lLearn about electronic circuits and basic soldering skills from an engineer expert at 7 p.m. April 17 at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, Addison. (photo by Gareth Halfacree)

April 13

Flashlight Egg Hunt

7:15-8 p.m.

Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

$10 for Naperville residents; $15 for non-residents

The Flashlight Egg Hunt returns for kids ages 9-13 at Knoch Knolls Nature Center and Picnic Grove. Registration is required, and may be completed at napervilleparks.org. For more information, call (630) 864-3964.

April 14

Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry

4:30-8 p.m.

Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W. Jackson St., Naperville

$12, adults; $10, seniors; $7, children $7; free, children under 3  

The menu varies but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, rolls, desert and coffee. Entire menu is available at napervfw3873.org. A full bar will be available. Call (630) 420-9820 for more information.

April 15

Jaycee Easter Egg Hunt

9 a.m.

Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville

Donations welcome

A total of 14,000 eggs will be “hidden” on the four ball fields at Frontier Park Sports Complex, divided by age groups. The age groups are: 0-2 years old, 3-4 years old, 5-6 years old and 7-8 years old. No reservations are required. Parents are advised to arrive 30 minutes early. Parking is limited. Food donations for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry will be accepted. For more information, call (630) 848-5000.

April 15

Easter Party and Egg Hunt

9:30 a.m.

Southminster Presbyterian Church, 680 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn

Free

There will be crafts for all ages, an interactive, walk-through Easter story followed by breakfast for the whole family. The event finishes with an Easter egg hunt where children 5th grade and under will hunt for more than 4,000 eggs. No reservations are required. A responsible adult must accompany children. The event will occur rain or shine.

April 15

Easter Family Fun

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Elmhurst City Centre, 247 N. York Road, Elmhurst

Free

Hop over to Elmhurst City Centre for some Easter family fun. The movie, “Hop,” will be shown free at the York Theatre at 11 a.m. Free bunny ears will be given to everyone leaving the theater. Visit the Easter Bunny and DJ in the plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

April 16

Easter Brunch

9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. seatings

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle

Arboretum members: $52 for adults, $27 for children 4-12, free for younger children; non-members: $59 for adults, $34 for children 4-12, free for younger children

Enjoy Easter with a meal and a view of Meadow Lake. The Easter Bunny will visit each table and give each child a cookie. Visitors will enjoy chef-carved prime rib, made-to-order omelets and pastas and more. Cash bar. Attire is casual, business casual or Sunday best. Purchase tickets online at mortonarb.org, at the arboretum’s Visitor Services desk, or by calling (630) 725-2066.

April 17

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

1 p.m.

Helen Plum Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard

Free

An Alzheimer’s Association representative will explain explore research in the areas of diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Discover the tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

April 17

Creative Studio: Soldering 101

7 p.m.

Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, Addison

Free

Learn about electronic circuits and basic soldering skills from an engineer expert. All materials are provided. No prior knowledge or experience of the equipment is required. Call (630) 543-3617 for more information.

April 19

Gardening Workshop

7-9 p.m.

Sportsman’s Park Community Clubhouse, 735 S. West St., Naperville

Free

Designed for gardeners of all levels of experience, this seminar offers helpful tips and practical suggestions on how to plant and maintain a garden. For more information, call (630) 864-3964.