Teachers Take the Stage
Community Music Academy Benefit Concert
Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW
Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m., $5-$20
The Community Music Academy faculty, which includes UNCW Department of Music faculty as well as professional musicians from the surrounding community, will perform selections by Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Piazzolla. Proceeds will benefit the UNCW Community Music Academy.
Spring Hops In
Easter Egg Hunt
Hugh MacRae Park
Friday, March 25, 10 a.m., Free
This family-friendly Easter celebration at Hugh MacRae Park’s baseball fields will include Easter egg hunts, crafts and more. The egg hunt is scheduled to begin promptly at 10 a.m. and will be cancelled in the event of rain.
Bring Your Own Basket
Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt
New Hanover County Arboretum
Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m., $7, Free for children under 3
Kids of all ages will receive a visit from the Easter Bunny and from live bunnies as well during the Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt. Kids will play games for prizes and hunt for eggs. Proceeds support the projects and programs at the arboretum.
Funnel Cake FunÂ
Spring Carnival
Independence Mall parking lot
Monday through Friday, 5-11:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon-11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-11:30 p.m.
Enjoy amusement park rides, games and food during the annual carnival, which runs through Sunday, March 27. New rides include Monster Truck, Chopper Hopper, Ships Ahoy and Flying Bobs.
