Easter is a time for families to come together, enjoy seasonal traditions, and create memorable experiences. Whether you're planning Easter activities for babies, toddlers, or the whole family, there are plenty of ways to celebrate.
From creative crafts and interactive games to festive treats and exciting local events, this Bents Garden & Home guide covers everything you need to make Easter memorable.
Easter Activities for Babies (0-12 months)
Even the youngest family members can participate in Easter fun with sensory play, movement-based activities, and gentle interactive experiences.
Sensory Play
Babies explore their surroundings through touch, sight, and sound, making sensory play a great way to introduce Easter themes.
- Easter-Themed Sensory Bins: Fill a shallow container with soft materials like shredded tissue paper, fabric scraps, and rubber eggs. Sensory allows babies to explore textures safely.
- Textured Egg Exploration: Provide plastic eggs wrapped in different materials such as felt, foil, and ribbon, to introduce a variety of sensory experiences.
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Tummy Time Fun
Encouraging movement during tummy time can help strengthen muscles and improve coordination.
- Easter Picture Cards: To keep your baby engaged, place large, colourful images of chicks, bunnies, and eggs within their view.
- Soft Toy Interactions: Position plush Easter-themed toys within reach to encourage reaching and grasping motions.
Music and Movement
Simple activities can introduce babies to rhythm and gentle movement.
- Easter Songs and Rhymes: Singing classic rhymes with an Easter theme, such as "Five Little Easter Bunnies," can help with early listening skills.
- Gentle Dance Activities: Hold and sway your baby to soft Easter tunes for a calming and engaging experience.
Easter Activities for Toddlers (1-3 years)
Toddlers enjoy hands-on activities that let them explore, create, and develop key motor skills.
Creative Crafts
Simple crafts allow toddlers to engage in hands-on creativity while improving coordination.
- 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.
Toddlers enjoy hands-on activities that let them explore, create, and develop key motor skills.
Creative Crafts
Simple crafts allow toddlers to engage in hands-on creativity while improving coordination.
- 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.
Interactive Games
- Mini Egg Hunts: Hide eggs in easy-to-find places, allowing toddlers to enjoy the thrill of discovery while developing problem-solving skills.
- Bunny Hop Races: Encourage toddlers to hop from one end of the garden to another, adding a playful and active element to the day.
Gold Bunny & Easter Friends
Hide Bents' Gold Bunny Easter Friends in the house or garden for a sweet Easter hunt. Shop now for a fun-filled treat!
Storytime Sessions
Reading together helps build vocabulary and an early love of books.
- Recommended Easter Books: Titles like We're Going on an Egg Hunt and Peter Rabbit are ideal for young children.
- DIY Storyboard Creation: Toddlers can help create a simple Easter story by drawing pictures or using stickers to bring a narrative to life.
Easter Activities for Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Preschoolers are naturally curious and love engaging in hands-on projects, making Easter a perfect time to introduce new skills and creative activities.
Advanced Crafts
- 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.
Themed Baking
Cooking together is fun to introduce new skills and enjoy seasonal treats.
- Bunny-Shaped Cookies: Use cookie cutters to shape biscuits before decorating them with icing and sprinkles.
- Decorating Egg Cupcakes: Bake simple cupcakes and let children decorate them with mini chocolate eggs and colourful icing.
Educational Activities
- Counting with Easter Eggs: Count small plastic eggs and ask children to arrange them in order.
- Colour Matching Games: Provide coloured eggs and have children group them into matching sets to support early learning.
Family-Friendly Easter Activities at Home
Bring the Easter fun indoors or into the garden with these easy and enjoyable activities for the whole family:
DIY Egg Hunts
- Clue-Based Hunts: Create a simple trail of picture or word clues leading to hidden Easter treats.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunts: Place glow sticks inside plastic eggs for an exciting twilight egg hunt.
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.
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Easter Movie Marathon
Spend time together with a selection of family-friendly Easter films. Here are our top suggestions:
Gardening Projects
- Planting Spring Flowers: Let children help plant tulips or daffodils in preparation for the new season.
- Creating a Butterfly Garden: Select nectar-rich plants to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
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 in Manchester
For families looking for local Easter events, there are plenty of options to explore.
- Local Events & Festivals: Many parks and community centres hold Easter egg hunts and seasonal fairs.
- Workshops & Classes: Sign up for Easter craft sessions or baking workshops designed for children.
- Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy Manchester's scenic walking trails and picnic spots for a relaxing Easter day out.
For a complete list of Easter events, visit What's On This Easter in Manchester to find exciting activities and family-friendly festivities near you.
Bents Easter Events & Promotions
Discover the exciting Easter events and special promotions happening at Bents, from hands-on activities to family-friendly entertainment:
Build-a-Buddy at Bents
A hands-on experience where children can create soft toys to take home.
Booking: Build-a-Buddy Event
Hoppy Easter Breakfast at Bents
A festive morning filled with themed breakfast options and family fun.
Reserve: Hoppy Easter Breakfast
Easter Bunny & Friends Show at Bents
A live interactive Easter performance ideal for families.
Tickets: Easter Bunny & Friends Show
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.
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