25 Easter Activities That'll Make the Whole Family Hoppy
The egg hunt is just the beginning of the fun!
Looking for ways to keep the Easter fun going all day long? Whether you're planning a big celebration or a low-key afternoon at home, there are plenty of playful, festive ways to celebrate spring, create lasting memories, and make every moment feel extra special. Need a little inspiration? Just take a page from the Drummond family's own Easter festivities! "Easter Sunday is like a mini Christmas in our house," Ree says. Their day is packed with Easter traditions like opening Easter baskets, attending church, and hosting a giant egg hunt. And it all leads up to a delicious Easter brunch—with plenty of hot cross buns, of course!
No matter how you plan on spending the day, the Easter activities on this list are perfect for any type of celebration. If you have little ones, you might want to read them a story, play Easter games like trivia, or spend the afternoon making Easter crafts or decorations. There are also plenty of options that make the most of the spring weather, including planting flowers, playing sports, and having a picnic. After devouring your favorite Easter recipes for dinner, unwind by watching some family-friendly Easter movies and munching on Easter desserts. No matter what you add to the agenda, you're sure to have a very hoppy Sunday!
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Track the Easter Bunny
Turn the holiday into a real-life adventure by following the Easter Bunny online. Just head to trackeasterbunny.com to see where he’s hopping to next and let the kids imagine all the magical fun along the way!
Have a Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt
Take the classic egg hunt up a notch with glowing eggs for a magical, nighttime scavenger hunt. It’s a fun twist that will have everyone laughing and looking in the dark.
Make a Festive Wreath
Craft your own DIY Easter wreath to brighten up your door or mantel. Little ones can join in the fun, adding colorful eggs, flowers, and ribbons for a cheerful, personalized touch.
Talk About the Meaning of Easter
Make time for a heart-to-heart conversation about what Easter means to your family. Sharing stories, traditions, and Easter Bible verses makes the day feel even more meaningful.
Decorate an Egg Tree
Transform simple twigs or branches into a vibrant Easter tree with eggs, flowers, and pastel ribbons. Kids will love hanging their decorations and watching their tree "bloom" with color!
Put on Easter Face Paint
With so many adorable Easter symbols, why not dress up like one? Just make sure everyone has changed out of their Sunday best before you break out the face paint!
Cook a Big Omelette
In Haux, France, residents use thousands of eggs to make a giant omelet on Easter Monday. While yours doesn't have to be quite that big, you can take a page out of the Haux Easter playbook and make an omelette for the whole family to share!
Decorate Easter Bread
A beautiful braided Easter bread is a necessary part of any Easter menu! And it's so much more satisfying when you make one at home as a family. You can use the dough as a lesson on how to braid and then ask everyone to help decorate once it's baked.
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Fly a Kite
Flying a kite is the ultimate spring and summer activity. This is also a popular Easter tradition in Burmuda! The idea goes that the kite was used to teach children about the resurrection of Christ.
Wear an Easter Bonnet
Every Easter outfit is made even cute with a bonnet. Did you know you can even attend Easter bonnet parades? They take place around the world, from the United States to Australia to the United Kingdom. Consider having your own bonnet parade at home with friends and family or make a decorating station where everyone can pin or tie flowers, butterflies, and other Easter symbols to their hats.
Organize the Church Egg Hunt
Ree and Ladd Drummond have nearly a dozen "kids" at their Easter celebration every year, so they always help with their Church's egg hunt! In the past, Ladd has organized assembly lines so they can fill dozens of eggs in no time. If you have slightly older children, this is a great activity to keep them involved.
Host an Easter Egg Hunt
An egg hunt is the most classic Easter activity—and it never gets old. What could be more fun than running around collecting brightly colored eggs filled with goodies? Check out our collection of egg hunt ideas to make this year's your most egg-cellent one yet!
Dye Easter Eggs
Whether you're using a store-bought kit or naturally dying Easter eggs, this creative activity will be a blast for all ages. And once you're done, you can do so many things with your eggs: display them, hide them, or even eat them!
Visit the Easter Bunny
A visit with the Easter bunny can be hit or miss for kids, but either way, the photo will be priceless!
Make Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs
Looking for a neat new way of decorating eggs? Try creating pysanky eggs! They're the traditional decorating style in Ukraine and much of eastern Europe. The ornate, intricate designs are created by a unique technique that involves melted wax, precise tools, and dip-dyeing layer by layer.
Enjoy an Easter Brunch
Whether you're serving breakfast classics like pancakes and eggs, or a more lunch-leaning menu of ham, potatoes, and hot cross buns like Ree, an Easter brunch is the perfect way to break up the day.
Do the Bunny Hop
Make a playlist of your favorite Easter songs and have the kids dance along by doing the bunny hop. Bonus points if they do it in bunny ears!
Attend an Easter Parade
Whether you participate in the march or just watch from the sidelines, a local Easter parade is such a festive way to celebrate the holiday. The parade pictured here is New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival.
Play a Guessing Game with Jelly Beans
Fill up a big jar with jelly beans and ask your kids to guess how many there are inside. The winner gets a prize of your choice!
Make Easter Baskets
Half the fun of Easter baskets is sifting through the unexpected goodies tucked inside. Surprise your little ones with candy and other gifts like toys, stuffed animals, games, and more!
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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