Our egg-cellent list of Easter events – WSOC TV
From Easter egg hunts to photo ops with the Easter Bunny, we found a few places where you can have a hoppin’ good time this Easter weekend.
With rain in the forecast for this weekend, please be sure to use the links provided to confirm hours and to check for last-minute updates before you go.
April 7-8
Easter Bunny Express at the North Carolina Transportation Museum — Take a train ride with the Easter Bunny! Other activities include games, photos with the Easter Bunny and inflatables. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $14 for children ages 3-12. Children younger than 3 years old are admitted free. Link
April 8
Bunny Run 5K and Festival in Concord — The festival will feature music, inflatables, arts and crafts, food trucks and other activities. 9-11 a.m. in downtown Concord. Admission to the festival is free. Registration for the 5K costs $15. Link
Easter Egg Hunt at NoDa Brewing (North End) — Eggs will be hidden inside the taproom and outdoor patio. Some will contain prizes and some will be filled with sweet treats. All ages are welcome. 12-6 p.m. Link
Easter Bunny Jam in Harrisburg — This family-friendly event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at 6780 Hudspeth Road in Harrisburg and feature an egg hunt, egg decorating, sac races and other activities. Admission is free. Link
MCSO / Starbucks Easter Egg Hunt — The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and Starbucks are co-hosting this event from 2-4 p.m. at 6238 Banner Elk Drive. Children will get free lemonade and there will be egg dying, coloring and other festivities.
Easter Egg Hunt in Belmont — Egg hunts will be organized by age groups and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Stowe Park in Belmont. Admission is free. Link (This event has been rescheduled to April 12)
Easter Egg Hunt in Kings Mountain — There will be an egg hunt, face painting, bounce house and photos with the Easter Bunny. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. at 211 N. Cleveland Ave. in Kings Mountain. Admission is free. Link
Jeepster Egg Hunt at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm — The farm will be hosting an egg hunt along with its spring Jeep event from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free. There may be added costs for trail rides and other activities. 937 Old Willis School Road in Dallas. Link
The Community Cookout and Egg Hunt in Kannapolis — Outside the Line Ministries will host this family-friendly event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the North Carolina Research Campus at 150 North Research Campus Drive in Kannapolis. There will be an egg hunt, live music, games, and a free hot dog meal for everyone. Link
April 8-9
Egg-cellent Garden Adventure Weekend — Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will host two days of festivities that include an egg hunt, scavenger hunt and crafts. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tickets cost $14.95. Link
April 9
Plaza Midwood Easter Egg Hunt — Big kids can celebrate Easter and search for eggs hidden beginning at 12 p.m. at Legion Brewing, Pilot Brewing and Southern Strain. Prizes will be awarded. Link
Children and Adults Egg Hunts at Cavendish Brewing Company — Parents can get in on the fun at the Easter egg hunts at Cavendish Brewing in Gastonia. The egg hunt for kids will be held at 2 p.m. and the egg hunt for adults will take place at 5 p.m. Link
Through April 16
Easter Eggs on Parade — If you prefer creating your own fun, check out this art installation that’s part of Charlotte SHOUT! and features 13 giant decorated eggs, which are on display at The Green in Uptown at 425 South Tryon Street through April 16. Admission is free. Link
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