With spring arriving and the school holidays on the horizon, Easter is the perfect excuse to spend quality time together as a family. In this Bents Garden & Home guide we’ve rounded up a range of Easter ideas to help you make the most of the season. From creative crafts and classic egg hunts to baking treats and planning fun days out, there are plenty of fun easter activities to keep your children happily entertained.
Easter Crafts
Creative Easter crafts are a fun way to spark imagination and encourage hands-on creativity. From simple projects for toddlers to decorative makes the whole family can enjoy, these activities are perfect for a cosy afternoon at home.
Handprint Chicks
Use yellow paint to create handprint chick pictures, adding eyes and an orange beak for a fun keepsake.
Tissue Paper Eggs
Tear and glue tissue paper onto egg-shaped cutouts to create colourful Easter decorations.
Easter Egg Trees
A decorative Easter egg tree makes a festive centrepiece for the home or garden.
- Choose a sturdy branch or tree.
- Hang plastic or hand-painted eggs using ribbons.
- Add lights for a glowing effect in the evening.
Add a charming touch to your Easter egg tree with these Decorative Egg Ornaments, perfect for creating a bright and festive display. Or, if you're short on time, there are some lovely ready made options available like our Wire Coloured Egg Tree.
Easter Bonnet Decorating
For an Easter parade or family gathering, children can decorate a bonnet using felt shapes, ribbons, and stickers.
Egg Carton Animals
Repurpose egg cartons to create chicks, bunnies, or sheep with paint and glue.
If you’d like to make things even easier, try a ready-made craft kit like this Easter Paint Set With 4 3D Plaster Eggs that includes everything you need to get creative with minimal prep.
Easter Baking & Treats Ideas for Children
Baking together is a great way to introduce children to simple kitchen skills while creating delicious Easter goodies for the whole family.
Preschoolers are naturally curious and love engaging in hands-on projects, making Easter a perfect time to introduce new skills and creative activities.
Bunny-Shaped Cookies
Use cookie cutters to shape biscuits before decorating them with icing and sprinkles.
Decorate Egg Cupcakes
Bake simple cupcakes and let children decorate them with mini chocolate eggs and colourful icing.
Chocolate Easter Nests
Melt chocolate and mix it with crispy cereal to create simple Easter nests. Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases and top each nest with mini chocolate eggs before leaving them to set in the fridge.
Easy Chocolate Mouse
The perfect Easter treat to make with the kids, just melt, top with crushed Mini Eggs, and you're done. Check out the our Easy Chocolate Mouse recipe.
If you’d like a quicker option, there are plenty of delicious Easter treats you don’t need to bake, from chocolate eggs to fun seasonal favourites, perfect for little hands and last-minute gifts.
Easter games for kids
Games are a classic part of Easter celebrations and a brilliant way to keep children active and engaged throughout the day.
Egg Hunts
Hide chocolate eggs or other treats around the house or garden to create a fun Easter treasure hunt. The Lindt Gold Bunnies Easter Hunt Pack is a great option to add some extra fun with bunnies to find as well as chocolate eggs.
- Clue-Based Egg Hunts: Add an extra challenge for older children with a trail of picture or word clues leading from one hiding spot to the next.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunts: Place glow sticks inside plastic eggs and hide them around the garden for an exciting evening egg hunt.
Bunny Hop Races
Encourage children to hop from one end of the garden to the other like a bunny for a playful and energetic activity.
Egg and Spoon Race Balance an egg on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping it. Avoid potential mess by using chocolate, decorative or hard boiled eggs.
Outdoor Adventures
Make the most of the spring weather with Easter activities that get children exploring the garden and enjoying the fresh air.
Plant Spring Flowers
Let children help plant seasonal flowers such as tulips or daffodils in pots or flower beds.
Nature-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Head outside and challenge children to find signs of spring. Look out for the first flowers of the season, blossom, insects and nesting birds. Take a bag along to collect interesting finds like leaves, feathers, and pebbles to bring home.
Create a Butterfly Garden
Choose nectar-rich plants to attract butterflies and pollinators into your garden. Let children help plant tulips or daffodils in preparation for the new season. For more ideas on brightening your garden this season, check out Bents’ guide to spring bedding plants and displays for inspiration to create a colourful and vibrant outdoor space.
Easter Activities for Families
These simple Easter activities are perfect for spending quality time together as a family, whether you’re staying cosy indoors, or making the most of better weather and enjoying a day outside.
Easter Movie Marathon
Spend time together with a selection of family-friendly Easter films. Here are our top suggestions:
Explore Local Easter Events
Many parks, gardens and heritage sites will host easter events, such as egg hunts, craft workshops and seasonal fairs. Check what’s on near you for inspiration, and plan a fun day out with the family.
Storytime Sessions
Settle in with a good book and enjoy some family bonding time. Reading together helps children build vocabulary and develop an early love of stories.
- Recommended Easter Books: Titles like We’re Going on an Egg Hunt and Peter Rabbit are perfect for younger children.
- DIY Storyboard Creation: Encourage older children to create their own Easter story by drawing pictures or using stickers to bring a narrative to life.
Jellycat Easter Soft Toys
Treat the little ones to a cuddly new companion this Easter. From floppy-eared bunnies to quirky chicks, Jellycat's irresistibly soft toys make the perfect Easter gift and the ideal playmate for imaginative games and storytelling long after the chocolate has gone.
Bents Easter Events
Discover the exciting Easter events and special promotions happening at Bents, from hands-on workshops to family-friendly entertainment. There’s plenty to see and do, with activities for children of all ages.
Tiny Tots Easter Party A joyful Easter morning for toddlers aged 1- 4 with crafts, music, and an interactive performance by Easter Milly.
- Tuesday 31st March & Wednesday 1st April, 9.30am–10.30am in the Family Area.
- Booking: Tiny Tots Easter Party
Little One Makes - Pressed - Flower Pinch Bowls A calm, creative clay workshop where children make and decorate their own pressed-flower pinch bowls.
- Tuesday 7th April, 9.30am & 11am.
- Booking: Little One Makes
Easter Mini Farm Enjoy hands-on fun with adorable animals at our Mini Petting Farm.
- Saturday 4th April, 10am–2pm in the Covered Walkway.
- No booking required. Free for all ages.
Children’s Easter Crafting
A fun, creative crafting session for children to paint, decorate, and take home their Easter creations.
- 7th, 9th, 14th & 16th April, 10am–1pm in the Covered Walkway.
- Booking: Children’s Easter Crafting
Making Easter Memories
Easter is a time for family traditions, creativity, and outdoor fun. Whether crafting at home, baking festive treats, or attending special events, there are many ways to celebrate the season. Discover more festive inspiration and shop Easter essentials to make this season extra special for your little ones with the Bents Easter Collection.
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FAQs
What are some fun Easter traditions?
Popular Easter traditions include egg hunts, decorating Easter bonnets, crafting spring decorations, and baking seasonal treats together. Visiting local events or simply spending the day outside are great options too.
How can I make Easter extra special?
You can make Easter extra special by planning a few simple activities to enjoy together, such as a clue-based egg hunt or baking Easter treats. Surprising children with a small Easter basket can also add to the excitement.
What are good Easter basket fillers?
Chocolate eggs and sweets are classic Easter basket treats, but you can also add small toys, craft kits, colouring books, plush toys or a seasonal book like Peter Rabbit.
How do I book tickets for Bents Easter events?
Tickets for all Bents Easter events can be booked online. Simply choose the event you’d like to attend from our Events Page and follow the booking instructions. Some events have limited spaces, so it’s worth booking early to avoid missing out.