Easter egg hunt guide plus other top weekend events in, around Lexington this weekend

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Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do. This guide includes some family-friendly events like area Easter egg hunts for kids, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games, singing concerts and foodie events, .

Egg Hunt at the Tates Creek Community Center

The Tates Creek Community Center will host a free Easter egg hunt with over 300 eggs up for grabs on March 29 from 4-5 p.m. 3460 Campus Way. LexingtonKy.gov.

West Sixth Brewing 12 Year Anniversary Celebration

West Sixth Brewing’s week-long 12 year anniversary celebrations will conclude this weekend with an all-day party on March 30 beginning at 10 a.m. featuring special can, bottle and tap releases in addition to brewery tours and more. 501 W Sixth St #100. facebook.com/events/1140867303742024.

UK Softball vs. Alabama at John Cropp Stadium

The UK Softball team will take to the diamond against the Alabama Crimson Tide for the continuation of its three-game series at John Cropp Stadium on March 29 at 6:30 p.m. and March 30 at 2 p.m. $17-$15 with children five and under free. 570 Wildcat Ct. UkAthletics.com.

Grandpa Jones Tribute Concert at Equus Run Vineyards

Henderson County raised banjo player, “Hee Haw” star and Country Music Hall of Famer Louis Marshall Jones, better known as Grandpa Jones, will be honored during a tribute concert performed by David Hurt at Equus Run Vineyards in Midway on March 29 at 6:30 p.m. $25. 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway. facebook.com/events/924893405762581.

Comedian Ian Lara at Comedy Off Broadway

Dominican-American comedian Ian Lara will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on March 29 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and March 30 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $13-$16. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

A Flock Of Seagulls Concert at Manchester Music Hall

British new wave group A Flock Of Seagulls will perform alongside Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience during a concert at Manchester Music Hall on March 29 at 8 p.m. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Eckert’s Orchard Easter Egg-Citement

Eckert’s Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, will have its annual annual Easter Egg-Citement celebrations from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 30. There will be an egg hunt, a petting zoo, tractor rides around the farm, cookie icing stations, face painting, a duck pond and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny. Only children require an admission ticket, which is $20 if purchased in advance online, $25 at the door. eckerts.com/location/versailles-orchard

Easter Egg Hunts at Shaker Village

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg will host an Easter egg hunt extravaganza on March 30 that includes hunts starting every half hour between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. along with pony rides and more. $8-$12 with children two and under free. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Egg Hunt at the Dunbar Community Center

There will be a free egg hunt, egg dying, snack and a bounce house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30 during the Dunbar Eggstravaganza! at the Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Lexington VA Medical Center

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2250 Leestown Rd., will host a free Easter event for staff, veterans and their families 1 p.m.-3 p.m. March 30. There will be music, a bounce house, an Easter Bunny appearance, Critchfield Food Truck and an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. facebook.com/events/809790891182831

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum: Easter Bunny Train Ride

The season’s first ride at the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum, 175 Beasley Rd, Versailles, is one with the Easter Bunny. Hop aboard at 1:30 p.m. March 30 for an Easter celebration and a 90-minute journey with a stop for a scenic view of the Kentucky River Palisades from the edge of Young’s High Bridge. Tickets $13-$50. bluegrassrailroad.com

Black History Guided Walk at Charles Young Park

Learn about Lexington’s African-American Heritage during a guided walk that will meet at Charles Young Park and proceed down to the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden and back on March 30 at 1 p.m. Free. 215 Midland Ave. LexingtonKy.gov.

Plant & Vinyl Swap Social at Abettor Brewing

Trade plants and vinyl during a special swap event at Abettor Brewing in Winchester on March 30 from 5-8 p.m. 128 N Highland St, Winchester. facebook.com/events/909610480819523.

Fall Out Boy Concert at Rupp Arena

Alternative rock band Fall Out Boy, best known for hits like “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “Dance, Dance,” will perform at Rupp Arena with support from Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan and Carr on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. From $40.50. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Want to forget basketball? Let Fall Out Boy fill your Rupp gap.

Comedian Ari Shaffir at the Lexington Opera House

Comedian Ari Shaffir will bring his Wrong Side Of History Tour to the Lexington Opera House on March 30 at 7 p.m. From $20. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Big Band Blast XIV at the Singletary Center

The UK Jazz Ensemble, UK Lab Band and other special guests will perform during Big Band Blast XIV at the Singletary Center for the Arts’ Recital Hall on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. $7-$14. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

Nicholas Jamerson Concert at Renfro Valley

Prestonsburg native and one half of trailblazing duo Sundy Best, Nicholas Jamerson, will perform a concert from Renfro Valley’s historic Old Barn Theatre on March 30 at 8 p.m. $25-$55. 2380 Richmond St, Mt Vernon. RenfroValley.com.

Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .