2026 archive. Reviewed October 31, 2026. Easter Sunday was April 5, 2026. These events have passed. This guide records organizer-published 2026 information; it does not confirm dates or arrangements for 2027.
An Easter egg hunt sounds like a simple outing. Bring a basket, find a few eggs and take a picture before the chocolate gets warm. The part that takes a little planning is choosing the right hunt for your family.
Some Greater Tucson celebrations separated children into short, timed age groups. Others paired the hunt with a church service, or spread a scavenger hunt across downtown businesses. One neighborhood event required resident identification and advance wristbands. Those details matter more than the number of eggs in the event description.
This 2026 guide brings together Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana-area options, with official sources and the differences that help you compare them. Use it as an archive of that spring’s events. For a future outing, start with the organizer’s new announcement before putting anything on your calendar.
The 2026 spring calendar at a glance
Tucson EGGstravaganza
March 28, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Doris J. Thompson Park, 2000 N. Fourth Ave.
Age-group hunts and an adaptive area; construction affected parking.
Oro Valley Easter Eggstravaganza
April 4, 9–11 a.m.
James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia
Free town event; hunt times differed by age.
Downtown Eggventure
April 3–17, participating businesses’ hours
Downtown Tucson
QR-code scavenger activity with a prize drawing.
CFF Tucson Easter Eggstravaganza
April 3, 6:30–8 p.m.
CFF Tucson
Faith-based evening with a theatrical production and Communion before the hunt.
Easter at Branches Church
April 5, services at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
Marana Vista Academy, 8333 N. Silverbell Rd.
Children’s hunts followed each service.
Times are local Tucson time. The event window and your child’s hunt time are not always the same. Admission terms, participation rules and services should be checked with the organizer rather than inferred from this summary.
Tucson EGGstravaganza at Doris J. Thompson Park
The city’s March 28 celebration ran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The published hunt schedule was 11 a.m. for ages two and under, 11:30 a.m. for ages three and four, noon for ages five through seven, and 12:30 p.m. for ages eight through twelve. Families were asked to bring an empty basket.
The announcement also listed a sensory-friendly adaptive hunt area for youth with disabilities throughout the event window. Bunny photos were scheduled for 10–11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., with food available to buy from vendors.
A March 25 update changed the parking advice: the east lot near the pool was closed for construction. The city directed visitors to the Donna R. Liggins Center, Sixth Avenue Dog Park and surface streets. That later notice is the one to use when reviewing the 2026 arrangements.
Official city announcement and parking update
Oro Valley Easter Eggstravaganza
Oro Valley’s official listing placed its free event at James D. Kriegh Park on Saturday, April 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. The address was 23 W. Calle Concordia.
The town’s schedule assigned ages zero through two to 9:30 a.m., ages three through five to 9:50 a.m., ages six through eight to 10:10 a.m., and ages nine and ten to 10:30 a.m. It also advertised crafts, games, food trucks and the Easter Bunny.
For a family with children in different age groups, the practical question is who stays with each child. Compare those start times before deciding whether one adult can comfortably handle the outing. A short hunt can move quickly, especially when an older sibling is ready to run and a younger one needs help finding the starting area.
Official Oro Valley event page
A different pace: Downtown Eggventure
Downtown Tucson Partnership’s archived Eggventure ran April 3–17, 2026, during participating businesses’ hours. Visitors found a QR-code egg, scanned it, completed a form and entered the four-digit code on the sticker. Entries went toward a drawing with seven winners.
That makes it a different kind of outing from a park hunt. You could build a downtown walk around participating stops, but it was not a timed scramble for candy or a promise that every child would receive a prize. Check the rules and business hours before comparing it with a traditional egg hunt.
For families who prefer a little space between activities, a scavenger format can be appealing. Pick a manageable route, leave time for a snack and decide how many stops will count as a successful day. You do not have to turn a pleasant walk into a race to finish every location.
Official Downtown Eggventure listing
Church celebrations: know the whole program
CFF Tucson on Good Friday
CFF Tucson listed its Easter Eggstravaganza for Friday, April 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The evening began with a Last Supper theatrical production and Communion, followed by the egg hunt and activities. The organizer described three age-specific hunts, jumping castles, and food and coffee trucks.
The published program matters here. This was a church Easter gathering with a hunt as part of the evening. Families comparing it with a stand-alone community event should consider the full schedule. The event page did not provide precise age bands or an admission price in the details reviewed for this guide, so those should not be assumed.
Official CFF Tucson event listing
Branches Church on Easter Sunday
Branches Church advertised Easter services on April 5 at 9 and 10:30 a.m. at Marana Vista Academy, 8333 N. Silverbell Road. Its announcement placed a children’s egg hunt after each service in the building’s East Wing. Children’s activities included games and an Easter lesson, and the page offered preregistration.
For this option, the service time was the starting point for the family’s plan; the listing did not give a separate clock time for the hunt itself. If the church gathering fits your Easter tradition, read the children’s check-in instructions along with the event description.
Official Branches Church Easter page
A Marana-area listing that was resident-only
Continental Ranch Community Association listed its CRCA Easter Egg Hunt for April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This was a resident-only event. Its notice said tickets would be available at the office beginning March 5 and that residents needed identification to obtain tickets and wristbands.
Keep that access restriction attached to the event whenever sharing it. A neighborhood celebration can look similar to a public festival in a calendar listing, but living nearby does not automatically make someone eligible. The reviewed page did not specify a venue, so this guide does not supply one.
Make the outing fit your family
My advice is to choose one main event and give it a little room. A morning hunt, a meal and an easy afternoon can be a full holiday plan. Adding a second hunt across town may give you more driving than memories.
Before leaving for any future edition, check the exact age group, arrival instructions and whether registration is required. Save the organizer’s page on your phone. If an event has a short hunt window, getting into the parking lot at the advertised start time may already feel rushed.
Pack for the hours you will be outside: comfortable shoes, water, sun protection and an easy-to-carry basket. Check the event’s own rules about outside food and drinks. If your child has food allergies or sensory needs, ask the organizer about the arrangements your family depends on. An adaptive area is useful information, but the description alone cannot answer every question about access or the environment.
Agree on a meeting place with the adults in your group and take a moment to orient yourselves when you arrive. A calm start usually helps more than arriving with an ambitious checklist.
A few questions families ask
Was Easter on April 5 in 2026?
Yes. Easter Sunday fell on April 5, 2026. Community celebrations also took place before the holiday, while the downtown scavenger activity continued afterward.
Were all of these events open to the general public?
No. The Continental Ranch event was explicitly resident-only. Church events included faith-based programming, and each organizer set its own participation terms. Oro Valley explicitly described its event as free.
Can I use these dates for next year?
No. This is a 2026 archive. A recurring event may change its date, location, age groups, price or registration process. Look for the new year on the organizer’s announcement and check it again close to the outing.
Getting to know Tucson, one tradition at a time
Seasonal outings are one way to get a feel for a community. If you are exploring a move, leave some ordinary time around the special event too. Notice the drive, the nearby parks and where you would stop for lunch on a normal weekend.
For the broader collection, visit Greater Tucson Events & Seasonal Guides. You can also explore the Seattle-to-Tucson relocation guide or request a conversation with Jason Fox about finding a home that fits the life you want here.
