CHARLOTTE — Happy Easter weekend Queen City! From family-friendly egg hunts to outdoor festivals and more, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the spring season this weekend. Here’s what’s happening near you:
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Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?” tour is making a stop at Ovens Auditorium Friday night with all new material.
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Indiana Pacers at home Friday night.
Charlotte SHOUT! returns this weekend. One of Charlotte’s largest festivals, it celebrates the city’s art, culture and community. The festival offers over 200 events and attractions through April 19.
One of the kickoff music events is Soul Junction — a night of soul and R&B at the main stage in First Ward Park.
NC Wine presents the third annual StrEATs Uncorked festival Friday evening. Enjoy a walk-around tasting experience featuring some of the best wine selections North Carolina has to offer.
Visit the Easter Bunny and take a festive train ride on the Easter Bunny Express at the North Carolina Transportation Museum this weekend. There will also be themed snacks, face painting, crafts and more.
The 2026 Charlotte Spartan Event will be held this weekend at Porter Farms in Concord.
‘Tis the season for egg hunts. Camp North End’s hosting a spring egg hunt across its entire campus Saturday, starting at 11 a.m.
NoDa Brewing Co. is also having an Easter egg hunt Saturday morning.
And Pilot Brewing wants to get the grown-ups in on the fun to. Head to their taproom for an adults-only egg hunt Sunday, starting at noon.
Shop from over 100 local small businesses and enjoy live music, refreshments and brews as South End’s Front Porch makes its return this Saturday.
Lost Worlds Brewing is celebrating six years this Saturday with live music, anniversary drink specials, a special beer release and more.
Triple C Brewing Company is hosting the first Witchfest Saturday, a spiritual gathering showcasing vendors passionate about ancestral magic, divination, thrifted and antique treasures and much more.
Charlotte Brewfest is back Saturday at South End Station.
Support our local emergency responders with the Charlotte Salute to Heroes Hockey Game and Community Event Saturday at Bojangles Coliseum.
America is performing at Ovens Auditorium Saturday night.
Charlotte FC will face off against Philadelphia Union at Bank of America Stadium Saturday night.
Eric Church is slated to play the Spectrum Center Saturday night.
Juvenile’s Boiling Point Album Release Tour is coming to the Fillmore Saturday with The 400 Degreez Band.
Watch “A Bug’s Life” at Stowe Park in downtown Belmont Saturday night.
Complete your literary passport with the 2026 Greater Charlotte Book Crawl. All April, visit any participating bookstore to collect unique stamps and win prizes.
Check out a free car show in Mint Hill this Sunday with Hot Rods on the Lawn.
Head to Heist Brewery for the Charlotte Blues Society’s Sunday Night Blues Jam starting at 6 p.m. It’s $10 to watch, but if you want to join in on the jam, it’s free.
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