Spring is one of the busiest times of year for the Valley of the Sun and with good reason: Phoenix boasts some of the most beautiful weather this time of year, and there is no shortage of activities for winter visitors, from golf tournaments to spring training games to car shows and more. Phoenix is especially family-friendly this time of year, and offers some of the best Easter egg hunts and other Easter activities for the entire family.
Easter egg hunts and Eggstravaganzas in Phoenix
There are lots of places where the little ones can hunt for eggs. Below are just a few great venues for egg hunting and if you’re lucky, you might even see the Easter Bunny!
Enchanted Island Free Easter Egg Hunt – This event is free for all ages 1 – 10. Age appropriate hunts start at 10am (see the website for start times for different age groups). Arrive early, as all kids must register to receive an age-appropriate stamp. Registration is FREE! All eggs are prize-filled plus 40 Grand Prize eggs! Be sure to bring your own basket. The Easter Bunny is available 9am – 3pm.
Fountain Hills Eggstravaganza – Event will be held at Golden Eagle Park. Watch as hundreds of kids scramble to pick up over 15,000 eggs stuffed with candy and other prizes. Held on the ball fields at Golden Eagle Park, this event is a sure way to begin the spring season. Hoppy Bunny will serve as Master of Ceremonies and will be available for hugs and pictures throughout the event. The event is open to children up to 7 years old who must be accompanied by an adult. Arrive early as the main event starts promptly at 9 a.m. A pancake breakfast will be offered.
Florence Easter Eggstravaganza - Hop down to the park and hunt for 15,000 prize filled eggs! There will be inflatables, vendors, and crafts for all to enjoy, Hip Hop the bunny will also be available for pictures. Event will be held at Heritage Park.
Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunt - Enjoy a great event full of family fun and the chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Bunny! Held annually the Saturday before Easter, this event offers something for everyone. There are candy hunts for eight different age groups and one for individuals with disabilities.
Highlights of the event include a petting zoo, pony rides, make & take crafts, face painting, carnival games, fun inflatables, and much more! Admission and parking are free when you bring canned food to benefit the St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance. Some activities require a nominal fee. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
Spring Eggstravaganza – Come to the Surprise Recreation Campus on Saturday, April 15th for an Easter egg hunt, inflatables, face painting, clowns, and Mr and Mrs Bunny!
Easter Egg-Citement – Reservations are recommended; registration and train rides will start at 9:00am and the egg hunts begin at 11:00.
Church at Litchfield Park Easter Egg Hunt – Good for infants through 5th grade, this Easter egg hunt starts at 10:00am on April 15th. There will also be singing and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos as well.
Easter pageants and parades
Everyone loves an Easter parade! Here are a few parades that will be happening for Easter:
Easter Parade and Spring Fling – the 41st Easter Parade and Spring Fling will be held April 15, 2017 at the Ahwatukee Community Park. There will be artists, crafts, food vendors and other service providers, along with stage entertainers, carnival rides, food and drink, and the Easter parade that starts at 10am. Fun for the whole family!
Easter brunches
Looking for a nice place to relax and unwind after your little ones have gathered all their eggs? Phoenix has some of the best Easter brunch offerings around. Here are a few of the more popular venues; click the links to get details on location, times and prices:
The Farm at South Mountain (Phoenix)
Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain (Scottsdale)
Wrigley Mansion (Phoenix)
The Wigwam (Litchfield Park)
Other things to do on Easter Day in Phoenix
If you’ve had your fill of bunnies and eggs, but are still looking for fun things to do on Easter Sunday, check out all events happening on Easter Sunday here.
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