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Easter Party Ideas 2026

Plan a magical Easter party with our complete guide — egg hunt tips, spring games and crafts, Easter brunch menu ideas, pastel decorations, and a step-by-step planning timeline for all ages.

April (date varies) · 8 Activities · 8 Food Ideas · Budget Guide

An Easter party combines the joy of spring with fun traditions like egg hunts, bunny-themed games, and pastel decorations. The best Easter parties feature an egg hunt with different difficulty zones by age, spring-themed crafts, a festive brunch spread, and simple pastel decorations. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, a kids' egg hunt, or a spring celebration, these ideas cover food, games, decorations, and planning.

$70-$185

Budget Range

Activities

Food Ideas

5 Steps

Planning Timeline

🐣 Activities & Games

8 ideas for every audience — from calm crafts to active games.

Family Gathering

Multi-generational Easter celebration

Egg & Spoon Race

Active

Balance an egg on a spoon and race to the finish line. Use hard-boiled eggs for kids and raw eggs for brave adults!

15 min All Ages eggs, spoons

Easter Egg Decorating

Calm

Set up a decorating station with dye kits, stickers, markers, and washi tape. Each guest decorates eggs to take home.

30 min All Ages hard-boiled eggs, dye kits, stickers, markers

Easter Bingo

Calm

Play bingo with Easter-themed images — bunnies, chicks, eggs, flowers, baskets. Use jelly beans as markers.

20 min All Ages bingo cards, jelly beans

Egg Roll Race

Active

Roll hard-boiled eggs down a hill or across the lawn using only a spoon. First egg to the finish line wins!

15 min All Ages hard-boiled eggs, spoons

Spring Flower Planting

Calm

Each guest plants a small flower in a decorated pot to take home. Great springtime activity!

25 min All Ages small pots, soil, seeds or seedlings, paint

Kids Egg Hunt

Fun-filled Easter activities for little ones

Easter Egg Hunt

Active

The classic! Hide eggs in age-appropriate zones — easy for toddlers (visible), medium for kids (partially hidden), hard for older kids (fully concealed). Include one golden egg with a special prize.

30 min Kids plastic eggs, candy, baskets, golden egg

Egg & Spoon Race

Active

Balance an egg on a spoon and race to the finish line. Use hard-boiled eggs for kids and raw eggs for brave adults!

15 min All Ages eggs, spoons

Easter Egg Decorating

Calm

Set up a decorating station with dye kits, stickers, markers, and washi tape. Each guest decorates eggs to take home.

30 min All Ages hard-boiled eggs, dye kits, stickers, markers

Bunny Ears Craft

Calm

Make wearable bunny ear headbands from cardstock, cotton balls, and headband bases.

20 min Kids cardstock, cotton balls, headbands, glue

Easter Bingo

Calm

Play bingo with Easter-themed images — bunnies, chicks, eggs, flowers, baskets. Use jelly beans as markers.

20 min All Ages bingo cards, jelly beans

Bunny Hop Relay

Active

Teams race while hopping like bunnies with eggs in their baskets. Drop an egg and go back to the start!

15 min Kids baskets, plastic eggs

Egg Roll Race

Active

Roll hard-boiled eggs down a hill or across the lawn using only a spoon. First egg to the finish line wins!

15 min All Ages hard-boiled eggs, spoons

Spring Flower Planting

Calm

Each guest plants a small flower in a decorated pot to take home. Great springtime activity!

25 min All Ages small pots, soil, seeds or seedlings, paint

Spring Brunch

Elegant Easter gathering with friends

Egg & Spoon Race

Active

Balance an egg on a spoon and race to the finish line. Use hard-boiled eggs for kids and raw eggs for brave adults!

15 min All Ages eggs, spoons

Easter Egg Decorating

Calm

Set up a decorating station with dye kits, stickers, markers, and washi tape. Each guest decorates eggs to take home.

30 min All Ages hard-boiled eggs, dye kits, stickers, markers

Easter Bingo

Calm

Play bingo with Easter-themed images — bunnies, chicks, eggs, flowers, baskets. Use jelly beans as markers.

20 min All Ages bingo cards, jelly beans

Egg Roll Race

Active

Roll hard-boiled eggs down a hill or across the lawn using only a spoon. First egg to the finish line wins!

15 min All Ages hard-boiled eggs, spoons

Spring Flower Planting

Calm

Each guest plants a small flower in a decorated pot to take home. Great springtime activity!

25 min All Ages small pots, soil, seeds or seedlings, paint

🍽 Food & Drink Ideas

8 themed recipes and serving ideas for your Easter party.

Item	Themed Name	Category	Prep Time	Serves
Easter Brunch Quiche Mini quiches with ham, cheese, and spring vegetables in flower-shaped muffin tins.	Springtime Quiche	Main	45 min	12 mini quiches
Bunny Pancakes Pancakes with banana "ears" and blueberry "eyes." Simple and adorable for kids.	Bunny Ear Pancakes	Main	20 min	4
Easter Egg Cake Pops Cake pops decorated to look like pastel Easter eggs with chocolate speckles.	Speckled Egg Pops	Dessert	1 hour	24
Carrot Cake Classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and fondant carrot decorations.	Peter Rabbit's Cake	Dessert	1 hour	12
Deviled Eggs Classic deviled eggs decorated to look like little chicks with olive eyes and carrot beaks.	Easter Chick Deviled Eggs	Appetizer	25 min	12
Spring Lemonade Light purple lavender-infused lemonade with edible flowers.	Lavender Lemonade	Drink	15 min	8
Veggie Tray Vegetables arranged to look like a garden — carrots as flowers, dip as soil.	Easter Garden Veggie Tray	Appetizer	20 min	12
Bird's Nest Cookies Chocolate coconut clusters shaped like nests and filled with candy eggs.	Spring Nest Cookies	Dessert	20 min	18

🎨 Decorations

6 decoration ideas grouped by area, with DIY options and cost ranges.

Entrance

Pastel Balloon Arch

DIY

Balloon arch in lavender, pink, yellow, and mint with bunny ear balloons.

$15-30

Table

Spring Flower Centerpieces

DIY

Mason jars with fresh spring flowers — tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

$10-25

Easter Basket Table Setting

DIY

Small baskets at each place setting filled with candy and a personalized name card.

$15-30

Walls

Easter Egg Garland

DIY

Paper or felt egg garland in pastel colors strung along walls.

$5-10

Photo Backdrop

Bunny Photo Backdrop

DIY

Pastel backdrop with a large bunny silhouette and "Happy Easter" banner.

$10-20

Outdoor

Egg Hunt Markers

DIY

Colorful signs and arrows leading to egg hunt zones, organized by difficulty.

$5-10

📅 Planning Timeline

Your step-by-step countdown to Easter party day.

3-4 Weeks Before

Set date and send invitations
Plan menu (brunch is traditional)
Order decorations in pastel colors
Plan egg hunt zones and difficulty levels

2 Weeks Before

Buy plastic eggs and candy for filling
Plan crafts and activities
Order or plan the Easter cake
Buy baskets for younger guests

1 Week Before

Buy groceries
Hard-boil eggs for decorating
Fill plastic eggs with candy
Prepare craft station supplies

Day Before

Set up decorations
Bake desserts
Prepare brunch items that keep overnight
Map out egg hunt hiding spots

Morning Of

Hide eggs early (before guests arrive)
Final food prep
Set up activity stations
Put out baskets and welcome guests

💰 Budget Guide

Estimated total: $70–$185 for 10–15 guests.

Category	Low	High	Tips
Food & Drinks	$30	$75	Brunch is cheaper than dinner — eggs, fruit, and pastries are affordable
Egg Hunt Supplies	$15	$35	Buy plastic eggs in bulk after Easter for next year at 75% off
Decorations	$15	$40	Fresh flowers from the grocery store are the best Easter decoration
Crafts & Activities	$5	$20	Egg decorating kits include everything you need for $5-8
Favors	$5	$15	Each guest's decorated egg + a few candies is the perfect favor
Total	$70	$185

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

6 common questions about planning a Easter party.

How do you organize an Easter egg hunt for different ages?

Create 3 zones: Easy (ages 2-4) with eggs in plain sight on the ground, Medium (ages 5-8) with eggs partially hidden behind objects, and Hard (ages 9+) with eggs fully concealed in challenging spots. Use different colored eggs for each zone. Include one golden egg per zone with a special prize.

What food do you serve at an Easter party?

Traditional Easter party food includes brunch items like quiche, deviled eggs, and fruit. For fun themed food, make bunny ear pancakes, Easter egg cake pops, carrot cake, bird's nest cookies, and spring lemonade. Arrange vegetables to look like a garden for a healthy option.

How many Easter eggs do you need per child?

Plan for 10-12 eggs per child for a satisfying hunt. For toddlers, 6-8 larger eggs that are easy to spot. For older kids, 12-15 smaller eggs that are harder to find. Always hide 10% extra in case some can't be found. Fill with a mix of candy, stickers, and small toys.

What are good Easter party activities besides an egg hunt?

Great Easter activities include egg decorating stations, bunny ears craft, egg and spoon races, Easter bingo with jelly bean markers, bunny hop relay races, egg roll competitions, and spring flower planting. These work for all ages and keep kids entertained between egg hunts.

How do you decorate for an Easter party on a budget?

Use pastel colors (lavender, pink, yellow, mint). Budget decorations: pastel balloons ($5), paper egg garland ($5), fresh grocery store flowers ($10), and decorated eggs as table decor (free if you're already doing egg decorating). Total: under $25 for a beautiful spring setup.

When should you start planning an Easter party?

Start planning 3-4 weeks before Easter. Send invitations 2-3 weeks out, buy eggs and candy 2 weeks ahead (selection is best then), order decorations the same week, buy groceries 3-5 days before, and hide eggs the morning of the party.

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