Plan 2017 Easter fun for the kids without spending a lot of bucks. Here’s a list of Easter egg hunts, Easter Bunny visits and other Easter activities in Charlotte and surrounding areas, organized by date. If they’re not free, the cost is listed. Follow each link to get all the information that you’ll need on the event, including pre-registration info, if required. Know of others? Email cheapskate@charlotteonthecheap.com with all the information, including a link, and I’ll add it to the list as time permits.
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A Morning with the Easter Bunny
Friday, March 24th, 2017
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St Ste 1, Cornelius
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy Easter-themed crafts, snacks, and a chance to take a photo with Peter Cottontail himself! Don’t forget to bring your camera or smartphone to this free, fun seasonal event.
Free
Easter Egg Hunt
April 1st, 2017
11 a.m.
Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, 1117 South Boulevard
Egg hunt, Easter Bunny visit, crafts, games
Free
Dallas Easter Egg Hunt
April 1st, 2017
1 p.m.
Cloninger Park, Dallas (Gaston County)
After the egg hunt the “Run with the Bunnies” event will take place
Free
Easter Egg Hunt at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
10 a.m.
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 211 Marvin Rd, Indian Land, SC
Any child aged 2 through grade 5 can participate. There will be separate hunts for younger and older children. Every child will hear the true meaning of Easter, every family will walk away with candy and a gift bag, and a few lucky children will walk away with some fun door prizes. After the egg hunt, stick around for some snacks and fun on our inflatables. After the egg hunt, families can linger and enjoy our inflatables, games, and snacks.
Free
Hosanna: An Easter Celebration
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
10 a.m.
Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Drive
Family program, crafts, photos with baby farm animals
$5
Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Stumptown Park, 120 South Trade Street, Matthews
Ages 3 & under — 12pm; Ages 4-6 — 12:15pm; Ages 7 & 8 — 12:30pm; Ages 9-12 — 12:45pm
An eggstravagant event full of refreshments, music and the annual egg hunts! Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the guest of honor.
Free
Easter Bunny Express
April 8,9, 14, 15
Various times
N.C. Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer
Train ride with Easter Bunny, meal with Easter Bunny, photo with Easter Bunny, face-painting, other activities
Price varies depending on selection
Hop To It Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail
10 a.m.
Egg hunts, games, crafts prizes, more
Free
9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Zeta House
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Zetas of Charlotte House, 4248 Beatties Ford Road
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
Visit with the Easter Bunny
April 8th, 2017
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stonecrest and Piper Glen, 7800 Rea Road, at the Fountain Plaza
Cookies and punch, fun kids’ crafts
Free
Lake Park Easter Egg Hunt
April 8th, 2017
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Central Church Lake Park, 3624 Lake Park Road, Indian Trail
The Easter Bunny will make his debut along with bounce houses, face painting, games, hot dogs on the grill, music, and more. All activities are free of charge. Join the church for this time of fun for the whole family. The actual egg hunt is for youth up to the age 12. Pre-registration is not required.
Free
Easter Egg Fun Hunt
April 8th, 2017
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center, 440 Tuckaseegee Rd
No price listed
Autism-friendly Easter Egg Hunt in Mt. Holly
April 8th, 2017
1:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Family Church, 709 Rankin Ave., Mt. Holly
The Autism Friendly Easter Egg Hunt is designed to provide a place for children on the autism spectrum to participate in an Easter egg hunt in an environment well-adapted to their needs. Several hunts for kids up to age 12.
Free, but must pre-register
Concord Mills Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Concord Mills, outside at Speedpark, 8461 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord
Thousands of eggs, candy and gold eggs with prizes
Free
Underwater Egg Hunt
Thursday, April 13th, 2017
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ray’s Splash Planet, 215 North Sycamore Street
$5, includes swimming, games and crafts
Easter activities at Bass Pro Shops
April 8th to 16th
Concord Mills, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Follow link for details
Free Easter Bunny pictures, Easter Egg hunt, crafts
Free
Easter Eggstravaganza
April 8, 15
Various times
Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville
Helicopter egg drop, face-painting, scavenger hunt, more
Regular admission applies
Easter Celebration Party at Ballantyne Village
April 8th
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ballantyne Village, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way
Easter Bunny, live bunnies, balloon artist, face-painting, crafts
Free
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8th, 2017, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Adventure Landing, 10400 Cadillac Street, Pineville
A $3 Per Child Donation will benefit Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Foundation.
Hop Into Spring
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Robbins Park, 17500 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius
Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. Egg-themed activities, arts & crafts, inflatables, balloon twister, DJ, all free. Face-painting and concessions for a fee.
Free
Pictures with Easter Bunny
Sunday, April 9th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Holbrook Park Gazebo, 100 Sherwood Dr., Huntersville
Bring your camera for pictures. The Easter Bunny will be giving an Easter egg to any child who gets their picture taken. Face painting, balloon twister, and a bounce house will be available for free. Holbrook Park has a playground onsite as well. Sweet treats will be on site and available for purchase for an afternoon snack. The Easter Duck will be waddling through Holbrook Park to meet and greet children.
Free
Eggnormous Twilight Easter Scramble
Thursday, April 13th, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg
Free
Cuddly and Cute Animal Babies
Friday, April 14th, 2017
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ticketed times)
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia
Meet farm animals and then participate in Easter Egg hunts in museum. Follow above link to purchase your ticket.
$3
Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 14th, and Saturday, April 15th, 2017
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day
Hodges Family Farm, 3900 Rocky River Road East
Several hunts for ages 2-3 and 4-6. Must pre-register. Follow above link.
$5 per child to hunt for eggs, $5 per car
Easter Egg Hunt
Apri 15th, 2017
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bible Baptist Church, 2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews
4,000 eggs, bounce houses, hot dogs, carnival games, face-painting, all free
Follow above link to register
Free
Fourth Ward Easter Egg Hunt
April 15th, 2017
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fourth Ward Neighborhood Park, 301 North Poplar Street
Easter egg hunting in the park, a special appearance by the Easter bunny, games and more! Prizes for game winners and best Easter bonnet
Free
Bunny Run 5K and Festival
April 15th, 2017
9:30 a.m.
Downtown Concord, 65 Union Street South
Fee for 5K; free festival
Latta Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 15th, 2017
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville
Registration required. Registration starts April 1st. Follow above link.
Price is not listed. Usually around $6.
Easter Egg Hunt
April 15th, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Mayor Rich Murphrey Children’s Playground, next to YMCA, Kings Mountain
Easter bunny, games, prizes, egg hunt
Free
Easter Egg Hunt with Uptown Church
April 15th, 2017
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne LaneEgg hunt, face painting, balloon twisting, more
Free
Easter Eggstravaganza and Storywalk
April 15th, 2017
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shamrock Senior Center, 3925 Willard Farrow Dr
Easter Bunny appearance, Easter Egg Hunt, arts & crafts and games & prizes. StoryWalk program featuring The Gruffalo.
No price listed
Easter Egg 400
April 15th, 2017
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
NASCAR Hall of Fame & Charlotte Convention Center Crown Ballroom (400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Now in its third year, the Easter Egg 400 is an egg-ceptional event featuring entertainment by Mr. Nigel & Friends, games and crafts, like Easter bingo, a bean bag toss, an egg roll contest and face painting, as well as a bunny petting zoo (weather permitting), photos with the Easter Bunny and a showing of the movie “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade.” Of course, the marquee event of the morning is the Easter egg hunt where each child will get to take home eggs filled with candy and prizes.
New this year, the Carrot Patch VIP package includes event admission, breakfast in the Great Hall, a special Carrot Patch lanyard and a NASCAR Hall of Fame paint set for each child.
General admission is $8 per person (kids under age 2 are free). This event is free for Rookie Racers Kid Club members. The Carrot Patch VIP package is $18 per person or Rookie Racers Kid Club members can upgrade to VIP status for $10.
Naomi Drenan Easter Egg Hunt
April 15th, 2017
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Naomi Drenen Recreation Center, 750 Beal Street
No price listed
Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Fest
April 15th, 2017, 2016, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Historic Gold Hill, 840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, Gold Hill
Easter Egg hunt, photo ops with Easter Bunny, games and activities
Free, with nominal charge for games
Easter Hoppenings
Phillips Place in SouthPark, Phillips Place, Fairview Road & Cameron Valley Parkway
April 15th, 2017
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Easter Bunny, balloon artist, face-painting, caricatures
Free
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