EasterEgg-cellentActivities

With Easter around the corner, you may be hunting for creative ways to celebrate with your family this year. We’ve gathered quite a few fun ways to spend your day hopping around the nest and making memories.

Easter egg toss

It’s not quite Easter without this tradition on the list. Maybe you’re hosting a gettogether at your house or maybe it’s just you and your immediate family. Indoors or outdoors, this will be a fun game for the kids. Paint a bunny face on an old Amazon box, add bunny ears and cut open a slot for the mouth. Now you’ve got yourself the perfect creation to toss plastic eggs into.

Door dashing

Leave a basket of treats on the doorstep of a neighbor or two. Include a note that says something cute and simple such as, “The Easter Bunny was here.” Create these ahead of time with the kids and enjoy the process of hunting for little trinkets and snacks to include.

Hoppin’ hunt

Collect a few old pillowcases and have the kids race each other across the yard while hunting for Easter eggs. This will add a whole new competitive twist to the traditional egg hunt.

Egg decorating contest

Reveal your family’s true artist through a friendly egg-decorating competition. Bonus: All of these eggs can be used for an afternoon egg hunt.

Pin the tail on the bunny

Print out a silhouette of a bunny, draw one or craft one. You don’t have to get too complex with this—simply made or a work of art, this silly game will be enjoyable for the kids.

Secret Easter Bunny gift exchange

Sort of like a secret Santa gift exchange! Everyone in your group will choose a name out of a hat and give that person a fun Easter present. These can be quirky gifts or thoughtful ones.

Host an Easter bake-off

Have your guests bring treats and set up a table where everyone can taste and vote for their favorite. The winner receives a small gift card or claims the honor of getting to host next year.

Underwater egg hunt

If you live where it’s warm or happen to have a heated pool, take your egg hunt to the water. Add something weighted to your eggs if you want to hide them at the bottom, or just let them float. Make sure there is plenty of adult supervision for safety.

Attend an Easter parade

Check to see whether any kind of parade is happening in your area, grab snacks and supplies for a picnic and enjoy the day together. If your family can’t find a parade, make one in your yard or neighborhood yourselves!

Plant flowers

A wonderful way to embrace the start of spring on an Easter Sunday is to plant some flowers. Pick out your favorites and plant away Easter morning before all of the excitement begins.

Emily Morrison is a freelance writer, former copy editor, full-time mommy and Disney fanatic who lives in Independence with her husband, son, daughter and dog.