These Easter festivals and celebrations are continued from the previous page.
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Where: Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley
When: April 7, 2012
What: Valley Presbyterian's annual Easter Egg Hunt includes five egg hunts offered by age/grade level, preschool through adult. There will be bonnet contests, cookie decorating, and a continental breakfast available on the patio. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Where: Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe
When: April 7, 2012
What: Escalante’s Annual Egg Hunt. Children ages 2-6 will search for eggs from 10:30 to 11 a.m. while children ages 7-10 will search from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Admission is $3. Please arrive 15 minutes before your age group’s start time. Arts and crafts will take place after the egg hunt. The Hip Hop Bunny will visit.
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Where: Governor's Easter Egg Roll and Festival at The Wigwam, Litchfield Park
When: April 7, 2012. Breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Easter Egg Roll 9 a.m. to noon
What: Look to the skies at 8:45 a.m. as the Easter Bunny makes his grand entrance with Channel 3’s Bruce Haffner from his news chopper to enjoy Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Litchfield’s. Breakfast is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 4-12. Funky the Chicken from Hickman’s Family Farms and Zizi from the Goodyear Ballpark will join the Easter Bunny to welcome guests and take photos with families. The Wigwam’s 2nd Annual Governor’s Easter Egg Roll & Festival starts at 9:30 with The Wigwam’s famous Easter egg hunt. There will be face painting, Easter egg decorating and healthy cooking demonstrations from Wigwam Executive Chef Lenard Rubin and a surprise guest chef. Guests are encouraged to dress in their Easter best for the Easter outfit competition. Children can participate in an animal encounter presented by Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium starting at 10 a.m. and live entertainment will be provided. Governor Jan Brewer, Hickman’s Family Farms and Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics will be in attendance. While there is a charge for breakfast, the festival is free to attend.
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Where: Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
When: April 7, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What: Ireland: The 1916 Easter Monday Rising, A Historical Perspective.: Causes and Outcomes. A multi-media journey featuring live ballads, music, readings and poetry presented in historical context. Part 1 starts in ancient Ireland and is focused on the causes and events leading up to the 1916 Easter Monday Rising/Rebellion. Part 2 begins with a reading of Poblacht na H Eireann, the proclamation of the Irish Republic, follows the rising through Dublin and the rest of Ireland as it unfolded, and ends by examining the legacy of the Rising. Free, donations accepted.
More Information: Irish Cultural Center
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Where: Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix
When: April 7, 2012
What: The Audubon Center's Egg Hunt is great for children 12 and under. This is a fun and free way to celebrate Earth Month. Explore the habitat, scout out prize-filled eggs, learn all about nests and eggs, and make a "nest helper" to help birds create nests for their chicks. Bring a small bag or basket to collect the eggs.
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Where: San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Visitor Center Parking Compound 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek
When: April 7, 2012 at 11 a.m.
What: Rascal the Rabbit has hidden eggs at the San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Help Ranger Adam collect all of Rascal's eggs to receive special goodies. Supplies are limited. Chick egg hunt (for youth ages 4 and under) begins at 11 a.m. Bunny egg hunt (for youth between the ages of 5 & 10) begins at 11:20 a.m. Jackrabbit egg hunt (for youth ages 11 & up) begins at 11:40 a.m.
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Where: Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, Phoenix
When: April 7 and 8, 2012
What: On Saturday enjoy a Family Breakfast and Photos with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Kids’ Easter Cowboy Hat Decorating by the pool from 1 to 2 p.m.; and Willy Wonka Night at Coyote Camp from 6 to 9 p.m. (Charge for some activities.) On Sunday, the resort hosts complimentary Easter Egg Hunts at the River Ranch. At 9 a.m., children ages and under can search for eggs at Coyote Camp, while children ages 5 to 8 go on the hunt at 9:30 a.m. at Tombstone. Children ages 9 through 12 hunt for eggs at 10 a.m. at Coyote Camp. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the River Ranch will host a petting zoo for children with goats, sheep, chickens, bunnies, pigs and more.
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Where: Wildlife World Zoo
When: April 7 & 8, 2012
What: Easter Egg Hunt for children age 7 and under begins at 1:30 p.m., kids age 8 and older begins at 3:30 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
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Where: Enchanted Island Amusement Park at Encanto Park, Phoenix
When: April 8, 2012
What: Easter Egg Hunt with prize-filled eggs and the Easter Bunny. Age appropriate egg hunts starting at 10 a.m. for ages 1-10. Bring your own basket. Admission is free for ages 1 - 10.
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Where: Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Road Runner Campground Play Area
When: April 8, 2012
What: Free with paid park entry ($6 per vehicle). Don't be late, it starts right at 9 a.m. sharp. It takes about three hours to hide over 2,000 candy filled eggs, but it takes 200 kids only about 10 minutes to clean them all up! There will be special eggs that can be redeemed for prizes. The hunt is open for children 12 years old and under. Bring a basket or bag for your candy eggs. Look for the Easter Egg Hunt signs, that will lead you to the Road Runner Campground play area, once inside the park. The Lake Pleasant Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures with the kids.
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Where: Tumbleweed Park, Chandler
When: April 8, 2012
What: Hope Covenant Church’s Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9 a.m. and the hunts will be grouped by age. Children ages 2 to 12 are invited to participate in the egg hunts. There will be door prizes and activities for the children. Free breakfast will be provided for all parents and children. Additional children's activities beginning at 10 a.m.
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Where: Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs, Phoenix
When: April 8, 2012
What: Easter Festivities will be hosted at the Falls Water Village. Photos with the Easter Bunny are available from 9 to 10:30 a.m. as he mingles with guests at the Falls. The resort’s Easter egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. with more than 1,000 brightly colored eggs filled with toys hidden across the grounds. Easter activities continue through the afternoon with themed games with prizes including Bunny Ringers at 1 p.m. and Duck Duck Match Up at 3 p.m.
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Where: USA Skateland Mesa, 7 E. Southern Ave.
When: April 8, 2012
What: A Family Easter Party from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt, meet the Easter Bunny. $5 admission, skate rental extra.
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Your Guide to Easter in Greater Phoenix - Dining, Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals and More
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