50 Fun, Low-Cost Easter Activities for Kids (That Families Will Love)

If spring has sprung and the daffodils are out, it’s time to get into the Easter spirit! We’ve rounded up our biggest ever collection of fun Easter activities for kids to keep all ages busy this season. From traditional games to fun reinventions, we’ve got it all and for a fraction of the cost of going out. So, hop into action and let’s make this Easter one for the family scrapbook. For more family fun, sweet ideas and tasty recipes, sign up for our newsletter. 

Classic Easter Games 

Keep it fun and traditional with our full line up of Easter games! 

1. Traditional egg hunt  

Kicking off our great big list of Easter activities for kids, it’s the classic you know and love, the Easter egg hunt! Go indoors or outdoors and hide eggs around the house or garden. Give the kids a basket each and let the hunt begin. Read our full guide on How to Plan an Easter Egg Hunt.  

2. Glow-in-the-dark egg hunt

Give your Easter hunt a glow-up with a simple glow-in-the-dark twist. The kids will be up before sunrise anyway, so why not use the dark for a little mystery and intrigue? Make your own magic by popping small coloured LED lights into plastic eggs, or paint wooden eggs with glow-in-the-dark paint (all available online) and give the kids an Easter to remember. 
 

3. Colour-coded egg hunt by age group

No one wants tears and squabbling on Easter morning so avoid both by colour-coding the egg hunt. Each child has their own colour to find making it easier to track and control. It’s a simple Easter hack but it makes the hunt way less frantic and way more fun, especially when you've got a mix of ages. 
 

4. Treasure map egg hunt 

Make the hunt even more exciting with a hand-drawn map complete with clues, monsters and burnt edges. Not only will it give the kids a roadmap to chocolate egg success, but it’ll also make the morning slightly less chaotic!
 
 

5. Egg-and-spoon race 

For a taste of old-school fun that never fails, grab a few spoons and some wooden eggs! It’s fun, festive and one of the easiest Easter games to pull off at a moment's notice.  

6. Sack race with bunny ears  

Don a pair of bunny ears and hop into this garden game classic! A grassy patch is recommended, and hessian sacks are available online.  

7. Pin the tail on the bunny

For a seasonal spin on the classic party game, print a template or draw your own bunny poster. Cut out a few fluffy tails or use cotton balls with a piece of sticky tack for an authentic feel. It’s dizzy fun for everyone!  

8. Easter scavenger hunt list  

Hide a selection of Easter items or spring theme toys like bunnies, chicks, paper flowers or chocolate eggs and give the kids a checklist. Let them loose and see how many they can find. Don’t make it too easy but keep basic safety rules in mind!  

9. Musical bunnies  

Line up some chairs, put on some tunes and let the kids bounce out the Easter energy. Same rules as classic musical chairs apply but only hopping is allowed! 

10. Bunny hops relay race  

For a simple Easter activity for kids, pair them up then line them up on opposite ends of the park or garden. Have them hop to each other in a relay style race. The first team to finish wins!

For more Easter fun, read our full Easter Games for Kids article. 
 

Creative Easter Crafts for Kids  

Get crafty and let the creative juices flow!  

11. DIY Easter bonnets  

Fun hats are always in and Easter offers plenty of inspiration for making DIY bonnets. For the simplest approach, use straw hats as a base then plunder your local party shop (or online vendor). Think fluffy chicks, pastel-coloured flowers, bunnies, colourful eggs, ribbons, tissue paper and even googly eyes! Use glue or double-sided tape to attach the items and let the kids design their dream Easter bonnet. Stick to pastel colours, with yellow, blue and pink your classic Easter palette. 

12. Egg carton chicks or bunnies

With just a few egg cartons, scissors, glue, paints, googly eyes, feathers, coloured markers and coloured card, you can create a cast of festive Easter characters. Simply cut out two egg holders from the carton. Glue the pieces together to form a head then create a chick or bunny face using your arts and craft supplies!  

13. Easter egg colouring  

Add a touch of natural colour to your Easter display with our easy guide to Easter Egg Colouring. Using pantry staples and a couple of clever tricks, you can create an array of colourful eggs – you can embellish them even more with acrylic paints, if you want! It’s simple, easy and the kids will love it.  

14. Handprint bunny art  

Turn little hands into crafty bunny art then use them to decorate tables or make strings to hang. They can also be used as Mini Egg holders for your favourite Nestlé treats! All you need is pastel-coloured card, glue, scissors, pencil crayons or felt-tip pens. For a full guide, read our Easter Crafts for Kids article.  
 

15. Pom-pom chick garlands   

For a quick and easy Easter win, all you need is an assorted pack of coloured pom poms. Stick on googly eyes, cut out a triangle beak to finish the face and just like that you’ve created pom pom chick garlands! 

16. Paper plate bunny masks  

Keeping things crafty and easy using items you probably already have! The humble but always fun paper plate bunny mask is a seasonal stalwart. All you need are PVA glue or glue stick, scissors, coloured pens, pipe cleaners for whiskers (fun but optional) and a lollipop stick to create a handle.  

17. Salt dough decorations

With just flour, water and salt you can create a sturdy dough that can be rolled and shaped. Use cookie cutters to create Easter shapes like bunnies or eggs and bake to set. Once set and cooled, let the kids paint to decorate. For a basic salt dough recipe, mix 250g plain flour, 125g table salt and 125g water. Mix and knead for 10 minutes then roll and cut. Bake the shapes at 120 °C for 1 ½ hours to set. Once dried, paint with acrylic paints for bright and colourful decorations! 

18. Decorating paper Easter cards  

Go classic with paper and coloured pens and host an Easter card creation session. Make a card for everyone in your family and spoil them with a custom message. For a special greeting for every occasion, read our Easter Greetings article.  
 

Safety tip: Please remember that salt dough is just for crafting – not for eating!

19. DIY Easter wreath with spring flowers  

Turn a boring cardboard ring into a stunning DIY Easter wreath covered in spring flowers. Simply wrap the ring in ribbon and weave a base of bendy twigs around it. Secure the twigs with twine then layer on clean, fresh greenery such as ivy or eucalyptus (available from florist shops). Add pops of colour with seasonal blooms – you could use paper flowers for indoor wreaths, or artificial flowers for outdoors – and secure with floral wire or twine. Finish with a ribbon for hanging. 

20. Make-your-own Easter stickers

For a sticky win that’ll keep the kids busy for hours, set up a sticker creation station. Get the kids to draw Easter-themed pictures then cut them out and turn them into stickers with a small piece of self-adhesive paper or double-sided tape. Quick, easy and always fun!  
 

For more crafty kids' ideas, read our Easter Crafts for Kids!  
 

Simple Baking Projects   

Get into the kitchen and whip up an Easter feast!  
 

21. Milkybar® Bird's Nest Easter Cookies 

Cute, easy and delicious, our Milkybar® Bird’s Nest Easter Cookies are fun to make and great for Easter displays. Let the kids press their thumbs into the cookies before baking to create the nest and watch their faces light up as the Milkybar® chicks come to life.  

22. Mini Carrot Cakes with Milkybar® and Cream Cheese Icing

Filled with warm baking spices and sweet carrot, our mini Carrot Cakes with Milkybar® and Cream Cheese Icing are Easter-Bunny-approved! Great for Easter tea, birthday parties or on a brunch table spread.  

23. Smarties® Oat Cookies 

Chunky, chewy and lightly spiced with cinnamon, our Smarties® Oat Cookies are warm, comforting and colourful. They’re also quick and simple no matter your skill level, making them fun for the whole family. Let the kids roll the cookie dough balls and press the Smarties® into the warm cookies.  

24. Easy Smarties® Springtime Blondies

Quick, easy, chewy and studded with colourful chocolatey pops, our Easy Smarties® Springtime Blondies are great for a kid's baking session. With just a handful of ingredients and very little room for error, you can guide them through the process while keeping an eye on the Smarties® count!  

26. Smarties® Easter Bunny Cake 

Great for Easter parties or celebrations, our Smarties® Easter Bunny Cake is a no mess, no-fuss traybake that anyone can master. Whip it up and let the kids pop on the cute Smarties® noses for each bunny. 
 

Outdoor Easter Fun

Bouncy fun in the sun!  

27. Bunny hop obstacle course 

Build a festive hop-stacle course in your local park or garden using cones, cushions or hula hoops. Use chalk or string to outline the course and have silly games dotted around. A carrot toss into a bucket or a mini egg-and-spoon race tucked into a section of the obstacle course will have the kids howling with laughter.  

Safety tip: Ensure adult supervision at all times – and that running and hopping surfaces are grassy and level. 

28. Pavement chalk Easter egg art  

For the price of a box of coloured chalks you’ll get hours of art fun for the whole family. Print out Easter themed pictures to provide inspiration and let the kids create a driveway masterpiece. It’s simple, fun and cleans off with the rise of a hose.   

29. Easter picnic in the garden or park

Easter picnics are fun for everyone, and they get you out of the house for a couple of hours. Pack all your favourite snacks along with a few treats from the Easter bunny! For more picnic tips and tricks, read our Family Picnic Guide.  

30. A spring nature-spotting walk 

With a little research about what to expect, you can create a list of items for the kids to spot on a nature walk. Think spring flowers, local birds, buzzy insects and why not award a prize for the first person to spot the elusive albino squirrel? Sure, it might not exist, but it will keep them busy!  

Check out the Woodland Trust's handy tick sheets for some great seasonal lists, ready to print! 

31. Garden Easter bowling

Upcycle ten 2L plastic bottles and paint them in bright colours. Fill the bottles halfway with water and set them up on your bowling lane. Find a few different-sized balls to keep things interesting and let the games begin! Reward strikes with a cheeky bag of Jelly Tots®!

32. Bunny footprints trail with flour 

Bring the magic of the Easter bunny to life as the egg hunt begins with a few well-placed bunny footprints. Download a bunny footprint template and use it to dust flour prints around the outside area or garden. It’s a simple touch but your kids will never forget that magical feeling!

Safety tip: Flour on hard surfaces such as patios, decking or a kitchen floor, can become slippery – especially when wet. Ensure excited bunnies of all ages take extra care! 
 

33. Hide-and-seek with toy chicks

Part scavenger hunt, part hide-and-seek, this simple game will keep the kids busy for as long as you want to hide the chicks. Up the stakes by taping small treats like a Milkybar® Bunny to the bottom of the chicks! 

34. Egg rolling down a hill  

For an Easter game throwback, paint a few wooden eggs (available online) in bright colours. Find your nearest grassy hill and gently roll the eggs down the hill, helping them along when they get stuck. First to reach the bottom wins!  

For more fun – and the location of the UK’s annual Easter egg rolling tradition, read our Fun Easter Games Guide.  
 

35. Easter kite flying 

If the weather is on your side, then why not head to the local park for a spot of kite flying? Kick things up a few notches and grab an Easter bunny kite online or go old-school and build a kite with the kids that they can decorate with bunny stickers.  

Indoor Family Easter Fun

Easter fun, no matter the weather!  

36. Easter movie marathon 

Create your own bunny den – complete with a variety of snacks and sweet treats – and host the ultimate family Easter movie marathon. Great films include Peter Rabbit, Hop, Rise of the Guardians or the shorter Ice Age: The Great Egg-scapade. For ideas for nibbles to set the mood, check out our Movie Night Snacks article! 

37. Family Easter quiz 

Get those little minds firing with a simple Easter quiz for the whole family. There are tons available online and all you need to do is print a few and be the master of ceremonies. Mix and match categories and questions and have a few small spot treat prizes for extra fun.
 

38. Easter story time with bunny tales  

Speaking of bunny ears, put one purchase to good use through multiple Easter activities for kids. A DIY photo booth with bunny ears is fun for the whole family. Ask the kids for their best crazy bunny face or let them to pose with their favourite chocolate egg like a big game hunter of old!  

39. DIY photo booth with bunny ears

For an Easter game throwback, paint a few wooden eggs (available online) in bright colours. Find your nearest grassy hill and gently roll the eggs down the hill, helping them along when they get stuck. First to reach the bottom wins!  

For more fun – and the location of the UK’s annual Easter egg rolling tradition, read our Fun Easter Games Guide.  

40. Build-a-bunny soft toy session

Get creative with sock bunny puppets or fill the socks with sand and create bunnies that the kids can decorate. With a little glue, googly eyes, pipe cleaners for whiskers and pink card for noses, you can host a fun and creative build-a-bunny session.  

41. Indoor egg rolling game on ramps  

Use the coloured eggs you made from number thirteen on this list and bring the rolling fun indoors. Create a gradual slope using couch cushions and a yoga mat if you have one to build your course. The player with the longest egg roll wins the round.

42. Easter board game night 

Break out the board games and give games night an Easter spin. Replace the traditional Monopoly player pieces with bunnies, chicks or flower toys – but avoid using any mini eggs lest they go missing mid-game! For an seasonal spin on Trivial Pursuit, replace some of the questions with Easter trivia.  

43. Indoor dance party with Easter music  

Who’s going to be top of the pops and hops? Host a quick and easy indoor dance party with Easter-themed tunes. Create a custom playlist or stream a collection of Easter songs on YouTube. Whichever direction you choose, the dance party is on!

44. Puzzle race with spring themes 

Grab a few age-appropriate Easter-themed puzzles and set up a puzzle race for the kids. Think bunnies, chicks, Easter eggs or spring flower puzzles. Set a timer, mix up the pieces and let the kids go for it. Have a few small treats like individual Jelly Tots® for prizes and do a few rounds! 

45. Indoor Easter bingo with themed cards

Everyone loves bingo and Easter bingo is even more fun! Download a template off the internet and set up this easy rainy-day win. The kids will love it, especially if they win sweet treats like Rowntree’s Jelly Tots® or Easter-themed prizes along the way. 

An Easter Wrap 

Easter is family time and family fun doesn’t have to mean big budgets or big stress. A little imagination, a few supplies and a lot of laughter go a long way. So, pick a few activities, or pick them all and celebrate the sweet moments together! For more family fun, sweet ideas and tasty recipes, sign up for our newsletter.