Looking for even more Easter fun? Check out these events just an hour away or less in Charlotte! Plus, check the Events Calendar at our sister site, South Charlotte Macaroni Kid, for more Easter Day Trip ideas!
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1) Easter at the Library
Billy Graham Library
April 13, 2019
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the Library invites children to pick up the free, fun Resurrection Quest card to look for clues that tell the Biblical account of the Easter story through The Journey of Faith tour, highlighting the life of Reverend Billy Graham. When you are finished, bring your completed card to the patio to create your booklet and receive a free gift! Plus, there will be at-cost activities like tee-shirt tye dying, and no-cost activities, like a petting zoo and story time on the patio.
2) Carowinds Easter Extravaganza
Carowinds Theme Park
April 15-21, 2019
Hours vary
Egg hunting, photo ops with the Easter Beagle and Eggward the Easter Bunny, and more included with a purchased admission to the park. Plus, check out new attractions like The Marvelous Mutts, performing for a limited time only.
3) Easter Egg 400
Nascar Hall of Fame
Saturday, April 20, 2019
9:30-11:00 AM
Little ones join the Easter Bunny for a morning full of entertainment and games—balloon twisting, face painting, egg relays and more—plus a photo opportunity. And during the signature egg hunt, each child will take home a carton of eggs filled with candy and prizes. Prices started at $12
4) Peter Rabbit's Garden Adventure
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont
Saturday, April 6, 2019
11:00 AM -3:00 PM
Free with purchase of general admission, starting at $12.95. Celebrate spring with the entire Rabbit family – Ms. Rabbit, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and, of course, Peter himself! Family-focused activities include crafts, art exploration and entertainment. Grab a bite from a food truck, enjoy a beverage and walk throughout the beautiful flowering Garden. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available for an additional fee, weather permitting.
5) Flashlight Egg Hunt
Whispering Hope Farms, Gastonia
Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Whispering Hope Fams to spend time with the animals before the big egg hunt! Don't forget to bring your flashlight and basket to this fun Easter event! Admission is $8 dollars, with pony rides are available for an additional $5 dollars. Excepting CASH ONLY on site. Ticket sales end 30 minutes after the event begins. Call (704) 674-8911for more information.
Interested in more local Easter fun? Check out Hickory-W Piedmont Guide to Egg Hunts and Easter Fun 2019!
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