SoKY’s Choice: Local “Eggs”-travaganza brings families together for Easter fun

ALVATON, Ky. (WNKY) – Families gathered in Alvaton Sunday afternoon for an Easter celebration filled with games, food and community connection at Eastwood Baptist Church.

The church hosted its third annual “Eggstravaganza,” a free event designed to welcome families for an afternoon of activities ahead of Easter.

“We have our Easter extravaganza. This is our third annual one, and it’s a community event where we just love to bring people in for fun and to share the gospel with them,” said Jennifer Kemp, director of preschool and children at Eastwood Baptist Church.

Children took part in an egg hunt, played on inflatables and visited a petting zoo, while families spent time connecting with one another.

For some of the younger attendees, the highlight was simple.

“Just running around trying to find the eggs and like opening them up and playing games” participants Judah and Elijah said.

Organizers say the event has grown each year, expanding from a smaller gathering into a full afternoon experience for families.

“We wanted to make it not just a camp, but a whole experience for the family to get to hang out for the afternoon,” Kemp said.

Church leaders say that beyond the activities, the event is meant to create a welcoming environment for the entire community.

“We believe that we are blessed to be a blessing. And we want to bring value to our neighborhood, whether someone ever attends our church personally or not,” said lead pastor Rob Patterson.

As families filled the lawn and children raced from egg to egg, organizers said the goal is to provide a space where the community can come together, not just for Easter, but for connection year-round.