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32 Fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas That Guarantee an Eggscellent Time
With ideas for older kids, toddlers, and even adults, everyone will scramble to get in on the good times.
The egg hunt is one of our most time-honored Easter traditions, but that doesn’t mean it always has to be the same. Mix it up this year by trying one of these creative Easter egg hunt ideas, whether you are planning an indoor, backyard, or neighborhood hunt.
There are so many ways to make your Easter egg hunt more fun, but one of the main things to keep in mind is age. Older kids will love challenging scavenger clues leading to their Easter baskets, eggs filled with coupons offering coveted privileges (an extra hour before bedtime, oh boy!), or even hunts that incorporate other Easter games and activities, like a relay race or tag. For tweens and teens, a nighttime glow-in-the-dark hunt will take the adventure to the next level (BTW, this is one of our favorite Easter egg hunt idea for adults too).
Got a first timer on the field? Easter Bunny tracks marking the way, whimsical signs, or even helium balloons tied to each egg are all eggscellent Easter egg hunt ideas for toddlers who might need a little extra help. Next year, you might try stepping up the challenge with a color matching or counting activity.
Whoever you're planning an Easter egg hunt for, you are sure to find an awesome idea here. Ready, set, hunt!
Kids' Easter Charades Hunt
Combine your Easter egg hunt with a round of charades the whole family will enjoy. Instead of candy or small prizes, fill plastic eggs with fun charades prompts for the kids to act out after the hunt is done.
Easter Egg Hunt Relay Race
It's just like a traditional relay race, but this one involves eggs! We love that this cute idea fosters teamwork.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Winner-Picks-the-Movie Egg Hunt
Who gets to pick the Easter movie? It's only fair to let a little friendly competition decide. Fill plastic eggs with small goodies, except for one special egg that will contain a coveted privilege—the right to choose the springtime flick on the evening docket!
Hunt for Lunch
Turn lunch into an adventure by hiding snacks inside eggs and having kids hunt for them.
Get the tutorial at Gluesticks.
Blooming Eggs Hunt
Stick these "plantable" eggs in your garden and encourage little ones to uproot them.
Get the tutorial at Make and Takes.
Perfect Patterns Easter Egg Hunt
Maybe a traditional Easter egg hunt just won't cut it this year. If that's the case, try asking kids to look for specific patterns within the game instead.
Get the tutorial from Play Party Plan.
Mystery Numbers Egg Hunt
Want to make things interesting for an Easter egg hunt for teens or adults? Try this game of luck. The meaning of the mystery numbers written on the eggs will only be revealed only after the hunt is through. Some will go home a little richer, but others will have to pay up!
Get the tutorial at Busy Toddler.
Note: As the organizer, you will assign a monetary value to each mystery number. Keep those values low to ensure no one owes more than a few bucks at the end.
Water Egg Hunt
If you're fortunate enough to be somewhere warm for Easter (or have a heated pool), head to the water for your Easter egg hunt. Simply toss eggs in, and let the kids track them down. If you have older kids who are strong swimmers, add weights to some of the eggs so they sink to the bottom. Make sure plenty of adults are on hand to make sure everyone stays safe.
Easter Egg Hunt Trophy
Sure, chocolate is the actual trophy when it comes to Easter egg hunts. But an additional real one doesn't hurt!
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Virtual Easter Egg Hunt
If you're not traveling to see family this Easter, host a virtual event! Simply send out a Zoom invite to your loved ones letting them know what time to join in. Label an egg with the name of each friend and family member who will be attending the virtual hunt. When your child finds that egg, have them show it to the corresponding loved one. You can also designate special prizes from guests, like an extra chocolate bunny from Grandma and Grandpa. Or, get guests more involved by assigning each person a clue to read hinting at the location of an egg.
Egg Hunt Bunny Markers
It's easy to make these bunny markers, which can be scattered throughout your yard and used to "mark the spot" where eggs are hidden! Simply cut bunny, egg, and carrot shapes out of sturdy card stock and glue them to wooden craft sticks.
Easter Egg Hunt for Rewards
Hide rewards inside each egg so that instead of candy, your kids get a prize that will last much longer!
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Combine a traditional hunt with a follow-up activity. This set includes a dozen mini puzzle-filled eggs for ages three and up. Once everyone finds an egg, it's a race to see who can finish their puzzle first.
Indoor Easter Egg Treasure Hunt
Leave clues around your house that will lead your kids to the grand prize—which is up to you to decide.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Find Your Name Easter Egg Hunt
Spell out kids' names on eggs (one letter per egg), then hide them. Kids are tasked with finding the eggs that have the letters to their name. First one to spell out their name wins!
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Lead your kids to their Easter baskets full of candy and eggs with these clever scavenger hunt clues.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Crack the Code Easter Egg Hunt
Create codes that your kids have to crack before they can find the next egg. There are even steps to write them in invisible ink if you're really getting into it!
Get the tutorial at Science Sparks.
Scrambled Easter Egg Hunt
Have older kids? Give your traditional hunt the Freaky Friday treatment. Let the kids hide requests (say, for fewer chores or a favorite dinner) in eggs, and have parents do the hunting. But beware: Parents are on the hook for whatever they don't find.
Preschooler Egg Counting Game
For your littlest ones, this game is a great way to incorporate Easter fun while practicing counting.
Get the tutorial at Coffee Cups and Crayons.
Color Matching Easter Egg Hunt
This game is great for younger kids to even the playing field. Instead of a free for all, assign each child a color and set them out on a mission to find each egg of that designated color.
Get the tutorial at Sew Many Ways.
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