Fun and Creative Easter Activities for Children.

Easter is a wonderful time to gather with family, celebrate the season of renewal, and, of course, have fun! If you're looking for fun and engaging activities for children this Easter, look no further. Here are some creative ideas to keep children entertained while also making memories they’ll cherish.

1. Easter Egg Hunt

An Easter tradition that never goes out of style! Whether you hide plastic eggs filled with sweets, small toys, or chocolate treats, children love the excitement of hunting for colourful eggs. You can make it even more fun by having clues that lead them to the next egg, or organising a themed hunt based on their favourite characters or colours.

Tip: For younger children, keep the eggs in obvious places. For older children, challenge them with tricky hiding spots!

2. DIY Easter Egg Decorating

Get creative with some egg decorating. You can either go traditional with dye or try some modern alternatives like painting, glitter, or decoupage. Set up a decorating station with markers, stickers, and other craft supplies and let the children get as creative as they want.

Tip: For a more eco-friendly option, try using natural dyes from items like beetroot juice, spinach, or turmeric!

3. Easter Basket Crafting

Have children create their own Easter baskets! Using simple materials like construction paper, glue, and markers, they can make unique baskets to hold their Easter eggs and treats. You can also add a fun twist by making baskets out of materials like cardboard or even old newspaper.

Tip: Add a personal touch by having them decorate their baskets with their names or Easter-themed designs!

4. Bunny Ears Headbands

Why not have children make their own bunny ears headbands? You only need some cardboard, glue, markers, and cotton wool for the fluffy bunny tail! Once the headbands are made, have the children wear them during your Easter activities for extra festive fun.

Tip: Let them create a whole bunny costume with face paint or additional accessories to make it even more playful!

5. Easter-Themed Scavenger Hunt

Give your Easter egg hunt a twist with a scavenger hunt! Create a list of Easter-related items, such as a chocolate bunny, a flower, or something yellow, and have the children go searching for them around the garden or inside the house.

Tip: Make it educational by incorporating riddles or trivia about Easter and springtime into the hunt.

6. Baking Easter Treats

Children love to bake, and Easter is the perfect time to get the little ones in the kitchen! You can make simple Easter treats like sugar cookies shaped like eggs or bunnies, or whip up some fun chocolate nests made with crispy rice cereal and mini eggs.

Tip: Allow the children to decorate their treats with sprinkles, icing, or edible glitter for an extra festive touch!

7. Easter-Themed Games

• Egg and Spoon Race: Set up a race course and have children balance an Easter egg (real or plastic) on a spoon while racing to the finish line.

• Bunny Hop Relay: Have the children hop like bunnies from one end of the garden to the other and back. For a challenge, they can hop in teams.

• Pin the Tail on the Bunny: A fun twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” this game is always a hit with little ones!

Tip: Add small prizes for the winners to make it more exciting.

8. Easter Story Time

For a quieter activity, gather the children and read an Easter-themed book. There are so many beautiful Easter books available, from stories of the Easter Bunny to books about the true meaning of the holiday. You can also make it interactive by asking questions or discussing the story’s message.

Tip: If you have younger children, use pop-up books or books with colourful illustrations to keep them engaged!

9. Spring Nature Walk

Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather by going on a nature walk with the children. Explore the budding flowers, birds, and animals that are making their return this season. Encourage the children to pick up leaves, flowers, and other items to create a nature-inspired Easter craft.

Tip: Bring along a camera and let the children take photos of their favourite sights on the walk to make a scrapbook afterward.

10. Easter-Themed Crafting

Set up an arts and crafts station where children can make Easter decorations like bunny garlands, paper flowers, or springtime wreaths. Let their imaginations run wild as they create their own festive masterpieces.

Tip: You can also create a “springtime time capsule” where children write down their favourite memories of the season and seal them in a box to open next year!