Easter events

Cornelius

A morning with the Easter Bunny: For area preschoolers. run 9-11 a.m. March 22 at the Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St. Bring your camera for a visit with Peter Cottontail, season crafts and refreshments. Free. www.cornelius.org

Hop into Spring!: Ages 3 to 12. Take your basket to collect toy-filled eggs at different activity stations and visit with the Easter Bunny, 2-4 p.m. March 23 at Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road. Free. www.cornelius.org.

Community children’s Easter egg hunt: 10-11 a.m. March 30. Ages preschool through third grade will hunt; ages fourth grade and older are invited to be helpers. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave. 704-892-8566. www.mtzionumc.net.

Huntersville

Easter egg hunt: Rain or shine. Make your own basket, hunt for eggs. 3 p.m. March 24. Huntersville United Methodist, 14005 Stumptown Road. www.humconline.org.

Community egg hunt: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30 at Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road. Free egg hunts, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. Hayrides and bounce houses will be available for small fee. Registration is required at www.ruralhill.net/egghuntreg.asp.

Mooresville

Easter family fun: Games, crafts, treats. 5-7 p.m. March 22. Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist, 575 Brawley School Road. www.williamsonschapel.org.

Easter egg hunt: 2 p.m. March 23 at Cornelius Road Park, 247 Cornelius Road. Rain date is March 24. Free. www.MooresvilleRecreation.org.

Terrell

Easter egg hunt & celebration: 2-4 p.m. March 30. Crafts, decorate-your-own-cookie and egg hunt for children ages 1-12 years. Rehobeth United Methodist Church Connor Recreation Center, 4015 McGee Point Road. http://www.rehobethumc.org.

Troutman

Easter egg hunt: Free 2-4 p.m. March 24 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 225 Morgan St. Free. www.townoftroutman.org.

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Compiled by Hilary Trenda and Joe Marusak