15,000 Easter eggs will be hunted at the 7th annual Easter at Lakeview Park, planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28. The free event is sponsored by Traditional Bank in partnership with the fiscal court, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and other participants, including:
• Franklin County Fire Department, which will have a vehicle fleet on hand and give away plastic fire helmets
• Kentucky State University’s Circle K International, which helps hide eggs
• Frankfort Kiwanis, which assists with on-site registration
• Stewart Home & School, which has participated each year
• YesArts!, which is helping in the sensory-friendly activity area and inclusive egg hunt
• Franklin County Health Department, which will offer giveaways and a craft activity for the sixth year
• Paul Sawyier Public Library, which will set up a children’s obstacle course and craft area
• Franklin County High School Dance Team, which will provide face painting for the sixth year
• FCSO mounted unit, which has participated each year
Franklin County Solid Waste staff will again host a creative station where children can decorate paper bags to use to collect their eggs. There will also be a recycling station where kids can drop off the plastic eggs they collect if they don’t want to take them home.
Families are encouraged to pre-register children by age group online at https://franklincounty.ky.gov/easter-hunt/ Age groups are 2 and younger; three to four; five to six; and seven to nine.
Pre-registered participants will receive an email with event details two days prior and should bring a basket or bag to collect eggs.
On-site registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at Hancock Pavilion. Only leashed service animals wearing service animal vests will be permitted. March 29 is the rain date.
In addition to Easter at Lakeview, the fiscal court has hosted four movie nights, Thriller dance mobs, cruise-ins, and trunk or treat events, as well as the county’s birthday bash and an international festival at Lakeview Park, as opportunities for families to have free and enjoyable events in their home community.
