Creative Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Easter just wouldn’t be the same without an egg hunt — but if you’re ready to take things up a notch, we’ve got you covered. Whether you're planning a garden hunt for little ones or a clue-filled challenge for older kids, these creative Easter egg hunt ideas are perfect for family fun this spring.

Here’s how to make your Easter egg hunt more exciting, engaging, and suitable for children of all ages.

1. Colour-Coded Egg Hunts

Perfect for mixed-age groups, this method keeps things fair and fun.
✅ Assign a different colour of egg to each child. For example, younger children look for blue eggs, while older ones search for green or red.
✅ This ensures everyone gets a turn — and no one finds all the chocolate first!

Bonus tip: Use plastic refillable eggs to match the colours and pop small treats or toys inside.

2. Scavenger Hunt with Clues

Add a dash of mystery by turning your Easter egg hunt into a scavenger-style game.

✅ Write simple rhyming clues or riddles that lead children from one location to the next (e.g. “Where do we keep the garden hose? That’s where your next egg goes!”).
✅ Each clue leads to the next egg, with a special prize at the end.

Great for older children who enjoy solving puzzles and working as a team!

3. Golden Egg Surprise

Hide one shiny “golden egg” as the ultimate prize.

✅ You can fill it with a special treat, a voucher, or even a small toy.
✅ Let everyone hunt for regular eggs — but the person who finds the golden one wins a bonus surprise!

This simple twist adds a competitive element without taking away the fun for everyone else.

4. Indoor Easter Egg Hunt

No garden? No problem! You can create just as much excitement indoors.

✅ Hide eggs in clever spots like under cushions, behind curtains or inside shoes.
✅ Create a themed hunt — for example, hide eggs near books for a “storytime search”.

Indoor hunts are ideal for rainy days or keeping toddlers close by while still joining in the fun.

5. Activity-Based Egg Hunt

Instead of filling each egg with chocolate, try hiding little tasks or dares inside.

✅ Examples include: “Do a bunny hop around the garden”, “Sing your favourite Easter song”, or “Give someone a high-five before opening your next egg”.

This keeps kids active, giggling and engaged from start to finish — especially fun at parties or in larger groups.

6. Easter Hunt in the Dark (Glow Edition!)

For older children, why not try a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt?

✅ Use glow stick bracelets or LED eggs (available online) and hide them in the garden at dusk.
✅ Give each child a torch or headlamp and let the fun begin!

A magical twist on a classic tradition that makes Easter evening unforgettable.

Final Thoughts

No matter your space, budget, or age range, there’s an Easter egg hunt idea that will bring smiles all round. These creative twists are easy to set up and make your family Easter celebration feel even more memorable.

And if you're joining us at SuperCamps this spring? You might just spot a few of these ideas in action…

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