April always feels like a little reset. The days are lighter, the garden starts to wake up, and there’s a sense that we can finally spend more time outdoors again. After the slower rhythm of winter, it’s a lovely month to gently ease into spring with simple, joy-filled activities.
This year, Easter falls early (5th April 2026), which means the month begins with chocolate, crafts, and family time, before settling into those quieter mid-April days perfect for nature walks, planting seeds, and spotting the first real signs of the season changing.
As always, this isn’t a to-do list — it’s a could-do list. A collection of easy, low-pressure ideas you can dip into depending on your time, energy, and the ever-changing British weather. Whether you’re filling the school holidays, looking for a rainy-day activity, or just want a little inspiration to make the most of April, there’s something here for everyone.
So grab a cuppa, take a scroll, and pick a few things that feel right for your family this month. 🌸
🌼 Could-Do April Ideas for Families
🐰 Decorate for Easter (or Just for Spring)
Add a burst of colour to your home with handmade decorations. Kids will love crafting their own Pom-Pom Tailed Bunny Garland, Washi Tape Easter Bunting, or Simple Carrot Easter Wreath. Try making your own DIY Clay Easter Bunting too — it’s a beautiful keepsake!
🗺️ Go on an Easter Egg Hunt (Whatever the Age!)
If you’ve got teens, check out our Easter Egg Hunt for Teenagers — full of clever clues and age-appropriate fun. For younger ones, our Printable Easter Egg Hunt Clues are easy to set up and packed with excitement.
🖍️ Embrace the Joy of Colouring
Whether it’s a mindful moment or a burst of creativity, colouring always brings calm.
- Adult Easter Colouring Pages – Intricate Eggs
- Free Religious Easter Colouring Pages
- Easter Bookmarks to Colour
- Free Flower Colouring Page for Adults
- Printable Spring Quotes for Kids to Colour
Pop a few pages on the table with pencils and enjoy some quiet together time.
🎨 Try Some Fresh Spring Crafts
Get messy with paint, upcycle your recycling, or embrace nature-themed creativity. Try:
- Broccoli Printed Easter Chicks
- Recycled Toilet Roll Bunny Stamps
- Paper Plate Handprint Chicks
- Customised Umbrella with Vinyl
- Spring Lamb and Sheep Crafts
- Cute Felt Chick Purse
🌱 Enjoy Nature & Outdoor Moments
🌼 Go Spring Spotting or Garden Exploring
Print our Garden Scavenger Hunt or Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt and head outside. Look for signs of spring — buzzing bees, blooming flowers, and muddy boots are all part of the fun.
And don’t forget to look out for the Lyrid Meteor Shower, peaking April 22nd — the perfect reason to stay up a little late and look to the stars.
🌍 Celebrate Earth Day (April 22)
Mark Earth Day with eco-friendly crafts, nature walks, or upcycled projects. Visit our full Earth Day activity archive for inspiration — from seed bombs to recycled creations.
🪴 Start Something Growing
From herbs in jars to cress in eggshells, kids will love watching something they planted grow. Add a hanging teacup bird feeder to your windowsill or garden for a bit of birdwatching too.
✨ Celebrate the World Around Us
- Passover (April 1 – 9) – Read the story of Passover or create a symbolic craft together.
- Vaisakhi (April 14) – Celebrate with colourful painting or music and a traditional food day.
🛋️ Cosy Days In
- Make a comfy reading nook with DIY appliqué cushions
- Enjoy a home cinema- you could even make tickets.
- Break out board games and declare a Sunday Games Hour (PJs welcome!)
💛 Gentle Awareness Days
- Stress Awareness Month – Try mindful activities, adult colouring pages, or simple journaling.
- Autism Acceptance Month – Create a calming craft space, explore inclusive books, and celebrate differences.
- Stop Food Waste Day (April 30) – Try a “fridge forage” dinner or leftovers cooking challenge with the kids.
🎉 Other April Moments to Explore
- April Fool’s Day (April 1) – A chance for light-hearted fun and safe silly jokes.
- St George’s Day (April 23) – Create dragon crafts or learn about legends.
- National Shakespeare Day (April 23) – Act out a mini scene or quote your favourite lines in silly voices.
- The Boat Race (April 4) – Watch together or recreate a mini race in the bath!
- London Marathon (April 26) – Cheer on the runners or set up your own family challenge.
Let April be about moments, not milestones. A picnic in the garden, a puddle-stomping walk, or a ten-minute craft at the table — they all count. Pick what feels good and leave the rest.