I’m a big fan of family traditions, especially around holidays. And while we do an Easter egg hunt every year, I have been looking to mix things up a bit. After all hunting for Easter eggs in the backyard is starting to get old and predictable. I need some ideas that will engage the kids and keep them busy for a while. This inspired me to go on a hunt of my own to find some fun, fresh Easter egg hunt ideas that will appeal to kids of all ages.
What you’ll love about these clever Easter egg hunt ideas is that there’s something for all kinds of kids. Some of these egg hunts are educational, while others are crafty. Some are perfect for toddlers, while others will delight tweens and teens. No matter which you choose, I can guarantee that your Easter egg hunt traditions will never be the same again.
More fun Easter egg hunt ideas:
Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
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Everyday Treats
Forget the candy! Fill Easter eggs with prizes that the kids will really enjoy: real life rewards. Simply create tags with sayings like, “Get out of eating veggies,” “Stay up 15 minutes later,” “Extra piece of dessert.” Then let the kiddos cash them in when the time is right.
Photo: Over the Big Moon
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Eggs-ercise Fun
Instead of putting candy into your Easter eggs, include a fun activity inside, like bunny hops, ninja kicks, jumping jacks, and somersaults instead. Make it an indoor or outdoor Easter egg hunt.
Photo: The Seasoned Mom
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Glow In The Dark Egg Hunt
Here’s a clever way to shine some light on your Easter egg hunt tradition. Instead of doing the hunt during the day, fill the eggs with glow sticks and host your hunt at night.
Photo: Growing a Jeweled Rose
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ABC Egg Hunt
Another candy alternative: Fill eggs with letters. After the kids collect all the eggs, have them open them up and use a worksheet list to check off the letters they have gathered. It’s a fun and sneaky way to get your kids to practice their ABC’s.
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Egg Poppers
Take your Easter egg hunt to new heights—literally. Instead of looking down for the eggs, look up in a tree. Fill the eggs with candy, then wrap ‘em in pastel tissue paper and hang from branches. Kids can pull, pop and gather treats as they go along. This fun game doubles as an Instagram-worthy decoration.
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Mix & Match Easter Egg Hunt
Mismatch the Easter eggs with different colored tops and bottoms. Then create a key code for them. The challenge for the kiddos is to find eggs that match the key codes. The one with the most matches wins.
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Easter Egg Hunt Signs
Add encouraging words and signs with clues on them all around the yard for your Easter egg hunt. It adds an extra adorable factor to the activity.
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Throw a Surprise Easter Egg Hunt
Surprise a friend or a neighbor with an impromptu Easter egg hunt. Hide the eggs around the outside their house, and leave a note for them telling them you've created a hunt. It’s an egg-cellent and thoughtful tradition to start.
Photo: A Girl and A Glue Gun
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Lego Easter Egg Hunt
Here’s yet another candy-free Easter egg hunt idea: Fill eggs with mini Lego figures and random Legos you have around the house. Once the hunt is over, challenge the kiddos to create something with all of the pieces.
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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Here’s a fun game for tweens and teens. Hide the eggs, but don’t let your kids search for them until after dark. They will need a flashlight to help them spot their goodies.
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Easter Bunny Trail
This is perfect for younger kids. Make bunny paw prints using flour. Then, line your sidewalk with as many Easter eggs as you can. It will make for a hoppin’ good time.
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Easter Egg Hunt Flowers
Your kids won’t be expecting to find eggs in these adorable flowers made from craft foam and plastic Easter eggs. This is ideal for younger kids because they are bright and easy to find.
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