Easter, Holy week and Passover celebrations in Tucson
Here are some options for celebrations of Easter, Holy week and Passover. Some require reservations. When in doubt, call. This list is by no means complete. These events were entered on the Arizona Daily Star's online calendar at tucson.com/calendar
Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
UpdatedSentinel 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
UpdatedYoung 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
UpdatedInternational 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
UpdatedCongregation 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
UpdatedNorthminster 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
UpdatedCatalina 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
UpdatedNorthminster 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
UpdatedAvalon 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
UpdatedThe 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
UpdatedHacienda 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
UpdatedNorthminster 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
UpdatedNorthminster 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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