Fun Easter Scavenger Hunt Clues (With Secret Codes!)
Grab our free printable Easter scavenger hunt that is perfect for both younger kids and older kids because it includes a secret coded message (which is optional for littles)! It’s so much fun for them to find their gifts or a fun twist on an egg hunt!
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Turn your Easter morning into an egg-stra special adventure with this free printable Easter scavenger hunt! Whether your little ones are searching for hidden eggs or on a mission to find their Easter basket, these fun, rhyming clues will lead them from one surprise to the next. You can set it up indoors, outdoors, or a mix of both—making it the perfect way to add even more excitement to your Easter celebration. Just print the clues, hide the prizes, and let the hunt begin!
Everyone loves a fun scavenger hunt, so we also have a spring hunt ( a great addition to the bug and insect one), fall hunt, camping scavenger hunt, and three different versions for Christmas. You can also snag the 4th of July treasure hunt, Valentine’s day, and Thanksgiving one. Little hunters will have the best time exploring!
Another fun Easter activity is our dot marker printables and handprint art that is the perfect way to celebrate this year!
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🌟What’s Included
- Detailed Instructions
- Locations of where to hide the clue cards
- Answer key for decoding
📌How Does the Easter Scavenger Hunt Work?
There are a couple of different ways to stage the hunt.
Part 1: Kids will solve 10 riddles to uncover the next clue’s location. At each stop, they’ll use a decoder to figure out the “code word” and record it on their answer sheet.
Part 2: Once all the code words are collected, kids will use the numbers below specific letters on the clue cards to crack the final hiding spot.
Simply print, cut, and hide the clues to get started! Fold each clue to keep it hidden and make the hunt more challenging—it’s all part of the fun! The harder the clues are to find, the longer the adventure lasts and the more excitement the kids will have. If you hide them in plain sight, they might finish the activity in less than 10 minutes.
If you have small kids and don’t want to use the secret code for the last clue, that’s fine too! Just end the hunt with clue 10 and skip the part where they would write in on the answer sheet.
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👇Playing in Groups
If you’re planning for a larger group of kids, try hiding multiple clue cards at each location so one team doesn’t spoil it for the others. For bigger groups, I like to stagger the start times and track who finishes the hunt the fastest. If you skip staggering, the team in the lead might accidentally give away the answers as they move from clue to clue.
Easter Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Prizes & Gifts
Whether you’re hiding small surprises along the way or saving a big prize for the final clue, here are some fun and festive ideas to make your Easter scavenger hunt even more exciting!
Small Prize Ideas (For Each Clue)
- Mini chocolate eggs
- Jellybeans
- Stickers (Easter-themed bunnies, chicks, and eggs)
- Temporary tattoos
- Mini Play-Doh
- Easter erasers or mini pencils
- Bouncy balls
- Easter-themed bracelets or rings
- Glow-in-the-dark stars or small flashlights
- Small toy cars or mini dolls
- Plastic eggs with a joke or riddle inside
- Mini bubble wands
- A few coins or a small bill
- Keychains or zipper pulls
- Mini puzzle or brain teaser toy
Final Prize Ideas (Grand Prize at the End!)
- A filled Easter basket
- Plush bunny or chick
- Small LEGO set
- Coloring book with markers or crayons
- Easter-themed storybook
- DIY craft kit (friendship bracelets, slime, etc.)
- New stuffed animal or Squishmallow
- Gift cards (ice cream, toy store, or bookstore)
- Personalized water bottle or cup
- Cute Easter pajama set or socks
- A basket full of fun outdoor toys (chalk, frisbee, jump rope, etc.)
- Movie night kit (popcorn, candy, and a fun DVD or streaming card)
- DIY coupon book (stay up late, pick dinner, movie night, etc.)
- A new spring outfit or hat
- Personalized name puzzle or wooden toy
💡Helpful Tips
- For the highest quality feel use heavy card stock. You can also just use regular copy paper as well.
- Check ink levels before starting for the best print quality. No printer? Local print shops can help, and they are usually reasonably priced or you can check an online print shop.
- If you need another size other than US Letter, check your printer settings. Some like to adjust these to legal size paper so it covers more of the kid’s table.
An Easter scavenger hunt is a fun and memorable way to bring extra excitement to the holiday. Whether you’re hiding small surprises along the way or leading kids to a grand prize at the end, these creative prize ideas will make the hunt even more special. From sweet treats to hands-on activities and keepsakes, there’s something for every age and interest.
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