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2014 Easter Happenings in Tucson!

April 10, 2014
Easter Egg Hunt at Alive ChurchApril 12, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Cookie decorating, egg hunting, and the story of the Resurrection.  Alive Church, 9662 N. La Cholla. FREE

Eggstravaganza at the International Wildlife Museum
April 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
 Candy hunt at noon, plus games & Easter crafts.  4800 W. Gates Pass Rd. Free with paid admission.

Easter Bunny Event at Funtasticks: April 13, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.  Hop into fun with the Easter Bunny! Come fill your basket with goodies from local sponsors, free child i.d. cards, and enter a raffle to win an Easter basket!  Funtasticks Family Fun Park, 221 E. Wetmore Rd. FREE

The Spring Boing Bash: April 18, 5:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m. This is Vision Church’s Grand Opening and Easter Celebration event. We will have a live classic rock band, food trucks, jumping castles, games, prizes, cotton candy, photo op with the Easter Bunny, and more! Vision Church: New location, 7511 N. Benet Dr. Silverbell and Cortaro, across from the Wheeler Taft Library. FREE

Easter at Children's Museum Tucson:   April 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.  Egg hunt at 11am in the Museum courtyard.  Separate area for 4 & under. Keep an eye out for golden eggs! Included with general admission. Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave.

Mildred & Dildred Easter Egg Hunt:  April 19.  FREE. Must RSVP!  520-615-6266

Bookmans Ina Easter Egg Hunt: April 19, 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: 6 & under; 10:30 a.m-11 a.m.: 7 & older. Join us for a free Easter Egg hunt in our store.  Just show up. FREE. Bookmans Ina, 3733 W. Ina Rd.

2nd Annual Under Water Egg Hunt: April 19, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The Easter bunny will be going swimming at the NW YMCA pool, leaving eggs behind for lucky children to find. Don't forget the goggles! Families are encouraged to register in advance since space is limited. For ages 3-15. Cost: Facility members: $5/family; Non members: $10/family. Day of event: $5/person. Northwest YMCA, 7770 N. Shannon Road, 520-229-9001.

Reid Park Zoo Easter Egg Hunt: April 18, 19 & 20, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Egg hunt, live animal encounters, crafts and a visit from the Easter bunny.  $5 member adults, $7 non-member adults, $8 all children 2+. SOLD OUT!

First Annual Bicycle Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration:  April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
The Menlo Park neighborhood will open up their yards and host a series of Easter Egg hunts all easily accessed from the starting point of the Mercado San Agustín. Maps will be provided. After the hunt, join in for some light refreshments, snacks and a special visit by the Easter Bunny him/herself!

Pump It Up Easter Egg Hunt: April 20, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Our Easter jump event combines Open Jump Time and an Easter Egg Hunt throughout our inflatable arenas. Purchase your tickets in advance HERE to guarantee admission. Cost: $10 per child, $5 per adult (includes lunch: 2 slices of pizza and a beverage.) Pump It Up of Tucson, 3248 N. Freeway Industrial Loop #108

The Springs Church Easter Celebration:  April 20, Breakfast 10:30 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. Enjoy an authentic and relevant worship service, Easter egg hunt, and a great time hanging out with friends. The Springs Church, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School, 8500 N. Continental Reserve Loop. FREE

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Easter at Avalon Gardens: April 20, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The event kicks off with a hayride out to an awesome Easter Egg Hunt. Guests will also enjoy healthy, delicious refreshments and beautiful, uplifting live entertainment reflecting the true spirit of Easter.
 This working organic farm and ecovillage has horses, cows, goats, chickens, emus, llamas, and other fun critters for the kids to see.  Suggested donation: $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for teens, and $3.00 for kids 11 & under. Proceeds go to the nonprofit Global Community Communications Schools for Teens & Children. For more information and to RSVP call (520) 603-9932. Tumacacori, AZ

Visit the Easter Bunny

Foothills Mall: April 11-19. Monday-Thursday 11am – 7pm; Friday & Saturday 11am-8pm; Sunday Noon-6pm. Click HERE for Easter photo prices & packages.

Tucson Mall: March 29-April 19. 
Monday-Saturday: 10am - 8pm; Sunday: 12pm - 6pm. Click HERE for information about photos.

For Easter egg hunts in Central/East Tucson, click HERE.