I'm sure that there are many churches in the greater Phoenix area who are having Easter celebrations for their own congregation members and guests, but here the details about various Easter celebrations, mostly community events, where you and the kids can enjoy parades, carnivals, photos with the Easter Bunny, and Easter Egg Hunts. They are listed in date order.
Interested in Easter Brunch? These restaurants have special Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner menus.
The actual date for Easter this year is April 24, 2011.
Easter in Phoenix
Where: Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
When: April 13 through April 23, 2011.
What: The world's largest annual outdoor Easter Pageant. English and Spanish-language performances. It is a musical production depicting the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Performed on the grounds of The Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center. Parking is free.
More Information: Easter Pageant at the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Earl Edgar Recreation Facility, Miller Rd and Beloat, Buckeye
When: April 16, 2011 from 9 a.m. to noon
What: Come join Mr. & Mrs. Bunny for a hippity-hoppin’ time at Buckeye’s 13th annual “Spring Celebration.†Children's stuffed animal parade, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail, Spring craft projects, Easter Egg Hunt, vendors, games. The Buckeye Fire Fighter's Assocation will host a pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
More Information: Town of Buckeye
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Great Arizona Puppet Theater, Phoenix
When: April 6 - April 24, 2011
What: Based from Beatrix Potter’s tale, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is performed to original music. Preschool through 3rd grade.
More Information: Great Arizona Puppet Theater
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix
When: April 16, 17, 22, 23, 2011
What: Bring the family out to get a free picture with the Easter Bunny and receive a gift, at the fountain near Barnes & Noble.
More Information: Desert Ridge Marketplace
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: CityCenter of CityNorth, North Phoenix
When: April 17, 2011
What: Easter Egg Hunts at the April Farmers Market where 600 eggs will be hidden at three different hunts (11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.) containing candy and gifts cards for kids up to 10 yrs. old. The Easter bunny will be there to join in the fun and for pictures with the kids. The Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is the final market of the season.
More Information: CityCenter of CityNorth
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Bakery Café at el Pedregal
When: April 22, 2011
What: Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop. Children and adults are invited to assemble and decorate a festive chocolate bunny and sugar cookies in the shapes of Easter Bunnies and eggs with pastel icings. Cookie Decorating Kits $6 each. Includes plain sugar cookies and decorative frostings.
More Information: el Pedregal
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Mother Nature's Farm, Gilbert
When: April 22 and 23, 2011
What: Easter at Mother Nature's Farm hayride, maze, farm animals, bounce house, carnival games and plenty of fresh air and space to run around and play. $7 per child, $3 per adult. For an extra charge there will be photos taken by the old tractor with Peter Cottontail from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Foods like snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn; food carts with lunch items to enjoy a family picnic.
More Information: Mother Nature's Farm
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Cottontail Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
When: April 22 and 23, 2011
What: Cottontail Tea is definitely an event with children in mind. The traditional afternoon tea service will become an afternoon of refinement for the entire family. There will be a visit from Peter Cottontail, story time, and a beautiful basket of Easter treats. Call for reservations 602-468-0700. Cottontail Tea is served Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 with seating available at noon and 3 p.m. $36 for each child and each adult.
More Information: Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Golfland, Mesa
When: April 22 - 24, 2011
What: Easter Egg Hunts featuring prizes ranging from candy to Season Passes good for the 2011 season at SunSplash Waterpark. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by for pictures during the event. Easter Egg hunts are for children 10 and under (weather permitting). Friday, April 22 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.; Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday, April 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Advance registration required, $2 per person.
More Information: Golfland
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Surprise Recreation Campus
When: April 23, 2011
What: Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will attend Surprise's Spring Eggstravaganza celebration. Easter egg hunts scheduled by age groups, inflatables, clowns.
More Information: Surprise Spring Eggstravaganza
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek
When: April 23, 2011
What: Easter Egg-Citment Easter Egg Hunt. Easter egg hunts hunts will be divided into age groups beginning at 11 a.m. Includes a photo with Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt, unlimited train rides, carousel rides, hay rides, petting zoo & honeybee ride, Easter cookie and hot dog lunch. Cost: $25 per child, adults free. Make a reservation, as space is limited.
More Information: Easter Egg-Citment at Schnepf Farms
- - - - - - - - - - -
Where: Governor’s Easter Egg Roll at The Wigwam Golf Club, Litchfield Park
When: April 23, 2011 at 9 a.m.
What: Valley families are invited to join the First Annual Easter Egg Roll with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Litchfield Park Mayor Tom Schoaf. The egg roll event is modeled after the annual White House Easter Egg Roll that dates back to 1878. This is a free event that is open to the public. In addition, the public is invited to decorate Easter eggs that represent the state of Arizona for Governor Brewer to judge that day. For entry details please contact shickman@hickmanseggs.com.
More Information: The Wigwam
- - - - - - - - - - -
Page 1: Easter Activities
Page 2: More Easter Events
Page 3: Even More Easter Celebrations
Your Guide to Easter in Greater Phoenix - Dining, Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals and More
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
