These ten Easter-themed activities give children a mix of crafts, movement, simple food decorating, and games to enjoy at home, in a classroom, or at a family gathering. Each idea includes practical setup details and ways to adjust the activity for different ages, so you can choose options that suit your space, supplies, and the kids taking part.
1. Decorate Easter Eggs
Set out hard-boiled eggs or reusable wooden eggs, then let children decorate with washable markers, stickers, or dye made for eggs; for a traditional color bath, follow the dye package directions and protect the table with newspaper or a washable cloth. Younger children can use large stickers and chunky crayons, while older kids can experiment with patterns by placing rubber bands around an egg before dipping it, then removing them after the shell dries. If you decorate real eggs, keep them refrigerated when you are not working with them and do not leave them at room temperature for more than two hours, so the finished eggs remain safe to eat.
2. Hold a Color-Coded Egg Hunt
Hide plastic eggs around a room, yard, or playground, and assign each child a color to find so younger hunters are not competing with older children for the same prizes. Fill eggs with small stickers, paper slips with jokes, or a single treat, and agree in advance whether children should open them as they go or collect them for sorting afterward. For an indoor hunt, use easy-to-see spots such as beside a bookshelf or under a chair rather than places that could be mistaken for storage or involve climbing; outdoors, keep eggs away from flower beds where small animals might disturb them.
3. Make Paper Plate Bunny Masks
Give each child a sturdy paper plate, construction paper, washable paint or crayons, child-safe scissors, and a craft stick or elastic to hold the mask. An adult can cut the eye holes and help attach long paper ears, while children add whiskers, a pink nose, or patterned details; a paper-strip handle is often simpler than tying elastic around a child’s head. This project is worth choosing when you want a craft that can turn into pretend play immediately, and it is easy to adapt: toddlers can decorate a pre-cut plate, while older kids can design different expressions or make masks for a whole cast of spring animals.
4. Plant an Easter Grass Cup
Turn a small paper cup or clean yogurt container into a mini planter by decorating the outside with bunny faces, egg shapes, or spring colors, then fill it with potting mix and sprinkle wheatgrass seed over the surface. Water gently so the soil is damp rather than flooded, place the cup in a bright spot, and let children check it each day; shoots appear as the seeds grow, giving them a visible project to care for after the holiday. Keep the planter out of reach of pets that might chew the grass or tip the cup, and use a tray underneath to catch water, especially if children are tending their plants indoors.
5. Race in a Bunny-Tail Relay
Mark a short start and finish line with tape or cones, place a bowl of cotton balls at one end, and give each child a spoon and an empty bowl at the other. Players carry one cotton ball at a time on the spoon, walk or hop to the finish, drop it into their bowl, and return for another turn; the round ends after a set time or when the shared pile is gone. The game needs no elaborate equipment and works well in a hallway, gym, or patch of lawn, but set a clear walking route and have children carry cotton balls rather than put them in their mouths, particularly when toddlers are nearby.
6. Follow an Easter Basket Clue Trail
Instead of placing a basket in plain sight, leave a sequence of short clues that leads children from one safe location to the next and finally to the basket. A clue might say, “Look where we keep our shoes,” followed by another near the shoe rack; for early readers, draw a simple picture of the next place or read each clue aloud. Keep the route within rooms or areas you have checked, avoid hiding notes near ovens, cleaning products, or high shelves, and make the clues easy enough that the activity feels like a puzzle rather than a frustrating search.
7. Shape Air-Dry Clay Egg Ornaments
Roll air-dry clay into a layer about as thick as a finger, let children cut egg shapes with a cookie cutter or a blunt table knife under adult supervision, and make a small hanging hole with a straw before the clay dries. Once the ornaments are fully dry according to the clay package directions, paint them with washable or craft paint and thread ribbon through the hole; children can add initials, dots, stripes, or a simple flower design. Unlike edible treats, these ornaments can be kept from year to year, and the activity gives older kids time to practice shaping and painting while younger children can press patterns into the soft clay with a fork or textured lid.
8. Play Easter Picture Bingo
Make bingo cards with a small grid of pictures such as a rabbit, carrot, chick, egg, basket, flower, and lamb, then give each player a handful of buttons or paper squares to cover matching images. Call out the pictures in a shuffled order, or put picture cards in a bowl and let children take turns drawing one; the first player to complete a row can call bingo, after which you can start another round using a different winning pattern. Picture bingo suits children who are not yet reading, and it is easy to make the game cooperative by asking the group to fill one large shared card rather than compete for a winner.
9. Craft Egg-Carton Chicks
Cut individual cups from a clean cardboard egg carton before the activity, then let children paint or color them yellow and add paper beaks, feet, and feathers to make small chicks. Adults should handle the cutting, and children can attach the pieces with glue sticks or school glue; drawing eyes is a good alternative to using small craft eyes if very young children will be handling the finished chicks. Place the chicks on a paper nest made from torn brown paper or use them as table decorations, and invite kids to invent names or a short story for their flock, which adds imaginative play without needing extra supplies.
10. Set Up a Bunny-Hop Obstacle Course
Use cushions, floor spots made from paper, and a low tunnel made from a blanket draped over two chairs to create a simple course that children can move through by hopping, stepping, crawling, or carrying a soft toy. Put the stations far enough apart to avoid collisions, keep the path clear of sharp corners and slippery rugs, and demonstrate each move before the children begin. The course is easy to scale for a small living room or a larger yard, and you can invite children to take turns changing one station at a time, giving them a chance to invent new challenges while keeping the route familiar and supervised.
How to Choose
Start with the children’s ages, abilities, and attention spans rather than trying to do every activity. A short egg hunt, picture bingo, or sticker-based mask is often a better fit for younger kids than a craft with several drying stages; older children may enjoy writing clue cards, designing detailed eggs, or setting up a relay for the group. Think about the space, too: dyeing eggs and painting clay need a protected surface and time to clean up, while bingo and a clue trail can work indoors when the weather is poor.
Check supplies and supervision needs before you begin. Use child-safe scissors with adult help, keep small craft pieces and cotton balls away from children who may put them in their mouths, and choose plastic eggs for an outdoor hunt if real eggs could sit out. If you have a mixed-age group, make one activity more than one way—for example, let younger children find eggs by color while older kids follow written clues—so everyone can participate without turning the day into a competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are easy Easter activities for toddlers?
Try decorating a pre-cut paper plate mask with large stickers, sorting plastic eggs by color, or joining a short hunt in a clearly defined area. Keep small parts out of reach and have an adult handle cutting and setup.
How can I plan an Easter egg hunt indoors?
Use plastic eggs and hide them in visible, reachable places in rooms you have checked beforehand. Set boundaries, such as one floor or a particular room, and assign colors if children need help sharing the search.
What can we use instead of candy in plastic eggs?
Try stickers, folded jokes, temporary tattoos, or picture clues that lead to a shared activity. Check that any small objects are suitable for the ages of the children taking part.
How do I keep Easter crafts manageable for a group?
Prepare pieces that require cutting in advance, give each child a tray or sheet of paper for supplies, and offer just a few decorating materials at a time. A project with a clear stopping point is easier to finish and clean up together.
Can these activities work for a classroom or family gathering?
Yes. Bingo, a color-coded egg hunt, and a bunny-hop course can accommodate a group, while crafts work well at small stations; adjust the number of materials and adult supervision to the group size and ages.
Final Thoughts
A memorable Easter activity does not need complicated supplies or a packed schedule. Choose a few ideas that match your children’s ages and your space, prepare the safety-sensitive parts in advance, and leave room for kids to personalize the games and crafts. Whether the day calls for an egg hunt outside or a paper-plate craft at the kitchen table, a simple shared activity can make the celebration feel special.