As Easter approaches, there are many fun-filled, family-friendly festivities to enjoy here in the Valley. From egg hunts to dining specials, the ways to celebrate are endless. Here are the best ways to experience Easter in Phoenix.
The Italian Daughter
The Italian Daughter, a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in North Scottsdale, announces a specialty menu to celebrate Easter. From Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31, the restaurant will offer a lineup of springtime dishes. The menu will feature starters such as smoked shrimp cocktail, spring pea bruschetta, and cream of asparagus soup. Entrees include lobster focaccia benedict, an herb encrusted rack of lamb, crab legs, and more. A sweet ending to any meal is the tableside white chocolate and strawberry tiramisu. To learn more, please visit https://www.theitaliandaughter.com/.
SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
Enjoy a Southern-inspired brunch this Easter at SugarJam The Southern Kitchen! The North Scottsdale-based restaurant will be featuring its all-new carrot muffins that will be available only on Easter Sunday. Guests who purchase a baked good item from the SugarJam bakery on March 31 have the opportunity to win the surprise golden ticket attached to one of the bakery items featured that day. The lucky recipient who gets the one golden ticket can choose to receive either a discount on their next purchase or a SugarJam gift card. SugarJam The Southern Kitchen offers Southern-themed dishes, cocktails and baked goods, as well as a full gift shop of curated finds from local and national artists. The restaurant will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 31 and the bakery will be open starting at 10 a.m. Walk-ins are accepted but reservations are highly recommend for Easter brunch and can be made online at https://www.sjsouthernkitchen.com/.
Easter Bunny Photos at Westgate Entertainment District
From March 24-30, hop on over to strike a pose with the Easter Bunny at Westgate! Whether you're a family or furry friend, come dressed to impress against a backdrop bursting with spring spirit. Join us Monday to Friday from 4-8 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for this egg-ceptional free event! For more information, visit https://westgateaz.com/event/free-easter-bunny-photos/2024-03-23/.
Hunkapi Programs
Easter comes early this year at Hunkapi with Easter Saturday at the Farm! This family event will include an egg hunt for children under 9 and an egg toss tournament. Guests will get to meet Hunkapi's farm animals and even feed them. Aioli Gourmet Burgers will be serving up their delicious food and AZ Lemonade Stand's tasty ice cold lemonade will be available for purchase. Adults get in free and the ticket price is per child. Check-in will begin promptly at 10:45am with farm tours beginning at 11:00am, Easter egg hunts will follow. To get tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-at-the-farm-tickets-851754650087?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Scottsdale Quarter
On Saturday, March 30, Scottsdale Quarter will host the Hide & Peep Scavenger Hunt. Search for colorful eggs hidden throughout The Quarter to unlock the secret location of a bag full of treats! After the egg hunt, kids can dance to music and visit artists for face painting and balloon-twisting fun. Don’t forget to snap a pic with the Easter Bunny, who’ll be hopping around The Quarter. For more information, visit scottsdalequarter.com/events/hide-peep/.
El Patron New Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
For Easter, El Patron New Mexican Restaurant and Cantina will be offering an all-day brunch menu featuring a prime rib breakfast burrito, breakfast enchiladas and coconut crusted French toast along with house made cocktails, and non-alcoholic coffee. El Patron will also have a live mariachi band throughout Easter Sunday. Guests are highly encouraged to make reservations, but they are not required. For more information, visit https://elpatronaz.com/ or call the restaurant at 480-590-8180.
Free photos with the Easter Bunny at Tempe Marketplace
On Saturday, March 23, Tempe Marketplace will host an Easter Extravaganza for the ages! The festivities will include free photos with everyone’s favorite bunny along with tons of easter activities including an egg hunt, egg decorating and more. For more information, http://www.tempemarketplace.com.
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse will be opening at 12 p.m. for Easter this year to accommodate reservation requests! Enjoy fire & flames with the whole family for the perfect dinnertainment. Reservations can be made at the brand-new Peoria location and the Scottsdale location. For more information visit kasaiteppan.com for more information.
STK Steakhouse
Elevate your Easter weekend at STK with an exclusive blend of new brunch delights and exclusive a la carte holiday specials from Friday to Sunday. Some of the exciting specials include Dungeness crab deviled eggs, slow roasted prime rib, lobster or salmon eggs benedict and more! Plus, every guest will be greeted with an Easter egg filled with surprises, and some lucky finds come with golden eggs boasting grand prizes. Reserve your table now at STKsteahouse.com for an Easter that’s more than a meal – it’s an experience.
Pine Ridge Marketplace
Pine Ridge Marketplace is thrilled to announce an egg-citing Easter event that will bring joy and laughter to families in the Prescott community. The Hop ‘Til You Drop Easter party will take place on Mar. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This egg-stra special day of Easter-themed activities include free photos with the Easter Bunny, whimsical balloon twisters and face painting, a kids activity station, cotton candy, popcorn, Easter treats and surprises. Visits with the Easter Bunny will continue daily from March 24-30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit pineridgemarketplace.com/event-details/hop-til-you-drop.
