Hopping Towards Easter: 2025 Easter Preview

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 13 with Easter on Sunday, April 20. Easter-themed events begin this weekend. Here is a preview of upcoming Easter events.

The Beaumont Inn (638 Beaumont Inn Drive) will offer a Easter Brunch Buffet with seating times at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $32.95 per person. Make a reservation by calling 859-734-0559.

The 19th Hole Restaurant (742 Danville Road) will be offering a buffet on Sunday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, call 859-265-5015.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is offering a traditional Easter meal with a choice of entrees including leg of lamb, fried chicken, country ham and salmon croquettes. Each main dish is accompanied by pea salad, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, yeast rolls and dessert. Reserve your preferred dining time by calling 859-734-5411 or visiting online at shakervillageky.org.

Have we missed anything? Email your Easter events to [email protected].
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Saturday, April 5
• Easter Paws and Peeps at Harrod’s Perk and Chill (540 North College Street). Event by PuppyLove KY and Harrod’s Perk and Chill featuring Easter photos for dogs and kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 859-605-6228 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsperk.

Saturday, April 12
• Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue) Annual fund-raiser for Mercer County 4H featuring pancake and sausage breakfast, photos with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo from 8 to 11:30 a.m. 859-734-4378 or [email protected] or mercer.ca.uky.edu.

• Opening Day of Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue) Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] or farmersmarketmercer.square.site or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.

• Harrodsburg Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). A fun-filled day starts at 11 a.m. with registration and special needs Easter egg hunt fun activities. Egg hunts divided by age groups begin at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny as well as games and prizes Bring the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there Free event is open to children up to the age of 12 and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.

• Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at Feeders Supply (866 South College Street). Pet pictures with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 859-605-9372.

• Cornishville Easter Parade and Egg Hunt at Cornishville Community Committee (9851 Cornishville Road, in the Cornishville School behind Cornishville Baptist Church.) Easter Parade starting at church parking lot on Church Street down Cornishville Road to Grapevine Road. Followed by Easter Egg Hunt at old Cornishville School behind the church. Picnic follows the egg hunt. Parade starts 2 p.m. Facebook @ Cornishville Community Committee.

• Easter Egg Hunt at Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church (5346 Mackville Road). Easter egg hunt takes place behind the church starting at 2 p.m. 203-768-7827 or bruners-chapel-baptist-church-487722.churchcenter.com/setup or brunerschapel.com or Facebook @BrunersChapelChurch.

• Call of Cthulu Attack of the Killer Easter Eggs at Storm Crow Gaming (124 South Main Street). In this game, the characters will be brought back from the Dare. Open to new players or those who would like to observe. For ages 17 and up. Stars 4 p.m. Bring a shareable snack if you can. 859-605-6050 or [email protected] or Facebook @StormCrowCuriosities.

Sunday, April 13
Palm Sunday
• Palm Sunday Service at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (131 Short Street). Service starts 10 a.m. 859- 734-3569 or stphilipsharrodsburg.org or Facebook @stphilipsharrodsburg.

• Easter Cantata at Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church (5346 Mackville Road). Featuring Bruner’s Chapel Worship Choir starting at 11 a.m. 203-768-7827 or bruners-chapel-baptist-church-487722.churchcenter.com/setup or brunerschapel.com or Facebook @BrunersChapelChurch.

• Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at Feeders Supply (866 South College Street). Pet pictures with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 859-605-9372.

• Easter with K.B. Balloons at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Vendors, food truck, lemonade and a visit from the Easter bunny. Free pictures with balloon backdrop and the bunny from 2 to 6 p.m. 859- 734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• An Easter Night of Worship at Burgin Baptist Church (433 East Main Street, Burgin). An Easter night of worship. Praise Team and Choir will present Resurrection Hope. Check out the song selection on our Easter Night of Worship play list on Spotify. Refreshments will follow in Community Center. Starts 6 p.m. 859-748-5188 or burginbaptistchurch.org or Facebook @Burgin Baptist Church.

Wednesday, April 16
Holy Wednesday
• TeamKid Easter Egg Hunt at Salvisa Baptist Church (138 Kirkwood Road, Salvisa). Starts 5:40 p.m. 859-865-2212 or [email protected] or or salvisabaptist.org or Facebook @Salvisa.baptist.

Thursday, April 17
Maundy Thursday
• Interactive Experience at Harrodsburg Baptist Church (350 South Chiles Street). Experience the power in Jesus’s burial as it was a precursor to his resurrection. Walk Through Interactive Experience designed for people of all ages from 5 to 7 p.m., with Grab and Go Dinner served 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. 859-734-2339 or [email protected] or harrodsburg.church or Facebook @Harrodsburg.church.

• Maundy Thursday Service at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (131 Short Street). Service starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-3569 or stphilipsharrodsburg.org or Facebook @stphilipsharrodsburg.

Friday, April 18
Good Friday
• Stations of the Cross Service at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (131 Short Street). Service starts at noon. 859-734-3569 or stphilipsharrodsburg.org or Facebook @stphilipsharrodsburg.

• “With a Shout” Easter Production at the Carpenter’s Christian Church (1340 US 127 Bypass). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-0670 or [email protected] or carpenterschristian.church or Facebook @Carpenters Christian.

• Good Friday Service at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (131 Short Street). Service starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-3569 or stphilipsharrodsburg.org or Facebook @stphilipsharrodsburg.

Saturday, April 19
Holy Saturday
• Easter Egg Hunts at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Celebrate this egg-citing family event for kids age 12 and under. In addition, meet the newest additions to the farm family, make a craft, take a pony ride and more. Return your eggs to candy stations to receive treats. In addition to the regular egg hunts, everyone is invited to participate in the golden egg hunt to win a fantastic prize. Food trucks will provide a variety of meal options and the Shaker Village bar will be open for adults in attendance. The egg hunt field will be divided by age groups during each time. Please bring your own basket. Adult supervision required. Starting at 10 a.m. Cost: Free for children aged two and under, $10 for ages 3 to 12, $15 for ages 13 to 61 and $15 for ages 62 and up as well as first responders and active and veteran military. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Play with the Easter Bunny at EPIC Play Center (120 South Main Street). Starts 10 a.m. 859-324-9289 or [email protected] or epicplaycenterky.com or Facebook @EPIC Play Center.

• Community Easter Egg Hunt at Burgin Baptist Church (433 East Main Street, Burgin). Join us in the Community Center for snacks, a puppet show presented by 3:16 Productions, a ministry of Bruners Chapel Baptist Church and egg hunt starting 11:30 a.m. 859-748-5188 or burginbaptistchurch.org or Facebook @Burgin Baptist Church.

• Kids Easter Celebration at Shawnee Run Baptist Church (2542 Shakertown Road). Stars 10 a.m. 859-748.5695 or [email protected] or shawneerun.com or Facebook @Shawnee Run Baptist Church.

• Live Concert by Steve Pettit’s Bluegrass Band at Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church (5346 Mackville Road). Music starts 5 p.m. followed by Dessert Fellowship. 203-768-7827 or bruners-chapel-baptist-church-487722.churchcenter.com/setup or brunerschapel.com or Facebook @BrunersChapelChurch.

• “With a Shout” Easter Production at the Carpenter’s Christian Church (1340 US 127 Bypass). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-0670 or [email protected] or carpenterschristian.church or Facebook @Carpenters Christian.

Sunday, April 20
Easter
• Easter Services at the Carpenter’s Christian Church (1340 US 127 Bypass). Services at 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 859-734-0670 or [email protected] or carpenterschristian.church or Facebook @Carpenters Christian.

• Easter Services at Salvisa Baptist Church (138 Kirkwood Road, Salvisa). Choir Production at services at 8:45 and 11 a.m. 859-865-2212 or [email protected] or or salvisabaptist.org or Facebook @Salvisa.baptist.

• Easter Service at Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church (5346 Mackville Road). Service starts 11 a.m. 203-768-7827 or bruners-chapel-baptist-church-487722.churchcenter.com/setup or brunerschapel.com or Facebook @BrunersChapelChurch.

• Easter Service at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (131 Short Street). Service starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3569 or stphilipsharrodsburg.org or Facebook @stphilipsharrodsburg.

• Easter Service at Harrodsburg Baptist Church (350 South Chiles Street). Service starts 10:30 p.m. 859-734-2339 or [email protected] or harrodsburg.church or Facebook @Harrodsburg.church.

Have any Easter events planned? Let everyone know by posting it on the Weekender. Email events to [email protected].