Easter activities for kids are the easiest way to turn the Easter holidays into a little burst of joy, without needing a craft cupboard the size of a nursery. At Happy Puzzle, we love ideas that mix Easter fun with gentle learning, so children stay happily busy and parents don’t end up knee-deep in glitter for days.
From egg hunts to simple craft stations, there are loads of fun Easter activities you can set up at home, in preschool, or in the classroom. You can go active with quick games outdoors, keep things calm with table-top puzzles, or add easy sensory activities for toddlers that feel satisfying without being too messy.
We’ll share 20 exciting but easy ideas to keep kids entertained, plus a few sweet extras to make the day just as memorable for the grownups!
Classic Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
A classic Easter egg hunt is instant family fun, and with a small twist, it stays exciting for everyone, from little ones to older kids. Hide eggs in easy-to-spot places for preschoolers, then level up with simple clue cards that build vocabulary and literacy skills. For example, “Grab the next egg by the yellow door”. Lead them to a bigger treat at the end with gifts like I Love Writing - The Adventures of Paddington or Write & Wipe - Space Explorers.
Looking for ideas to keep older kids engaged? Try a “glow” hunt for a major wow-factor. Transform a spacious room into a fun but easy obstacle course the kids can complete in low lighting as they race to find glow-in-the-dark eggs. Finish off the hunt with a calming reward from our Unusual Fidget Toys and Pocket Money Puzzles collections along with some delicious snacks, and you’ve got a full afternoon sorted. Let your imagination run wild for more inspiration as you explore these Easter egg hunt ideas.
20 Easter Activities for Kids of All Ages
We have a mighty list below of active games, crafts and building gems and strategy choices to keep children of all ages moving, laughing, thinking, and working together during Easter celebrations with plenty of Happy Puzzle picks!
For Toddlers Under Three
1. Easter printables & colouring station: easy calm time while you prep, and they make for the best fridge decorations.
2. Printable Easter maze: turn it into a finger-tracing rather than a pencil task to make sure the scribbles stay off the surfaces.
3. Sensory Activity Cube: A lovely little hands-on cube for exploring textures and simple actions. Great for keeping little hands busy while you prepare for Easter lunch.
4. Balancing Bear: Perfect for encouraging learning and development through careful placing and steady hands. Explore our Montessori Toys range for more picks like this.
For Young Kids
5. Fizzy Easter eggs experiment: baking soda + vinegar fun for big “oohs” and “ahs”. Place baking soda inside plastic eggs or mould it into egg shapes with a little water. Add a few drops of food colouring for visual impact. Set the eggs in a tray and give the youngsters a pipette or spoon filled with vinegar - let them drip it onto the egg. The mixture will fizz as the acid in the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.
6. Bee Genius: Roll, place, then fit the pieces to complete the honeycomb. It’s puzzle-solving with a friendly “try again” feel that supports development without pressure. Give other Genius Collection games a go for the older kids.
7. Waxidoodles: Bend and shape wax sticks to create whatever they imagine, be it chicks, unique eggs, or bunny rabbits. Brilliant for creativity and making little keepsakes at a colourful Easter craft table.
8. Story Time Chess: A story-led way to learn chess, step by step, without the “too hard” feeling. Great for building thinking skills in a playful way during a calm Easter afternoon.
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9. Jigraphy World: Sneak in some Geography with this hands-on map puzzle that’s satisfying to build and fun to point at once finished. Great for curious kids who love spotting things as they go.
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10. The Amazing Clock Kit: A brilliant discovery kit where kids can build a clock and learn how it actually works. It’s a great way to keep hands busy and brains switched on as they learn how to tell time.
11. Multi-Story Snakes & Ladders: Enjoy a lively twist on a classic that’s easy for families to jump into. Great for mixed ages and quick rematches post-egg-hunt.
12. MÖBI: They’ll love the challenge of this Scrabble meets Bananagrams combo, especially if they’re beginning to enjoy numbers.
For Older Kids
13. Easter word search / word scramble: quick, satisfying, and great for groups (make it a timed challenge for extra excitement).
14. Tillions Magnetic Tiles: Build patterns and shapes in endless combinations. Great for kids who like designing and rebuilding.
15. Medium Trampoline Tennis: Bounce-and-rally fun that gets everyone moving fast. Perfect when the weather’s decent and energy is high after the chocolate kicks in.
16. Tossit Family Pack: A target-style skill game that’s quick to learn and great for friendly competition.
17. Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: Perfect if the clan enjoys a story-led mystery experience with clues to work through together. Best for teens and grown-up puzzle fans.
18: Jixelz Stranger Things: Eleven / Jixelz Stranger Things: Demogorgon: Pixel-style builds that reward patience and careful placement. Great for kids who like making something display-worthy and are big fans of the show.
19: Flying Scotsman: A more involved model build that feels like a proper project. Ideal for older kids who enjoy following steps and seeing a big result for an Easter weekend challenge.
20: The Traitors Board Game: Keep them away from the telly and into this exciting game that brings the TV-show tension to your living room. A game of Faithfuls and Traitors is bound to work up everyone’s appetite!
Easter Scavenger Hunts & Family Activities
Many of the games from our list are suitable for adults too, but if you’re looking for more Easter-centred games that the entire family can enjoy, try:
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Printable scavenger hunt: Print a simple checklist, gather a few bits from around the house, and hide them for a quick “find it” mission. For little ones, use picture clues like a duck, eggs, and easter chicks. To make it fun for everyone, ask every member to write clues and be in charge of a specific section so that no one person knows all of the hideouts and clues.
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Easter Trivia Night: Best for couples and parents with the kids helping out with their hilarious guesses. Answer timed rounds of Easter questions to see who could give the Easter bunny a run for its money.
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Crafts & baking: Painting eggs can get competitive when the right prize is up for grabs. Ask each person to bring a gift they’d want and have rapid-round dice rolling as the highest rollers vie for the best gift. Bake easy Easter biscuits with fun edible crafts - candy bunny ears, chocolate button eyes, or candy floss feathers for a super cute result.
Springing to the End
With a mix of egg hunts, printables, crafts, science fizz, and many brilliant Happy Puzzle picks, you’ve got everything you need for Easter days that feel fun and not frantic. Pick a handful that suit your kids, your space, and your energy, then repeat the winners all holiday long. For more ideas, read our blog on the Best Easter Games. If you want to make it even easier, browse Happy Puzzle for screen-free games, puzzles, and craft kits that keep little hands busy and big imaginations bouncing.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What are some engaging indoor activities for children during Easter?
Set up a cosy craft corner and make paper eggs, bunny masks, or simple baskets. If you want engaging family Easter games, we have plenty of options across our collections. Wind down with an Easter movie night to delight the children and teach them about the holiday.
Which outdoor Easter games are suitable for young children?
Keep it simple with a garden egg hunt using easy hiding spots so little ones can win quickly. Add a bunny hop race or an egg-and-spoon race with plastic eggs, plus a mini scavenger hunt for spring finds. For more active picks, browse our Outdoor & Garden Games range.
How can Easter be celebrated at home with children?
Start with an exciting egg hunt then bake an easy treat like biscuits or chocolate nests together. Finish with a family game night including a range of picks to keep all ages occupied from crafts, to family puzzles, and jigsaws.
Are there any fun Easter activities suitable for a school setting?
Yes! An egg-and-spoon relay is always a winner, and colouring sheets or craft stations work brilliantly for calmer classroom time. You can also run a quick Easter quiz and rotate pupils through simple makes like cards, baskets, and decorated egg cut-outs, as well as egg painting for an Easter egg hunt.