12 Best DIY Easter Activities for Kids That Go Beyond the Egg Hunt
Hatch some holiday fun with these egg-citing crafts, games, and treats. 🐣
When it comes to the best family Easter activities, we tend to think of hunting for eggs and opening baskets full of candy. But Easter doesn’t have to be all about the egg hunt—with a little creativity, a few household items, and a sprinkle of DIY magic, you'll find there are plenty of fun ways to keep kids entertained, engaged, and active this holiday season. From hands-on crafts and free printables to playful indoor and outdoor games, these unique DIY Easter activities go beyond the usual candy scramble—or put a fresh twist on the classics.
Think egg hunts filled with fun challenges instead of candy, an Easter tree with festive DIY ornaments, or a miniature Easter village with Peeps popping out of the windows. The possibilities are endless and perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels. And like all the best DIY projects, they can be made with things you already have around the house. Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day indoor project, a backyard adventure, or just an easy way to keep little ones busy while you finish up Easter dinner, these activities are sure to keep kids smiling long after the holiday is over.
Easter I Spy
Not up for a big egg hunt this year? This colorful Easter I Spy game still brings the fun, giving kids plenty of pictures to search for and circle as they go. They can also grab some crayons and color the whole page in once the hunt is over.
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Easter Scavenger Hunt
Turn Easter morning into a mini adventure with this printable scavenger hunt packed with fun clues for kids to solve. There are indoor and outdoor versions, so the hunt can happen rain or shine.
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Easter Egg Window Clings
Kids can create their own colorful Easter egg window clings using clear glue and a few drops of food coloring. Once they dry, the designs peel right off and stick to the window for a fun homemade decoration.
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Farm Animal Easter Eggs
These adorable farm animal Easter eggs turn ordinary eggs into a whole barnyard of fun. Kids can decorate them to look like cows, pigs, chicks, chickens, horses, and ducks using a free printable template.
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Easter Activity Pages
Set out these Easter activity pages when you need a quick way to keep kids entertained during the holiday. With coloring and simple games to work on, they’ll stay busy while you finish getting Easter dinner on the table.
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12 Days of Easter
Make the countdown to Easter extra fun with a “12 Days of Easter” activity plan for kids. Each day comes with a simple craft, treat, or surprise to keep the excitement going all the way to Easter morning.
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Make an Edible Easter Basket
The only thing better than an Easter basket filled with candy is an Easter basket made of candy. This sweet DIY uses melted Easter M&M’s candy melts and a balloon to create a fun, edible basket kids will love.
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Decorate an Easter Tree
Why should Christmas have all the fun? Give Easter its own festive flair by creating a cheerful tree decked out with eggs, bunnies, and springtime colors that little ones will love.
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Easter Egg Bowling
Turn all your beautifully decorated eggs into a friendly family competition. Kids can roll their eggs to knock over plush bunny “pins,” which double as a fun DIY craft!
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Build an Easter Village
How adorable is this DIY Easter village? To create your own, simply paint tiny birdhouses in soft pastels, add colorful miniature trees and fluffy Peeps in the windows, and you’ve got a charming display that's neutral enough to keep up all season long.
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Make Giant Easter Bunny Balloons
Here comes Peter Cottontail—the balloon! Take your Easter decor to new heights with these giant bunnies made from oversized balloons and cardstock. (Pro tip: Little Bluey fans will no doubt have a blast playing "Keepy-Uppy" with these!)
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Hang Egg Poppers on a Tree
For kids with loads of energy, this is even better than an egg hunt! Hang these candy-filled egg "poppers" from trees and let them pull, pop, and collect treats while staying on the move.
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Puzzle Easter Egg Hunt
For a clever twist on the classic, try a puzzle Easter egg hunt. Each egg holds a piece of a puzzle, and kids have to find them all and put the pieces together to reveal the full picture.
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Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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