Easter in Tulsa: Special events abound

Victory Christian Center will have its annual full-scale stage and film production of the life, miracles and resurrection of Jesus. Titled “Risen,” the production will feature a 250 volunteer cast from the church, elaborate set and lighting design and music. The production starts at 7 p.m. on Good Friday and continues through Saturday at 5 and 7 p.m. and at 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 8 at Victory’s main building across the street from ORU.

Children can meet and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny at Woodland Hills Mall. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures on the lower level of the mall in front of Dillards April 5 at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., April 6 and April 7 at 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Those looking for a family-friendly church environment for kids to have a fun and safe Easter egg hunt can attend Grace Church’s “Eggstravaganza.” Grace Church, located on South Garnett Road in Broken Arrow, will have an egg hunt, lots of candy and inflatables for children at 10-11 a.m. Sunday April 8 at the Grace playground. Grace Church’s Easter service times are 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Another family-friendly egg hunt option is the annual Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum “Zoobilee,” exclusive for members. Tickets are $5 and children can meet Peter Cottontail and get a free photo, hunt for eggs, enjoy arts and crafts and ride the train and carousel for free. The event is 8-10 a.m. April 7 at the Tulsa Zoo located at 6421 E. 36th St. North in Tulsa.

One of the largest churches in Tulsa, Church on the Move, will have six identical services to choose from on April 6-8. The service on Good Friday is at 7 p.m., Saturday at 5 and 7 p.m. and Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. In addition to putting together creative Easter services, Church on the Move is known for its tradition of water baptisms on the spot. Hundreds of people are encouraged to be water baptized during services and no sign-ups nor special clothing are needed.

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