Warmer weather is here, nature is blooming, and there’s a sense of freshness in the air. But nothing says springtime quite like Easter! Known for eggs, bunnies, jelly beans, and pastels — Easter is the perfect excuse to celebrate the change of season. Whether your tradition calls for egg hunts, family brunches, or outdoor gatherings, we’ve got some fun Easter party ideas for the whole family.
1. Easter Obstacle Course
Create an obstacle course in the yard and have your guests complete it with an Easter egg-and-spoon in tow. Navigating the course while keeping the egg steady on the spoon will be quite the balancing act! A mobile games company can set up inflatable obstacle courses or bounce houses, too.
2. Egg Coloring Corner
Dying eggs is a favorite Easter activity! Set up cups of colored vinegar or paint and let your guests go to town. And bonus, turn those colorful creations into tasty deviled eggs the next day.
3. Pin the Tail On the Bunny
Break out the blindfolds for a classic game with an Easter-themed twist! First, draw or paint a giant Easter bunny on some poster board. Grab a bunch of cotton balls, and you’re ready to go.
Use a small bit of masking tape on the back of the cotton ball to stick it to the poster. Take turns to see who can “pin” the bunny’s tail most accurately!
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4. Playful Petting Zoo
Bring Easter to life with cuddly bunnies, chicks, and ducks at your party! Book a petting zoo and you’ll have kids lining up to feed and pet those little guys. These are perfect for community events or church gatherings at Easter.
5. Puzzle Piece Easter Egg Hunt
If you need an activity to keep the little ones busy for a while, try a puzzle-piece egg hunt. Fill each egg with a piece or two of a puzzle, and when the hunt is over, everyone can gather and work together to complete the puzzle. Missing pieces equal missing eggs, so you may have to send some hunters back out there!
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6. Easter Bunny Visit
Take your party festivities up a notch with a visit from a real Easter Bunny! They can pose for pictures, hide eggs, play games, pass out Easter baskets or sweet treats, and more. This friendly visitor is perfect for appearances at Easter brunch, community events, or backyard parties.
7. Basket of Balloons
Send your guests home with a cute souvenir! A professional balloon artist can twist up all kinds of designs, from spring-inspired shapes like flowers and butterflies to bunny-ear hats. This activity is a great way to keep kids engaged at an Easter party.
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8. Festive Face Paint
Kids love face paint, so why not hire a pro? A face painter can transform your kiddos into butterflies, flowers, bunnies, and more. And they’ll have a great time rocking their festive faces while you fill Easter baskets or prep the Easter party food!
9. Spring Scavenger Hunt
Rather than doing complicated clues that lead to a bigger prize, keep your scavenger hunt simple. Create a list of stuff to find and cross off in order to win a prize. Everyone can play it individually, or you can split the guests into small teams for more cooperative fun.
The list should consist of items that can be found around your party space and could include spring-themed things like, a blooming flower, a bird’s nest, or a watering can.
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10. Cultural Cascarones
If you want to incorporate some cultural traditions into your Easter party, try cascarones! Used in Mexican culture during Easter and Cinco de Mayo, cascarones are hollowed-out chicken eggs that are decorated and filled with confetti. Kids will love smashing these over their heads (or yours, if you aren’t careful).
The steps are easier than you might think, and kiddos will learn about a culture that is different from their own. Feel free to get creative with this project! Decorate the eggs, and try glitter (?), dyed rice, or even cereal instead of confetti for your filling.
11. Egg Treasure Hunt
Put your little guests’ minds to work! Create a treasure hunt by putting clues or riddles in each egg. Teams can work together to solve the mystery or try and solve it themselves using only the clues they found. Have small prizes like bags of Easter candy or stuffed bunnies ready for the winners.
🎉 Don’t forget about the grown-ups! Plan some fun Easter games for the adults to participate in, too.
An Easter party is a great chance to get outside in the fresh air and spend time with your loved ones. Make extra memories this year and include something special in your Easter party planning! 💜
Megan is the Director of Customer Experience at GigSalad and has gained 9+ years of insight on what makes a great event on both sides of the booking process. Her favorite things include books, true crime podcasts, coffee, hiking, puns, and making people laugh.