Easter is a great excuse to get everyone together, eat too much chocolate, and let the kids run around for a bit. Whether you’re hosting an Easter get-together, having friends over for a playdate, or just trying to keep children entertained during the school holidays, a few simple games can make the day feel a bit more special.
We’ve put together eight Easter games that work well for children aged 3–12. Some are perfect for younger kids, some give older ones a bit more of a challenge, and most can easily be adapted if you’ve got a mix of ages playing together.
1. Classic Easter Egg Hunt
A classic Easter egg hunt is always a winner.
For younger children, keep the eggs fairly easy to spot so everyone gets the excitement of finding a few. Fillable plastic eggs work really well for this. They're bright, easy to hide in the garden, keep treats dry if the grass is damp, and you can reuse them every year.
If you’ve got older kids joining in, you can make it a bit more interesting by adding:
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Clue cards or simple riddles that lead to the next hiding spot
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Colour-coded eggs so each child collects their own colour
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A “golden egg” with a slightly bigger prize inside
This works brilliantly in the garden, but you can just as easily hide eggs around the house if the British weather decides not to cooperate.
If you want to make the hunt part of a bigger activity, our Craft & Crumb Easter Brownie Bake & Hunt Kit includes a simple craft hunt game alongside the baking. Kids decorate their brownies and then follow the hunt activity to track down their Easter surprises, an easy way to keep everyone entertained without having to plan it all yourself. 🐣
2. Easter Egg Spoon Race
A true party classic! Each child balances an egg on a spoon and races to the finish line without dropping it.
How to adapt for different ages:
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Ages 3–5: Let them walk and use larger plastic eggs
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Ages 6–8: Add simple obstacles
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Ages 9–12: Turn it into a relay race
For an extra challenge (and lots of giggles), older children can hold the spoon in their mouth instead of their hand. It’s much trickier than it looks!
3. Bunny Hop Race
Perfect for energetic little ones.
Children hop like bunnies from start to finish. You can:
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Keep it simple with a straight-line race
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Add bunny ears for extra fun
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Turn it into a sack race for older children
It’s active, silly and ideal for burning off some Easter chocolate energy.
4. Easter Craft Station Challenge
If you want a slightly calmer activity between all the running around, set up a simple Easter craft table where children can drop in and make something.
You don’t need anything complicated, just lay out a few supplies and let them choose what they’d like to make. A few easy ideas include:
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Decorating paper bunny masks
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Designing colourful egg templates
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Decorating their own Easter egg (use hard-boiled eggs or wooden craft eggs for less mess)
Egg decorating is always a highlight. Younger children can use stickers, pastel paints or washable pens, while older kids might enjoy creating patterns, adding names, or going all out with glitter and more detailed designs.
If you’d like to try decorating real eggs, you can also blow the eggs first so they last longer. Take a look at our tutorial for blowing and decorating eggs here, where we show you how to empty eggs safely and turn them into colourful Easter decorations. 🐣
5. Pin the Tail on the Bunny
A seasonal twist on a party classic.
Draw or print a large bunny, blindfold each child and let them try to stick the tail in the right place. This works especially well for ages 3–8, but older children love joining in too.
Add a small prize for the closest tail placement
6. Easter Egg Treasure Trail
This is a great option for older children (around 7–12) who enjoy a bit more of a challenge.
Instead of simply finding eggs, children follow a series of clue cards that lead them from one location to the next. Each clue reveals where the next egg or card is hidden.
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“Where shoes rest after play…” (by the door)
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“Where milk stays cold…” (the fridge)
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“Where books wait to be read…” (a bookshelf)
You can make the final stop feel extra special. Instead of just another egg, the trail could lead to:
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A bigger Easter prize hidden at the end
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One of our Craft & Crumb Easter Baking Kits the final discovery
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Or a table set up with Easter treats, where everyone can sit down together after the hunt
It’s a lovely way to turn a simple egg hunt into a mini adventure, and it builds a bit of excitement as children get closer to the final clue. 🐣
7. Decorate Your Own Easter Treats
This doubles as both an activity and party food which parents love!
Set up a decorating station with:
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Icing
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Sprinkles
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Mini chocolate eggs
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Edible decorations
Children can decorate biscuits or cupcakes and enjoy eating their creations afterwards.
If you’d rather skip the supermarket run and measuring chaos, our Easter Baking Party Bags or our kits come ready-packed with pre-measured ingredients and decorations perfect for Easter parties or holiday fun at home. Each child gets their own kit, making hosting far simpler (and much less messy!).
Making Easter Simple (and Fun)
The best Easter gatherings aren’t about everything looking perfect, they’re about kids having fun and everyone enjoying the day.
A few simple games, a creative activity, and something sweet to eat are usually more than enough to keep children happy. Plan a couple of activities to get things started, then let them run around and play in between.
Whether it’s an egg hunt in the garden, decorating eggs at the table, or finishing the afternoon with a few Easter treats, the small moments are usually the ones everyone remembers.
