Easter Egg Hunts

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An Easter egg hunt is the perfect way to host a religious Easter celebration or even a non religious Easter celebration for friends and family. Regardless of religious affiliation, a holiday egg hunt is the perfect activity for welcoming spring.

The Hunt Is On

Planning a hunt can be as simple as hiding eggs while the children are busy elsewhere and releasing them into the designated area with their baskets. However, this style of egg hunt is often over quickly, with the youngest children left with few eggs and no fond memories. Use fun ideas for Easter hunts to keep kids interested and involved in the hunt:

  • Treasure Hunt: Create a treasure map that leads kids to their large Easter baskets and cut it into pieces. Give the kids the portion of the map that leads to the first egg with another clue. This egg holds another portion of the map, which helps them locate the next egg, and so on.
  • Glow-in-the-Dark: Host an Easter celebration in the evening. Let children color eggs with glow-in-the dark paint, markers and stickers as their first activity. Allow the eggs to dry while everyone eats and plays games. Hide the eggs while the sun sets, in somewhat visible spots. Once the sun goes down, allow kids to search out the glowing eggs. Keep a few flashlights on hand for safety.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Decorate hardboiled eggs, purchase plastic eggs in different colors, write each child’s name on an egg, and hide eggs with children’s characters on them. Then, hand each child a list with various styles of Easter eggs he or she needs to bring back before time runs out. The list may include finding an egg with a cartoon character, the personalized egg and four pink eggs. The first person to complete the list wins a small additional prize, besides the items in the eggs.
  • Bunny Trail: Cut a bunny paw print into a sliced potato. Head outside and leave prints in the mud and dirt. Sprinkle chocolate covered raisins near the tracks. Hide eggs for kids to find near the tracks. The tracks can lead to larger baskets or a final destination for breakfast/snacks.

A great way to keep the hunt exciting is to cover large eggs or baskets in brown paper, so children cannot see what is inside the basket or inside the egg. Each child needs to locate one large egg or basket and bring it back to the base without opening it. Once all the children have arrived, have them pass their baskets around the circle to the left and right according to the words of an Easter story, similar to Christmas party gift exchange games. At the end of the story, the children get to open their large eggs or baskets to find the gifts and candies.

Organized Easter Egg Hunts

The White House Easter Egg Roll is one of the most famous Easter celebrations in the United States. People who want to attend an Easter egg hunt but skip the headache of party planning should look for an organized Easter celebration or hunt in their area.

Local Easter parties are frequently organized by local community groups and open to any child who wants to attend. Look for notices posted on bulletin boards, in community newsletters, local papers and chamber or community calendars online. Groups that may organize hunts include:

  • Chambers of commerce
  • Church groups
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Youth program groups
  • Business associations
  • Hobby clubs
  • Zoos
  • Museums

Participation in organized hunts usually includes a few rules, such as age limits for children. Additionally, some hunts may be free, while others ask for donations towards a cause and still others may charge a participation fee. Check the press release or informational flyer for guidelines and rules.

Easter egg hunts are fun for kids of any age. They are a perfect activity for any type of Easter or springtime celebration. Clear out a room or two inside the house for hiding eggs in case the weather does not cooperate on Easter day.

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