As the Easter season comes into full swing, here are a variety of festivities and programs for children, families and adults around Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Kids wait to collect Easter eggs during the Easter Eggstravaganza on March 30, 2024.
Tucson EGGstravaganza
Hosted by Tucson Parks and Recreation, the 26th annual EGGstravaganza includes music, egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a variety of food vendors.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12
Where: Doris J. Thompson Park, 2000 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Info: tucsonaz.gov
Silas Rosenberg collects plastic eggs during Reid Park Zoo’s Easter ExtravaganZOO on March 30, 2024.
Reid Park Easter ExtravaganZOO
Have a special breakfast with the Easter Bunny and hunt eggs throughout the zoo. Stay and explore the zoo’s offerings after the morning activities.
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When: 7:30-9 a.m. Friday-Saturday, April 19-20
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $42 for adults, $32 for children 2 to 14 years old
Info: reidparkzoo.org
Cup Cafe Easter Brunch
This annual Easter brunch features a specialized three-course meal with a variety of options, including shrimp and grits, croque madame and mushroom asparagus crepes.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20
Where: Hotel Congress Cup Cafe, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $65 per person
Info: hotelcongress.com
Maynards Easter High Tea
Enjoy an assortment of teas, entrees and desserts at this high tea event.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20
Where: Maynards Kitchen & Bottle Shop, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: $75 per person
Info: hotelcongress.com
Tanque Verde Swap Meet Easter Celebration
Join the Tanque Verde Swap Meet for live music from the band Mass of Sound, pictures with the Easter Bunny and face painting.
When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 12
Where: Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Road
Cost: Free to Attend
Oro Valley Easter Eggstravaganza
Join Oro Valley’s annual egg hunt with food, games and crafts.
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19
Where: James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley
Cost: Free to Attend
Info: orovalleyaz.gov
Sierra Vista Easter Eggstravaganza
Kids can hunt for eggs, craft, play games and take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 19
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista
Cost: Free to attend
Sahuarita Bunny Bonanza
Bring the family to this event to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs.
When: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19
Where: Quail Creek Veterans Municipal Park, 1905 S. Old Nogales Highway, Sahuarita
Cost: Free to attend
Info: sahuaritaparks
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