The Bethalto Rotary and Lifebrook Church will hold a Easter Fair and Egg Hunt on April 15 at the Bethalto Central Park (above).

APRIL 14

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Friday, 9-11 a.m.

The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey

$10

Children up to 9 years of age can eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Talahi Lodge. For more information, call (618) 466-9930.

APRIL 15

Bethalto Easter Fair & Egg Hunt

Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bethalto Central Park

Free

The Bethalto Rotary and Lifebrook Church will provide refreshments for mom and dad while kids enjoy kid things. Egg hunt begins at noon. For more information, call (618) 377-8804.

Easter Egg Hunt in Roxana

Saturday, 1 p.m.

Roxana Library, 200 Central Ave.

Free

Youth up to 12 years old will fill their own baskets. For more information, call (618) 254-6713.

Wind Festival at the Tower

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford

Free

Bring your kites and join the St. Louis Gateway Kite Club in sport and leisure kite flying. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

Breakfast with the Bunnies

Saturday, 9 a.m.

Vici’s Front Porch & Tea Garden, 1109 Mill St.,  Maeystown

$15; children 2-10 $10

Enjoy breakfast in the tea room followed by games and an Easter egg hunt outside. Register by calling (618) 539-3665.

“Little Texas” Performs at the Wildey

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville

$40-$45

Little Texas is known as “the hardest working band in country music.” For more information, call (618) 307-2053.

APRIL 16

Sunrise Service in Bethalto

Sunday, 6:30-7:30 a.m.

Roselawn Memory Garden, 10 Erwin Plegge Blvd.

Free

Service provided by the Vaughn Hill Church of Christ. For more information, call (618) 377-2188.

Sunrise Service at the Tower

Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford

Free

Join Pastor David Fields of the Assembly of God for this annual Easter Sunrise Service. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

Easter Sunday Brunch at Pere Marquette

Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton

$28.95; children 4-11 $10.95

Brunch features omelets, carving stations, salads, and desserts. Easter Bunny arrives at noon and 2 p.m. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.

Atrium Hotel Easter Brunch

Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

3559 College Ave., Alton

$22; children 4-12 $10

Strolling musicians will entertain as you enjoy a full menu  of breakfast and lunch items. For reservations, call (618) 462-1220.

APRIL 19

HeartLands Conservancy Dinner

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, 319 Fountains Pkwy., Fairview Heights

$50

Dr. Richard Essner from Southern Illinois University will speak on “Rare Habitats of Southwestern Illinois.” The HeartLands Conservancy will also present Green Leaf Achievement Awards at the meeting. For more information, call (618) 566-4451, Ext. 10.

‘Springtime for Brass’ Brown Bag Event

Wednesday, noon-1 p.m.

Ringhausen Music Building, Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey

Free

The Bi-State Brass Quintet will provide the music while you eat your lunch. For more information, call (618) 468-4731.

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