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Easter activities for families: egg hunts, baking and traditions

Easter is one of the easiest holidays to make memorable for children with very little expense. Here are the activities that work best.

The egg hunt

A well-planned egg hunt takes ten minutes and is remembered for years. The key is the clue structure — a series of written clues that lead from one location to the next is far more engaging than simply hiding eggs around the garden. Use our free Easter egg hunt clue sheet to set up a treasure hunt format.

Easter baking

Hot cross buns (actually straightforward with a bread machine), Easter nest cakes (cornflake cakes with mini eggs — any age can make them), and simnel cake if the household is ambitious. Children who help make the food eat it more enthusiastically and remember it longer.

Traditions worth starting

Dyeing hard-boiled eggs with food colouring is a simple tradition that creates beautiful keepsakes. An Easter basket filled with non-chocolate items (small books, bath bombs, stationery) alongside the eggs lasts longer than the chocolate. Use our free Easter basket checklist to plan each child's basket.

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Frequently asked questions

How many eggs should you hide for an Easter egg hunt?
10–15 eggs per child is a satisfying number — enough to take time to find but not so many that it becomes tedious. Always hide a 'Golden Egg' with a special prize.
What can I put in Easter baskets instead of just chocolate?
Sticker books, bath bombs, small Lego sets, craft kits, chapter books, art supplies, or mini puzzles. Children often enjoy these more than the chocolate, which is gone in a day.