Today we’re sharing local Easter family fun across the East Valley.
Below are some of egg-celent events (sorry, we couldn’t help the pun).
In Chandler: Family Easter Celebration
When: Friday, March 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Price: free
No bunny does Easter like Chandler’s 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 evening will also be hopping with crafts, amusements, live performances and egg-citement for all. Details here.
In Tempe: Hop ’til you Drop Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Price: Free
Hop into the fun with an epic egg hunt, games, and capture precious moments with your favorite bunny at Tempe Marketplace. Discover over 12,000 pre-filled eggs at participating retailers in The District. More info here.
In Mesa: Free Easter Bunny Photos
When: Bookings open March 16
Price: Free
Free Easter Bunny photos at Bass Pro Shops in Mesa; pre-registration online required, schedule opens seven days in advance. No purchase necessary, each family receives a free 4×6 printed photo. Cell phone photos are allowed. Details here.
In Mesa: Easter Egg-sperience at Vertuccio Farms
When: Saturday, March 30
Price: $18/kid (adults don’t require tickets)
The event will include 4 age-specific Egg Hunts, Easter craft time, Pictures with The Easter Bunny (please bring your camera), a Petting Zoo, and unlimited play on all the Farm Play Structures. Tickets here.
In Mesa: An Eggcelent Cockpit Close-Up
When: Saturday, March 23, 8 – 10 a.m.
Price: free
Cockpit Close-Up is a FREE event to be held 8-10 a.m., generally held the first Saturday of each month, however in March we have a SPECIAL GUEST, don’t put all of your eggs in one basket, come over to the airport terminal building, located at 4800 E. Falcon Drive, for great community and aviation fun! Details here.
In Mesa: Easter Eggstravaganza at downtown Mesa
When: Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Price: free
In Mesa: Easter Hunt Extravangza
When: March 24-30, times vary for age groups
Price: $18 per first child, $5 additional child
Designed for children ages 0-6, the Village Parent Happiness Center is offering age-specific egg hunts, ensuring a fun and safe experience for all. Each hunt includes an engaging story time, a special egg bag for collecting, and 2 hours of open play in our indoor play area. Details and tickets here.
In Queen Creek: Easter Egg-Citement
When: Saturday, March 23 from 9am – 1pm
Price: free as part of Spring into QC ($12.50 pre-registration, $15 day of event)
Be sure to make note of the designated time frame for each hunt and get there early so you don’t miss the fun! The Egg Hunts will start at the designated times and will continue until the last egg has been found. The Egg Hunt is a free activity within the Spring Into QC event. Details and egg hunt times here.
In Apache Junction: Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 23 from 9am – 1pm
Price: free
Join the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation at our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th, 2024 at Prospector Park! 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&8, 9&10, 11-15 and 16 & over.
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. details.
