The Easter holidays are a wonderful time to slow down and enjoy simple pleasures with the kids. You don’t need to spend a fortune to keep everyone entertained — just a sprinkle of creativity, a dash of sunshine, and some chocolate doesn’t hurt either! Here’s a bumper list of low-cost Easter break activities that are easy to do at home, in the garden, or out and about.
🎨 Creative Easter Crafts
- Decorate Eggs – Go traditional with painted hard-boiled eggs or try no-mess options like stickers and washi tape.
- Make a Flower Crown or Wreath – Use faux flowers, ribbon, or even real blossoms from the garden. Uopi could also get a delivery of Daily Blooms delivers throughout Western Australia.
- Make Easter Cards – A fun way to keep kids busy and spread some springtime cheer to friends and family.
- Decorate an Easter Bonnet – Get crafty with pom-poms, chicks, flowers, and anything else from your stash.
- Decorate an Easter Tree – Hang decorated eggs and little ornaments from a few branches in a vase.
👉 Try this DIY Easter craft collection for more ideas.
🧁 Yummy Easter Treats
- Eat a Chocolate Egg – Because… well, it’s Easter!
- Make Chocolate Nests – Cornflakes, Shredded Wheat or Rice Krispies with melted chocolate and mini eggs.
- Make Easter Cookies – Use bunny or egg-shaped cutters and decorate with icing.
- Eat Hot Cross Buns – Try them toasted with butter or get adventurous with your own homemade batch.
🐰 Games & Playful Ideas
- Egg & Spoon Race – Use real or plastic eggs and turn it into a fun backyard competition.
- Pin the Tail on the Bunny – Print or draw your own and use cotton balls for tails.
- Easter Egg Hunt – Indoors or outdoors, with chocolate, clues, or treats.
- Watch an Easter Movie – Cosy up with popcorn and choose from classics like Peter Rabbit or Hop.
🌿 Springtime Nature & Outdoor Fun
- Plant Cress in Eggshells – An easy and quick grow-your-own project.
- Visit a Farm – Many local farms have lambing events or Easter trails we have a fab printable farm scavenger hunt.
- Make a Bug Hotel – A brilliant nature activity using recycled materials.
- Go on a Spring Walk or Nature Scavenger Hunt – Look for buds, birds, and blossoms.
- Chalk Art on the Pavement – Draw bunnies, eggs, or hopscotch grids.
🧺 More Simple Joys
- Make a Spring Lapbook or Journal – Include drawings, pressed flowers, or Easter facts.
- Build with LEGO: Easter Challenge – Create a bunny, egg delivery truck or spring garden.
- Library Story Time – See if your local library is hosting Easter-themed events.
- Photo Scavenger Hunt – Capture spring signs with your phone or camera.
📌 Pin It & Plan It!
To make it even easier, I’ve compiled a fun Easter Break Activities infographic and Bucket List to fill in that you can download and stick on your fridge for quick inspiration throughout the holiday.
🖨️ Download the printable version here
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Free Easter Printables – Activities and Bucket List
What are your favourite ways to enjoy Easter at home? Let me know in the comments or tag @muminthemadhouse on Instagram — I love seeing what you get up to!