Ring in Spring at the Bell Tower — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24: Spring crafts, snacks, family fun, free hay rides throughout downtown, more. Bell Tower Park is at the corner of S. Jackson and W. Innes Streets.

Organ Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt — 2-4 p.m. March 24, Organ Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 1515 Organ Church Road.

Tiger World Wild Easter Egg Hunt —  March 24 at 1 p.m.  Prizes, giveaways,  Easter candy for all children. There will be Easter eggs “hidden,” so bring a basket or bag for your eggs. Tiger World, 4400 Cook Road, Rockwell, www.tigerworld.us

Salem Lutheran Resurrection Celebration and egg hunt — 4-6 p.m. March 24: Bring your own basket, have your pic made with a live bunny plus games, food, more. Egg hunt begins at 5 pm. 5080 Sherrills Ford Road, 704-636-0352.

Easter Egg Hunt at Kennedy-Hall — 2-4 pm March 24: Special eggs have candy, prizes, money. Age-appropriate hunting. Cupcakes and other refreshments, picture taken with the Easter bunny.Kennedy-Hall American Legion Post 106, 6250 NC Highway 801.

Glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt at Luther’s Lutheran — March 24: Annual event sponsored by youth group. 6 p.m. hotdog supper, 7 p.m. glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt. Luther’s Lutheran Church, at the corner of Stokes Ferry and Richfield Roads.

NC Transportation’s annual Easter Bunny Express — March 24-25 and 30-31. Ticket and schedule info at N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Boulevard, Spencer, 704-636-2889, nctrans.org

Lazy 5 Ranch 9th annual Easter Eggstravaganza — 8 am-6 pm March 24 and 31. Helicopter egg drop, corn box, coloring contest, guess the number of jelly beans contest, live bunnies, scavenger hunt, prizes for every child. Special Needs egg drop at 5:30 p.m. Wagon rides first come, first serve. Easter activities included in regular admission rates except food, ice cream,  t-shirts. https://lazy5ranch.com/

FUCC Easter Egg Hunt — 9 am March 25: First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St.

Easter activities at at Spencer Public Library — 4 pm March 29: RSVP by March 26 to 704-636-9072. Make painted potato eggs, listen to a story about Curious George and other characters, search for eggs behind the peeps on shelves in children’s room, win prizes for finding the most eggs; everyone will go home with candy.

Good Friday fellowship — March 30 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Hawkinstown Road. 1-4 p.m. Fish, food, fun, egg hunt for the children at 2 p.m. Free.

Kick-off to Spring Break for Children and Youth — March 30 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1920 Shirley Ave. 1- 4 p.m. Easter egg dying, games, food,  activities.  Info 704-637-0794.

Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fest at Historic Gold Hill — March 31: Age 10 and under 10 am, children’s games and activities 11 am (nominal charge): egg dying, sand art, carrot ring, egg toss, Pin the Tail on the Bunny, Go Fishing games. Photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Food will be available. 840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, www.goldhill.com, 704-279-5674.

Easter Egg Hunt at First Baptist Church, Rockwell — 11 a.m. March 31: 2,000 eggs! For all ages through 5th grade. First Baptist Church, Rockwell, 8630 Hillcrest Drive. Pizza, games, Bible lesson, worship. Info 704-279-6120.

Easter Egg events at Patterson Farm —  March 30-31: Patterson Farm, 10390 Caldwell Rd, Mount Ulla, 704-636-4005, details at visitpattersonfarm.ticketleap.com

THD hosts Easter Egg-Stravaganza — 11 a.m.-1 p.m March 31: Free. Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your own basket, 3 age categories. Kids games by Salisbury Harley Owner’s Group & Ladies of Harley, Cheerwine, Pics with the Easter Bunny. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com/

Landmark Church Easter Egg Hunt — 2-4 p.m. March 31 from Toddlers up to age 12. Everyone welcome. 1910 Mooresville Road, 704-633-8200.

Brunch with the Easter Bunny — 9:30-10:30 a.m. March 31: Patterson Farm, 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla. Tickets and time at visitpattersonfarm.ticketleap.com

Easter Egg Hunt at Dan Nicholas Park — 11 a.m.-12 p.m. March 31: Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, details at www.rowancountync.gov

Easter Egg Hunt at Sloan Park — 11 a.m.-12 p.m. March 31: Sloan Park, 550 Sloan Road, Mount Ulla, www.rowancountync.gov

Easter Egg Hunt at Ellis Park — 11 a.m.-12 p.m.March 31: Ellis Park, 3541 Old Mocksville Road, www.rowancountync.gov

Kannapolis Spring-Tacular Celebration — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 31: At Games, crafts, face painting, inflatables visit from the Easter Bunny at Village Parkhosted by the City of Kannapolis . 700 West C. Street.Bring your Easter basket to collect candy and treats. Freel for all ages.  704-920-4343 or parks@kannapolisnc.gov

Immanuel Lutheran Youth Easter Egg Hunt — 1:30 p.m. March 31 for toddlers through 5th grade. Divided by age groups. Refreshments, visit from the Easter Bunny. Inclement weather date: after breakfast Easter Sunday. 704-279-3737.

Mt. Moriah Lutheran — Easter Egg Hunt 2-4 p.m.March 31, ages 5th grade and younger. Bring your own basket. Games, light refreshments, crafts. 750 Mt. Moriah Church Road, China Grove, 704-857 5034

9th Annual Colonial Spring Frolic — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 7: Old Stone House, 770 Old Stone House Road. Colonial Easter egg dyeing, musket demonstrations, woodworking, open fire cooking, candle making, children’s games, colonial dancers and music. $5 adults, $3 students

Faithful Friends annual Sniff ‘n Snag Egg Hunt — Saturday April 14: Bring your furry friends. Door prizes and a prize for best dog costume. Registration 9:30-10 a.m.; Egg hunt 10-11:30 a.m. Registration fee per dog $10. Hundreds of eggs with dog treats and prizes inside. 220 Grace Church Road, 704-633-1722, www.faithfulfriendsnc.org