PASSOVER, EASTER, PALM SUNDAY AND MAUNDY THURSDAY CELEBRATIONS
Neighborhood Easter Party — Cragin Elementary School, 2945 N. Tucson Blvd. Petting zoo, Easter activities, games, face painting and balloon animals. 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 24. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org.
Easter 4 Kids — Grace Lutheran Church, 830 N. First Ave. Easter egg hunt, crafts, sing songs, learn the Easter biblical account and lunch. Ages 3 through 5th grade. Register at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/E4K. 10 a.m.-noon. March 24. Free. 623-6633. gracelutheransaz.org.
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Easter Egg Hunt — Streams in the Desert Lutheran church, 5360 E. Pima St. Egg hunt at noon. There will be two areas to hunt eggs; infants-age 4 and ages 5-10. Please bring a basket or container. Face painting and jumping castle. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 24. Free. 795-1932. streamsinthedesert.us.
Palm Sunday — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft Lowell Road. 8 a.m. contemporary service; 9:30 a.m. traditional service; 11 a.m. Kaleidoscope service; 11 a.m. Arise service. March 25. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org.
Palm Sunday Cantata — Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. Trinity Choir, under the direction of Bruce Chamberlain, presents the cantata "The Weeping Tree." 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 25. Free. 623-2579. trinitytucson.org.
Passover Painting Party — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Paint a Miriam and/or Elijah wine glass. We provide two wine glasses to paint, apron, brushes, paints and instruction led by Arte Bella Painting. Ages 6 and up. Reservations needed. 2-4 p.m. March 25. $36. 745-5550. caiaz.org.
Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae and Holy Communion — Northminster Presbyterian Church. Word, music and services. 7-8 p.m. March 29. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org.
Holy Week Morning Worship — Northminster Presbyterian Church. Early morning service and music. 7-7:45 a.m. March 30. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org.
Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service — Sentinel Peak Park "A" Mountain, 1501 S. Sentinel Peak Road. Conducted by Los Dorados Orphan League, Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service. For further information or questions please reply via email or text/call 301-1608 ToanyAzP@outlook.com. 5-7 p.m. March 30; 6-8 a.m. April 1. Free. 301-1608. facebook.com.
Passover Seder Meal — Young Israel Chabad, 2443 E. Fourth St. Kosher wine, hand-baked Shmura Matzah, a full course meal dinner, coupled with the reading of the Haggadah, traditional songs and inspirational stories. 7-9:30 p.m. March 30. $45. 881-7956. chabadtucson.com.
Eggstravaganza — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Crafts, games, prizes and candy hunt at 11 a.m. 10 a.m.-noon. March 31. $10. 629-0100. thewildlifemuseum.org.
Second Night Passover Seder — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Share dialogue, family participation, supervised children’s play, traditional dinner by Handmaker Catering with entrée option of brisket, salmon or vegetarian. Call for reservations. 6:30-10 p.m. March 31. $55. 745-5550. caiaz.org.
Teen Challenge Easter Sunrise Service — Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road. Guest speaker Barry Noyce and Art Mccorkill. Testimonies, special music, coffee, pastries and activities for kids. 7-8 a.m. April 1. $7 vehicle entrance fee. 730-4265. tcaz.org.
Easter Celebration and Live Butterfly Release — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Road. Easter music led by the Contemporary Praise Band, preschool storytime, crafts, refreshments served and release of live butterflies. 8-9 a.m. April 1. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org.
Easter Celebration — Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Drive, Rio Rico. Easter egg hunt, games, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, live music and more. Proceeds benefit the Global Community Communications Schools for Teens and Children nonprofit. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 1. $8. 398-2542. eventbrite.com.
Easter Specials — The Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Brunch and dinner specials served in addition to the regular menu. Call for reservations. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. 622-8848. hotelcongress.com.
Easter Brunch — Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road. Eggs Benedict, blood orange crepes, Prime Rib and much more. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 1. $75; $38 ages 7-14; ages 6 and under are complimentary. 529-3500. haciendadelsol.com.
