Whether you’re celebrating Easter or the arrival of spring, there’s plenty of family-friendly events throughout the El Paso region this season, including the annual NorthEaster Parade, spring carnivals at city recreation centers – and more egg hunts than you can shake your bunny tail at.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Visit with the Easter Bunny at the Outlet Shoppes
Bring your own camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. Shopping, music, treats.
- When: Noon-4 p.m. April 5, April 12-13 and April 19
- Where: Outlet Shoppes at El Paso Center Court, 7051 S. Desert Blvd.
- Information: Outlet Shoppes
Easter Fair at Bassett Place
Coloring pages, face painting, balloon animals, live bunnies to pet or adopt, vendors, music. Easter Bunny arrival.
- When: Noon-4 p.m. April 5
- Where: Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway Blvd. West
- Information: Bassett Place
Easter Arts & Crafts Market
Food, performances, live music, vendors, raffles, family activities.
- When: Noon-7 p.m. April 5-6
- Where: Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway Blvd. West
- Information: Bassett Place
Village of Vinton’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Games, crafts, face painting, music, inflatables, food trucks, vendors and raffles. Easter egg hunt for children 12 and younger.
- When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5. Photos with Easter Bunny noon-1 p.m.; egg hunt registration begins at 10 a.m.; hunt begins at 11 a.m.
- Where: Drive Applegate Park, 436 E. Vinton Road, Vinton, Texas
- Informaton: Village of Vinton
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Eggstravaganza and Party for the Planet
The El Paso Zoo is hosting the family-friendly event with live entertainment, engaging zoo talks and interactive educational tables with hands-on activities as part of the Earth Day Celebration. Regular admission prices.
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12
- Where: El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Drive
- Information: El Paso Zoo
EPCSO Easter Egg Hunt: Lower Valley
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office with El Paso County Commissioner Iliana Holguin are hosting an Easter egg hunt featuring food, games, music and free Easter basket giveaways while supplies last.
- When: 10 a.m.-noon April 12
- Where: Veterans Park, 602 N.E. 4th St. Fabens, Texas
- Information: EPCSO
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Sunday Market Spring Edition
The Kaleidoscope Art Market features egg hunt, vendors, food, live music, pictures with the Easter Bunny, basket giveaway.
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13
- Where: El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano Drive
- Information: Kaleidoscope Art Market
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
47th Annual NorthEaster Parade
The Mimbela Family NorthEaster Parade features floats, marching bands, local organizations, music and dance performances. This year’s theme is “Traditional Easter” and the grand marshal is retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Dan Webb, founder of Veterans at Breakfast and a supporter of other veteran groups and organizations.
- When: 10 a.m. April 19
- Where: Parade starts at intersection of Diana Drive and Hercules Avenue, goes north on Diana Drive and east on Hondo Pass Drive.
- Information: NorthEaster Parade or on Facebook
Easter Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals
The city of El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting spring carnivals with family-friendly activities, jumping balloons, games and arts and crafts for children of all ages April 18-19. Egg hunts and other activities will be held at designated times. Check Parks & Rec on Facebook for details. Free admission.
Noon-3 p.m. Friday, April 18:
- Armijo Recreation Center, 700 E. Seventh Ave.
- Chihuahuita Recreation Center, 417 Charles Road
- Rae Gilmore Recreation Center/Mountain View Park, 8501 Diana Drive
- San Juan Recreation Center, 701 N. Glenwood St.
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 18
- Seville Recreation Center, 6700 Sambrano Ave.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19
- Chamizal Community Center, 2119 Cypress Ave.
- Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge Drive
- Galatzan Recreation Center, 650 Wallenberg Drive
- Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001 Parkwood Drive
- Marty Robbins Recreation Center, 11620 Vista del Sol Drive
- Michelle T. Adjemian Recreation Center, 9031 Viscount Blvd.
- Nolan Richardson Recreation Center, 4435 Maxwell Ave.
- Officer David Ortiz Recreation Center, 563 N. Carolina Drive
- Pat O’Rourke Recreation Center, 901 N. Virginia St.
- Pavo Real Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.
- Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center, 709 Lomita Drive
- The Beast Urban Park, 13501 Jason Crandall Drive
- Valle Bajo Recreation Center, 7380 Alameda Ave.
- Veterans Recreation Center, 5301 Salem Drive
- Wayne Thornton Community Center at Grandview, 3134 Jefferson Ave.
Information: ElPasoTexas.gov/parks.
City of Socorro’s Easter Eggstravaganza & Color Run
The annual event returns with the walk/run race, a clown show, activities and an egg hunt. Race registration forms can be found here. Race starts at 8 a.m.; clown show at 11 a.m. and the egg hunt at noon.
- When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19
- Where: Bulldog Park, 316 Burford Drive
- Information: City of Socorro
EPCSO Easter Egg Hunt: East Montana
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office with El Paso County Commissioner Jackie Butler are hosting an easter egg hunt featuring food, games, music and free Easter basket giveaways while supplies last.
- When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19
- Where: Ruben Estrella Park, 14590 Greg Drive
- Information: EPCSO
Wine Tasting and Egg Hunt at Zin Valle
Easter egg hunt, a visit by the Easter bunny, wine tastings and sales, live music and food trucks. Find the special egg and win a bottle of wine. Live music 1-4 p.m. Bring your own blankets or chairs. Free admission.
- When: Noon- 5 p.m. April 19
- Where: Zin Valle Vineyards, 7315 Canutillo-La Union Road
- Information: Zin Valle or ryan@zinvalle.com
Easter Tea Party
Easter tea party with finger sandwiches, scones and sweets, egg hunt, treats, family-friendly activities, market, photos with the Easter Bunny.
- When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19
- Where: Hotel Paso del Norte, 10 Henry Trost Court
- Information: Hotel Paso del Norte on Facebook
Sip into Spring at D.H. Lescombes Winery Bistro
Wine tasting, shopping, craft vendors, live music, family-friendly activities such as face painting and more.
- When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19
- Where: Lescombes Winery, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Information: Lescombes Winery Bistro
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Egg Hunt at Artspace Gallery
Egg hunt and do-it-yourself art activities. Hunt and activity times vary by age. Admission is $15-$20.
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20
- Where: Artspace Gallery, 601 N. Oregon St.
- Reservations: DIYworkshopEP.com
Easter Egg Hunt at Soggy Peso
More than 5,000 hidden eggs and 10 golden eggs with hidden surprises for this family-friendly event. Food, drinks, DJ music.
- When: 1:30 p.m. April 20
- Where: Soggy Peso, 11355 Pellicano Drive
- Information: Soggy Peso
Family Easter Egg Hunt at Dusty Tap
Egg hunt for adults and kids, prizes, music, more.
- When: 3 p.m. April 20
- Where: Dusty Tap, 10297 Socorro Road
- Information: Dusty Tap on Facebook
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Spring Family Fair at the YWCA
Family-friendly activities, scavenger hunt, snacks and refreshments. Free admission.
- When: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. April 26
- Where: Joyce Whitfield Branch, 1600 Brown St.
- Information: YWCA El Paso del Norte Region
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