30 Easter Egg Hunt Ideas That Double as Holiday Decor and Edible Treats
Let the games begin.
As much as we love thinking up some clever Easter egg hunt ideas, this year, we’re doing things a bit differently. Worry not, though; all of our options involve Easter eggs. From lawn games to bake-offs, we’ve thought of pretty much everything, so if you need some Easter-themed inspiration to get the party going this weekend, you’ve come to the right place.
What’s more, there are plenty of activities that everyone—kids and adults alike—will actually enjoy partaking in. Think an elegant wreath made entirely of Easter eggs, a bake-off with delicious treats featuring Easter eggs, and easy lawn games involving, you guessed it, Easter eggs. Hear us out: Easter egg hunt ideas don’t have to involve games, contests, or sugar rushes. Instead, they can be light-hearted activities that everyone—not just the little ones—can enjoy together. Our personal favorite? An Easter egg garland that you can display pretty much anywhere. Enlist the kids at the soirée to help tie it together and hang it wherever they see fit.
Trust us; these games, decorations, and sweets are so perfectly on-theme that you’ll wish you thought of them sooner. Luckily, you still have plenty of time to get ahead of your Easter party prep, so if you are dedicated to doing it all yourself, you don’t have to go into panic mode just yet. That said, some of these Easter egg hunt ideas will take some time, so we don’t recommend saving them for the last minute. So let these crafts be fun instead of stressful, and work on them whenever you’re in need of some relaxing DIY time. We promise you and your guests, big and small, will have loads of fun.
Create a Cacti Collection
These faux cacti are perhaps the cutest Easter decorations we've seen. That said, creating them is no easy feat. Getting them just right takes a certain amount of patience, so if you're looking for a quick project, keep scrolling. Otherwise, hollow out a few eggs, grab the paint, and get to work!
Floral Easter Egg Decor
These hand-painted eggs may be too precious for a traditional hunt. After all, with such detailed designs, they hardly look like your typical Easter eggs.
Design a Colorful Wreath
Another artistic DIY design that takes longer to create, this beautiful Easter-friendly wreath requires a few tools that any regular crafter likely has on hand, including crepe paper, tissue paper, scissors, and a hot glue gun. Once you've painted the paper mache eggs, just attach them to a wire wreath frame, and the rest is actually pretty easy!
Speckled Eggs
These Easter eggs look good enough to eat, but we will have to resist because they're covered in inedible paint and glitter. After you've hollowed out your egg collection, swath them in your favorite shades of pale blue and splatter them with a touch of white and glitter.
Bake Something Sweet
If the Easter egg hunt doesn't end with a sweet treat, it's not nearly as fun. Enter this Italian Easter bread by Heather Baird, baker extraordinaire. Before you slide the tasty roll (recipe here), into the oven, pop an uncooked egg in the hole. It will bake perfectly, according to Baird. Top the whole thing off with a dusting of rainbow sprinkles before serving it.
Make a Tablescape
Most Easter gatherings have a few children in attendance, so make sure their table is as elegant as the adult table. It may look like a lot of work, but all you need is a colorful table runner, mason jar vases, and, of course, Easter eggs.
Hang an Easter Egg Garland
Sometimes we get way more than we need and Easter eggs are hardly an exception. Incorporate any extra Easter eggs into your decor with this festive garland. You could even have participants make the garland as a fun post-hunt activity.
Camouflage Eggs With Twine
There's no denying that an Easter egg hunt is much easier when the eggs are bright and colorful, so make more of a challenge by camouflaging them with twine.
Hand Out Easter Hunt Trophies
Bring another incentive into the mix besides candy: trophies. You can even make them for everyone involved so that no one will be left out.
Have a Backup Plan
Keep the party inside! Hide eggs everywhere from the fridge to under kids's pillows. That way, the hunt can last long after the sun goes down.
Go Easter Egg Bowling
After the hunt, play a game of Easter egg bowling. Whoever's colored egg makes it the closest to the white egg wins! Just make sure there's a prize for the winner.
Hand Out Gift Bags
Instead of a basket, have everyone create their own personalized Easter bag using craft supplies like tissue paper, scrapbook paper, and finger paint.
Help the Kids With Clues
As your kids get older, make Easter morning more exciting by challenging them to a scavenger hunt to find their basket of goodies.
Don't Forget the Babies
The littlest guests may not be able to partake in the Easter egg hunt, but they can still play with an egg or two! Put an even cuter spin on your eggs by drawing an adorable bunny face on them using a Sharpie.
Blow Some Bubbles
These adorable DIY bubble wands will have everyone in the Easter spirit.
Go Eco-Friendly
Make your egg hunt sustainable this year (and every year!) with these DIY wooden eggs.
Watch Eggs in Bloom
Best for wee egg hunters, these egg flowers are "plantable." Stick pipe cleaner stems, topped with a goodie-filled egg, into your garden and encourage little ones to uproot them.
Get Technical
The teens (and honestly, the grown-ups too) will definitely be excited about this high-tech twist on the classic egg hunt.
Create an Egg Hunt Checklist
There can be so much more to the search than simply collecting eggs. Ask participants to locate flowers, backyard creatures, and eggs in a specific variety of colors.
Leave an Easter Bunny Trail
Leave the eggs out in plain sight for younger kids and lay them out in a trail so they lead to Easter baskets.
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine. She’s been with the team for nearly three years, attending industry events and covering a range of topics. When she’s not watching every new TV show and movie, she’s browsing vintage home stores, admiring hotel interiors, and wandering around New York City. She previously worked for Delish and Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.
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