Easter isn’t just about the egg hunts! Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering, a church event, or a family brunch, adding some fun Easter-themed games can make the holiday even more memorable. Here are some creative and entertaining games that everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—can enjoy!
1. Classic Easter Egg Hunt
No Easter celebration is complete without a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt! Hide colorful eggs filled with candy, toys, or even small cash prizes around the yard or house. Make it more exciting by setting up different hunt levels for kids and adults.
Pro Tip: Use glow-in-the-dark eggs for an exciting nighttime hunt!
2. Egg and Spoon Relay
A perfect game for kids and adults alike! Each player balances an egg on a spoon and races to the finish line without dropping it. For an added challenge, use real eggs instead of plastic ones!
3. Bunny Hop Sack Race
Give the traditional sack race an Easter twist by calling it the “Bunny Hop!” Players hop to the finish line in burlap sacks, bunny ears optional (but highly encouraged!).
4. Pin the Tail on the Bunny
A fun spin on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Blindfolded players try to stick a fluffy cotton tail onto a bunny poster.
5. Golden Egg Treasure Hunt
Add a special golden egg to your Easter hunt with a mystery prize inside—perhaps a gift card or a family outing voucher! Whoever finds it wins the big prize.
6. Jellybean Guessing Game
Fill a large jar with jellybeans and have guests guess how many are inside. The closest guess wins the jar!
7. Easter Bingo
Create Bingo cards featuring Easter-themed pictures like eggs, bunnies, baskets, and flowers. Use jellybeans as markers and let the fun begin!
8. Carrot Toss
Set up baskets at different distances and have players toss “carrots” (orange bean bags) into them. The farther the basket, the higher the points!
9. Egg Decorating Contest
Host a creative egg-decorating competition with prizes for the most creative, funniest, and best-themed designs.
10. Easter Piñata
End the festivities with an Easter-themed piñata filled with candy, stickers, and mini toys.
11. Peeps War
Get ready for a sweet battle with Peeps War! All you need are a few packs of Peeps marshmallow bunnies or chicks, toothpicks, and a microwave. Each participant takes a Peep, sticks a toothpick into it, and places it on a microwave-safe plate. Position two Peeps facing each other, then microwave them for a few seconds. As the Peeps puff up, their toothpicks act like swords. The Peep that “stabs” the other wins! This silly, low-stakes game is as fun to watch as it is to play.
Another variation is to line up a team of Peeps on each side of a table. Each person takes turns throwing a Peep to try to knock all of the other person’s Peeps off the table. The person with the last Peep standing wins!
12. Freeze Dance to Easter Songs
Turn up some cheerful Easter tunes and get everyone on their feet! Play “Easter Bunny Hop,” “Here Comes Peter Cottontail,” or other seasonal tracks. When the music stops, players must freeze in place. Anyone caught moving after the music stops is out. Keep going until only one dancer remains. This game is perfect for younger kids and gets everyone moving after a big Easter meal.
These games will add laughter, competition, and excitement to your Easter celebrations. Whether you’re keeping it simple or going all out, the key is to have fun and enjoy the time with loved ones!