Think Outside the Egg: 8 Alternative Hunts for Easter and Beyond
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Some new takes on Easter egg hunts
It’s almost time to hide those candy-stuffed plastic eggs and let the chaos ensue. As our little chicks get older, however, many parents long for a fresh take on this Easter tradition. These eight 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.
- Egg shaped piñata
- Matching game
- Pirate treasure hunt
- Outdoor nature hunt
- Digging into dinos
- Super eggs!
- Obstacle course egg hunt
- Top-secret mission hunt
Up first: Egg shaped piñata
Editor’s note: This article was originally published a several years ago and updated Most recently in March 2025 by ParentMap’s associate editor, Kari Hanson, with new activities and images.
