Egg Hunts
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation Department hosts 12 events at local parks. Visit the Parks and Rec Easter Eggstravaganza page for a complete listing of the egg hunts.Easter Egg Hunt at Freedom Park
Friday, April 10
Sponsored by the Art Institute of Charlotte, this Egg Hunt at Charlotte's scenic Freedom Park features snacks, drinks, games and activities as well as pictures with the Easter Bunny.
1 - 3 p.m.
Freedom Park
1900 East Blvd.
North Mecklenburg Eggstravaganza!
Sunday, April 5
The North Mecklenburg Eggstravaganza features a petting zoo, face painters, bounce houses and more. Bring your easter basket and join the fun. Free for kids ages 10 and under.
2 - 4 p.m.
North Mecklenburg Park
16131 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Eggstravaganza 2009
Saturday, April 11
Radio station 107.9's the Matt and Ramona show sponsors this annual event at Colonel Francis Beatty Park in Matthews. The event is free and features over 100,000 pieces of candy for little ones to find along with rides and games. Shuttle service is provided from the Siskey YMCA and the Evangel Christian Center. Hunts take place at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Admission is free.
Colonel Francis Beatty Park
4330 Weddington Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105
Historic Latta Plantation
Saturday, April 11
The Historic Latta Plantation is transformed into an Easter Egg wonderland with thousands of colorful toy and candy-filled eggs hidden on the property for children to find.
Ages 1-3: 11 a.m. (one parent allowed)
Ages 4-6: 12:30 p.m.
Ages 7-10: 2 p.m.
$5 per child
5225 Sample Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
Easter at Verizon
Sunday, April 12
Enjoy Easter Sunday with a live worship service, egg hunt, and a talk by Senior Pastor at Mecklenburg Community Church, James Emery White.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
9:30 a.m. Gates Open
10 a.m. Preschool Egg hunt on Lawn (Toddlers - Age 5/Pre-K)
10:30-11:45 a.m. Easter Service with Live Worship Music
12 p.m. Kindergarten - 5th Grade Egg Hunt on Lawn
12:20 p.m. Donations Presentations to Charity Organization
Easter Brunch
Ballantyne Resort
Visit the Ballantyne Resort for your Easter meal as the culinary team led by Executive Chef Kirk Gilbert presents this holiday buffet.
11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Call for Reservations 704-248-4100
$48.95 plus tax and gratuity ages 13 and over
$25.95 plus tax and gratuity ages 7-12
$7.95 plus tax and gratuity ages 3-6
Free for children under 3
Church Services
Here is a listing of some area church services for some of Charlotte's largest church homes. Many have expanded and changed schedules for the holiday services.Calvary Church
5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-543-1200
Good Friday, April 10, 7 p.m. Communion Service
Easter Sunday, April 12, 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Spanish sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. in the Chapel
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
115 W. 7th St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-332-7746
Good Friday, April 10, Liturgy at 12 p.m.
Easter Eve, April 11, 8 p.m., Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Sunday, April 12, Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 7:30 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 9:00 a.m.; Sung Solemn Holy Eucharist with Incense, Rite II, 11:00 a.m.
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
3016 Providence Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-364-5431
Holy Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday, April 10 1 p.m., Solemn Good Friday Service
Holy Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m., Easter Vigil, Liturgy of Baptism and Confirmation / Liturgy of the Eucharist
Easter Sunday, April 12, Mass at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. (Misa en Español)
