Spring is here! And with spring comes Easter! When there’s an Easter Bunny around, there’s usually lots of fun and family-friendly Easter activities. Easter celebrations typically include activities such as decorating and looking for hidden Easter eggs and enjoying chocolate bunnies. 

Whether you’re hosting a spring get-together with your extended family, or just want to plan a special family activity for Easter day, we’ve got plenty of Easter activities you can use to celebrate both Easter and spring!  Check out these ideas to help you and your family celebrate the holiday and create precious memories with your kids.

Here are 20 family-friendly Easter activities you can plan and enjoy with your kids this spring both outdoors and indoors.

Outdoor Family Friendly Easter Activities & Games

When Easter weekend arrives, it’s an excellent time for family bonding – that’s why you’re here! These outdoor family-friendly Easter activities ideas will be a big hit with your family, from jumbo yard games to Easter-themed activities–there’s something for everyone!

1. Competitive Family Games

This Easter, spend quality time together as a family with this 11 Pack Easter Outdoor Party Games for Family. You and your kids will have a blast playing fun, competitive games outdoors with the whole family—no more fighting over the TV remote or who gets to use the tablet. Instead, spend quality time together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy outdoor activities, including the Egg and Spoon Race Game, Bunny Potato Sack Race Bags, Bunny Ear Ring Toss Game, and 3-Legged Relay Race Bands. These games are fun for kids of all ages and help create a fun and friendly environment for family game night.

2. Jumbo Yard Games

If you have a family that constantly bickers over silly things, you should consider buying a new game for everyone to have fun. So, be sure to have a drama-free game that you can focus on for as long as you like. For example, use the Ring Toss Game from the Costzon Jumbo 4-to-Score Giant Game with Basketball Hoop and Ring Toss to determine who will have the honor of being the next child to take a bath, for example. Each family member will take turns tossing the ring over the hoop; the last one to do so will be the next kid to take a bath. Let the competition begin!

3. Easter Toss Game Set

You’ve given the kids their Easter baskets and done the Easter egg hunt, and then you have the problem of what to do with your kids for the rest of the day. This Easter Toss Game Set comes with 12 Bean Bags, 12 Toss Rings, 6 Tossing Cones, and Easter Bunny Toss Banner and provides an easy solution to this problem!

4. Outdoor Family Game Set

5. Inflatable Bunny Ring Toss and Rabbit Ears for Kids Yard Game

The set is a pack of 5 inflatable bunny ring toss games that will help you get through Easter with minimal stress and maximum fun. These inflatable sets are perfect for the Easter egg hunt so that the kids can have a blast playing with their friends and family. The set is bright and colorful, so that they really stand out in the yard, and are made of durable materials to ensure years of enjoyment.

6. Giant Lawn Jenga

The game is simple. To start a game of Giant Lawn Jenga, stack the Giant Jenga blocks into a tower. Using only one hand, each player takes a turn removing a block from anywhere they choose and placing it on top of the tower. If the tower falls, then the player who knocked it down loses. Then restack and repeat. Another fun idea is for the player who topples the Jenga tower to choose between a truth or a dare to up the competitive factor!

7. An Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt

This year, try going eco-friendly when you decorate Easter eggs for the big day. These White Unpainted Wooden Easter Eggs are so realistic-looking that people will think you bought them at the store. They are the perfect size for the little hands of your children. All you need to do is grab some paint or colored markers and you’ll be able to paint, color, and decorate to your heart’s desire!

If you’re looking for ways to dye your organic farm-raised eggs, here are 40+ fun ideas to get you started on an Easter Egg hunt, from eco-friendly Easter baskets, gifts, plastic grass alternatives to non-toxic Easter egg dye. 

8. Grow Your Own Garden

As an eco-conscious parent, you know that teaching your child about the environment is an important part of their education. The Garden Science Box is a great way to introduce them to the world of gardening. The kit includes A Window Greenhouse Kit, a Grow-your-own Organic Garden, a Paint-your-own Pinwheel Kit, a Garden Sculpture Kit, and Painted Kindness Rock. In addition to the activities, the box contains a 12-page S.T.E.A.M. magazine all full of hidden pictures, mazes, games, puzzles, and more learning opportunities.

9. Croquet

10. Make a Birdhouse

Indoor Family-Friendly Easter Activity Ideas

So much of Easter celebrations revolve around outdoor activities, so why not do some indoor fun while you’re at it? And who knows? You might find it easier to keep the kids entertained than you thought. From games to activities to arts and crafts, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy this Easter! 

11. Create DIY Personalized Easter Baskets

Are you stuck for ideas on how to surprise your little bunny? These 7 Unique DIY Easter Basket Ideas will get the kids hopping with excitement! They are perfect for the DIY enthusiast, thrifty, and eco-conscious moms alike! Once Easter is over, repurpose your baskets keeping them out of landfills as long as possible. 

12. Easter-themed Bingo

Easter is a time for family fun and excitement. The problem is that many of the activities usually done to celebrate Easter are not exactly the kinds of things that the whole family will enjoy. The Easter Bingo Game provides a fun, family-oriented game that everyone can enjoy. These cards are full of fun activities and games that encourage your child to be creative, get involved, and spend time with family and friends without spending a lot of money.

13. Jumping Jack Game

For parents with kids who need a little help with the energy that comes with the Easter Bunny, the Jumping Jack Game by Goliath is a fun and entertaining game that will entertain kids and adults alike while promoting family unity. This game is fun to play, but it is also educational for kids as it teaches them about patience, basic counting skills and develops hand-eye coordination.

14. Read Easter Books together

This year, why not take a break from the candy and fun to read some Easter-themed books with your little ones? Read EGG-citing Easter books with your kids like How to Catch the Easter Bunny. This top-selling book is a fun and interactive way to celebrate Easter together. The best part about the book is that the kids will love it, and learn some new tips for outwitting the Easter Bunny!

15. Have an Easter-themed Family Movie Night

Family movie nights can be a fun and exciting way for you, your family, and your friends to bond over a shared love for a specific movie, character, or story. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the holiday with your loved ones, and it doesn’t have to be all about candy and toys. Hop is a family-friendly Easter movie classic that will inspire you and help you get the whole gang together for a fun night of entertainment!

16. Easter Egg Squishy Painting Kit

17. Klever Kits Crafts Toy Easter Suncatchers Set

Easter is a great time to get creative with your kids. It is a fun time to let your imagination run wild and create something that you can be proud of. The Klever Kits Crafts Toy Easter Suncatchers Set for Easter will allow children to express their creativity during the Spring holiday. The set includes 18 colorful plastic suncatchers, eight window paint colors, 18 suction cup hooks, and Hanging strings. It is not only a fun and easy craft for kids, the fun shapes and bright colors will surely be a hit!

18. Spring Special Science 3-Pack

The Spring Special 3-Pack includes: Botany Science, Bird Science, Backyard Science is a great way to create a fun, exciting, and memorable Easter experience for the entire eco-friendly family. Each book has activities, crafts, recipes, and more that are fun, educational, and eco-friendly.

19. Easter Crafts Foam Stickers Set

This set of Easter Foam Stickers includes 8 easter foam eggs, 8 easter foam rabbit,8 easter foam chick, 160 easter foam stickers,12 color watercolor pens, and 50 wiggle googly eyes. These Easter crafts are great for children ages 3 and up. They are easy to put together and are a fun way to keep kids busy and entertained. They are also a great way to decorate your Easter eggs and would be a wonderful addition to your Easter basket.

20. Involve the pets, too!

Hey, pets are part of the family too! This Easter, why not try out this adorable suggestion from ThePioneerWoman.com:

“Dress Up Your Pet

Get your furry friends in on the Easter fun too! Take funny family photos with everyone in bunny ears.

 

—25 Best Easter Activities That Are Fun for the Whole Family, ThePioneerWoman.com

Have a Family-Friendly Easter!

Easter is one of our favorite times together as a family. We love planning family-friendly activities that we can do at home during Easter. I hope these family-friendly Easter ideas help you enjoy spending time with the family, eating plenty of chocolate eggs, and sharing memories with your loved ones.

Did you enjoy our Easter activity ideas? Then check out our 40+ Eco-Friendly Easter Basket Ideas now and learn how to create an upcycled Easter basket, plus eco-friendly basket stuffers, plastic grass alternatives, and easter eggs ideas for DIY enthusiasts and eco-conscious mommas!

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