Easter
Hop Into Spring Saturday at Wilhelm Park
March 19. [UPDATED] Spring has sprung: Cornelius Parks & Recreation will hold Hop Into Spring this Saturday at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary, starting at 2 pm and ending at 4. Of course, Peter Cottontail and his best duck friend will be there. Update: The event has been moved inside due to rain. […]
Holy Week and Easter services taking place in Cornelius
April 3. Holy Week, in the Christian church, is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter, observed as a time of devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ. In the Greek and Roman liturgical books, it is called the Great Week because great deeds were done by God during this week. Originally, only Good Friday […]
Make a reservation to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck
March 15. Families can make a reservation now to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck on Saturday, April 1, at Veterans Park in Huntersville. Reserve a table for 45 minutes and enjoy brunch and a family craft while waiting for your photo with Bunny and Duck. Reservations are $20 per table (maximum […]
Weekend agenda April 15-18: Easter weekend
April 15: A morning with the Easter Bunny April 15 A Morning with the Easter Bunny 10 am – noon. Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy Easter-themed crafts, snacks and a chance to take a photo with Peter Cottontail. Don’t forget to bring your camera or smartphone to this free event. Cain Center for […]
We’ll be closed Good Friday, Easter Monday
April 8. Our office will close April 15 in observance of the Easter holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, April 19 for our regular business hours 9 am to 5 pm. The e-newsletter will observe the holiday as well.
Happy Easter! Go to church, an egg roll, take a hike
Check back in as more items are included. Submit your Easter and spring events to corneliustoday@gmail.com. April 14 Outdoor Adventure: Spring Stroll 10-11:30 am at Robbins Park (meet at the shelter by the playground). Laura Domingo, a naturalist with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, will be leading the hike and providing information about the park’s […]
April 1 is Maundy Thursday
April 1. Today is Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter Sunday. It gets its name from the Latin word mandatum, which means “commandment.” It commemorates the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Click here for services and special events at local churches.
Holy Week and Easter services
March 25. Churches, for the most part, have returned to in-person worship with varying capacity, and face mask and social distancing restrictions, while maintaining online options. Please check websites for online availability and advance in-person registration where required. Here is a list of services in Cornelius, unless noted: Bethel Presbyterian Church 19920 Bethel Church Road, […]
Egg hunts mostly full, if not full, and very COVID-aware
March 26. Life may be slowly getting back to normal, albeit a new normal. Indeed, most of the time slots are filled at Saturday’s Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will be separated into small groups by age and divided into two sections to make the experience a little less intense and […]
