23+ Fun and Easter Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Kids of All Ages!
These are the best Easter egg hunt ideas that are fun, great for kids and toddlers (some are perfect for older kids too!). They are easy, DIY ways for a fun twist on traditional egg hunts. Great for community events and church too!
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Let’s be real—Easter egg hunts are the highlight of the holiday (right up there with chocolate bunnies and pastel everything). Whether you’re hosting a backyard egg-stravaganza, a community-wide adventure, or a cozy indoor hunt, I’ve got you covered with some egg-citing ideas to make your event unforgettable! As a mom, party planner, and printable-loving creative, I know a thing or two about making holidays magical.
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Scavenger Hunt-Style Egg Hunt
Turn your egg hunt into an adventure by giving kids a list of clues or a treasure map leading them to hidden eggs. Each clue leads to the next, making the hunt extra interactive and fun! Get our free printable Easter scavenger hunt!
Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt
Make your Easter egg hunt magical by hosting it at dusk or nighttime! Fill plastic eggs with glow sticks, LED tea lights, or glow-in-the-dark paint. Kids will love searching for glowing eggs in the dark!
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Easter Egg Exchange Dice Game
Get our free printable Easter egg exchange game for another fun activity to add to the hunt, or something for the kids to do once they get finished!
Puzzle Piece Egg Hunt
Instead of just candy, put puzzle pieces inside each egg. Once all the eggs are found, kids can work together to complete the puzzle! This is a great way to encourage teamwork while keeping the fun going after the hunt is over.
Easter Bingo Hunt
Grab our free printable Easter egg hunt bingo cards for a fun twist on the classic egg that kids will love! Prize ideas included!
Color-Coded Egg Hunt
Perfect for different age groups! Assign each child a specific color of eggs to collect. This levels the playing field so younger kids don’t get left behind by older ones.
DIY Scratch-Off Egg Hunt
Make scratch-off tickets that reveal different prizes, from candy to small toys or even fun activities. Place them inside eggs and let kids scratch them off to see what they won!
- Blank Easter Party Scratch Cards: There are 50 pieces scratch off cards and 50 pieces round gold scratch off stickers in this package. Blank design on each card, you can set your own reward and punishment rules, entertain with your family or friends and have a good time.
Reverse Egg Hunt (Find the Bunny!)
Switch things up by hiding a plush Easter Bunny (or multiple bunnies) instead of eggs. The kids who find the bunnies can trade them in for prizes or baskets filled with goodies.
Easter Bunny Footprint Trail
Add an extra layer of excitement by creating a trail of Easter Bunny footprints leading to hidden eggs. Use flour, chalk, or printable bunny paw prints to guide kids on a fun adventure!
Egg Hunt with Activity Challenges
Add a fun twist by including small challenge cards inside the eggs! Before collecting their next egg, kids might have to hop like a bunny, sing an Easter song, or do a silly dance. Use our 32 free printable spring movement cards!
Golden Egg Redemption Booth
For a larger event, set up a “Golden Egg Redemption Booth” where kids can exchange their golden eggs for a mystery prize. This keeps the excitement going long after the last egg is found! This prize booth was from a circus theme party, but could totally be recreated for Easter!
Egg Hunt Obstacle Course
Set up a mini obstacle course where kids must complete challenges to collect eggs. They might have to crawl under a table, hop on one foot, or balance an egg on a spoon before claiming their next egg!
Letter Hunt
Each egg contains a letter, and kids must find all the letters to spell a secret Easter word or phrase before getting their prize.
Fortune Egg Hunt
Fill eggs with funny fortunes, sweet messages, or words of encouragement to add an extra special touch to the hunt.
Time-Limited Hunt
Give kids a set amount of time (like 5-10 minutes) to collect as many eggs as possible. To add to the challenge, hide some eggs in trickier spots!
Math Egg Hunt
Hide simple math problems inside the eggs. Before collecting another egg, kids must solve the problem correctly.
Egg Hunt Relay Race
Kids work in teams and take turns running to find eggs. Once they find an egg, they must run back and tag their teammate to continue the hunt.
Giant Egg Hunt
Include a few oversized plastic eggs filled with bigger prizes. These can be hidden in more challenging spots for extra excitement!
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Easter Memory Hunt
Use our free printable Easter memory matching game instead of eggs, or you could put the cards inside of the eggs. Have kids see how many pairs they can find and make!
Easter Piñata
Instead of hunting for eggs, let kids take turns hitting an Easter egg-shaped piñata filled with candy and small surprises.
- CUTE RABBIT & EGG PIÑATA – Easter Day is coming! This kids piñata adopts a cute rabbit and egg shape, is adorable and eye-catching. Decorate the spring party with our rabbit piñata, share the happiness in the spring day!
Sensory Hunt
Hide eggs in different textured materials like sand, rice, pasta, or shredded paper for a fun sensory experience. This idea is perfect for toddlers and preschool.
Matching Egg Pairs
Kids must find eggs that match in color or design before they can claim them.
Dinosaur Egg Dig
Bury eggs (containing mini dinosaur toys) in a sandbox and let kids dig them up!
Lego Egg Hunt
Hide Lego pieces inside eggs and let kids build something with what they find!
- Fun and Engaging – Kids will spend hours engaging in pretend play with this medium-sized building kit. Create toy trains or tiger figurines with this classic collection of LEGO bricks in 35 different colors
Egg Stomp
This is perfect for older kids! Attach a ballon to their string and tie around their ankle. If their balloon gets stomped, they are out of the game. Whoever collects the most eggs with the balloon in tact wins!
Easter egg hunts are a classic tradition that bring excitement, laughter, and a little friendly competition to the holiday! Whether you’re planning a backyard adventure, a glow-in-the-dark hunt, or a scavenger-style challenge, these creative ideas will make your egg hunt extra special. With options for all ages and fun twists to keep kids engaged, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
