Easter is the perfect time to slow down, get creative and enjoy some colourful, joy‑filled activities with your little ones. Whether you’re looking for simple crafts, fun games or hands‑on projects to keep kids entertained during the holidays, there are plenty of ways to bring the magic of Easter home.
This guide is packed with easy, screen-free Easter activities for kids of all ages — ideal for rainy days, quiet afternoons or a full weekend of family fun.
Decorating eggs is a classic Easter tradition — and it’s endlessly customisable. Kids can get as simple or as creative as they like.
Fun ways to decorate Easter eggs at home:
- Painted eggs: Use acrylic paints or washable kids’ paints for bold colours.
- Sticker eggs: Perfect for toddlers — no mess, just peel and stick.
- Glitter eggs: Add glue and sprinkle glitter for a sparkly finish.
- Marbled eggs: Swirl food colouring and shaving foam for a magical marbled effect.
- Nature‑inspired eggs: Press small leaves or flowers onto eggs before dyeing for a botanical pattern.
Tip: If you sell craft supplies, this is a great place to link to your egg‑decorating kits, paints, or stickers.
Crafting is a brilliant way to keep little hands busy, and you don’t need fancy materials to make something adorable.
Easy Easter crafts to try:
- Paper plate bunnies or chicks
- Handprint or footprint Easter cards
- Pom‑pom chicks
- Toilet‑roll bunnies
- DIY Easter garlands
These crafts are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and older children alike.
Check out our blog full of easy Easter craft ideas for kids for inspiration and tutorials.
You don’t need a big garden to enjoy an Easter egg hunt, a cosy indoor hunt can be just as exciting.
Fun egg hunt variations:
- Colour‑coded hunt: Each child searches for a specific colour.
- Clue‑based hunt: Hide simple riddles or picture clues.
- Puzzle hunt: Place puzzle pieces in each egg — kids complete the puzzle at the end.
- Activity hunt: Fill eggs with mini challenges like “hop like a bunny” or “sing a spring song”.
Tip: Use reusable plastic eggs and fill them with small toys, stickers or treats.
Baking together is a lovely way to create memories — and delicious treats.
Kid‑friendly Easter bakes:
- Bunny‑shaped biscuits
- Chocolate nest cakes (a classic!)
- Hot cross bun‑inspired cookies
- Decorate‑your‑own cupcakes
Let kids take charge of mixing, decorating and taste‑testing.
Sensory play is brilliant for younger children; it's calming, creative and great for development.
Simple sensory activities:
- Easter sensory bin: Fill a tub with rice, pasta or shredded paper and add plastic eggs, scoops and small toys.
- Playdough eggs: Use pastel‑coloured playdough and let kids decorate mini “eggs”.
- Water play: Add floating eggs, scoops and cups for a spring‑themed splash session.
- Nature tray: Collect leaves, petals and sticks for a spring exploration tray.
Easter is a great opportunity to mix fun with learning.
Ideas to try:
- Read Easter or spring‑themed books
- Create a “spring scavenger hunt” list
- Practice counting with plastic eggs
- Write Easter cards for family and friends
These activities help build literacy, creativity and communication skills.
You don’t need to spend much to make Easter magical.
Low‑cost ideas:
- DIY egg hunt with homemade clues
- Paper crafts using recycled materials
- Nature walk to collect spring treasures
- Homemade playdough in pastel colours
With a little creativity, Easter at home can be just as magical as any day out. From colourful crafts and egg hunts to baking, sensory play and simple family activities, there are so many ways to make the holiday feel joyful and memorable.
Whether you’re planning a full day of fun or just looking for a few quick ideas, these Easter activities will keep kids entertained, inspired and smiling all weekend long.
Create the perfect Easter basket with creative, affordable ideas for kids, teens and adults.
The Easter break can offer days of fun-filled activities for you and your little ones. So if you're on the lookout for engaging and budget-friendly ways to keep your little ones entertained, look no further!
Fun, screen‑free Easter crafts kids will love — simple, colourful spring makes.
