40 Best Easter Egg Filler Ideas That Go Beyond Candy
Surprise all your peeps with these fun finds!
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Egg hunts are one of those Easter traditions that never lose their charm—kids racing through the yard, baskets filling up, and everyone getting a little competitive along the way. But while the hunt itself is always a hit, what’s inside those eggs can make the experience even more fun (and a lot more memorable). That’s something the Drummond family knows well. "After the baskets, we head to church, and after church, we have an egg hunt—complete with cash prizes and the occasional backyard brawl," Ree jokes.
Even if your family isn't quite as competitive as Ree's, these creative Easter egg filler ideas might just bring out a little friendly rivalry. Sure, everyone loves Easter candy or chocolate bunnies, but there are options that either shake up the classics or introduce fun new prizes to the fam. Try a couple of Easter toys like Easter-themed stamps or stickers if you want a fresh take on a traditional filler. Or go with a few mini books! Looking for a prize older kids or adults will love? Egg-shaped bath bombs, pastel scrunchies, or pretty mini resin rabbits will do the trick. We've found something to make everyone a hoppy bunny this year. Plus, these fun finds will make great Easter basket stuffers, too!
Have even more fun with these Easter ideas:
This adorable Calico Critters set can be split across multiple eggs, turning the hunt into a fun challenge to collect all the pieces. Once everything’s found, kids can create their own little Easter scene, complete with bunny buddies and cute springtime accessories.
These colorful sticky hands are a classic fun toy with a sparkly twist! Kids can toss, stretch, and stick them to walls or windows, then watch them flop around for endless giggles.
This cute little puzzle comes with interlocking 3D pieces that snap together to form an adorable Easter bunny. Once it’s built, kids can take it apart and create something all their own for fun that lasts well beyond the holiday.
You’d be surprised how much kids can do with a simple balloon, especially a colorful punch balloon like this one! Whether they bounce it, toss it, decorate it, or play a game of Keepy-Uppy, it's sure to keep little hands busy for hours.
These patterned slap bracelets are a fun surprise that snap right onto little wrists! Kids will love unrolling them from their eggs and showing off the bright designs.
Calling all little dog lovers! These cute canine fidgets are endlessly satisfying to press, pop, and stretch for endless hands-on fun that keeps kids engaged and entertained.
Bring a little sparkle to their basket with these Easter-themed LED finger lights! Each egg projects little bunnies, chicks, and baskets onto walls, amazing kids as they discover each adorable shape.
How cute is this kids’ sleep mask with its cheerful garden print and playful bunny ears? It’s just perfect for a cozy little nap after all that Easter egg hunting!
What kid doesn’t love slime? This cloud dough version is thick, squeezable, and dotted with colorful clay “eggs” for a festive Easter treat. Handmade, artisanal, and mess-resistant, it’s a fun and soothing activity for after the hunt.
This all-in-one Easter Egg Filler Kit takes the guesswork out of filling eggs. Packed with high-quality mini toys, stickers, and surprises, it’s ready to make any hunt extra special.
Your little bunnies can redeem these tokens throughout the year for special prizes, experiences, and family time. Options like "have a friend over," "beach day," "game night," "dance party," and so many more will have them scrambling to pick up as many as possible.
You can never have too many socks—especially when they're as precious as these picks featuring adorable springtime animals in vibrant colors that can be mixed-and-matched through the season.
Anyone remember school bake/toy sales? These stamps are a bit of a '90s throwback. They come in all different colors and Easter designs, so you can have a craft hour after your hunt!
If you want a fun surprise pack, try these mini toys! Who wouldn't love finding a teeny tiny Rubik's Cube on Easter morning?
Host your egg hunt before church so the recipients of these pretty jewelry pieces can pair their new accessories with their Sunday best! The necklaces and bracelets are just perfect for spring!
This magic sand is actually moldable, holding its shape when all those little hands squeeze and shape it! The egg carton you'll get features 20 eggs filled with red, yellow, or blue sand.
How cool are these brightly colored dragon eggs? Once your kids see them scattered about the yard, they're sure to be fired up for the hunt! The crystal dragon inside also doubles as a fidget toy.
Not only are fidget toys fun, but they also keep nervous hands busy. This set comes with 24 convenient keychain poppers in heart, circle, and square shapes—all in a bright, neon tie-dye coloration!
With this pick, anyone can soak in a fragrant bath and come out fresh as spring. Each bath bomb is shaped like a colorful bunny and melts to reveal an adorable Easter-themed toy inside.
Hours of fun will be had when these Easter eggs are cracked open! Little peeps will simply toss the parachute toys, then watch as they imitate real landing situations.
Micaela Bahn is a freelance editorial assistant and recent graduate from Carleton College, where she majored in English literature. She loves running, photography, and cooking the best new recipes.
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