Family Easter Celebration

Minimal charges for some interactive children's activities and photos with the Easter Bunny. Food and beverages are also available for purchase. 

Entertainment Schedule

• 5:45 p.m. | Coloring Contest Winners Announced
• 5:50 - 6:10 p.m. | Dance Deluxe
• 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. | Dance Connection 2
• 7:10 - 7:30 p.m. | Learn with Aloha
• 7:30 p.m. | Family Easter Basket Give-Away Winner Announced

Activities

• Free inflatable attractions
• Carnival Games with a chance to win a prize
• Spin the prize wheel for a hopping good surprise
• Food Vendors
• Merchandise/Informational Vendors
   

Dance Deluxe

5:50 - 6:10 p.m.

A beginning-level performance group for dancers aged 3 to 12. Our team trains in a variety of dance styles and is dedicated to showcasing their growing talent through local stage performances.

Beyond their technical training, these young dancers focus on mastering the fundamentals of teamwork and building personal confidence, all while fostering a lifelong love for dance.

Dance Connection 2

6:30 - 6:50 p.m.

Dance Connection 2 has been training dancers in the valley for over 38 years and is conveniently located off Cooper and Germann Rd. Commonly referred to as, DC2, we are the home to over 500 dancers and are proud to serve our local Chandler and Gilbert communities.

We offer classes for your mightiest twoyear old ballerinas all the way to the advanced dancer at 18 years. DC2 offers several different team programs and recreational classes in styles including ballroom, tap and hip hop.

Learn with Aloha

7:10 - 7:30 p.m.

Learn With Aloha started in Maricopa City by Janelle and Jonathan Gomez who are both part Native Hawaiian, danced hula with Hui Ho'oulu Aloha, and are certified teachers with Master's degrees in the field of Education. Janelle taught the Hawaiian Studies program in Laie and after moving from Hawai'i to Arizona in 2021, her family found joy through sharing their Hawaiian culture with the community. They have taught hula dancing, lei making, Hawaiian legends and games, performed for various community events, and love every opportunity to share the Aloha Spirit with everyone.

Visit the Information Booth to enter to win the Family Easter Basket. One ticket per family member. The winner will be drawn at 7:40 p.m. and must be present to win.

Our 24 Karrot trail will look a little different this year to accommodate more little bunnies throughout the event. This year the collected eggs will be empty and redeemed for a goody bag at the end.

• It’s FREE!
• Open the entire event 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Bunnies (kids) 9 years older and younger, hop through the trails to collect eggs
• Once you have your eggs collected, take them to our redemption booth to turn your eggs in and collect a goody bag, filled with treats and trinkets and a possible golden egg ticket
• Turn any golden tickets in at the Golden Ticket redemption booth to receive an additional golden egg goody bag.
• Must turn in eggs to receive a goody bag. Eggs will be redistributed into the 24 Karrot trials.
• Please do NOT open the eggs. There will be nothing inside the eggs.

We’re on the hunt for the Valley’s most egg-cellent artist! Gather your crayons, markers, and glitter and download this year’s coloring page. The contest is open to all children up to 9 years of age.

Coloring Contest Sheet will be available March 2. Entries must be submitted no later than March 30.

Contest winners will be chosen from each of the following age categories:

• 2 years and under
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-9 years

5:45 p.m. Announcement of Coloring Contest Winners on Stage.

Contest Closed

Free parking for this event is available on the east side of Arizona Avenue, including:

• City Hall Parking Garage (Chicago and Washington Streets)
• Johnathan Parking Garage (Buffalo and Washington Streets)
• Alexander Parking Garage (Boston and Washington Streets)

Interested in becoming a vendor at this year's Family Easter Celebration? Potential vendors will need to review the Vendor Information Sheet and complete the Vendor Application. 

The City of Chandler prides itself on having vendors at our events that represent the concept of the event and the vast diversity of what the city has to offer. Vendors will be accepted based on these criteria.  

Application Deadline: Closed

• Vendor Application | Vendor Information Sheet
• General Vendor Application deadline is February 16 or when all space has been reserved.
• New organization applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis once the priority deadline has expired. You are encouraged to apply prior to the vendor priority deadline as applications will be held in the order in which they are received.

For more information on becoming a vendor or questions regarding the application process, please email or call 480-782-2669.

The Family Easter Celebration is always seeking interested businesses or organizations who want to sponsor this year's event. Potential sponsors may review our sponsorship packages, call 480-782-2665 or email Special Events with any questions or interest.

For questions or additional information about the event, please call 480-782-2669 or email.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza is at 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., which is East of Arizona Avenue.

Chandler Special Events Hotline 480-782-2735