Stay tuned for next year's post! In the meantime, see what Easter events occurred this past year.
Find things to do this Easter in Greater Phoenix, including brunches, dinners, egg hunts, and other activities.
Brunches
Back to Top of ListRoyal Palms
April 9
Join the grandest Easter celebration at Royal Palms Resort & Spa. Delight your senses with a three-course brunch menu at T. Cook's or a robust Banquet Buffet spread in the grand ballroom, each selection including seasonal and brunch favorites for all to enjoy.
Price: $175++ per person | Children 6 - 12 $75++ | Children 5 and under complimentary
Royal Palms Resort & Spa
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale
April 9
Families can enjoy a sublime dining experience with live entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Capture a special holiday celebrate indoors or on the outdoor patio overlooking the scenic duck pond and surrounded by ancient rock formations. Menu items include a range of Easter favorites including an extravagant Seafood Display of Poached Jumbo Shrimp, Oysters and more; Omelets and Build-Your-Own Waffles; Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Beef Tenderloin, and Striped Bass; Artisan Cheeses, Fresh Fruits, Salad choices, a variety of Anti-Pasto selections and Warm Breads — to a magnificent display of decadent pastries.
Price: $105 per adult | $50 per child
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale
CIELO Restaurant
April 9
This carefully crafted menu features a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes that will satisfy all taste buds. From savory breakfast classics to sweet treats, our Easter Brunch is the perfect way to start your day and celebrate the holiday with loved ones.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
April 9
Head to the Palomino Ballroom for a grand brunch, featuring selections from four signature restaurants: Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda, Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar and Ironwood American Kitchen. End on a sweet note with decadent desserts from the pastry team and complimentary access to the resort's Alice in Wonderland Easter egg hunt adventure in the Ballroom. Egg hunts will happen every 15 minutes beginning at 8 am until the last brunch seating. Themed photo ops are also available to capture the memory of your family in their Easter best.
Price: $159 per person | Children $74 | Children 5 and under free
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
April 9
Enjoy a chef-curated Easter buffet featuring local ingredients, as well as a prosecco mimosa bar, live entertainment, and children's buffet and activity area.
Price: $120 for adults | $55 ages 12-17 | ages 11 and under are free
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
April 9
Tantalize your taste buds with special holiday menus at The Buffet, Ahnala Mesquite Room, and WKP Sports & Entertainment.
The Wigwam
April 9
Indulge in your Easter Brunch favorites at The Wigwam's brunch buffet, featuring delicious fresh salad assortments, savory carving stations, decadent desserts and more. Or celebrate Easter at Litchfield's, The Wigwam's signature farm-to-table restaurant, which will be featuring crisp salads, lavish brunch favorites, and Chef's specialty desserts. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and ready for photos.
Price: Brunch Buffet: $85++ adults | $30++ kids 4-12 | Litchfield's Brunch: $99++ adults, $30++ kids 4-12
Activities
Back to Top of ListMesa Easter Pageant
March 29 - April 8
The Mesa Easter Pageant, “Jesus the Christ” — the largest annual outdoor Easter pageant in the world — resumes this spring on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple. This community tradition began in 1938 by a group of young people who gathered at the temple for an Easter Sunrise Service and has grown over eight decades to a spectacular production with a 400+member costumed cast, music, dance, drama, live animals, and special effects, all performed on a massive four-story-high stage. Free admission. No tickets required. Self-parking is limited. Light rail transportation is encouraged. Come early to secure a seat.
Eggstravaganza
April 1
From arts and crafts to games, music, and food trucks, there's something for everyone. Kids will love the inflatable bounce houses and obstacle course, while parents can check out community resource booths and enjoy dance performances. And don't forget about the face painting.
Kroc Center Phoenix
Bunny Bash
April 7
Hop on over for the ultimate spring celebration at Desert Ridge Marketplace! Snap a free photo with somebunny special and enjoy an egg hunt, live entertainment by Funergy, crafts, giveaways and more throughout The District.
Hide & Peep
April 8
Search for colorful eggs hidden throughout The Quarter to unlock the secret location to a bag full of treats. After the egg hunt, kids can dance to music and visit the artists for face painting and some balloon-twisting fun.
Home for the Holidays at Taliesin West
April 8
Each year, the Wrights would host a grand celebration and a fond farewell to the Sonoran Desert on the Easter holiday before returning to Taliesin in Wisconsin for the summer. Celebrate the season of Spring. Activities include Easter egg and botanical crafts, outdoor games, live music, and food & beverage available for purchase.
Easter Bunny Express
April 8
Children of all ages can visit with the Easter Bunny at the Verde Canyon Railroad depot prior to the train's departure. The train's favorite "seasonal employee", this honorable hare loves giving out handfuls of treats and armloads of hugs before bidding farewell to everyone on the train as it departs at 1 p.m.. Get your photo taken with the big bunny and be sure to enter your best guess in our jelly bean contest. The Easter fun keeps going onboard with a presentation of the winner-take-all jellybean counting contest winner by the Rare Rabbit himself. On board the train, adults can enjoy a spring-fresh Bloody Mary bursting with so many vegetables a rabbit would love it.
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