The ending of winter means the start of another (dare we say, better) season: Spring. You’ve been indoors a lot these days, but Spring is the best time to do outdoor activities and the Easter holiday is the perfect excuse to do even more activities your kids will love.

To help you start thinking of Easter traditions to try (and perhaps do every year) we gathered a few of our favorites. Happy planning!

Here are 20 Easter activities for kids

1. Host an Easter egg hunt

Gather the crew for an Easter egg hunt. Hide plastic eggs all over the house and/or backyard and then sit back and relax as the kids go on an egg hunt. You can ditch the candy and make things interesting by leaving little notes inside the eggs. Write positive affirmations or even lyrics to their favorite nursery rhymes that they have to piece together.

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2. Charades

Traditional family games are popular for a reason and charades is no different. Watched any family movies lately? Pick scenes from your child’s favorite movies or TV series. You can also include story lines from books. You can give it an Easter twist by including memorable family moments from previous years’ Easter.

3. Decorate your home with reusable stickers

Colorful walls or window decals are an easy way to personalize your child’s room without spending tons of money. Opt for non-toxic decals that are large enough for small hands to peel and paste. Bonus if they glow in the dark!

4. Take family pictures

The spring season is a great time to take family pictures—the weather is warm and sunny and trees are in full bloom. Consider using a tripod (with a remote) to make sure everyone is in the photo. If you’re having trouble getting small children to focus, adhere a small stuffed animal on top of the camera.

5. Decorate eggs

Is it really Easter if you don’t decorate eggs? This century-old tradition is inexpensive, fun and a great way to teach colors. Buy a kit or start from scratch, either way kids of all ages will love playing with their food.

6. Make bunny shaped breakfast

Since breakfast fuels the beginning of a great day, why not make it memorable with fun shaped pancakes? Here’s how to nail it each time: First, pour pancake batter inside a cookie cutter (just don’t overfill it!). Then, gently remove the cutter and flip the cake with a spatula.

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7. Attend virtual religious services

If you’re religious, it’s probably important for your family to remember the reason for the season. And if you aren’t religious, attending a virtual service can invite you to reflect on your gratitude for the good things in your life.

8. Make flower crowns

Yes, flower crowns are still in, mama. They are the perfect whimsical accessory for mamas and kids alike. And according to ProFlowers, they are very easy to make. Here’s how to do it:

  • Step 1: Shape the wire to your desired size. Then take the wire and wrap it around your head to find your best fit.
  • Step 2: Wrap greenery around the base of the crown. Use floral tape to affix the greenery’s stems to the floral wire. Your choice of greenery depends on the type of crown you want to create.
  • Step 3: Create mini-flower bunches to prepare your crown. Select three blooms and wrap the stems together with floral tape.
  • Step 4: Attach your flower bunches to the crown.

9. Go on a family walk

The spring season is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the weather. Use this as an opportunity to discuss happy family memories or reflect on the nature around you.

10. Make (or buy) Easter donuts

While donuts any time of year will work, there’s something special about having a sweet treat on holidays. Buy them from your local bakery, or make them at home.

11. Read the story of Easter (or about bunnies!)

Find your favorite seasonal books online. If you have older kids, encourage them to make their own Easter story. When they’re done, read them aloud to each other. We love: It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny, God Gave Us Easter and The Story of the Easter Bunny.

12. Plant flowers together

After a hard, cold winter, spring is the best time to get outdoors and beautify your garden. Involve your little ones by letting them choose flowers, while explaining why each is great for the season. Some of our favorites include grape hyacinths, daffodils and tulips.

Related: How to throw an Easter tea party for your little ones

13. Watch Easter movies as a family

We’re not huge fans of tons of screentime, but we love cuddling up with our kids to enjoy a cute family movie—especially when cute animals are involved. Some of our Easter must-sees are The Dog Who Saved Easter, Peter Rabbit and Hop.

14. Decorate an Easter egg tree

Who says tree decorating is only for the Christmas season? Did you know that in Germany and Austria it’s common to decorate trees with pastel-colored eggs? To make your own, gather small branches from a tree and place them in a vase or large jar filled with water.

Easter is a great time to think of those in need. While clothing and nonperishables are common donations, very seldom do people offer fresh, organic foods. Fill a basket with fresh fruits and vegetables and donate it to a charity on behalf of your family.

15. Bake cupcakes

Who doesn’t love the delicious sweetness of a good cupcake? Bake your cupcakes however you usually make them and then get creative during the decorating. You can slice large marshmallows into fourths, mold the pieces into semi-pointy bunny ears and stick them onto your cupcakes using frosting to hold them down. You can also use store-bought peeps as a topper! Chocolate chips make mini eyes and you can slice orange dots for a nose.

Related: 10 spring break activities that will sprout happiness for the whole family

16. Easter bingo

You can download and print free Easter bingo sheets for a fun game night for the whole family. This blog has a variety of free versions to choose from, including other themed games like bunny word search!

17. Donate a vegetable-filled Easter basket

18. Sidewalk chalk

With the nicer weather, it’s a great opportunity to get the whole family outside. Grab the bucket of chalk that’s been gathering dust all winter and encourage everybody to draw their own version of an Easter bunny. You can even have a competition with older kids to see who decorates the most creative chalk-Easter eggs.

19. Lawn games

Easter activities for kids wouldn’t be complete without traditional lawn games. Young and old can participate. You might try the inflatable bunny ear toss or a bunny bowling set.

20. Easter sing-a-long

Your ears will thank you if you save this activity for the end of the day when your kiddos’ energy is on its last legs. Enjoy singing new and familiar Easter-themed songs with a sing-a-long.

A version of this post was published February 2, 2021. It has been updated.

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