Hoppin’ Into Fun: Creative Easter Ideas for Active Kids

Easter is just around the corner, and although egg hunts and chocolate bunnies are always popular, it's also a great chance to incorporate some additional fun, creativity, and exercise! Whether you’re putting together Easter baskets or planning a day of celebration, here are some playful, practical, and joy-filled ideas to make this holiday “egg-stra” special for your family.

1. Active Egg Decorating Ideas

Egg decorating is a classic Easter activity—but let’s take it up a notch this year with some creative twists!

• Glow-in-the-Dark Eggs: Use glow paint or LED egg lights to create eggs that shine at night—perfect for an after-dark egg hunt.
  

• Obstacle Egg Rolling: Once the eggs are decorated, create a mini obstacle course (indoor or out) and have kids roll their eggs through the course without cracking them! Bonus points for ninja-style egg handling.
  

• Egg Toss with a Twist: Pair kids up for a gentle toss-and-catch game. Want to go bold? Use plastic eggs filled with fun dares or movement challenges like “do 5 jumping jacks” or “hop like a bunny for 30 seconds.”
  

2. Practical Easter Basket Fillers (That Aren’t Candy)

Let’s be honest, kids LOVE candy. But Easter baskets can also include goodies that keep the fun going well after the last jellybean is eaten. Some of our favorite practical picks include:

• Mini Outdoor Toys: Think frisbees, chalk, or bubble wands.
  

• Stickers & Craft Kits: Perfect for quiet time and creative expression.
  

• Spring Accessories: Fun socks, bunny ears, or colorful sunglasses.
  

• Active Play Favorites: Bolder Play gear like the Slackers Tree Climbers or Tri-Flyer makes for an unforgettable surprise!
  

• Mini Versions of Big Toys: If you already have the StairSlide at home, include themed signs or decorations so kids can “bunny slide” in style all weekend long.
  

3. Bunny-Hop Backyard Challenge

Why not turn your Easter morning into an active family event? Create a bunny-hop course with simple stations like:

• Hula hoop jumps
  

• Egg & spoon races
  

• A swing challenge using the Swing House Round Swing

• A scavenger hunt with clues that involve mini physical tasks (e.g. 10 hops before the next clue!)
  
  

Keep it light and silly—just the way Easter should be.

4. A Sweet & Simple Easter Treat

Looking for an easy, kid-approved recipe? Try these Mini Bunny Trail Mix Cups:

Ingredients:

• Pretzel sticks
  

• Mini marshmallows
  

• Bunny-shaped graham crackers or cereal
  

• Dried fruit
  

• A few chocolate eggs or pastel-colored candies
  
  

Let your kids help mix and portion it into cupcake liners or small jars. They’re adorable on the table and perfect for snacking during an egg hunt!

Celebrate Easter with Energy & Imagination

Easter doesn’t have to be all about sugar crashes and stuffed animals. With a few active play ideas, creative crafts, and practical gifts, you can create a holiday your kids will remember—and one that keeps them moving and laughing from morning till night.

From all of us at Bolder Play, here’s to a bright, happy, and joy-filled Easter!