Easy Easter Activities for Kids: Hunts, Crafts & Games

What are some fun activities for Easter with kids?

Easter is a great excuse to mix a little tradition with hands-on play. The best kid-friendly activities keep everyone moving, creating, and laughing—without requiring a huge budget or complicated prep.

1) Put a twist on the classic egg hunt

Try a color-coded hunt where each child searches for specific colors, or add simple clues for a mini scavenger hunt. If you’re indoors, hide eggs in “zones” (living room, hallway, bedroom) so little kids don’t get overwhelmed and older kids still get a challenge.

2) Make-and-decorate eggs (without the mess)

If dye cups sound stressful, swap in stickers, washi tape, paint markers, or temporary tattoos. You can also decorate plastic eggs, then use them year after year for hunts and games.

3) Easter coloring and craft time

Set up a quick “create table” with crayons, markers, glue sticks, and spring-themed printables. For ready-to-go pages that work for a range of ages, use an Easter coloring book and let kids trade pages to “gift” artwork to family members. For more ideas and pages to color, visit this Easter coloring book guide.

4) Bunny hop games and minute-to-win-it challenges

Keep energy high with a bunny hop race (pillowcase hop), an egg-and-spoon relay (use plastic eggs), or “pin the tail on the bunny.” These work well for small groups and backyard gatherings.

5) Bake something simple together

Let kids help stir, sprinkle, and decorate. Think bunny-shaped sugar cookies, pastel cupcakes, or “nest” treats made from cereal and chocolate. Baking doubles as an activity and a snack.

6) End with a spring storytime or movie night

After the busy parts of the day, wind down with a cozy read-aloud or a family-friendly movie. Kids can show off their decorated eggs and colored pages while you reset for the week.

FAQ

What can I put in an Easter basket besides candy?

Try stickers, bubbles, chalk, small books, art supplies, pajamas, or a spring-themed coloring book. Practical add-ins like socks, sunglasses, and water bottles also feel special when wrapped up in a basket.

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