20 Fun Easter Games for Kids That Aren’t Just an Egg Hunt
Get ready to hop 'til you drop!
There are so many exciting ways to celebrate Easter. But even after you've opened Easter baskets, eaten a delicious brunch, and hosted a big Easter egg hunt, you might still have a few hours left of the holiday to enjoy. So, what are some other Easter activities to help keep your springtime celebration going? Sure, you can always sit down and enjoy a few Easter movies or read some books, but you can also get outside and enjoy the newfound warmer weather with a little festive fun and friendly competition.
That's when it's time to whip out one of these Easter games for kids that the whole family will love, too! After all, there are so many delightful, giggle-inducing options on this list that you shouldn't be surprised if you're tempted to join in. One fun idea involves creating bowling pins from eggs while another will have the kiddos hopping like a bunny to win the sack race!
Of course, you’ll also find classic games like walk the egg and egg rolling. You can even try scavenger hunt games that put a fun twist on your usual egg hunt! So, get ready to turn one of these silly, family-friendly DIY Easter games into a brand-new Easter tradition you can return to year after year.
These ideas will make Easter even more fun:
Peeps War
Peeps aren’t just fun to eat, they’re fun to play with, too! In this challenge, two players line up packs of Peeps on opposite sides of a table, then use plastic eggs to try to knock their opponent’s marshmallows off first.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Easter Egg Toss
Take your typical egg toss game to the next level when you whip out a towel or sheet to play with! In this version, eggs are launched from the fabric and everyone scrambles to catch as many as they can. You can make it more challenging by deciding whether players have to catch the eggs midair or if they’re allowed to scoop them up from the ground, too.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Egg Tower
Easy to set up, but plenty entertaining! Your little chickadees will stack plastic eggs and toilet paper rolls to see who can build the tallest tower. For an extra twist, use full cardboard tubes or trade the plastic eggs for real hard-boiled ones to make balancing even trickier.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Carrot Patch Game
Pun fully intended, kiddos will carrot a lot about this game! It's super simple, too. Set up a cute lil "carrot patch" using carrot cake-flavored Hershey's Kisses with tiny pictures of eggs and bunnies glued to the bottom. Whoever finds a bunny Kiss wins a special prize!
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Easter Movement Game
Channel the Easter Bunny with this playful game. Print the colorful bunny templates, arrange them in a circle, and let the kids hop around while the music plays. When the music stops, draw a matching calling card—whoever is standing on the bunny shown on the card wins a prize!
Get the tutorial at Toddler Approved.
Water Gun Tie Dye
It's an exciting outdoor Easter game and springtime craft rolled into one! To give your tie-dye activity a competitive spin, line up the shirts on a clothesline. Then, on your mark, see which kid can make the most creative Easter design first.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
'Chickers'
You’ve heard of checkers, but now you have chickers! It's super easy to make this Easter-themed game set. You just need a few simple craft items like pom-poms, a canvas board, and fuzzy sticks!
Get the tutorial at Craft Projects Ideas.
Easter Egg Bowling
Okay, this isn't like the other Easter bowling games you know. Instead of pins, you have one white egg and a number of colored eggs. Place the white egg at least ten feet away from the bowlers. Everyone takes turns rolling or throwing their eggs, trying to get them to land as close as possible to the white egg. Whoever gets closest, wins!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things To Do.
Easter Brain Teasers
They've done the egg hunt, had their meal, and now it's time to start winding the activities down. A sheet of brain teasers is exactly the game they need to sit still and slow down. The kids will be so invested in finding the solutions, they won't even notice!
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Carrot Toss
The game is relatively straightforward: Place each player's baskets far away from them, depending on their skill level. Divide up carrots, and determine how many points is the winning number. On your mark, each player begins to 'toss' the carrots into their basket until one player reaches the winning number of points.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things To Do.
Cup and Egg Game
Have you ever noticed that the balls in this game look just like little eggs? Luckily, this blogger uses perfect Easter colors to decorate this classic, budget-friendly game that keeps children entertained for hours. If you want to give it more of an Easter spin, paint the wood beads in a light blue and add flecks of white to resemble robin eggs.
Get the tutorial atOne Little Project.
Easter Eggs-ercises
You know you love a punny idea! For this game, simply fill leftover plastic eggs with cute "challenges" to get your kids moving and laughing.
Get the tutorial at The Seasoned Mom.
Walk the Egg
Nothing beats a good ol' fashioned egg and spoon game. The kids will learn about teamwork as they try to pass off the egg. As Easter games go, the setup doesn't get much easier than this!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Egg Rolling Race
You may know of spoon egg races, but have you ever heard of an egg rolling race...where you use your nose? Teens, adults, and kids alike will double over with laughter as they try to move their hardboiled egg to the finish line without cracking the shell!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Pin the Tail on the Bunny
Donkey, who? This version of Pin the Tail is the hoppiest one yet.
Get the tutorial at Ella Claire Inspired.
Easter Scavenger Hunt
Put an Easter spin on this classic backyard game! Plus, if the weather is not on your side come Sunday, there's an indoor option you can always substitute in.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas For Kids.
Hungry Bunny Toss
Because regular bean bag toss is so last year. This update on the original involves a simple cardboard cut-out and felted carrots.
Get the tutorial at Pink Stripey Socks.
Egg Popper Tree
Prepare to delight kids of all ages with this sweet activity. These candy-filled poppers are also a cute alternative to Easter baskets.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Bunny Hop Sack Race
They're going to need a way to get all that candy-fueled energy out of their system. This fun outdoor game will do the trick, and yield some cute photos.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Wonderful.
Easter Egg Clue Hunt
Okay, there's a little more elbow grease involved with this idea. After all, you'll have to hide the eggs and candy in different places! But it'll yield a memory that you (and they!) will remember for a lifetime.
Get the tutorial at Edventures with Kids.
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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