Egg Hunts, Easter Carnivals & Spring Celebrations: Where to Celebrate Easter in El Paso and New Mexico

A parade and free city-wide egg hunts are just a couple of the egg-cellent family-friendly Easter events hoppening this weekend.

Below is a list of Easter eggtivities you and the kids can hippity-hop to and make the weekend eggstra-special and egg-citing.

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Easter Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals - Friday and Saturday, April 7-8

The free city-wide Easter Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals will take place at various recreation centers throughout the city. Kid-friendly games, arts and crafts, and Easter egg hunts will take place at each. [More Info]

NorthEaster Parade - Saturday, April 8

The 45th annual procession of floats, classic cars, and community organizations is a festive way to celebrate the season. The parade travels down Diana Dr. and Hondo Pass in Northeast El Paso starting at 10 a.m. [More Info]

Egg Hunts in the Pool - Saturday, April 8

The Eastside Natatorium at the Beast Urban Park, and Armijo Aquatic Center join in on the free city-wide Easter carnival fun with egg hunts in the pool and free swimming afterwards. [More Info]

Easter EggstravaganZoo at the El Paso Zoo - Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9

Arts and crafts, animal enrichment, entertainment, and candy stations. Plus, attendees will have an opportunity to receive an eggucation on the zoo’s egg-laying residents.

EggstravaganZoo is free with zoo admission. Most EggstravaganZoo-related activities are free except photos with the Easter Bunny ($10).

Easter Bunny on the Lawn at the Fountains at Farah - Sunday, April 9

Free photo opps with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and egg hunts from noon until 2 p.m. on the main lawn at The Fountains.

New Mexico: Spring Fling at La Union Maze Saturday and Sunday April 8-9

Many activities for the kids like the slides, jumping pillows, cow train rides, and pedal carts will be available. Age-specific egg hunts and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, too.

Plus, kids can make their way through a small Oat Maze. [More Info]

New Mexico: Easter & Spring Celebration in the Mountains Saturday, April 8

Nichols Ranch and Orchards offers El Paso-area families the opportunity to hit the road and celebrate the holiday in the picturesque Sacramento Mountains about 20 minutes from Alamogordo.

Egg hunt, petting zoo, carnival-type games and other kid's activities, vendors, food trucks, and entertainment will also be part of the spring fun. [More Info]