Events fill quickly. Please call ahead or register in advance to avoid disappointment. We will be adding to this list as we discover more events. Updated: March 18, 2026. Stay tuned as we update last year’s events!
APACHE JUNCTION
April 4: Easter Egg Hunt. Come help find over 8,500 prize filled eggs! This egg hunt is open to all ages and is free to the public. The hunt is divided up into separate age groups: 2 & under, 3&4, 5&6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17 and 18 & over. Special prizes will be given to those who find a token in the egg during the hunt. Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets to carry all of your goodies! There will be other activities and games sponsored by local non-profit organizations available during and after the egg hunt. The first egg hunt will begin at 9 a.m. for kids 2 and under. The remaining hunts will begin immediately after the first in order of age. Be sure to come early and allow for plenty of time to park! The hunt will take place on the softball fields at Prospector Park, located at 3015 N. Idaho Rd. The park is about 1/8th of a mile north of Lost Dutchman Blvd.
AVONDALE
March 29: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Hop on over to Main Event Avondale for a fun-filled morning! Enjoy a tasty breakfast while spending time with the one and only Easter Bunny. Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny and join in on some family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to kick off the Easter season with loved ones. Don’t miss out on this egg-cellent event!
April 2-3: The Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt brings a FREE portable Easter activity to Avondale families all over the City! Enjoy an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny and Chick, and make memories with our up coming Eggstravaganza!
- Thursday, April 2. 4:30p.m to 7:00 p.m. Donnie Hale Park, 10857 West Fourth St.
- Friday, April 3. 4:30p.m to 7:00 p.m. Mountain View Park, 201 E Mountain View Dr.
BUCKEYE
March 28: Spring Celebration. Celebrate Spring in Buckeye! This event at Sundance Park (22865 W. Lower Buckeye Rd.) is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will have bounce houses, crafts, face painting, food and craft vendors and more! Don’t forget to decorate your personal egg and get your photo taken with the spring Bunny!
CHANDLER
April 3: Family Easter Celebration. Hop along our 24 Karrot Trail collecting eggs and goodies along the way. Find a “Golden Karrot” and win an egg-citing prize. Make sure to bring your basket. Trails are open to little bunnies up to nine years of age. The morning will also be hopping with crafts, amusements, live performances and egg-citement for all. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park (Stage Plaza), 178 E. Commonwealth Ave.
April 4. Easter Skate Party. 🐰 OHANA MEANS FAMILY… and family means nobody skates alone! 🛼. Don’t let your Easter weekend be “blue”—come party with Stitch at our massive Easter Skate Party! 🌺 This is the ultimate holiday bash, and you do not want to be the only one missing out on the egg-stravaganza! Spots are filling up fast! Grab the squad and get ready for a day packed with: 🥚 Epic Easter Egg Hunt, 🎨 Creative Craft Station, ✨ Tattoo Station (The cool kind, obviously!) 12:30-3p.m. 1101 W Ray Rd.
April 4. Easter at Legacy. Come celebrate Easter weekend with us from 10-1pm. There will be 40,000 eggs dropped from a real helicopter! Jump houses, train rides, a petting zoo, face painting and so much more! Adults 18+ years old are $5 and all children 17 and under are free! 500 S Arrowhead Dr.
CLARKDALE
April 4: Easter Bunny Express. Verde Canyon Railroad’s “all aboard” celebration featuring face painting, photo opportunities and treats from the Easter Bunny. Children of all ages can snuggle with the Easter Bunny prior to the 3.5 hour journey through the magical wilderness of the Verde Canyon. The Easter Bunny loves giving out handfuls of treats and armloads of hugs before bidding farewell to everyone on the train as it departs at 1 p.m. Get your photo taken with the Happy Hare and be sure to enter your best guess in the jelly bean contest.
GILBERT
March 6-April 14: Photos with the Bunny. Visit the Bunny in the children’s play area at SanTan Village. Reservation is required. SanTan Village (Regional Center), 2218 East Williams Field Rd.
March 29: Easter Egg Hunt and Family Swim. Celebrate spring with a splash at Goldfish Swim School – Gilbert’s Egg Hunt & Swim on Sunday, March 29 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm! During this special event, children will enjoy swimming and searching for colorful Easter eggs in the pool. Once they’ve collected their eggs, they can turn them in for a festive goody bag filled with surprises. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with swimming, smiles, and plenty of egg-citing fun. Spots may fill quickly, so be sure to reserve yours! Please reach out to us at swimgilbert@goldfishss.com with any questions!
GLENDALE
April 5: Easter in Wonderland. Join us for Easter in Wonderland: costumes, art, and an interactive QR code egg hunt with the Easter Bunny and Wonderland characters! Step through the looking glass and into a whimsical Easter wonderland! Join us for Easter in Wonderland, where the classic world of Wonderland meets the magic of Easter in an extraordinary egg hunt experience. Saguaro Ranch Park, Glendale.
GOODYEAR
April 3: Hop & Hops, Easter Event. Eggs and bunnies and beer, oh my! Blending traditional and not-so-traditional Easter activities, there is sure to be something for everyone at this event. 5-8p.m. Goodyear Recreation Campus, 420 S. Estrella Pkwy.
LITCHFIELD PARK
April 4: Community Egg Hunt. A free family event with Eggs Hunts, games, bounces, concessions, face painting, and Rock wall. 10 a.m. to noon. Turning Leaf Church, 5800 N Litchfield Rd.
April 4-5: Easter Egg Hunt at Wildlife World Zoo. This event is fun for the whole family, and is FREE with zoo admission (and for members). Hunt for eggs, fun, treats and prizes in the playground area of the zoo. Keep an eye out for the ostrich egg! ?There will be one hidden at each age group time, and the child who finds it gets a big prize! The Easter bunny will be available for FREE photos in the playground area at each Easter Egg Hunt time.? The Sea Lions over in Shipwreck Cove will be offering ’eggstra’ special photo opportunities to take your picture with the Easter Bunny AND one of our Sea Lions! 16501 West Northern Avenue.
MARICOPA
March 25: Bunny Bash. You’re invited to the Bunny Bash at CAC’s Maricopa Campus. Take part in family-friendly egg hunts, pictures with Hoppy the Bunny & CAC’s mascot, Vaquero Pete. Free activities for all ages plus giveaways and goodie bags. 1-5p.m Central Arizona College, Maricopa Campus, 17945 N. Regent Dr., A & B Outdoor Patio
MESA
TBD: The Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Golfland-Sunsplash is free with a qualifying online purchase. 10a.m-1p.m. Advanced registration is required. 155 West Hampton Avenue.
April 4: Free Easter Eggstravaganza. The Easter Bunny is egg-cited to hop all the way to Downtown Mesa on Saturday, April 19th from 10am to 1pm for a FREE day of egg-citing family fun and celebration at a NEW location, The Plaza located at 56 E. Main Street in Downtown Mesa! After the egg hunt, join the rabbit of the hour, the Easter Bunny, for free eggs-clusive photos! Kids of all ages can create egg-dorable Easter crafts at the Arts & Crafts station or play some fun Easter games.
March 28: Easter Egg-sperience. This fun filled day will include an egg hunt, Easter craft time, pictures with The Easter Bunny (please bring your own camera), Petting Zoo, and unlimited play on all the farm play structures. The farm will also have concessions available and specialty vendors. Tickets only sold online. Vertuccio Farms, 4011 South Power Rd.
PEORIA
April 4: Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration. Come enjoy the festive entertainment and family-friendly activities at the Peoria Sports Complex! Held annually the Saturday before Easter, this event offers something for everyone. Cottontail Lane will offer a walking path of table stations on the stadium field that children can pass through with their Easter baskets to collect goodie-filled eggs, toys, trinkets, and crafts. Families can also take photos with the Easter Bunny. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 North 83rd Ave.
PHOENIX
April 4: Autism Friendly Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for a fun, inclusive, and free Autism-Friendly Indoor Easter Egg Hunt, specially designed for children with autism and sensory sensitivities! This event provides a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space where children can enjoy the magic of Easter at their own pace, with plenty of sensory-friendly activities to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. 4616 North 51st Avenue #Suite 216 Phoenix.
March 21: Kiwanis Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt. Come join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at Encanto Park Playground! This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and family for a great time. Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. Get ready to hunt for colorful eggs hidden all around the playground. Don’t forget to bring a basket to collect your eggs! 10am-2pm. Encanto Park Playground.
March 28: The Kroc Eggstravaganza. Looking for a fun-filled day for the whole family? Look no further than this free event, which promises to be a blast for all ages. From arts and crafts to games, music, and food trucks, there’s something for everyone. Kids will love the inflatable bounce houses and obstacle course, while parents can check out community resource booths and enjoy dance performances. And don’t forget about the face painting! So mark your calendars and join in on the fun. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Egg hunt times: Ages 0-3 ongoing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Ages 4-7 & 8-11 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. KROC Center, 1375 E. Broadway Rd.
March 28: The Great Ahwatukee Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for The Great Ahwatukee Easter Egg Hunt, a fun-filled in-person event where families can hunt for colorful eggs! Come join us for a fun-filled day at The Great Ahwatukee Easter Egg Hunt! Get ready to hunt for colorful eggs and meet the Easter Bunny!10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 2620 East Liberty Lane.
March 22: Bunny Hop. From 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m., hop on over to The District for the ultimate spring celebration. Guests are invited to follow the trail of eggs from store to store, test their creativity with egg decorating, strike a pose with ‘somebunny’ special and enjoy balloon art, live entertainment, giveaways and more. The Bunny Bash is free and open to the public to get the Easter festivities started early. Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 North Tatum Blvd.
March 29: Bunny Brunch at the Phoenix Zoo. Two seatings; one at 8:30 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m. This event will sell out quickly, so be sure to hop on over to the ticket link to reserve your spot! Guests will enjoy close-up animal encounters accompanied by a delicious buffet brunch and photos with the Easter Bunny.455 North Galvin Parkway.
April 4-5 Enchanted Island Amusement Park Free Easter Egg Hunt. Sponsored by Food City, come join this free two-day Easter Egg Hunt. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For children ages 1 – 10. Hunts start in separate areas every 10 minutes. Easter Bunny available for photos from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. 60 Grand Prize Eggs valued at $6000 include: Children Bikes, Pete’s Package Birthday Party, One Year Passes, 4 Pack of One day Ride Passes and Easter Baskets. Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W. Encanto Blvd.
April 5: Easter Brunch at Arizona Biltmore. Join a spring celebration at the Arizona Biltmore for an unforgettable Easter Brunch! Indulge in a delectable spread of brunch favorites, all while enjoying the musical stylings of our roaming electric violinist. Visit with a roaming Easter Bunny while enjoying crafts and activities available for children and families alike. Reservations required. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arizona Biltmore (Gold Room), 2400 E Missouri Ave.
April 5: Easter Picnic at The Farm! Enjoy a beautiful spring weather with your family…the Easter Bunny may be hopping by to say “hi” throughout the day! This picnic-style event does not include reserved seating —each package includes a picnic blanket! Schedule pick up time is required. The Farm at South Mountain (South Grove), 6106 South 32nd St.
PRESCOTT
April 5: Easter EGGstravaganza at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary features a zoo-wide Easter egg hunt, special Easter treats for the animals, concessions and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heritage Park Zoo, 1403 Heritage Park Rd.
QUEEN CREEK
April 4: Easter Egg-Citement. Two hunt times divided by age groups (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). $25.50 per child participant: includes Easter egg hunt, decorating Easter cookie, unlimited rides, jumping pillows, ropes course, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Tickets available online. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd.
SCOTTSDALE
March 25-April 7. Easter Egg Painting + Dining at JoJo’s Shake Bar. Join us for a fun-filled Easter event! Get your creative juices flowing and unleash your inner artist as we invite you to participate in our Easter Egg Painting activity. This hands-on experience is perfect for all ages, so bring your friends and family along! $42/person. includes Shared Appetizers, Choice of Entree, Choice of Biggie Shake or Hot Chocolate, 2 Faux Eggs & Painting Supplies! 15037 N Scottsdale Rd Suite J150.
April 4: Easter Baseball Camp. Campers will enjoy three full hours (9 a.m. to noon) of hitting instruction and drill work! Get ready for plenty of swings to help your player get better for the future! Players will get instruction from former MLB/Minor league players and coaches and learn simple drills to help them become better hitters! $85. Additional players are $80. Salt River Fields Baseball Academy at Talking Stick, 7555 North Pima Rd.
April 4: Hide & Peep Egg Hunt. Search for colorful eggs hidden throughout The Quarter to unlock the secret location to a bag full of treats. After the egg hunt, kids can dance to music and visit our artists for face painting and some balloon-twisting fun. Don’t forget to snap a pic with the Easter Bunny, who’ll be hopping around The Quad. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5, registration is required. Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd.
April 4: Great Egg Hunt and Family Fair. Two Easter Egg Hunts and professional photos with the Easter Bunny. Interactive stage entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, Easter crafts, coloring contests, music, games, and prizes. Free to attend. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard, 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Suite E-100.
April 4: Easter at the Farm. Enjoy Easter Saturday at Hunkapi Farms! This family event will include an egg hunt for children under 9 and an egg toss tournament (don’t forget to wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little yolkey!). Guests will get to meet Hunkapi’s farm animals and even feed them! Aioli Gourmet Burgers will be serving up their delicious food and AZ Lemonade Stand’s tasty ice cold lemonade will be available for purchase. Adults get in FREE and the ticket price is per child. Remember to bring your own basket and review the requirements below. Check-in will begin promptly at 10:45am with farm tours beginning at 11:00am, Easter egg hunts will follow. 12051 N 96th St.
April 4 Bunnanza. Celebrate spring with a western flare at the City of Scottsdale’s 3rd annual Bunnanza, hosted at the Scottsdale Civic Center! This free event features fun for all ages including an egg hunt, entertainment, interactive booths, food vendors, a mimosa garden and more.
April 5: Easter Brunch at the Princess. Join in for an Easter to remember! Offering a variety of special events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. From Easter egg hunts and delicious brunches with Easter Basket delivery to your table. Plus, live entertainment and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 East Princess Dr.
April 5: Easter Egg Hunt. Event will be during the 10 a.m. service for children ages 3-12, in the in the Fellowship Hall. This activity will include scripture and an egg hunt. While parents are worshiping in the sanctuary. Free and open to the public. Also an 8 a.m. Easter Pancake Breakfast will be prior to the worship service 10 a.m. This service will feature uplifting music and song along with liturgy and a message of celebration for the day of resurrection. The NSUMC Chancel choir and brass quartet with timpani will perform at this service. North Scottsdale United Methodist church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Rd.
SUN CITY
April 4: Easter in the Park. Celebrate Easter this year at Beardsley Park as the Recreation Centers of Sun City West invites residents and their grandchildren to attend their most fun event of spring season, Easter in the Park. Many fun activities will be available for the family to enjoy! 9 a.m. to noon. Free event but we require one ticket for every child attending. Pick up your free tickets at the R.H. Johnson Box Office. Beardsley Park, 12755 West Beardsley Rd.
SURPRISE
April 3: The City of Surprise Spring Eggstravaganza. Egg hunters are invited to join the search for candy and toy-filled plastic eggs. This free, family event will feature activities, face painters, balloon twisters, easter bunny pictures and more! Food and drink will be available for purchase. Hunts are separated by age group and continue approximately every 30 minutes with an open hunt at the end for those who have missed their age group. 5-9p.m. Surprise Recreation Campus (Kansas City Practice fields), 15850 N. Bullard Ave.
TEMPE
March 15-April 5: Hop to It! It’s Bunny Photo Time! Hop on over to Arizona Mills mall for a Bunny Photo Experience. A magical experience for the whole family, where in a few clicks we will match you with a personalized photo experience. Reserve your visit plus, get two egg-citing gifts when you book your visit online: Free issue of Highlights magazine and Free access to MyPhoto, a fun virtual tool that transforms your favorite photos into festive images. Arizona Mills, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle.
March 21: Bunny Bash. From 11:00am-2:00pm., Hop into the fun with an epic egg hunt in The District*, arts & craft station, games, and capture precious moments with your favorite bunny at Tempe Marketplace! This event is FREE and open to the public. Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
April 4: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Join us at 8:00am for a jungle breakfast event with our Easter Bunny! Bring the family to eat breakfast, participate in activities, enter raffles and win prizes. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Kids go home with goodie bags, plus, receive an exclusive retail discount*. Rainforest Cafe, 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir.
TUCSON
April 4: The Oro Valley Easter Eggstravaganza. An annual egg hunt that includes jumping castles, crafts, games, food trucks and other fun activities! Join us for a free, family-friendly event with food trucks, arts and crafts, games and the Easter bunny! Easter egg hunt divided by age groups. 9 a.m. to noon. James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia.
April 4. Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for our community-wide Easter Egg Hunt! 10:00am sharp! We are excited to be hosting an Egg Hunt for our community with over 7,000 eggs! Age groups are: 1 – 4; 5 – 9; 10 – 12. And an area for children with special needs. We will have crafts, face painting, give-aways and of course the egg hunt! Ramadas 7, 8 and 9 at Udall Park. 7290 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
April 4: Eggstravaganza. The Easter Eggstravaganza is a great community event for the entire family! We are packing thousands of Easter eggs with candy, and we want your family to get as many as possible! We will also have face painting and more fun games for your family! Make plans to attend, and let your friends and family know about this great community event. Reid Park Amphitheater.
April 4: Easter ExtravaganZOO at Reid Park Zoo. This Easter Weekend, hop over to Reid Park Zoo for an ‘eggstra’ special morning of festivities. Hunt for eggs, enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet the Easter Bunny at Reid Park Zoo’s Easter ExtravaganZOO! The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt throughout portions of the Zoo. Bring your Easter basket or bucket to collect eggs, there is an age specific zone for joyful hunting for all. Eggs will be turned in for a treat bag. There will be special prizes for lucky children who find the golden eggs! At 8:45 a.m. guests will enjoy breakfast in our Event Garden and meet the Easter Bunny. After breakfast, stay and visit the Zoo – many of the animals will get Easter enrichment throughout the morning. Watch as the Zoo animals enjoy their Easter treats! 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. $29-$42, advance ticket purchase required. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Ct.
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