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Easter 2024: free Easter bunny photos, brunch specials and egg hunts in the Valley

Egg-cellent events to check out with the family

This monthly “Things To Do” special is sponsored by Visit Sonora. Hello March, hello fun! ABC15’s Nicole Gutierrez gives us the breakdown on what's new and exciting in the Valley this month.

By: Nicole Gutierrez

Posted at 1:13 PM, Mar 20, 2024

and last updated 2024-03-29 20:40:11-04

PHOENIX — Some bunny wants to have fun this spring with events leading up to Easter? We have you covered! From where to take the kiddos for the bunny photos [for free], to brunch specials and family fun - here’s where to head out with the family.

THE GREAT EGG HUNT AND FAMILY FAIR

What to expect: Easter eggs, live entertainment, bounce houses/slides, face painting, and more. Photos with the Easter Bunny do have a cost of $10.
Cost: Free and you can register for the event here.
Where: Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard [9500 East Vía de Ventura, Suite E-100] in Scottsdale
When: Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

48TH ANNUAL DOLLY SANCHEZ EASTER CELEBRATION

Where: Peoria Sports Complex [16101 N. 83rd Ave.]
When: Saturday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

EASTER WEEKEND AT TOCA MADERA

Where: Toca Madera [4736 N Goldwater Blvd] in Scottsdale.
Easter Specials: Wagyu Carne Relleno [$52] and the Black & White Napoleon [$22].
When: March 29-31, reservations can be made here.

EASTER EGG HUNT AT NSUMC

Where: North Scottsdale United Methodist Church [11735 N Scottsdale Rd]
When: Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m.
Keep this in mind: The egg hunt will begin Following the opening part of the service, “the event is free and open to the public.”

EASTER AT THE FARM

Where: Hunkapi Farms [12051 North 96th Street] in Scottsdale
When: Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Cost: “Adults get in free, and the ticket price is per child,” read a news release sent to ABC15. Ticketss start at $20 on Eventbrite.
Keep this in mind: According to event officials, this event will include an egg hunt for children under 9, an egg toss tournament, and guests will be able to meet Hunkapi's farm animals.

HOP & HOPS EVENT

What to expect: There will be more than 100,000 eggs, bounce houses, face painting, a beer garden and food trucks on-site.
Where: Goodyear Recreation Campus [420 S Estrella Pkwy].
When: Friday, March 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: admission to the event is free and open to the public.

EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS IN PHOENIX

Cost: Free.
Where: Near Harkins Theatres at ‘The Shops at Norterra’ [2450 W Happy Valley Rd #1142] in Phoenix
When:
- March 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- March 25-29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS IN GLENDALE

Cost: Free.
Where: Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District [6770 N Sunrise Blvd] in Glendale
When: March 23 –30, Monday to Friday from 4-8 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

HIDE & PEEP SCAVENGER HUNT

Cost: $5, can purchase your ticket online.
Where: Scottsdale Quarter [15059 North Scottsdale Road]
When: Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CHOMPIE'S RESTAURANT, DELI, BAGELS, BAKERY

Easter specials to-go are available at all Valley locations.
“Orders must be received at least 24 hours in advance for pick up on Easter Sunday, March 31,” read a news release sent to ABC15.
Here’s what the restaurant is offering for this year’s Easter: The “Chompie’s Easter Brunch” that serves four people is available for $94.99++ and the “feast” that serves eight for $159.99 ++. Both packages include scrambled eggs, bacon slices, ham steak slices, home fries, bagels, cream cheese, fruit salad and muffin loaf.

3RD ANNUAL ROOFTOP EASTER BRUNCH

Where: The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel [100 N 1st St]
Brunch menu includes salads, seafood, a dessert bar, and an array of entrees options. Click here for the full breakdown.
Cost: Adults $95, Children (ages 5-12) $55, and there’s no charge for children under 5.
When: Sunday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. [ reservations can be made online].

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

What to expect: More than 10,000 pre-filled eggs will be ready for the “store-to-store egg hunt,” live entertainment, and Bunny photo opportunities!
Cost: Free.
Where: Tempe Marketplace [2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe]
When: Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

What to expect: “There will be more than 20,000 candy-filled plastic eggs for our Easter egg hunts, but that’s just part of the fun,” said Captain Caroline Rowe, Kroc Center Corps Officer, in a news release sent to ABC15. “Families can also enjoy interactive bounce houses and obstacle courses, arts and crafts, Easter devotions, a vendor village with over 40 vendors, and more.
Cost: Free.
Where: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center Phoenix [1375 E. Broadway Road]
When: Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to event officials, the outdoor egg hunts are scheduled at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. for ages 4 and under, ages 5-8, and ages 9-12.