With a reduced amount of event activity in the first three months of 2026, the Taylorville Park District is focused on what’s to come afterwards.  It starts with the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the beginning of April, with the concerts to follow throughout the summer.  In a change for this year only, the farmer’s markets are also moving to Manners Park, adding extra activity to the space.

Recreation Director Jessica Franks is overseeing all of these plans.  She says the Easter Egg Hunt – set for Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at Jayne’s Park – will have multiple areas set up for different age groups. 

After that, is the summer concert series.  The concerts are paired with the car cruises and scheduled for the first Friday of every month.

New this year, the farmer’s markets will take place at Manners Park instead of the Taylorville square due to construction on the square this summer.  They will be held Saturdays beginning May 2.

Franks also reminds the public that they can reserve spaces at Taylorville’s parks for special events and competitions.  Several organizations already do so on a regular basis.

More information on the Taylorville Park District is available at www.taylorvilleparkdistrict.com.  You can also reach them by calling (217) 824-3110.

Jessica Franks appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.