CHARLOTTE – Spring is here! The sun is shining and the warm air has arrived. This time of year is a great time to gather with family and friends to celebrate. Easter is right around the corner, and our seniors will soon be graduating. It is a time to celebrate.
Easter celebrations are happening all over town. Check out these events for fun for the whole family.
Easter Bunny Express at N.C. Transportation Museum is an event that will be held the weekend of April 15th – 16th. Each day there are several times available for train rides. General admission tickets are available for access to the museum and a visit with the Bunny along with several Easter-themed activities. The train ride is included with an upgraded ticket and includes a 25-minute leisure ride on the train, which has been decorated in specialty Easter themes for an all-inclusive experience. Visit https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/easter-bunny-express/ to purchase your tickets and more information on the activities.
Free Easter Bunny Pictures at the Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills Mall. Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny and get a free 4×6 photo with the opportunity to purchase additional photos. The event takes place Thursday, April 14, through Sunday, April 17. Visit their website at https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/easter to reserve your spot today.
The 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Optimist Hall will take place on Saturday, April 16 from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm with three different Egg Hunts. At 10:30 am, a hunt for children 5 years and under will start, then at 11:30 am ages 6 to 12 will begin, and at 12:00 pm a special adults-only hunt for three golden eggs will take place. This is one event that will be filled with fun for all. The building features a variety of unique food and retail ventures along with restaurants. For more information on Optimist Hall, the Egg Hunt, and parking, visit https://optimisthall.com/visit/.
Planning Easter and upcoming Graduation parties can often feel stressful, especially when it comes to feeding your guests. Not only can party planning be a point of stress, but finding that perfect and special gift can also add to the list. The town joins together in helping you provide food and gifts for those special occasions.
Create A Video on Fairview Road in Mint Hill is a wonderful place to find that special gift. Dave Martinson says, “Springtime is the second busiest time for us at Create A Video. We are in the business of preserving family history stored away on photos, slides, films, and tapes. We create storytelling videos that are cherished by families as they reflect on the past.” During the Easter season, they have found people have them preserved and create stories from family members who have passed away. The editors create an emotional review of a person’s life starting with baby pictures, moving through childhood, school years, marriage(s), vacations, grandchildren, and great-grandparents. On Easter Sunday when many families gather for fellowship, they are able to play these masterpieces, which go on to become family heirlooms. After Easter supper, they sit around the TV and reflect on their family here today and those who have left us.
For that special gift for an upcoming graduate, they are able to create stories from the photos of the grad growing up from an infant to the most recent times. The photos seem to come to life as they are weaved together with gentle special effects and heartwarming music. Titles enhance the video by naming the special events of their life while growing up. Grads love it, but it seems the parents and grandparents cherish this emotional product more than anyone. Copies are made for everyone to have on their own on a DVD or USB flash drive. For more information please visit their website at http://createavideo.com/video-production-company-in-charlotte-nc/.
Lowe Neddo Funeral Home offers memory items designed to celebrate a person and their life. They can create memory blankets. The high-quality, woven – not printed – memory blankets are great as a display item but can also be used as a throw blanket daily. Pictures that are woven onto blankets can be in color or black-and-white. The blanket can feature a single picture or a collage. For that special touch, names and dates can be added as well. Michael Neddo says, “Send them off to school with something unique and personal. You can’t be there with them, but this blanket could be the next best thing.” Their venue is also available to rent for parties. Lowe Neddo Funeral Home offers guest books, programs, handouts, and/or mementos for guests to take home with them. They can also create a special video of the graduate, too. They have the software to put music, videos, and pictures together into a presentation that can be played at the graduation party. “We’re not just a funeral home, but a Life Event Center. We specialize in memories and life celebration,” says Neddo. Information and pricing are available by giving them a call at (866) 682-4043.
Chick-fil-A on Albemarle Road and in Mint Hill is available for all your catering needs. They offer a wide variety of chicken trays: nuggets, strips (spicey only), and grilled chicken sandwich bundles (sandwich rolls, grilled chicken breasts, and all the fixings.) Each of their trays comes with a variety of their sauces, and full bottles of their signature sauces are available. Along with chicken trays, they also offer trays of side items like fruit and mac ’n’ cheese. To complete the meal, grab a cookie tray, gallon of tea, and lemonade sure to fill your guests with delicious food from start to end. “We are so happy to be a part of, and serve this community. We’d be glad to help with your catering needs this season,” says Denise Boston, Community and Brand Director for Albemarle Road and Mint Hill locations. Don’t forget about their app! Save time and earn points for each purchase.
Wayback Burgers in Mint Hill offers a wide variety of items to feed your hungry guests over the holiday or for that special graduation party. They are able to cater events from 10 guests up to 500. When catering an event, their delivery and setup services are also available. Their catering services include burgers, tenders, and more. They have trays that will meet the needs of any occasion. Community involvement and support are a huge part of their business structure, and military discounts are also available at their location. To learn more information about their catering menu and location visit https://waybackburgers.com/locations/north-carolina/mint-hill.
Easter and Graduation are wonderful times to celebrate family and friends. Our wonderful community offers amazing resources for catering and gift ideas. They appreciate your support and love helping to make it easier when planning a special day for your loved ones.
