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Keep the kids Busy with Classic & Creative Easter Activities

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer
April 14, 2025 at 03:54pm. Views: 606

1. Easter Egg Hunt (With a Twist)

  • Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt: Use LED tea lights or glow sticks in plastic eggs for an evening hunt.

  • Color-coded Egg Hunt: Assign each child a color to find, so everyone gets a fair amount.

  • Golden Egg Surprise: One special egg with a bigger prize inside!

2. Egg Decorating Station

  • Dye with food coloring, or try…

    • Shaving cream marbling

    • Watercolor painting

    • Sticker + washi tape designs

    • Temporary tattoo transfers

3. Bunny Sack Races

  • Old-school sack races with bunny ears on the kids = instant fun and giggles.

4. Pin the Tail on the Bunny

  • A seasonal twist on the classic party game. Use a big bunny poster and cotton balls with tape!

5. Easter Candy Scavenger Hunt

  • Hide candy or small toys with clue cards around the yard or house—great for older kids who love puzzles.

6. Easter Crafts

  • Paper plate bunny masks

  • Popsicle stick chicks

  • Handprint Easter cards

  • Toilet paper roll egg holders

7. Storytime Corner

  • Set up a cozy blanket spot and read spring/Easter books like:

    • The Tale of Peter Rabbit

    • How to Catch the Easter Bunny

    • Llama Llama Easter Egg

8. “Feed the Bunny” Game

  • Make a cardboard bunny with a big open mouth and have kids toss beanbags or plastic carrots into it.

9. Easter Cookie Decorating

  • Bake sugar cookies shaped like eggs, bunnies, or flowers.

  • Set up a table with frosting, sprinkles, and let the kids go wild.

10. Bunny Hop Dance Party

  • Play Easter or spring-themed songs, teach a simple “Bunny Hop” dance, and let them bounce out all that sugar energy!

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