Celebrating a venerable family tradition and harbinger of spring, dozens of Arlington Heights children ambled across the lawns at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum on Saturday for the third annual “Easter Egg Hunt.”
“The weather is finally cooperating, so we decided to bring our grandson,” said Nancy Perkins, who attended the event with her 2-year-old grandson Liam. “My daughter and son-in-law just moved back to the area so they can take advantage of all of the activities like this. We’re seeing so many young families who grew up in the area, moving back to Arlington Heights after having the city experience.”
Lauren Szady, museum program coordinator, said more than 60 families had pre-registered for the event, which cost $5 a family and included admission to the museum’s exhibits, including the Banta House, Müller House, log cabin and coach house at 110 W. Fremont Street.
The highlight of the event was the spirited egg hunt, where basket-holding youngsters scattered across the museum’s lawns, and scooped up pastel-colored plastic eggs with candy and prizes tucked inside.
“First, we break up the kids into groups, based on their ages, and then we just let them loose,” Szady explained.
Museum Administrator Dan Schoeneberg said the annual Easter Egg Hunt is one of several activities designed to attract young families to the museum, which offers an array of exhibits and events throughout the year.
“The egg hunt is a nice community event and provides some outdoor memories and fun on our grounds,” said Schoeneberg, who said the event is sponsored by the Arlington Heights Historical Society. “We hope events like this will get young families interested in coming back to the museum, which is a community jewel, and provides a variety of experiences and programs for residents of all ages.”
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