Happy Easter, Lake Geneva! Plus a bestselling author visits
LOOK AHEAD
Local author Sloan Sullivan, seen here on the steps of Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, will be at Lake Geneva’s own Lakeside Books Sunday, April 5. Sullivan isn’t the only author visiting the store this month. On Tuesday, April 7, best-selling author Lena Hendrix will be there.
The Easter Bunny takes photos with two of the children at a past town of Lyons Easter Egg Hunt & Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. The long-unning event returns this Saturday, along with numerous Easter events throughout the Lake Geneva area.
Look Ahead lists some of the events happening this weekend in the Lake Geneva area. The following information is subject to change. Confirming details with event planners is recommended. Email Special Sections Coordinator Steve Targo at stargo@lake-genevanews.net to have an event appear in this listing.
Wednesday, April 1
Stinebrink’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt — 11:15 a.m., Stine-brink’s Piggly Wiggly, 100 E. Geneva Square, Lake Geneva. For kindergarten-aged children and younger. Free entry. Arrive early to register and take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Local Live Music: Glenn Davis Blues Jam — 8:30 p.m., Hogs & Kisses, 149 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Find out more on the Facebook page for Davis.
Friday, April 3
2026 Bunny Trains — 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m., East Troy Electric Railroad Depot, 2002 Church St., East Troy, east-troyrr.org/bunny-trains.html. Ride the rail to the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago to meet the Easter Bunny. Trains also run Saturday, April 4, at 9 a.m., noon, and 1:30 and 3 p.m. Note: the April 4 10:30 a.m. train appears to be sold out online. Tickets range from $10-31. Reservations required.
Tim McGraw Tribute — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymu-sictheatre.com. Vegas McGraw performs. Tickets $74-92. Another performance is scheduled for Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 4
Town of Lyons Easter Egg Hunt & 19th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast — 8 a.m.-noon, Lyons Town Fire Department, 6339 Hospital Road, town of Lyons. Breakfast and raffles 8 a.m.-noon. Egg hunt 11 a.m., rain or shine.
Easter Bingo — 10 a.m., Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, lglib-rary.org. Youth-geared, family-friendly event in involving picture bingo, with small prizes.
Big Foot Recreation District’s Easter Egg Hunt — 10 a.m., with a Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt starting at 10:45 a.m., Duck Pond Recreation Area, 300 Wild Duck Road, Fontana. Free program. Bring Easter egg baskets.
Lake Geneva Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt — 10:30 a.m., Seminary Park, 521 Baker St., Lake Geneva. Free event. If inclement weather, the hunt will be moved to the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA, 203 S. Wells St. See the Jaycees Facebook page for updates.
Second Annual Bloomfield Easter Egg Hunt — 10 a.m., Bloomfield Town Hall, N1100 Town Hall Road, Pell Lake. Event doors open at 10, but the first group will start the hunt at around 10:30 a.m. First 200 kids will receive a bag they can use to collect their eggs. There will be 2,000 stuffed eggs, with two golden eggs throughout the yard for each age group. Easter Bunny will also be there, handing out candy. Visit the Bloomfield Genoa City Fire and Rescue Association Facebook event page.
Sharon Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt — 11 a.m., Goodland Memorial Park, 111 Church St., Sharon. Second annual event, with bigger golden egg ticket prizes. Designated egg hunt areas will be divided by age groups. Cost: $5 per child. Visit the Sharon Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Local live music: Hobie & the Leftovers — 5-9 p.m., Studio Winery + Geneva Lake Distilling, 401 Sheridan Springs Road, Lake Geneva. Blues, funk and fun, according to the event page. No cover.
Hoe Down Throw Down — 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Thumbs Up, 260 Broad St., Lake Geneva, thumbsuplakegeneva.com. Country dance party with DJ Jones.
Sunday, April 5
Author Event: Sloan Sullivan — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lakeside Books, 830 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, withfriends.co/ event/27686188/author_signing_ with_sloan_sullivan. The author of “The Blueberries of Life” will be at the event, which is free to enter but requires an RSVP at the link.
Tuesday, April 7
Author Event: Lena Hendrix — 6-7 p.m., Lakeside Books, www.lakesidebookslg.com/events-1/ lena-hendrix-at-lakeside-books. The USA Today best-selling author will visit the store, where guests can meet Hendrix, ask questions and have their book signed. Tickets $5 each, with ticket price going toward the purchase of books.
