The Easter celebration at Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage in Rio Rico is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 1, featuring an Easter egg hunt, games, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, live music and more.

Where to to observe

Passover and Easter

Ukrainian Egg decorating with Susan Corl — Lowe House Project, 14 Calle Iglesia, Tubac. A step-by-step guide for decorating using wax, dyes and patterns. All materials provided. Email or call to register susancorl@hotmail.com. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29. $35. 394-2926. lowehouseproject.com

Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae and Holy Communion — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Road. Words, music and services. 7-8 p.m. March 29. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org

Holy Week Morning Worship — Northminster Presbyterian Church. Early morning service and music. 7-7:45 a.m. March 30. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org

Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service — Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain), 1501 S. Sentinel Peak Road. Conducted by Los Dorados Orphan League, Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service. Email or text/call for more information, ToanyAzP@outlook.com. 5-7 p.m. March 30; 6-8 a.m. April 1. Free. 301-1608. facebook.com

Passover Seder Meal — Young Israel Chabad, 2443 E. Fourth St. Kosher wine, hand-baked Shmura Matzah, a full-course dinner, coupled with the reading of the Haggadah, traditional songs and inspirational stories. 7-9:30 p.m. March 30. $45. 881-7956. chabadtucson.com

Eggstravaganza — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Crafts, games, prizes and candy hunt at 11 a.m. 10 a.m.-noon. March 31. $10. 629-0100. thewildlifemuseum.org

Second Night Passover Seder — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Share great dialogue, family participation, supervised children’s play, traditional dinner by Handmaker Catering with entrée option of brisket, salmon or vegetarian. Call for reservations. 6:30-10 p.m. March 31. $55. 745-5550. caiaz.org

Easter Celebration: Sunrise Service — Northminster Presbyterian Church. Music, services, adorn the Easter cross with flowers. 6-7 a.m. April 1. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org

Teen Challenge Easter Sunrise Service — Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road. Guest speakers Barry Noyce and Art McCorkill. Testimonies, music, coffee, pastries and kids activities. 7-8 a.m. April 1. $7 vehicle entrance fee. 730-4265. tcaz.org

Easter Celebration and Live Butterfly Release — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Road. Easter music led by the Contemporary Praise Band, preschool storytime, crafts, refreshments served and release of live butterflies. 8-9 a.m. April 1. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org

Easter Celebration — Avalon Organic Gardens and EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Drive, Rio Rico. Easter egg hunt, games, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, live music and more. Proceeds benefit the Global Community Communications Schools for Teens and Children nonprofit. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 1. $8. 398-2542. eventbrite.com

Easter Specials — The Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Brunch and dinner specials served in addition to the regular menu. Call for reservations. April 1. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 622-8848. hotelcongress.com

Easter Brunch — Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road. Eggs Benedict, blood orange crepes, prime rib and much more. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 1. $75; $38 ages 7-14; ages 6 and under are complimentary. 529-3500. haciendadelsol.com

Easter Celebration with Live Butterfly Release — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Road. Organ, brass and choral music by Northminster’s 50-member Sanctuary Choir, child-friendly worship materials, refreshments served, release of live butterflies. 9:30-10:30 a.m. April 1. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org

Easter Celebration and Live Butterfly Release — Northminster Presbyterian Church. Interactive modern service with contemporary band. Worship materials for children, refreshments served and release of live butterflies. 11 a.m.-noon. April 1. Free. 327-7121. npctucson.org


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