Just like every other holiday, Easter starts early in Charlotte ~ and goes on for weeks. The first hunts and bunny sightings occurred in late March, chasing those lingering St Pats leprechaun’s out of town. Easter IS “late” this year (read some why on that here) so there have been several spring weekends to celebrate it early. ICYMI here are the Egg Hunts and Bunny Sightings you can enjoy leading up to actual Easter on Sunday, April 17. Most churches also host Easter events, check yours and the ones in your neighborhood.
Saturday & Sunday Charlotte Area Easter Egg Hunts and Events
Easter Bunny Express at the NC Transportation Museum
- April 9 – Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Train rides at 10 & 11 a.m. and 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
- April 10 – Open 12 – 5 p.m. | Train rides at 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
- April 15 – Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Train rides at 10 & 11 a.m. and 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
- April 16 – Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Train rides at 10 & 11 a.m. and 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
General admission tickets give you access to museum grounds and exhibit buildings, and include a visit with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy the springtime weather as you explore the museum exhibits featuring model train layouts, trains, airplanes, automobiles, trucks, and more. Activities include:
- Bunny Trail-stop with a take-home treat at the last stop
- Coloring sheet and crafts
- Balloon Twister
- Inflatable Games
- Model Trains
- Photos with the Easter Bunny (take your own)
- Professional photographer for a family photo (additional charge)
Weekday April 11 – 15 Charlotte Area Easter Photos with the Easter Bunny
On both weekends as well as Thursday, April 14th: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 15th: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. you can drive to these shops for free photos with the Easter Bunny. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Saturday April 16 Charlotte Area Easter Egg Hunts and Events
Easter Egg Hunt at Optimist Hall
Saturday, April 16 from 10:30 am – 02:00 pm
OH will be holding two Easter Egg Hunts for kids based on age range to make sure each chickadee gets a fair chance to hunt for prizes with their peers. Plus, a special adults-only hunt for three golden eggs beginning at noon. Schedule:
- 10:30am: Ages 5 and under
- 11:30am: Ages 6-12 12pm
- Live entertainment from 11am-2pm
- Adults only hunt for three golden eggs beginning at noon
Eggstravaganza at Eastway Regional Recreation Center
Saturday, April 16 11 – 2 pm WAITING LIST ONLY
The Egg hunt for 2yr-5yr starts at 12p and the Egg Hunt for 6yr-12yr starts at 1p. Please bring your own basket! Every child must be registered to participate. This event will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Pre-Registration is required, and this event is not a drop-off event.
Brewers at 4001 Yancey SPRING FLING Easter Celebration
Saturday, April 16 11 am
Join Brewers in the taproom for a day of fun, prizes, and great beer ~ they will have a QR Easter Egg Hunt, an egg painting station for kids, and live music all day long.
Blackberry Ridge Farm Easter Egg Hunt in Huntersville
Saturday, April 16 Blackberry Ridge Farm, 14820 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville
The hunt is on for easter eggs hidden all around Blackberry Ridge Farm. Find as many as you can, and everyone leaves with a bag of candy. A day of fun for all ages – complete with yard games, food & drinks, and a scavenger hunt for the adults.
- Easter Egg Hunt @ 12pm – open to everyone ages 2-12
- Rock scavenger hunt (for adults)* by AlxRox Inc.
- Face painting
- Yard games
- Start your own veggie or flower pot for $5/each!
- Food & drinks (plus cotton candy!) served by King Tut’s Hot Dog Palace
- *Adults get in free! No ticket required for admission.
Stowe Park Belmont Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Visit
Saturday, Apr 16 11:00 am- 12:30 pm at 24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Activities will include Easter egg hunts for children ages 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12. Make sure to arrive early for your visit with the Easter bunny and bring your own basket. Full schedule at the link.
North Carolina Easter Festival in Concord
Saturday, April 16 1-5 pm, at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
The 2022 North Carolina Easter Festival is full of festivities such as face painting, games, dance performances, crafts, vendors, an Easter Egg Hunt and FREE Easter Bunny pictures. Free Tickets & Vendor Info HERE
Easter Egg Hunt Schedule ~ Bring Your Own Egg Basket/Bag:
Easter Egg Hunt Start Time 2:00pm (Ages 5 & Under)
Easter Egg Hunt Start Time 3:00pm (Ages 6-9)
Easter Egg Hunt Start Time 4:00pm (Ages 10-12)
Kid Activities: Face Painting Egg Decorating Easter Coloring Stations Easter Limbo Egg & Spoon Race
Kings Mountain Easter Egg Hunt, Petting Zoo and More
Saturday, April 16 at 10 am at the Rick Murphrey Children’s Park & Deal Park Walking Track
Bring your Easter egg basket to hunt for colorful eggs filled with candy and toys. The City of Kings Mountain will partner with King’s City Church to offer special needs and differently-abled children some fun attractions at the Deal Park Walking Track as well. Bring your camera for a special photo meet and greet with Wendell the Easter Bunny himself. A petting zoo, and a fun day of music, food, Wendell the Easter Bunny and more.
Last Weekend’s Events
Indian Trail’s Hop To It Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 9 10 am – 1 pm at Chestnut Square Park. This free egg hunt is open to youth 12 years old and younger. Schedule:
- 10am: Event starts with Bunny, bounce house, face paint, crafts and registration.
- 10:30am- 11 years and up scavenger hunt begins
- 10:45am- Ages 0-3 Egg Hunt
- 11am- Ages 4-7 Egg Hunt
- 11:15am- Ages 8-10 Egg Hunt
- 1pm- Event Ends
- Online registration is not required, you must register at the event
Egg Quest at Aw Shucks Farm
Saturday, April 9, 11 am, Aw Shucks Farm in Monroe
Gates open at 10:30 am for tickets, Egg Hunt at 11:15 am and repeated as needed. Bring your own bag/ basket for eggs. Admission includes an egg hunt, visits with the Easter Bunny, watermelon planting, interaction with the farm animals and take home prizes!
Food and drinks for sale.Tickets will be available at the ticket booth upon arrival. Kids $10, Adults $5
Hop Into Spring at Robbins Park in Cornelius
Saturday, April 9 from 2-4 pm FREE Ages 3-12
A great afternoon filled with family fun, including photos with Peter Cottontail, face painting, bounce house, crafts, music, and an Easter Egg scramble
Photos with the Easter Bunny + Pet Adoption at Pinhouse in South End
Saturday, April 9 from 3-7 pm FREE ALL Ages including pets 🙂
Join Hoppin & Catering to Cats & Dogs at Pinhouse where they’ll be taking donations for FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny. There will be vendors available and adoptable pups. Definitely an Easter event you don’t want to miss! Vendors: Roxy & Co. Maxxie’s Deisgns NC Pup Bakery.
Drive-Thru Easter Celebration at Quail Corners Shopping Center
Sunday, April 10 from 2 – 4 pm DRIVE THRU ONLY
On Sunday, April 10th drive the family over to the Quail Corners Shopping Center for a Drive-Thru Easter Celebration. From 2-4pm, they will be providing treat-filled Easter baskets for the kids and the Easter bunny will be there to wave to all those driving by. Just follow the signs for a sweet surprise.*Limited to first 400 visitors*
