17 Easter Egg Hunts to Bring Out Your Family's Competitive Side
Dad even gets his own "hubby hunt."
Traditional egg hunts, while fun, leave little to the imagination. Inspire tiny minds (and big ones, too!) by hiding puzzle pieces or hosting a nighttime glow-in-the-dark hunt. You might just start a new family tradition.
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Emoji Eggs
$7
The possibilities for fun are endless with these quirky eggs. You could have each participant make a story using their collected eggs, or make it a rule that each person has to collect the full spectrum of feelings — up to you!
Golden Egg
$11
Hide an extra-special egg (with a extra-special prize, of course) somewhere that's a little tricky to find.
QR Codes and Smartphones
Your teens probably think they're too cool for little-kid Easter egg hunts. We bet they'll change their tune with a high-tech hunt that's surprisingly easy to set up.
Hoppin' Hunt
These fun printables, with directions like "hop like a bunny" or "do a somersault" will get everyone up and moving on Easter Sunday.
Bunny Trail
Send the little ones following in the Easter Bunny's footsteps with this simple and adorable DIY project.
Yolk It Up
Instead of putting treats in the eggs, you can sneak in slips of paper that kids can redeem for fun prizes. Genius!
Hubby Hunt
This hunt leads your husband on a scavenger hunt around the house until he finds his special Easter basket.
Balloon Landmarks
Balloon landmarks are a perfect way to ensure that little ones can join in on the fun too. Create a mini "minefield" by tying a plastic egg onto the free end of a balloon string. Even the tiniest eyes won't miss 'em.
Check It Off the List
There can be so much more to the search than simply collecting eggs. Ask participants to locate flowers, backyard creatures, and eggs in a specific variety of colors.
Egg Poppers
Turn your Easter egg hunt into a pull-and-pop party. Hang these candy-filled, candy-shaped poppers from a tree, give each child a color and let them to go to town.