RICHMOND, Ky. — If your kids are the kind who start talking about Easter eggs the minute spring shows up, Richmond’s 47th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza is absolutely worth the short drive from Berea.
The event is set for Saturday, April 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Reba Park softball fields, and it looks like the exact kind of outing built for a busy family Saturday. The fields will be transformed into a massive spring festival specifically for children ages 10 and under.
🧺 No “Mad Dash” Required
What makes this event incredibly appealing to parents is the “continuous” hunt format. Unlike traditional egg hunts that are over in a stressful, sixty-second blur of elbows and plastic grass, the Eggstravaganza offers ongoing hunts. This means families can arrive at their own pace and ensure every little one gets their fair share of treat-filled eggs without waiting for a single starting whistle.
It gives families room to settle in a little. The children get the excitement of the hunt, but there is enough else going on to make it feel like a real afternoon out instead of a five-minute dash and a quick trip back to the car.
🎈 More Than Just Eggs
Along with the egg hunts, the park will be buzzing with activities to keep the kids entertained all afternoon. Organizers are bringing in walk-around characters (including the Easter Bunny), plenty of inflatables, and community-led games. There will also be over 25 local business booths hosting crafts and giving away prizes, alongside live music and food vendors.
This is a deep-rooted community tradition. Richmond has been doing this for decades, and families across Madison County know the routine. If you live in Berea, it is close enough to make for an easy trip, especially if you are looking to fill out a spring weekend. It also lands on a day when there is plenty else happening around the area, meaning this can easily become part of a bigger day out.
🗺️ Plan Your Visit
The event is entirely free and open to the public. If you are making the drive, organizers recommend parking at the Paradise Cove Aquatic Center lot for the easiest access to the softball complex. Just remember to bring your own baskets, and leave the furry friends at home—no pets are allowed on the athletic fields during the event.
🎟️ Upcoming Events in Berea & Beyond
🎭 Theater & Performance at The Spotlight Playhouse
(Tickets and info for all shows: thespotlightplayhouse.com)
- “Finally” A Broadway Revue (The Spotlight Players) — April 3–12
- The Booking Committee (The Bluegrass Players) — April 17–25
- Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS (Ages 4–11) — April 24–26
🎶 Music & Concerts
- Jason Derulo Live (EKU Center for the Arts) — Fri., April 10 at 8:00 p.m.
- Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble Spring Concert (Berea College) — Sat., April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
🌿 Community, Arts & Outdoors
- Good Friday Service (Berea Baptist Church) — Fri., April 3 at 12:15 p.m.
- Easter Eggstravaganza (Lake Reba Park Softball Fields, Richmond) — Sat., April 4 at 11:00 a.m.
- Easter Sunrise Service (Berea Baptist Church) — Sun., April 5 at 7:00 a.m.
- Red Oaks Forest School Art Club (Forestry Outreach Center) — Sat., April 11 at 10:00 a.m.
- RECHARGE: Foster Care Summit (Lexington, KY) — Sat., April 18
- Mushroom Inoculation Workshop with ASPI (Forestry Outreach Center) — Sat., April 25