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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or sensory sensitivity and their families are invited to a special morning at Discovery Place Science. Enjoy a low-sensory experience before the Museum...
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
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Enjoy lunch, an Easter egg hunt, and crafts. Lunch will be at noon in the Fellowship Hall; the egg hunt will follow. Register online.
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Sardis Presbyterian Church
6100 Sardis Road
, NC
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Come play in the park and get a photo with the Easter Bunny!
Cost: Free
Where:
Holbrook Park
100 Sherwood Drive
Huntersville, NC
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Families work to discover hidden treasures found in the nature preserve for prizes.
Cost: Free
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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All ages are welcome to this open gym session with an adult. Enjoy trampolines, a foam pit and inflatables as a family.
Cost: $10 per family, cash only
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
This story time is filled with stories, songs and activities specifically designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues or other developmental disabilities.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
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Explore the greenway, eat dinner and hear live music before turning in for the night. Hot dog dinner, s'mores and a light breakfast will be provided. Registration required.
Cost: $8-$35
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway's Graham Cabin
288 Dairy Barn Lane
Fort Mill, SC
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Program is designed to offer tips on how to prepare for college, including information on potential career paths.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 Idlewild Road N.
, NC
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Visit the Easter Bunny, and take a photo. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
Cost: Cost for photos
Where:
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-979-5000
Website »
Come and experience all the fun with Highland dancing, bagpipe bands, Highland athletics, a giant kids' zone, Scottish merchants, haggis, Celtic Rock and traditional performers, historic...
Cost: $6-20
Where:
Historic Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Telephone: 704-875-3113
Website »
Church of the Redeemer - Kids offers a class for adaptive learning needs and a sensory room during the Sunday School hour (9 a.m.) and worship hour (10:30 a.m.). Volunteers who desire to come...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sun Valley High School
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy.
Monroe, NC
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Sponsor: Church of the Redeemer
Website »
Matthews UMC offers opportunities for Christian education, discipleship, fellowship and care for persons of all ages with disabilities and their families. Experience age-level appropriate Sunday...
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews United Methodist Church
801 S. Trade St.
Matthews, NC
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The Special Needs Ministry at Calvary welcomes all ages and abilities! Guests, including parents and caregivers, are invited to join.
Cost: Free
Where:
Calvary Church
5801 Pineville–Matthews Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-341-5413
Website »
Meet a resident bird and an expert keeper in these half-hour sessions along the Raptor Trail. Saturdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays 1 and 3 p.m.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
Website »
Celebrate an early Earth Day at the Garden and enjoy, lawn games, live music, guided hikes, horse-drawn carriage rides and a garden yard sale.
Cost: $7.95-$14.95, free for children younger than 2, includes admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.
Cost: Cost for games
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
Website »
Come learn chess basics, and test your skills.
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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Visit the animals at the petting farm, ride a horse, play on the playground and then hunt eggs in the dark.
Cost: $8 per person; cash only. Horse rides are $5.
Where:
Whispering Hope Farm
1405 Crowders Creek Road
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-674-8911
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Stop by Bunnyville on the lower level in Grand Court and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Bunny will take...
Cost: Free to visit; costs for pictures
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Get free photos with the season's favorite furry friend at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Photos are available Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm; and Fri., 2-8pm. An egg hunt...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord
Cabela's, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
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Everyone’s favorite rockin’ blue cat takes the stage in this musical performance. When the unsuspecting Biddle family takes in the fantastic feline, Pete the Cat rocks the...
Cost: $19+
Where:
McColl Family Theater
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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With a bare stage, a couple of chairs, and a wise old stage manager, Thornton Wilder created a timeless drama that speaks to the heart of the human experience.
Cost: $10+
Where:
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-330-6534
Website »
tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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With artistic dialogue, the Through the Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Fair will feature family-friendly entertainment, carnival rides, food and shows.
Cost: $5-$10, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Route 29 Pavilion
5650 Sandusky Blvd.
Concord, NC 28027
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Sponsor: Queen Charlotte Fair
Website »
Stuart Little is born into an ordinary New York family. His adventures are brought vividly to life on stage. Performance presented by the students of Matthews Playhouse's School of Theatre.
Cost: $9-$10
Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
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Plastic colored eggs will be hidden in various parks in Harrisburg for families to find during the week of April 12-18. If you find a golden egg with a ticket in it, redeem it for a prize at the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Various Harrisburg parks
, NC
Take a 25-minute train ride with the Easter Bunny. The furry friend will hand out candy and pose for pictures. Do not miss the inflatables, crafts, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and face...
Cost: $9-$13, children 2 and younger free
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, "Pandas," a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
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This modest exhibition presents twenty works created over four decades by seventeen artists from six different nations. Yet all of them, regardless of their style, form, material or subject proved...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Families can enjoy a bounce house, DJ, craft stations and more during the Easter Festival. Saturday's festival is from 2 to 4 p.m. Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny are from 11...
Cost: Free
Where:
Blakeney Shopping Centers
9839 Rea Road
, NC
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Swarm in for special bug activities every hour on the hour as part of our Buzz-a-thon event taking place over the week of Spring Break.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Travel back in time through the Bible, and end the voyage with an exciting surprise.
Cost: Free
Where:
Fuego Fresco
7516 East Independence Blvd .
Suite 110
, NC
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Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Come chat about a teen book and participate in related activities.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Make creations of your own with Eric Carle as your inspiration!
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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Teens can practice making a recipe out of a cookbook and then sampling their creations.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
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Enjoy snacks and a movie just for teens.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mt. Holly Branch Library
245 W. Catawba Ave.
Mount Holly, NC
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Program is designed to offer tips on how to prepare for college, including information on potential career paths.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 Idlewild Road N.
, NC
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Enjoy an evening of board games, video games and other fun monthly challenges. Dinner is provided, and younger siblings are welcome. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Main Library Rock Hill
138 E. Black St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Visit the Easter Bunny, and take a photo. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
Cost: Cost for photos
Where:
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-979-5000
Website »
Every Monday, Sky High Sports has a special for little jumpers. The facility is still open during Munchkin Monday, so older guests may also be jumping. Munchkin Monday may be canceled on...
Cost: $4-$10
Where:
Sky High Sports
601 N. Polk St.
Pineville, NC
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Telephone: 704-889-5867
Website »
Play a variety of games and sports, create art, and adventure to the playground! Bring a bagged lunch.
Cost: $25 per day
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
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Explore nature through stories, song, plantings, crafts and play in Lost Hollow.
Cost: $10 per parent/child; $6 for each additional participant
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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On Mondays from September to May, all children under the age of 16 can come paint pottery for just $3/hour.
Cost: $3 per hour
Where:
Dish It Out
7828 Rea Road
#C
, NC
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Telephone: 704-544-4848
Website »
Preschoolers complete nature themed literature activities, crafts and hikes while using their imaginations! All guests will meet at the Adventure Center. 1/21: Snow 2/4: Winter Bird Feeders...
Cost: $2; additional $5 entry fee for nonmembers
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
194 Adventure Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Owlets receive hands-on experiences, nature hikes, songs, stories and free play.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Children ages 6 and younger can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $6.95
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Come play in the open gym. All students younger than 3 must have an adult present at all times. Some Mondays are closed due to holidays, so please call to verify playtime.
Cost: $5, cash only
Where:
Carolina Stars
1080 Maxwell Mill Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-548-3441
Website »
Enjoy a variety of stories based on the seasons. Learn about bugs, frogs, plants and other garden friends. Follow story time with a self-guided scavenger hunt.
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Come every Monday and Wednesday for a free family walking program!
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Recreation Center
943 West Sugar Creek Road
, NC
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This program is designed to engage young African American males in a variety of fun and educational activities to develop a positive sense of identity and improve character.
Cost: Free
Where:
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
440 Wesley Heights Way
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1114
Website »
Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities, and wear pajamas! Milk and cookies will be served.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Kids will have fun doing unstructured gymnastics.
Cost: $10-$15, cash only
Where:
Carolina Stars
1080 Maxwell Mill Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-548-3441
Website »
Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Stop by Bunnyville on the lower level in Grand Court and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Bunny will take...
Cost: Free to visit; costs for pictures
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Get free photos with the season's favorite furry friend at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Photos are available Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm; and Fri., 2-8pm. An egg hunt...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord
Cabela's, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
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Snag a photo op with Eggward the Easter Bunny and Snoopy the Easter Beagle, and take part in eggstra-special activities and entertainment. Get a jump on the new experiences in 2019, including...
Cost: Starting at $45. Children ages 3-5 get free entry with a Pre-K pass.
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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High school students with disabilities are invited to spend school break participating in activities used to promote peer interaction and appropriate social skills, physical activity and...
Cost: $50
Where:
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
, NC
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Exhibit explores the 1929 Loray Mill Strike, including why strikers chose to organize with the National Textile Workers Union (NTWU) and how the strike influenced mills across the country. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Museum of Art and History
131 West Main St.
Dallas, NC
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Plastic colored eggs will be hidden in various parks in Harrisburg for families to find during the week of April 12-18. If you find a golden egg with a ticket in it, redeem it for a prize at the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Various Harrisburg parks
, NC
Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, "Pandas," a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
This modest exhibition presents twenty works created over four decades by seventeen artists from six different nations. Yet all of them, regardless of their style, form, material or subject proved...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Swarm in for special bug activities every hour on the hour as part of our Buzz-a-thon event taking place over the week of Spring Break.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
This relaxed class is geared towards expectant parents and parents of newborns. Feel free to bring your baby.
Cost: $12
Where:
Providence Preparatory School
3031 Providence Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Kinder Development
Website »
Travel back in time through the Bible, and end the voyage with an exciting surprise.
Cost: Free
Where:
Fuego Fresco
7516 East Independence Blvd .
Suite 110
, NC
View map »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Learn and have fun through interactive, non-competitive, sport-based activities.
Cost: $5
Where:
War Memorial Center
220 N. Maple St.
Mooresville, NC
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Enjoy stories coupled with fun and easy yoga moves. Registration Required.
Cost: Free
Where:
University City Regional Library
301 East W.T. Harris Blvd.
, NC
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Drop in and try a cool science experiment that takes only 3 minutes to complete.
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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Enjoy spring themed literacy activities and story times.
Cost: Free
Where:
Morrison Regional Library
7015 Morrison Blvd.
, NC
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Enjoy crafts and activities all afternoon and three separate egg hunts. Bring a basket!
Cost: Free
Where:
Del Webb Library
7641 Charlotte Hwy.
Indian Land, SC
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Participants will learn hand anatomy and create a paper mechanical hand.
Cost: Free
Where:
West Boulevard Library
2157 West Blvd.
, NC
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Program is designed to offer tips on how to prepare for college, including information on potential career paths.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 Idlewild Road N.
, NC
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Watch North Carolina State University play University of South Carolina.
Cost: $10+
Where:
BB&T Ballpark
324 S. Mint St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Sunbelt Rentals
Website »
Visit the Easter Bunny, and take a photo. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
Cost: Cost for photos
Where:
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-979-5000
Website »
Play a variety of games and sports, create art, and adventure to the playground! Bring a bagged lunch.
Cost: $25 per day
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
View map »
This weekly story time includes classic tales and new favorites.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble - Arboretum
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
, NC
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Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Big Air Trampoline Park opens its doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. Without the older kids around, the toddlers feel right at home on all the attractions. Big...
Cost: $8
Where:
Big Air Trampoline Park
2408 Sardis Road N.
, NC
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Children ages 6 and younger can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $6.95
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Enjoy a story and craft activity in the Children’s Garden. Children can water vegetable plants, dig for worms and explore the gardens.
Cost: $10 per family, free for members
Where:
Children's Garden at Wing Haven
260 Ridgewood Ave.
, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Come discuss the book of the month. New members welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-5000
Website »
Gain an experience in a variety of different activities that assist in developmental growth through socialization.
Cost: Free
Where:
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
6709 Pence Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-314-1122
Website »
Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Stop by Bunnyville on the lower level in Grand Court and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Bunny will take...
Cost: Free to visit; costs for pictures
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
View map »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Get free photos with the season's favorite furry friend at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Photos are available Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm; and Fri., 2-8pm. An egg hunt...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord
Cabela's, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
View map »
Snag a photo op with Eggward the Easter Bunny and Snoopy the Easter Beagle, and take part in eggstra-special activities and entertainment. Get a jump on the new experiences in 2019, including...
Cost: Starting at $45. Children ages 3-5 get free entry with a Pre-K pass.
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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High school students with disabilities are invited to spend school break participating in activities used to promote peer interaction and appropriate social skills, physical activity and...
Cost: $50
Where:
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
, NC
View map »
Exhibit explores the 1929 Loray Mill Strike, including why strikers chose to organize with the National Textile Workers Union (NTWU) and how the strike influenced mills across the country. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Museum of Art and History
131 West Main St.
Dallas, NC
View map »
Plastic colored eggs will be hidden in various parks in Harrisburg for families to find during the week of April 12-18. If you find a golden egg with a ticket in it, redeem it for a prize at the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Various Harrisburg parks
, NC
Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, "Pandas," a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Swarm in for special bug activities every hour on the hour as part of our Buzz-a-thon event taking place over the week of Spring Break.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Travel back in time through the Bible, and end the voyage with an exciting surprise.
Cost: Free
Where:
Fuego Fresco
7516 East Independence Blvd .
Suite 110
, NC
View map »
Come hunt eggs and see the Easter Bunny!
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Park
165 Broome St.
Mount Holly, NC
View map »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Art Lab is an arts experience that includes a guided tour of The Galleries current exhibition and a fun hands-on art activity.
Cost: $5
Where:
The Galleries of the Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
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Hang out and learn more about these flying mammals.
Cost: $11, children younger than 1 free, included with museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC
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Participate in a variety of hands-on science experiments.
Cost: Free
Where:
University City Regional Library
301 E. W.T. Harris Blvd.
, NC
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Discover the world of science through books, activities and experiments. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Morrison Regional Library
7015 Morrison Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Program is designed to offer tips on how to prepare for college, including information on potential career paths.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 Idlewild Road N.
, NC
View map »
Visit the Easter Bunny, and take a photo. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
Cost: Cost for photos
Where:
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-979-5000
Website »
Certified technicians will check and help families install carseats. No appointment necessary. Bring your vehicle, seat and if possible the child for the most assistance.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Police Department
1201 Crews Road
Matthews, NC
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Play a variety of games and sports, create art, and adventure to the playground! Bring a bagged lunch.
Cost: $25 per day
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
View map »
This drop off program for children presents an engineering challenge based on a popular nursery rhyme. After their engineering challenge, participants meet the animals and participate in humane...
Cost: $20
Where:
Rescue Ranch
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC
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Children ages 6 and younger can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $6.95
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility.
Cost: $8
Where:
BounceU
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: BounceU of Charlotte
Website »
With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
A professional artist teaches discovering, creating and celebrating artwork inspired by the Bechtler collection.
Cost: Free
Where:
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art at Levine Center for the Arts
Come join story time with other families.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes & Noble: Morrison Place
4020 Sharon Road
, NC
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Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Explore the Mint Museum's exhibitions.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Come every Monday and Wednesday for a free family walking program!
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Recreation Center
943 West Sugar Creek Road
, NC
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Instructors will provide assistance to students in grades K-12 in reading and math. The instructions will be primarily facilitated by NC Educator licensed teachers.
Cost: Free
Where:
Revolution Park Sports Academy
1225 Remount Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Revolution Park Sports Academy
Charlotte Ballet's Cultural Dance Program presents African Dance classes. Classes are drop-in format, open to all ages and free of charge for participants. There is also child supervision...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Recreation Center
943 West Sugar Creek Road
, NC
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Stop by Bunnyville on the lower level in Grand Court and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Bunny will take...
Cost: Free to visit; costs for pictures
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Get free photos with the season's favorite furry friend at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Photos are available Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm; and Fri., 2-8pm. An egg hunt...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord
Cabela's, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
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Snag a photo op with Eggward the Easter Bunny and Snoopy the Easter Beagle, and take part in eggstra-special activities and entertainment. Get a jump on the new experiences in 2019, including...
Cost: Starting at $45. Children ages 3-5 get free entry with a Pre-K pass.
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
High school students with disabilities are invited to spend school break participating in activities used to promote peer interaction and appropriate social skills, physical activity and...
Cost: $50
Where:
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
, NC
View map »
Exhibit explores the 1929 Loray Mill Strike, including why strikers chose to organize with the National Textile Workers Union (NTWU) and how the strike influenced mills across the country. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Museum of Art and History
131 West Main St.
Dallas, NC
View map »
Plastic colored eggs will be hidden in various parks in Harrisburg for families to find during the week of April 12-18. If you find a golden egg with a ticket in it, redeem it for a prize at the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Various Harrisburg parks
, NC
Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, "Pandas," a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
This modest exhibition presents twenty works created over four decades by seventeen artists from six different nations. Yet all of them, regardless of their style, form, material or subject proved...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Swarm in for special bug activities every hour on the hour as part of our Buzz-a-thon event taking place over the week of Spring Break.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
In partnership with Atrium Health, this adults-only event for new and expecting parents is the educational and celebratory event of the year. The shower will feature amazing food, drinks,...
Cost: $20-$60
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Travel back in time through the Bible, and end the voyage with an exciting surprise.
Cost: Free
Where:
Fuego Fresco
7516 East Independence Blvd .
Suite 110
, NC
View map »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Come for a story and fun in the kitchen! This session features, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie."
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Fire Station #9
1020 Ivey Cline Road
Concord, NC
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Come learn preschool basics!
Cost: $6
Where:
Town Hall
315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road
Indian Trail, NC
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Visit the open house for refreshments, paint-your-own egg ornaments, pottery wheel demo, and information about ceramics and pottery summer camps.
Cost: Free
Where:
McDowell Arts Center
123 McDowell St.
Matthews, NC
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Naturalists will introduce the characteristics that make reptiles and amphibians different while also pointing out similarities. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Myers Park Library
1361 Queens Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-5800
Website »
Discover the world of science through books, activities, and experiments.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Hill Library
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Mint Hill, NC
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Discover the world of science through books, activities and experiments. Register online to come discuss hot air balloons.
Cost: Free
Where:
Morrison Regional Library
7015 Morrison Blvd.
, NC
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Program is designed to offer tips on how to prepare for college, including information on potential career paths.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 Idlewild Road N.
, NC
View map »
Explore different media and techniques with other young artists.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
View map »
Join this hands-on workshop to learn how to texturize and manipulate clay.
Cost: Free
Where:
Scaleybark Library
101 Scaleybark Road
, NC
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Bring a lawn chair or blanket and cozy up for some outside entertainment. Drinks, popcorn, candy available for purchase. Movies start 5-15 minutes after sunset. April 18: “Spiderman: Into...
Cost: Free
Where:
Veterans Park
Main Street and Maxwell Street
Huntersville, NC
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Small bites and sweets will be available from Nourish, Cooking with Joya, Fern, Banh Mi Brothers, Lady Go Go's, Jai Food and Jyoti's, as well as Move That Dough, Cafe Ganache, True Flour...
Cost: Free
Where:
Camp North End
1776 Statesville Ave.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Charlotte VegFest
Visit the Easter Bunny, and take a photo. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
Cost: Cost for photos
Where:
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-979-5000
Website »
Play a variety of games and sports, create art, and adventure to the playground! Bring a bagged lunch.
Cost: $25 per day
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
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Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
View map »
Big Air Trampoline Park opens its doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. Without the older kids around, the toddlers feel right at home on all the attractions. Big...
Cost: $8
Where:
Big Air Trampoline Park
2408 Sardis Road N.
, NC
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Children ages 6 and younger can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $6.95
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Little ones and adults discover nature together through crafts, games, songs, animal encounters and outdoor exploration. Pre-Registration is required. Time slots are 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am.
Cost: $4
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility.
Cost: $8
Where:
BounceU
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: BounceU of Charlotte
Website »
Sing to songs, move to the music and enjoy an active practice with caregiver and child. Parent or guardian must be present in class.
Cost: $15
Where:
Blossom Tree Wellness
15905 Brookway Drive
Suite 4106
Huntersville, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Tiny Blooms Yoga
Website »
With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Make a unique project out of clay. Projects will be taken back to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned to Scaleybark Library for pickup.
Cost: Free
Where:
Scaleybark Library
101 Scaleybark Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-416-6400
Website »
Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Stop by Bunnyville on the lower level in Grand Court and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Bunny will take...
Cost: Free to visit; costs for pictures
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
View map »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Get free photos with the season's favorite furry friend at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Photos are available Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm; and Fri., 2-8pm. An egg hunt...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord
Cabela's, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
View map »
Snag a photo op with Eggward the Easter Bunny and Snoopy the Easter Beagle, and take part in eggstra-special activities and entertainment. Get a jump on the new experiences in 2019, including...
Cost: Starting at $45. Children ages 3-5 get free entry with a Pre-K pass.
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
High school students with disabilities are invited to spend school break participating in activities used to promote peer interaction and appropriate social skills, physical activity and...
Cost: $50
Where:
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
, NC
View map »
Exhibit explores the 1929 Loray Mill Strike, including why strikers chose to organize with the National Textile Workers Union (NTWU) and how the strike influenced mills across the country. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Museum of Art and History
131 West Main St.
Dallas, NC
View map »
Plastic colored eggs will be hidden in various parks in Harrisburg for families to find during the week of April 12-18. If you find a golden egg with a ticket in it, redeem it for a prize at the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Various Harrisburg parks
, NC
Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, "Pandas," a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
This modest exhibition presents twenty works created over four decades by seventeen artists from six different nations. Yet all of them, regardless of their style, form, material or subject proved...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Swarm in for special bug activities every hour on the hour as part of our Buzz-a-thon event taking place over the week of Spring Break.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Meet some of the Nature Center residents in this wild encounter.
Cost: Free
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
Register online for fun activities, brunch and an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny.
Cost: $5
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
View map »
Meet a variety of fuzzy and cute animal babies like goats, chicks, ducklings, and bunnies!
Cost: $4-$5
Where:
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6900
Website »
Program is designed to offer tips on how to prepare for college, including information on potential career paths.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 Idlewild Road N.
, NC
View map »
Celebrate the full moon with a gathering in the woods and on the trails.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
View map »
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour features a set of 7-9 short films. Jennifer Pharr Davis will be on-site for a meet-and-greet during the Women’s Adventure Film Tour...
Cost: Free, $6 for parkig
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Website »
Visit the Easter Bunny, and take a photo. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
Cost: Cost for photos
Where:
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-979-5000
Website »
Experience Easter egg hunts, raffles, yard games, hayrides for an additional fee, farm animals and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Cost: $7 for egg hunt, free for children 2 and younger
Where:
Hodges Farm
3900 Rocky River Road East
, NC
View map »
Play a variety of games and sports, create art, and adventure to the playground! Bring a bagged lunch.
Cost: $25 per day
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
View map »
Children ages 6 and younger can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $6.95
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Little ones and adults discover nature together through crafts, games, songs, animal encounters and outdoor exploration. Pre-Registration is required. Time slots are 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am.
Cost: $4
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
Sessions are structured and include a fairy host, tea party with light snack, dress-up clothes, craft, face painting or light makeup, and story time.
Cost: $20
Where:
Tiaras and Tales
921 Crossroads Plaza
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility.
Cost: $8
Where:
BounceU
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: BounceU of Charlotte
Website »
The local puppeteer troupe from MyGym Lake Norman will lead a puppet show with songs and book readings.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble: Birkdale Village
8725 Townley Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
There will be food trucks, local vendors and family fun on Fridays at Metropolitan.
Cost: Free
Where:
Metropolitan
431 S. Kings Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Spectacular Events
Food Truck Friday at Fountain Park in Old Town Rock Hill will feature food trucks, local restaurants, local beers, wine, children's activities and live music.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Fountain Park, Old Town Rock Hill
300 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Celebrate 20 years of music at Stonecrest with weekly family fun.
Cost: Free
Where:
Stonecrest Shopping Center
7900 Rea Road
, NC
View map »
Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Stop by Bunnyville on the lower level in Grand Court and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Bunny will take...
Cost: Free to visit; costs for pictures
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
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Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
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Get free photos with the season's favorite furry friend at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Photos are available Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm; and Fri., 2-8pm. An egg hunt...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord
Cabela's, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
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Snag a photo op with Eggward the Easter Bunny and Snoopy the Easter Beagle, and take part in eggstra-special activities and entertainment. Get a jump on the new experiences in 2019, including...
Cost: Starting at $45. Children ages 3-5 get free entry with a Pre-K pass.
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Everyone’s favorite rockin’ blue cat takes the stage in this musical performance. When the unsuspecting Biddle family takes in the fantastic feline, Pete the Cat rocks the...
Cost: $19+
Where:
McColl Family Theater
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Exhibit explores the 1929 Loray Mill Strike, including why strikers chose to organize with the National Textile Workers Union (NTWU) and how the strike influenced mills across the country. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Museum of Art and History
131 West Main St.
Dallas, NC
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Take a 25-minute train ride with the Easter Bunny. The furry friend will hand out candy and pose for pictures. Do not miss the inflatables, crafts, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and face...
Cost: $9-$13, children 2 and younger free
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
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Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, "Pandas," a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
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This modest exhibition presents twenty works created over four decades by seventeen artists from six different nations. Yet all of them, regardless of their style, form, material or subject proved...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Swarm in for special bug activities every hour on the hour as part of our Buzz-a-thon event taking place over the week of Spring Break.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Get your face painted, meet the Easter Bunny and more. Egg hunts begin on Webster Street, every half hour by age group beginning at 10:00 a.m. Come at 10:30 a.m. to make a hat (Dogwood Crafters on...
Cost: Free
Where:
Dillsboro, NC
Dillsboro, NC
Horticultural professionals will be on hand to answer plant questions. Brendan and the Strangest Ways will be performing live in the Greenery Shed starting at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where:
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
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Join the Easter Bunny for a morning full of entertainment and games, including bubble performances, balloon twisting, face painting, a magic show, egg relays, an egg hunt and a photo...
Cost: $12-$29, children younger than age 2 admitted free
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Run the Fun Run at 9 a.m. or the 5K at 9:30 a.m. Stick around for the free festival with the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts, DJ, and an inflatable slide.
Cost: $20
Where:
Downtown Concord
Means and Union Ave.
Concord, NC
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Earth Day Fair at the Davidson Farmer's Market will offer an electronic recycling drive, a local bee keeper, the bike/walk to the market challenge, information about recycling right and solar...
Cost: Free
Where:
Davidson Farmer's Market
120 S. Main St.
Davidson, NC
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Participate in an Easter Egg Hunt, make crafts and enjoy breakfast.
Cost: Free
Where:
Grayson Park
750 Beal St.
, NC
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Hike with a naturalist on the Paw Paw Nature Trail, learn our native bird calls, discover bird beak adaptations and meet some birds and local conservation organizations. The event will also include...
Cost: $8
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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Hike with a naturalist on the Paw Paw Nature Trail, learn native bird calls, discover bird beak adaptations, and meet some birds and local organizations doing their part to conserve these...
Cost: $8, included with museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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In this special story time, come share donuts and stories with your dad, grandpa, uncle or caregiver.
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Enjoy photo opportunities with Baxter the Bunny, story-time, crafts, farm animals and an Easter egg hunt for ages one to 10.
Cost: $8 for one child and one parent. $8 for additional parent.
Where:
Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Register online for a time slot at the Fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Cost: Free
Where:
Bible Baptist Church
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC
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Participants will have the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health through connecting with nature on hiking experiences.
Cost: $5
Where:
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
1920 Stroud Park Ct.
, NC
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Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
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The Latta Annual Easter Egg Hunt offers egg hunts organized by age groups: 1-3 , 4-6 and 7-10 years old. The day includes photos with Baxter the Bunny, story-time, games, farm animals and time...
Cost: $8 per child ages 1-10. Extra adults and students, $8
Where:
Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Telephone: 704-875-2312
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Curious George will be stopping by for breakfast and a special story time in the store cafe.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble - Arboretum
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
, NC
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Kayak and stand-up paddle board, hike and try yoga. Please be advised that some activities are age-restricted.
Cost: Free
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
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Visit the Easter egg hunt with bounce houses, Easter bunny pics, food and lots of fun! There will be designated times for each age group beginning with special needs children of any age.
Cost: Free
Where:
Greater Life Kids
17025 Lancaster Hwy.
, NC
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Come for food, face-painting, candy and family fun. Children 8 and younger are invited to hunt for eggs.
Cost: Free
Where:
South Charlotte Presbyterian Church
15425 Scholastic Drive
, NC
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Learn how to conserve and harvest water using a rain barrel. This water workshop will have educational activities for all ages.
Cost: Free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Work out and play fitness games with fun music! Each class lasts 45 minutes and is suitable for all fitness levels. Ages 2-5: 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 6 and older: 11-11:45 a.m.
Cost: $0-$5
Where:
Weddington Road Bark Park
8955 Weddington Road
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: SMASH Fitness
Telephone: 980-494-0258
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Come out for face painting, crafts, inflatables, thousands of eggs and food.
Cost: Free
Where:
Central Church Lake Park
3624 Lake Park Road
Indian Trail, NC
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Sponsor: Central Church Lake Park
Telephone: 704-804-2203
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Hunt eggs and play games. Eat hot dogs and cotton candy. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Bible Baptist Church
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
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Sponsor: Bible Baptist Church
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Enjoy an Easter Bunny appearance, Easter Egg Hunt, crafts, games and prizes. Even will also feature the StoryWalk program with, "The Biggest Easter Basket Ever."
Cost: Free
Where:
Methodist Home Recreation Center/Shamrock Senior Center
3200 Shamrock Drive
, NC
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Enjoy crafts, the Easter Bunny and a fun Easter egg hunt! Hunt is for ages 2-12 years.
Cost: $5
Where:
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
440 Wesley Heights Way
, NC
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The Praising Place Church has partnered with Charlotte Fire Dept. Station 23 and Community Blood Bank of the Carolinas to celebrate Easter with an egg drop with free games, giveaways, bounce...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Praising Place Church
5268 North Sharon Amity Road
, NC
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Enjoy a live performance of the Afro-Brazilian art form delivered by Charlotte Capoeira.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
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Learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building and geometry while developing problem solving and innovating skills.
Cost: Free
Where:
Myers Park Branch Library
1361 Queens Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-5800
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Community School of the Arts will provide a visual art workshop series with live music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Scaleybark Library
101 Scaleybark Road
, NC
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Program is designed to offer tips on how to prepare for college, including information on potential career paths.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 Idlewild Road N.
, NC
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Experience the magic of the lanterns as they light up the water.
Cost: $18-$35, children 7 and younger free
Where:
Symphony Park
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Indian Land High School will host New Wrap Order, King of Fire Pizza, Caribbean Buzz, My Sausage Buddy, Wilbur’s Last Ride and Arctic Concessions.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Indian Land High School
8063 River Road
Indian Land, NC
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Tosco Music Parties showcase an eclectic mix of music styles and engage the audience with singalongs throughout the evening, and each party is unique. Tosco Music Parties feature performances of...
Cost: $15.50-$34.50
Where:
Knight Theater
430 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
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Visit the Easter Bunny, and take a photo. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
Cost: Cost for photos
Where:
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-979-5000
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Bring your own basket to hunt for eggs, and visit the Easter Bunny. Noon at Stowe Park and 2pm at Linford Park. Linford Park, Caston St., Belmont. Stowe Park,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Linford Park and Stowe Park
Belmont, NC
Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Experience Easter egg hunts, raffles, yard games, hayrides for an additional fee, farm animals and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Cost: $7 for egg hunt, free for children 2 and younger
Where:
Hodges Farm
3900 Rocky River Road East
, NC
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Day-long workshops offering kids the opportunity to learn introductory robotics skills. Designed for children with little or no prior robotics experience. Participants will design, build and...
Cost: $5 per participant, $10 per parent and child
Where:
EPIC Building, UNC Charlotte
8700 Phillips Road
, NC
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Sponsor: NC Science Festival
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Spend the day as a scientist with the Department of Chemistry at UNC Charlotte and learn about dyes, pigments, and other colorful chemicals by making your own chromatic concoctions. Registration...
Cost: $5
Where:
Burson Hall, UNC Charlotte
9006 Craver Road
, NC
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Sponsor: NC Science Festival
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Join B Music Youth for music education and mentorship.
Cost: $31
Where:
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
440 Wesley Heights Way
, NC
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Guided trail rides are open to riders of all experience levels.
Cost: $45-$50
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
1058 Horse Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Meet a resident bird and an expert keeper in these half-hour sessions along the Raptor Trail. Saturdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays 1 and 3 p.m.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
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Learn the all about the natural philosopher, Galileo Galilei, and some of his greatest inventions including his thermometer.
Cost: $15-$19, free for children younger than 2, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.
Cost: Cost for games
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
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Learn about the Mediterranean diet, and taste some yummy grain-based salad.
Cost: $15-$19, free for children younger than 2, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Learn about vultures found at Carolina Raptor Center.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Attend this “baby shower” to provide aid to local rehabilitation organizations. Bring a gift, listen to a fun baby animal story and play a few shower games to learn about wild little...
Cost: $8, included with museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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Check out experiments that bubble, ooze, blow up and illuminate.
Cost: $15-$19, free for children younger than 2, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Instructors will provide assistance to students in grades K-12 in reading and math. The instructions will be primarily facilitated by NC Educator licensed teachers.
Cost: Free
Where:
Revolution Park Sports Academy
1225 Remount Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Revolution Park Sports Academy
Teens ages 16 and younger receive three hours of discounted jumping. Jumpers are required to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for an additional $2.
Cost: $19.95
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Celebrate 20 years of music at Stonecrest with weekly family fun.
Cost: Free
Where:
Stonecrest Shopping Center
7900 Rea Road
, NC
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Stop by Bunnyville on the lower level in Grand Court and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Bunny will take...
Cost: Free to visit; costs for pictures
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
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Don’t miss the helicopter egg drop, plus a contests, live bunnies, a scavenger hunt and prizes. Food available for purchase. Egg drop from children with special needs at 5:30 p.m. See website...
Cost: $8-$11; wagon rides cost extra
Where:
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Get free photos with the season's favorite furry friend at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Photos are available Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm; and Fri., 2-8pm. An egg hunt...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord
Cabela's, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
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Snag a photo op with Eggward the Easter Bunny and Snoopy the Easter Beagle, and take part in eggstra-special activities and entertainment. Get a jump on the new experiences in 2019, including...
Cost: Starting at $45. Children ages 3-5 get free entry with a Pre-K pass.
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Everyone’s favorite rockin’ blue cat takes the stage in this musical performance. When the unsuspecting Biddle family takes in the fantastic feline, Pete the Cat rocks the...
Cost: $19+
Where:
McColl Family Theater
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Four men were to be crucified that day in Jerusalem. Only three crosses were raised. This is the story of The Fourth Cross. See website for show times on March 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30...
Cost: $10-$37
Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy 51
Fort Mill, SC 29715
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Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
The 2019 Queen City Easter Festival will feature face painting, games, dance performances, crafts, vendors, food and more! There will also be an Easter egg hunt and free Easter Bunny pictures....
Cost: Free
Where:
Carole Hoefener Center
615 E. 6th St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Create Amazing LLC
Website »
Exhibit explores the 1929 Loray Mill Strike, including why strikers chose to organize with the National Textile Workers Union (NTWU) and how the strike influenced mills across the country. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Museum of Art and History
131 West Main St.
Dallas, NC
View map »
Take a 25-minute train ride with the Easter Bunny. The furry friend will hand out candy and pose for pictures. Do not miss the inflatables, crafts, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and face...
Cost: $9-$13, children 2 and younger free
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, "Pandas," a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
This modest exhibition presents twenty works created over four decades by seventeen artists from six different nations. Yet all of them, regardless of their style, form, material or subject proved...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Swarm in for special bug activities every hour on the hour as part of our Buzz-a-thon event taking place over the week of Spring Break.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
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