Some Easter events have changed format because of COVID-19

Businesses in downtown Middletown have hidden paper decorated eggs in their windows for a different take on the traditional Easter egg hunt. Eggs are visible from the car as you drive downtown so the hunt is social distancing friendly. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Businesses in downtown Middletown have hidden paper decorated eggs in their windows for a different take on the traditional Easter egg hunt. Eggs are visible from the car as you drive downtown so the hunt is social distancing friendly. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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By Ed Richter
Updated April 11, 2020
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The coronavirus and the state’s Stay at Home order have created restrictions during this Easter season and cutting into many traditional activities. However, some local communities are being creative as they preserve some seasonal activities.

Here is a round-up of some of the activities in the area:

MIDDLETOWN

Downtown Middletown Inc. has started a “social distancing friendly” Easter egg hunt.

Residents and families can cruise around downtown Middletown to find the 25 hidden Easter egg cut outs in business windows and facades. All eggs can be spotted from the safety of your own car, according to DMI.

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DMI said Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop is offering three really sweet prizes for families that complete all 25 and post a selfie photo downtown on the Downtown Middletown Inc. Facebook page.

For more info as well as a list and map of locations, go to the Downtown Middletown Inc. Facebook page.

HAMILTON

One Butler County neighborhood is bringing the eggs to the children.

The Dayton Lane Historic Area Inc. is holding a Walking Egg Hunt through Easter, said Heather Hodges, organizer of the event.

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There are 30 drawings of eggs in the windows of 20 residents on Dayton Lane, North Seventh Street, North 10th Street, and Campbell Avenue, she said. All the eggs are visible from the sidewalk.

CARLISLE

An in-car Easter Egg hunt is planned for noon Saturday starting at the former Pizza Hotline parking lot, 767 Central Ave.

Franklin Twp. Trustee Brian Morris, Craig Harris from Valley Real Estate, and Eric Clarkson from Church in the Village are putting on the event to give the kids a safe and festive activity to do in Carlisle School district area. Morris said he and his wife have hand-painted 40 signs for the event that will be online-based with no contact with anyone.

FAIRFIELD

The Fairfield Family YMCA is hosting an Easter Bunny sighting Sunday. The Easter Bunny will be waving to families from 1 to 2:30 p.m. along Bibury Road. All families are asked to remain in their vehicles to practice safe social distancing.

WEST CHESTER

Learning Through Play Inc. has teamed up with West Chester businesses to organize an Easter egg hunt from your car for the community.

Eggs can be found in windows or on doors of local businesses.

Google maps of all the businesses participating can be found online at https://drive.google.com/open.

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Ed Richter has been a working journalist for 38 years, with the last 34 years working in various capacities covering Butler and Warren counties as a reporter and an editor. Richter covers local news and governments in Warren County focusing on Springboro, Lebanon, Franklin, Carlisle and Waynesville.