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Try a new twist on your Easter egg hunt this year. Photo: iStock
Some new takes on Easter egg hunts
It’s almost time to hide those stuffed plastic eggs, whether they're filled with candy or creative non-sweet alternatives, and let the chaos ensue. As our little chicks get older, however, many parents long for a fresh take on this Easter tradition. These ten creative egg-hunt alternatives will engage kids and liven up any humdrum Easter routine. From letting kids unearth pirate treasure to egging them on to solve a top-secret mission, each hunt introduces an exciting new twist that may speak to your child’s specific interests.
- Toddler-friendly egg hunt
- Cell phone egg hunt for teens
- Egg shaped piñata
- Matching game
- Pirate treasure hunt
- Outdoor nature hunt
- Digging into dinos
- Super eggs!
- Obstacle course egg hunt
- Top-secret mission hunt
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published a several years ago and updated Most recently on March 13, 2026 by ParentMap’s content editor, Kari Hanson. New activities and images were added, all other information received a thorough fact-check.
