Jerry & Joy’s Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday, April 12, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park for Jerry & Joy’s Easter Egg Hunt, a beloved community tradition officially named in honor of Jerry & Joy Clinger for their dedication to Mount Vernon’s children, featuring a staggered start for different age groups, fun-filled activities, and thousands of eggs to collect, while businesses and volunteers eager to support the event can reach out to the City’s Recreation Department at recreation@mountvernonohio.org—so gather your family, bring your baskets, and get ready for an egg-citing morning of celebration and springtime fun! Memorial Park is located at 108 Mount Vernon Ave. Ext., Mount Vernon.
4th Annual Downtown Mount Vernon Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for the 4th Annual Downtown Mount Vernon Easter Egg Hunt, where participants can hop around downtown, spot Easter Egg Decals in business windows, and search for hidden eggs filled with surprises while exploring local shops, enjoying treats from Pop’n Roll’n ice cream and Carr’s Motown Coney Island on the square, and visiting The Laurels of Mount Vernon for even more Easter fun—so bring your baskets, family, and friends for a festive day of springtime excitement in the heart of Mount Vernon!
Tuesday, April 8
Doc Talk: Trust Your Gut, It's Time to Get it Checked with Gastroenterologist, Aslam Syed, MD
WHEN: 5-6 p.m.
WHERE: Knox Medical Center, Education Resource Room, 1330 Coshocton Ave., Mount Vernon
Wednesday, April 9
Ukulele Association of Homer Meeting
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Homer Public Library, 385 S. St., Utica
Thursday, April 10
Adult Craft Night: Insect Wing Earrings
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Starting Point 2025 Annual Fundraising Banquet
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
Friday, April 11
Drive Thru Fish Fry @ Ohio Eastern Star Home
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: 1451 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
PRICE: $12
Dance Alive! Presented by the Central Ohio Youth Ballet
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Woodward Opera House, 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $22
Opera and Music Theatre Workshop Spring Performance
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Brandi Recital Hall (Storer Hall), Kenyon College, 105 College Drive, Gambier
Saturday, April 12
2nd Annual Spring Craft Show
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Mount Vernon Four Square Church, 509 N. Main St., Mount Vernon
MTVarts Announces Auditions for 9 to 5 the Musical
WHEN: 9:30-11:30 a.m./Noon-2 p.m.
WHERE: Warehouse14, 14 E. Ohio Ave., Mount Vernon
NEA Big Read Closing Celebration: Book Browse and Noodle Bar
WHEN: Noon-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
