deer Path Inn will offer an Easter champagne brunch with seating starting at 10:30 a.m. and the last at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $49 for adults, $25 for children 12 and younger.

• Francesca Intimo

It is open Easter Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., featuring its full menu and Easter specials.

• Easter Wine Tasting at Grand Cru Wine Merchants

Kurt Y from Cream Wine will be on hand at Grand Cru Wine Merchants, 840 S. Waukegan Road, to pour a great assortment, perfect to accompany your Easter celebration. The tasting is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7, and is free of charge. No RSVP is needed.

LAKE BLUFF

• Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Lake Bluff Park District will host its first flashlight egg hunt for children, ages 9 to 12, at 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the Blair Park Recreation Center, 355 W. Washington Ave. Be sure to bring your own flashlight.

• Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Lake Bluff Easter egg hunt will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7. Parents are encouraged to bring their children, ages 8 and younger, with their Easter baskets to the Blair Park Recreation Center to enjoy some family fun and visit with the Easter Bunny. In the event of inclement weather, the events will be moved indoors.

• Easter Brunch at Grille No. 43

Grille No. 43 will offer Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $40 per person, half price for children12 and younger, and children 3 and younger eat for free.

• Aleks' in Lake Bluff

Every Sunday is brunch at Aleks', and Easter Sunday is no different. The cost is $9.99 for adults, $5.99 for children. Runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LIBERTYVILLE

• Bunny Brunches and Easter Brunch at Lambs Farm

On Friday and Saturday, April 6-7, the Easter Bunny hops to Lambs Farm to visit with area boys and girls. Enjoy a delicious buffet and wonderful holiday activities, including a picture with the Bunny. Call the Country Inn Restaurant at 1-847-362-5050 to make reservations. Seatings are 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and noon; $15.95 for adults, $7.95 for children 23 months and younger with activities.

Sunday, April 8, the Lambs Farm Easter brunch is a tradition for many families. The brunch features hand-carved meats, breakfast favorites, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a dessert table. Call 1-847-362-5050 for reservations. Seatings are 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Prices are $22.95 for adults, $10.95 for ages 2 through 12, free for 23 months and younger.

• Lunch with the Easter Bunny

The village of Libertyville offers lunch with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, at Adler Lodge. The cost is $10 per person, $2 for children younger than 2.

• Easter Brunch at 545 North Bar & Grill

Easter brunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, April 8. Prices are $16.95 for adults and $7.95 for children 10 and younger. Reservations are recommended.