Fun Easter Games for Your Kids and Families
Easter in Australia means crisp autumn air, golden leaves, and plenty of outdoor fun! While Easter egg hunts are a must, there are heaps of other exciting games to make your Easter celebration even more special. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering or celebrating indoors, these games will bring joy and laughter to everyone.
Outdoor Easter Games
- Classic Easter Egg Hunt – No Aussie Easter is complete without the traditional Easter egg hunt! Hide eggs around the yard or garden and let the kids search for them. To add more fun, consider assigning different colours to each child or adding small prizes inside the eggs. You can even make it extra Aussie by hiding chocolate bilbies instead of bunnies!
- Bunny Hop Relay Race – Get everyone hopping with this energetic relay race! Set up a start and finish line, and have participants hop like bunnies to the end while holding an Easter egg on a spoon. The first one to finish without dropping the egg wins!
- Egg and Spoon Race – A classic backyard game with an Easter twist! Balance a boiled or plastic egg on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping it. You can make it even more challenging by adding obstacles or making participants hop like a kangaroo.
- Egg Rolling Contest – Line up some hard-boiled eggs and have players push them toward a finish line using only a spoon or their noses. It’s hilarious and perfect for all ages!
- Easter Egg Toss – Pair up players and have them toss a plastic egg back and forth, taking a step back after each successful catch. The last pair standing without breaking their egg wins!
- Carrot Scavenger Hunt – Hide toy carrots or small prizes around the garden and give kids a list of how many they need to find. Whoever collects the most wins a special Easter treat!
- Backyard Footy Easter Kick – Combine Easter with Australia’s love for footy! Hide small Easter eggs around the yard, and each time a kid finds one, they have to kick a footy through makeshift goalposts to claim their prize.
Indoor Easter Games
- Pin the Tail on the Bunny – A festive take on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Blindfold each participant, spin them around, and have them try to pin a fluffy tail on a large bunny poster. The closest one to the right spot wins!
- Easter Bunny Says – This is a fun variation of “Simon Says.” One person plays the Easter Bunny and gives commands like “Easter Bunny says hop like a bunny” or “Easter Bunny says wiggle your nose.” If the command doesn’t start with “Easter Bunny says,” anyone who follows the instruction is out!
- Jelly Bean Guessing Game – Fill a jar with jelly beans and have everyone guess how many are inside. The person with the closest guess wins the jar of jelly beans!
- DIY Easter Bowling – Create a fun bowling game using empty plastic bottles decorated as bunnies or chicks. Use a small ball to knock them over perfect for younger kids and lots of giggles!
- Indoor Easter Egg Hunt – If the weather isn’t great, bring the egg hunt inside! Hide eggs in creative spots around the house and challenge kids to find them. To make it more interactive, give clues or create a treasure map.
- Easter Puzzle Challenge – -Set up an Easter-themed puzzle or create a DIY puzzle by cutting an Easter picture into pieces. Let kids race to see who can put theirs together the fastest!
- Aussie Animal Easter Charades – Write down different Aussie animals (like kangaroos, wombats, and kookaburras) on slips of paper, and have players act them out without speaking while others guess. Bonus points if they add an Easter twist!
Sunny Bunny Hunt Competition
Looking for even more Easter fun? Join the Sunny Bunny Hunt competition at your local Sunrise Local store! Just spot Sunny Bunny, take a photo, and post it on social media for a chance to win exciting prizes. Hop into your nearest store and start the hunt today!
And while you’re there, don’t forget to grab all your Easter treats and essentials from Sunrise Local. Whether it’s chocolates, hot cross buns, or last-minute goodies, we’ve got everything you need to make Easter extra special!
These fun and easy Easter games will add excitement to your celebration, keeping kids and adults entertained whether you’re indoors or outside. So, grab a cuppa, rug up if it’s chilly, and enjoy a day filled with laughter, treats, and festive fun! Happy Easter, mates! 🐰🥚🎉