Hop To It: Your Guide to Easter Events Across the Valley

Easter is on Sunday, April 5th this year — and the Valley is pulling out all the stops. From egg hunts and farm adventures to fancy brunches and springtime festivals, there's something for every kind of family between now and the big day. Here's your neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to making the most of Easter week in Metro Phoenix.

🗓️ MONDAY, MARCH 30 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

Bunny Hop at Desert Ridge Marketplace — Desert Ridge The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace transforms into a spring celebration hub leading up to Easter weekend. Egg hunts through participating shops, live entertainment, crafts, face painting, balloon art, and free photos with the Easter Bunny. A fantastic free outing for North Phoenix families. 📅 Various dates & times | Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N Tatum Blvd | Free

Easter Bunny Photos at Scottsdale Fashion Square — Fashion Square/Camelback Corridor The Easter Bunny is set up at Scottsdale Fashion Square's Palm Court through April 4 for photos — including limited-edition Easter-themed photo borders and even pet-friendly Bunny Nights. Book your session online in advance. 📅 Through April 4 | Scottsdale Fashion Square | Free visit; photo packages available

🗓️ THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Avondale Easter Egg Hunts — Avondale The City of Avondale is hosting free egg hunts at two neighborhood parks — no registration required. Just show up, line up, and hunt! 📅 Thursday, April 2 | 4:30–7:00 PM | Donnie Hale Park, 10857 W Fourth St 📅 Friday, April 3 | 4:30–7:00 PM | Mountain View Park, 201 E Mountain View Dr | Free

Surprise Easter Egg Hunt at Kansas City Practice Fields — Surprise Three separate hunts on Friday evening at 6, 7, and 8 PM at the Kansas City Practice Fields in Surprise. A great West Valley option for families in the Marley Park, Greer Ranch, and Surprise neighborhoods. 📅 Friday, April 3 | 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM | 15946 N Bullard Ave, Surprise

🗓️ FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Chandler Family Easter Celebration: 24 Karrot Trail — Downtown Chandler One of the Valley's most beloved Easter traditions returns to Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's Stage Plaza in the heart of Downtown Chandler. Kids up to age 9 hop along the 24 Karrot Trail collecting eggs — find the Golden Karrot and win a special prize. The evening also features crafts, inflatables, live performances, and a photo op with the Easter Bunny. Every family can enter the drawing for a free Easter Basket at 7:40 PM. 📅 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E Commonwealth Ave | Free

🗓️ SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Vertuccio Farms Easter-Eggsperience — Power Ranch, Gilbert Head out to Vertuccio Farms on South Power Road for one of the most fun farm Easter experiences in the Valley. Four age-specific egg hunts, Easter craft time, photos with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, and unlimited farm play. Hunts begin at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM — arrive 30 minutes early to park and check in. 📅 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 4011 S Power Rd, Gilbert | Tickets required (online only)

Scottsdale "Bunnanza" — Scottsdale Civic Center Celebrating its 50th year, this beloved Valley tradition lands at a new home at Scottsdale Civic Center. Hunt for more than 20,000 Easter eggs, enjoy live music and entertainment, food vendors, a cocktail garden, and interactive spring activities for kids. Free and open to the public. 📅 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Scottsdale Civic Center, 8401 W Indian School Rd | Free

Hide & Peep Scavenger Hunt at Scottsdale Quarter — Scottsdale Quarter Kids search for colorful eggs hidden throughout Scottsdale Quarter that reveal the secret location of a treat-filled goodie bag. After the hunt, enjoy music, face painting, and balloon twisting in The Quad. Tickets required for children participating in the egg hunt. 📅 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N Scottsdale Rd | Free admission; $5 per child for scavenger hunt

Free Easter Egg Hunt at Enchanted Island — Encanto Enchanted Island Amusement Park inside Encanto Park hosts two full days of free Easter egg hunts sponsored by Food City. Hunts run every 10 minutes in separate areas for ages 1–10, with 60 grand prizes valued at $6,800 — including bikes, birthday party packages, and ride passes. Online reservations are strongly recommended. 📅 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | 1202 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix | Free (reservations recommended)

Kiwanis Easter Parade & Spring Festival — Ahwatukee Foothills The 50th Annual Kiwanis Easter Parade kicks off at 10 AM along 48th Street from Warner to Elliot Road. After the parade, Ahwatukee Community Park hosts a Spring Festival and Craft Fair through 4 PM with bounce houses, games, food trucks, entertainment, and vendor booths. 📅 Parade: 10:00 AM | Festival: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4700 E Warner Rd, Ahwatukee | Free

🗓️ EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Easter Brunch at the Arizona Biltmore — Biltmore Corridor Celebrate Easter Sunday at the iconic Arizona Biltmore with a grand brunch in the historic Gold Room. A full buffet spread with action stations, the famous Biltmore Raw Bar, an egg hunt on the Aztec Lawn, live music, crafts, and roaming Easter Bunny visits. Reservations required. 📅 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E Missouri Ave | Ages 13+: $198; Ages 4–12: $78; Under 3: Free

Easter Brunch at CIELO at ADERO Scottsdale — North Scottsdale/McDowell Mountains High above the McDowell Mountains, CIELO at ADERO Scottsdale Resort offers a chef-curated Easter brunch with interactive stations, roasted rack of lamb, spiral ham, peppercorn prime rib, made-to-order crepes, a chilaquiles station, an egg hunt on the CIELO lawn, and a petting zoo. Add bottomless mimosas for $40. Kids 5 and under eat free. 📅 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | ADERO Scottsdale, 13225 N Eagle Ridge Dr | $170 per adult; $60 ages 6–12; Free under 5

Easter Brunch at Caesars Republic Scottsdale — Old Town Scottsdale Two distinct brunch experiences under one roof in Old Town — Luna by Giada for an Italian-inspired seafood and pasta spread with tableside pasta service, and Wolf by Vanderpump for a lively lounge-style brunch with interactive stations overlooking Old Town. Reservations required. 📅 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Caesars Republic Scottsdale, 4000 N Scottsdale Rd | Reservations via OpenTable

Free Easter Egg Hunt at Enchanted Island — Encanto (Day 2) The free two-day event continues on Easter Sunday with the same format — hunts every 10 minutes, 60 grand prize eggs, and Easter Bunny photos from 9 AM to 2 PM. Reserve your spot online. 📅 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | 1202 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix | Free (reservations recommended)

Whether you're hunting eggs at a farm in Gilbert, sipping mimosas high above the McDowell Mountains, or letting the kids loose at Enchanted Island, the Valley has Easter covered from every angle this year. From our family to yours — Happy Easter!