Event Date

Event Name

Time

Location

Cost

March 6-June 26

(Saturdays only)

Princess and the Pea

A retelling of the classic fairy tale with colorful characters and joyful songs.

11 am

Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert

Adults: $12, Children: $10

March 26-April 11

Stuart Little

Classic tale of a mouse learning to survive in the real world.

Sun.: 1:30 pm

Fri.: 7 pm; Sat.: 7:30 pm - 7 pm

Peoria Center for the Performing Arts

8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria

$12-16

April 3

Easter Celebration

Carnival games, activities, crafts, a live bunny and a bouncy house. Bring 12 plastic Easter eggs filled with treats for each child participating in the Easter egg hunts.

9:30-11:30 am

Paradise Valley United Methodist Church

4455 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley

Free

April 3

Egg Hunt

Meet the Easter Bunny and have fun with an art project while hunting for eggs throughout the shopping center. A light breakfast, including coffee and coffeecake, is provided. One Easter egg basket per child is provided while supplies last.

10:30 am

The Borgata, 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.

Free

April 3

Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast

This event features an egg hunt by age group. Special prizes for those who find a token in the egg during the hunt. Bring an Easter basket. Pancake breakfast starts at 7 am, and the egg hunt starts at 9 am.

Pancake breakfast: 7 am, Egg hunt: 9 am

Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction

Free admission, pancake breakfast $3.50, $1.50 per child.

April 3

Eggventure

Participants search for more than 20,000 candy-filled eggs in this event, which also features craft projects and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny.

9:30-11:30 am

Downtown Glendale, 59th and Glendale avenues.  

Free

April 3

Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunt

This event features hunts by age group, carnival games, puppet show, petting zoo and train rides. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny are available for photos.

8 am-12 pm

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

Parking and admission are free with a donation of canned food to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance.

April 4

Egg Hunt

Bring a basket or bag for candy eggs. More than 100 special eggs can be redeemed for prizes. The Lake Pleasant Easter Bunny is on hand for pictures with the kids. Inside the park, "Easter Egg Hunt" signs lead you to the Road Runner Campground play area.

9 am

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown

$6 per vehicle.

April 4

Egg Hunt and Egg-tastic Children Activities

Three age group hunts: 1-3, 4-7 and 8 and older. One grand prize egg includes a Kids' Cabana Pool Party for eight at the Wigwam. Other activities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, egg decorating, egg toss, egg relay and an egg putting challenge.

10 am-1 pm

Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Free

April 7-25, Wed.-Sun. only

Rapunzel

Classic tale about the maiden with the really long hair and the prince who loves her. Reservations recommended.

Wed.-Sat.: 10 am; Sat.-Sun.: 2 pm

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

302 W Latham St., Phoenix

$8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free.

April 9-10

Arizona Barbecue Festival

50 teams will be grilling and preparing barbecue plates in categories including chicken, brisket, chili, burger, kabobs and "anything butt." Spectators can drop off their children in the kids zone and hang out by the live stage where local bands perform, at the beer garden, whiskey tent or at the farmers market.

Fri.: 8-11 pm; Sat.: 10 am-1 am

Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale and Camelback Roads.

$10-$150

April 10

Grand Desert Days Festival

Chili cook off, classic-car show, stick-pony rodeo for adults and children, Arizona authors and live music. Other attractions include a kids parade with cash prizes, games, arts and crafts and food.

9 am-4 pm

Morristown Elementary School

25950 W. Rockaway Hills Dr., Morristown

Free

April 10-11

Italian Street Painting Festival

Artists from around the country will display their work in the beautiful setting of the outdoor mall.

10 am-5 pm

SanTan Village, 2361 S. SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert.  

Free; Proceeds from product sales and activities benefit Save the Family, the Valley's Family Crisis Center.

April 10

Great Cajun Crawfish Boil

Hearty crawfish are shipped in from Louisiana and boiled on-site by a chef. Side dishes include sausage, mushrooms, corn, potatoes and jambalaya. Guests are encouraged to bring sport equipment to use at the volleyball and basketball courts. There is also a playground for kids.

5-9 pm

Kiwanis Park

6111 S. All America Way, Tempe

$10-$50 until March 7, $15-$55 after March 7, free for kids 5 and younger.

April 10-11

Asian Festival

Asian food, arts and crafts, Children’s Wonderland, games and live entertainment.

Sat.: 10 am-7 pm, Sun.: 10 am-6 pm

Heritage Square Park, 115 N 6th St., Phoenix

Free

April 17

Global Village Festival There are areas devoted to different ethnicities, hands-on activities and an international bazaar. You can sample food from seven continents. There is a Parade of Nations, featuring kids from Gilbert dressed in clothes that represent their respective native lands.

10 am-4 pm

Gilbert North Civic Center Campus, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert

Free

April 17

City of Chandler Family Bike Ride.

6.4-mile bike ride, bike safety information, helmet fittings, live entertainment and giveaways.

9 am-12 pm

Chandler Park and Ride Lot

2100 S Hamilton St., Chandler

Free

April 17-18

Great Arizona Picnic

Cooking demonstrations, food, kid zone and live music  

Sat.: 12-9 pm; Sun.: 12-6 pm

Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale

$10, ages 12 and under free; $1 per tasting coupon

April 17

MACFest and McDonald Street Farmers Market. Festival with local artists, vendors, food and activities.

10 am-4 pm

Downtown Mesa, Main and Center Streets

Free

April 16-18

POW WOW at ASU

Native American dancers competing, arts & crafts vendors and traditional food. Competition times vary.

Fri: 5:30-9 pm; Sat.: 11:30 am-9 pm; Sun.: 11 am-2 pm

ASU Band Practice Field, 6th St & Rural Rd, Tempe

$8 adults, $5 children/students, under 6 free.

April 17

Open House - Runways, Roads and Rails!

Airplane displays, model airplane displays, model train displays and a car show

8 am-3 pm

Falcon Field Park, 4636 E Fighter Aces Dr., Mesa

Free

April 17

Migratory Bird Day

Bird walks, educational presentations, binocular clinic, crafts and games.  

9 am-1 pm

Nina Mason Pullman Audubon Center, 3131 S Central Ave., Phoenix

Free

April 22

Disney Store Earth Day Celebration

Get a free Friends for Change hat by bringing in six plastic bottles or aluminum cans.

Kids will also receive activity sheets based on the Oceans film.

10 am-6 pm

All Disney Stores in AZ

Free

April 24

Luke West Valley Recreation Expo

Family-oriented expo with several booths that showcase fun and healthy ways to enjoy recreation in the Valley. It includes a skateboard competition, youth art show, stupid pet tricks, a pet expo, a kids zone and a K-9 demonstration with local police.

11 am-4 pm

El Mirage City Park, 10100 N. El Mirage Road., El Mirage

Free

April 24

Save the Children Family Festival

Discover ways to help prevent child abuse at Save the Children's festival and fundraiser. The event includes speakers, food, games, activities, a DJ and a bounce house.

1-6 pm

Riverview Park, 2000 W. Eighth St., Mesa.

$5; Ages 0-4: Free

April 24

Earth Day and Two-Year Anniversary Celebration

Nature activities and environmental awareness exhibits.

9 am-1 pm

Environmental Education Center 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler  

Free

April 24

Family Fun Day

Arts and crafts, games, movies, tours, space themed videos and fascinating science and physics demonstrations.

10 am-4 pm

Challenger Space Center, 21170 N 83rd Ave., Peoria

Adults: $6, Students and Seniors: $4, Ages 5 and younger: Free