Both sacred and secular events happening in the region in celebration of Easter. THROUGH SUNDAY
The Easter bunny has a few more stops to make this weekend before he can relax Sunday night. Here’s a roundup of sacred and secular events taking place Good Friday, April 14, through Easter Sunday.
› Hamilton Place: The Easter bunny will be at Center Court through Saturday, April 15, for photos. Photo packages are $23-$48. Check the mall website for a Fast Pass to avoid a wait.
› Northgate Mall: The Easter bunny will be in Sears Court through Saturday, April 15, for photos. Photo packages are $23$48. › Bradley Square Mall,
Cleveland, Tenn.: Last day for photos is April 15; no package prices given on mall website.
› Family Easter Bunny Photo Shoot: Today, April 13, 5 p.m., Riverview Park, 1000 Barton Ave., hosted by the Bekah Cochran Team at Keller Williams Realty. Photos by Becca Barnes; face-painting, egg painting, children’s activities provided by Chi Omega chapter at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
HOP ABOARD THE BUNNY TRAIN
Trains depart Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Grand Junction, 4119 Cromwell Road, and travels to East Chattanooga, where passengers disembark for special activities. There will be storytelling, coloring pages, goody bags and photo ops with the big bunny.
Tickets are $22 for everyone age 2 and older. Two-hour rides depart Friday-Saturday, April 14-15. Reservations required: 423894-8028.
EASTER IN THE PARK
› Today, April 13-Sunday,
April 15: Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge.
Sponsored by the Church of God of the Union Assembly, Easter in the Park includes nightly concerts followed by a message. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring a folding chair.
› Today: Music by Adam Crabb, speaker is Derwin Ward › Friday: Music by Adam Crabb, speaker is Justin Faulknor
› Saturday: Community egg hunt, 1 p.m.
› Saturday: Music by Jason Crabb, speakers are Kaylon Hughes and Marc Prichett
› Sunday: Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m., music by Adam Crabb, speaker is Kaylon Hughes
EASTER AT COOLIDGE
› Sunday, April 16: Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Egg hunt at 9 a.m. followed by service at 10.
Bring your family and your baskets for ninth annual community hunt for 100,000 Easter eggs hidden in park.
› Free face-painting, storytelling and puppet shows for the kids.
› Free coffee and donuts for mom and dad.
› Praise and worship music in the park.
› Egg hunt at 9 a.m., but arrive early to set up your lawn chairs in the park.
› After the egg hunt, enjoy songs of praise led by Stuart Heights’ Worship Choir and Orchestra, followed by a message from Gary Jared, Stuart Heights Baptist Church senior pastor.
For more information: 423877-2643.
EASTER EGG HUNTS Saturday, April 15
› Easter Eggstravaganza, Hixson Youth Athletic Association ballfields, 5410 School Drive, 2-4 p.m. Crafts, face painting, inflatables and 10,000 eggs to find at community event. For toddlers through fifth-graders. Sponsored by Hixson United Methodist Church. 423-877-1246.
› Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way, 12:30 p.m., Golden Egg with prize in it. 423-238-9216.
› The Gray Dove’s Easter Egg Hunt, 6408 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, 1-4 p.m., $5 per car. Egg hunt starts at 2 p.m. with 10,000 hidden eggs. Food vendors, children’s activities, a dozen boutique vendors on-site. 423-827-3641.
› Simpson United Methodist, 601 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga., 2 p.m. community Easter egg hunt. 706-866-3410.
› Union Fork Baptist, 350 Lee Pike, Soddy-Daisy, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. community egg hunt for ages 2-12, with 3,000-plus eggs and lunch provided. 423-332-4883.
› Faith Community Wesleyan Church, 7725 Shallowford Road, 2 p.m. community egg hunt. 423894-9510.
› Cumberland Mountain State Park, 24 Office Drive, Crossville, Tenn., 2 p.m. CDT, on upper playground area, for ages 12 and younger. Children age 3 and younger may have one adult hunt with them; children ages 4 and older will hunt on their own. Children will divided by age groups. 931-484-6138.
FREE EASTER BASKETS
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April 16: Celebration Church, 6425 Lee Highway. Free Easter baskets filled with candy and toys for children following praise service at 10 a.m. Must register at 423-296-8215 or info@ iccmworldwide.org.
SACRED MUSIC AND DRAMA
› April 14: “The Living Last Supper,” Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, 7 p.m., free. Music and drama service inspired by DaVinci’s painting of The Last Supper.
› April 14: “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” Hixson United Methodist Church, 5301 Old Hixson Pike, 7 p.m., free, Good Friday concert with choir and 32-piece orchestra.
› April 15: Christian artist Michael Card performs “A Violent Grace” Easter concert, Collegedale Community Church, 9305 Four Corners Place , 7 p.m., $5. 423-396-5464.
› April 16: Middle Valley Church of God, 1703 Thrasher Pike, 10:30 a.m., choir presents “Champion of Love,” free.
AND STILL TO COME….
› May 5: Bunny Hop, First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., 6-8:30 p.m., family event to benefit Chambliss Center for Children. Adult tickets are $35 until April 24, $40 after; children are $15 until April 24, $20 after. 423-698-2456.
EASTER PHOTOS