Easter is quickly approaching and Mexico’s Village Square Association (VSA) is ready. The VSA will host its Easter event Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with each participating store giving out plastic eggs with discounts in them that their customers can draw. And every participating store will provide eggs with candy for kids.

In conjunction with the VSA promotions, First State Community Bank and Century 21 will hold an Easter egg hunt for kids beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the courtyard of the bank building.

Another highlight will be the Mexico Farmer’s Market, which has relocated to the county parking lot on the northeast corner of the square. The market is planning to have a small petting zoo for the kids from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fairytale Events and Cassie and Frances Photography will have an Easter photo booth from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 201 N. Washington, with pictures with the Easter Bunny taken.

Ty-Land, located on the Mexico square, has a full day of activities as well, with Easter crafts from 10 a.m. to noon; a Bunny Hop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - with prizes offered; pictures with the Easter Bunny from 1 to 4 p.m. and games. Ty-Land will also offer hourly drawings.

Participating businesses are Melody’s Quality Jewelry, The Cookie Club, The Sparkly Pig, Jim Stubblefield Furniture, Martha Rose Gift & Decor, Merle Norman Cosmetics & Gift Gallery, Anchored Vape Lounge, Serendipity Closet, Merchandise in Motion and Kate’s Hallmark Shop.