Easter Events and Celebrations in Tucson Arizona 2010

St. Francis Theatre is putting on a production of the Broadway musical, Godspell on the following dates: March 12-13 at 7:30 P.M.; March 14 at 2:00 P.M.; March 19-20 at 7:30 P.M.; and March 21 at 2:00 P.M. St. Francis in the Foothills is located at 4625 E. River Road (the northwest corner of River and Swan Roads) and their telephone number is: 520-647-4921. Admission is $15.00-$20.00 with discounts available.

On Saturday, March 22, 2010 the Forty Niners Country Club is having an Easter Coloring Contest. This country club is located at 12000 E. Tanque Verde Road and their telephone number is: 520-749-4001. Call to ask if you have to be a member to participate in this event.

From Thursday, March 25, 2010 - Saturday, March 27, 2010, CataVinos Wine Shop & Tasting Room is having a Spring Feast wine tasting event to help you choose the wine to go with your Easter Sunday dinner. This wine tasting event is from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at 3063 N. Alvernon Way and their telephone number is: 520-323-3063. The cost is $10.00; $8.00 with a wine purchase over $10.00; and free with a purchase of a case of wine.

On Saturday, March 27, 2010 the Foothills Mall will have a free puppet show and an appearance by the Easter Bunny in their food court at 10:00 A.M. For the children ages 10 and under who arrive at 9:45 A.M. and probably even earlier, a free gift will be given out until they run out of free gifts. Foothills Mall is located at 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. and their telephone number is: 520-219-0650. The mall is open: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. and Sunday: 11:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.

If you would like to get away from home but stay in Tucson, the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort is having a Spring Break-Away 2010 from March 25-April 4, 2010, which includes Easter egg hunts and visits from the Easter Bunny along with other fun activities for children and adults. The fee is $179.00 plus tax per night, which includes breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children. The cost to have Easter Sunday Brunch is not included. The resort is located at 10000 N. Oracle Road and their telephone number is: 520-544-5000. A deposit is required and you can make reservations online at their website: www.hiltonelconquistador.com

If you're heading to Buckeye, Arizona, on Saturday, March 27, 2010, they are having their annual Spring celebration at their Earl Edgar Recreation Facility, which is located at: Miller and Beloat Roads. This event is from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny will be there to greet and pose for pictures and they will also have a petting zoo, entertainment, egg decorating, an Easter egg hunt, carnival games, food, and people selling crafts - enjoyment for the whole family.

If you're heading to Show Low Arizona on Saturday, March 27, 2010, they are having their annual "Hare Raising Celebration" with Easter egg hunting for children under 10 years of age, carnival games and the Easter Bunny will be there too. This event starts at 12:00 P.M. and will be at Show Low City Park Senior Field, which is located at: 1100 W Deuce of Clubs.

On Wednesday, March 31, 2010, the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at the Foothills Mall is having an Easter story time for children at 10:00 A.M. Staff will be reading books about Easter and bunnies to the children and doing a craft with them. This Bookstore is located at: 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd., Suite 100 and their telephone number is: 520-742-6402.

On Friday, April 2, 2010 & Saturday, April 3, 2010, Chapel in the Hills Church along with Family Life Radio in Tucson is putting on a production called, "Hammer & Nails - the Good Friday Project." It's about Christ's crucifixion. Doors are open from 6:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. and the production runs about 45 minutes. Chapel in the Hills Church is located at: 5455 S. Westover Avenue (between W. Irvington & W. Drexel Roads). You can call: 520-883-3281 for additional information.

If you're heading to Show Low, Arizona on Friday, April 2, 2010, there will be an underwater egg hunt for teens ages 11-17 at the Show Low Family Aquatic Center. Easter egg prizes are scattered throughout their huge pool. This sounds like so much fun and such a different way to egg hunt. This event starts at 12:00 P.M. The Aquatic Center is located at: 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs.

On Saturday, April 3, 2010 Northwest Neighborhood Center is having their Easter Eggstravaganza. They are located at 2160 N. 6th Avenue (between Stone and 1st Avenues) and their telephone number is: 520-791-3247. Their Saturday hours are: 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Call them to ask if every child can participate.

On Saturday, April 3, 2010 the Filipino American Sampaguita Club of Tucson is having an Easter picnic at Reid Park from 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Reid Park is located at: 1100 S. Randolph Way, which can be accessed from Broadway Blvd. or 22nd Street. You have to be a member of the club to attend the picnic. You can call: 520-881-6553 to inquire about joining the club.

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 Greater Faith Church will have an Easter Service in Himmel Park at 10:00 A.M. and everyone can attend it. Himmel Park is located at 1000 N. Tucson Blvd.

From now through April 30, 2010, DeGrazia Gallery In The Sun will show an exhibit of the Ted DeGrazia's beautiful oil painting he titled, "The Way of the Cross" and some of his other similar oil paintings. An audiotape of the artist explaining these paintings is played during the exhibit. While you're there you can also view and purchase other items DeGrazia made, including sculptures, ceramics and jewelry and there's a gift shop too. The gallery is open daily from 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. and is located at: 6300 N. Swan Road. The telephone number is: 520-299-9191.

Happy Easter, Happy Spring!