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Charlotte Area Easter Events

By Rachel Weiss March 21, 2019

Here it is! The roundup of Charlotte Easter events~ We will be adding to this list so make sure you check back and keep an eye on our Charlotte events calendar for more details. Did we miss something? Email rebeccap@macaronikid.com with the details and we will get it added! 


MallStars Eggstravaganza

March 30, 2019 10:30-12

Northlake Mall www.shopnorthlake.com

Enjoy music, games, prizes and fun; visit Bunnyville for photos with the Easter Bunny

FREE (photo package not included)


Easter Bunny Story and Craft

March 30, 2019 10:30 AM

SAS Cupcakes

Make a cupcake, do a craft, meet the Easter Bunny


Easter Bunny Cake Pop Class

April 6, 10:30a

SAS cupcakes

make a cake pop 

$13 per child


Easter Hoppenings at Phillips Place

April 6, 1-3P

Come see the Easter Bunny, along with a balloon artist, face painter and caricaturist.

Free


Lunch with the Easter Bunny

Matthews Community Center

April 12 at Noon

$10

Children (2-5y) will eat lunch, make a fun craft and get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny

http://matthewsfun.com

Easter at the Billy Graham Library

April 13, 9:30a-3:30p

All ages fun

Guests can complete the Resurrection Quest scavenger hunt, see baby animals and enjoy story time on the patio. Ages 12 and older can tie-dye a t-shirt.

Free entry; eggs and tie-dye shirts are $10

http://billygrahamlibrary.org/event/easter-at-the-library-2/


Historic Rosedale’s Easter Egg Hunt

April 13, 10-2p

Explore the gardens and join the hunt. There are four egg hunts starting at the top of the hour between 10 and 1 PM. Each participant will also take home a small gift. Bring your own baskets. Reservations required. roseedu@historicrosedale.org

$10/child; 2 free adults per child.


Naturalist Egg Hunt

April 13, 10-12

Wing Haven Garden (248 Ridgewood Ave; Charlotte)

Children can make binoculars to help guide them through the gardens on a naturalist egg hunt, which includes finding songbirds and learning about each one along the way. Seasonal crafts and light refreshments will also be available. 

$15-20/family 

Children 10 and under


Photos with the Easter Bunny

April 13 at 10-1P

Matthews Community Center (232 Matthew Station St.; Matthews, NC)

Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will be there for photo opportunities!

FREE


Easter Celebration at Blakeney Shopping Center

April 13 and 14

Families can enjoy a bounce house, DJ, craft stations and more during the Easter Festival. Saturday's festival is from 2 to 4 p.m. Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, the festival runs from 1 to 3 p.m. with bunny photos from 1 to 6 p.m

FREE


Queen City Easter Festival

April 13 and April 20; 1-5PM

Carole Hoefener Center (615 E. 6th St.)

FREE

The 2019 Queen City Easter Festival will feature face painting, games, dance performances, crafts, vendors, food and more! There will also be an Easter egg hunt and free Easter Bunny pictures. Easter egg hunts are scheduled by age; see website for schedule. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-queen-city-easter-festival-tickets-54205243342) Fun for all ages


Easter Bunny Express at NC Transportation Museum

April 13/14/19/20 

North Carolina Transportation Museum (411 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, NC)

$9-13 (children under 2 are free)

Take a 25-minute train ride with the Easter Bunny. The furry friend will hand out candy and pose for pictures. Do not miss the inflatables, crafts, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and face painting.

On April 19 and 20, children can also hunt for eggs. See website for schedule. (http://nctrans.org/Events/Easter.aspx)


Easter Egg 400 

April 20 8:30-11:30a

Nascar Hall of Fame (400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.)

Join the Easter Bunny for a morning full of entertainment and games, including bubble performances, balloon twisting, face painting, a magic show, egg relays, an egg hunt, and a photo opportunity. Each child takes home a carton of eggs filled with candy and prizes.

$10-29 (children under 2 free)

http://nascarhall.com/events/easter-egg-400/