Every Easter, parents spend hours filling and hiding Easter eggs around the house and yard so kids can go hunting for them! If anyone in your family is getting bored of the classic Easter egg hunt, try some of these creative Easter egg hunt games.
Happy Hunting!
When it comes to Easter egg hunts, there's no right way to play. You can always opt for the traditional hide-and-seek route, but if you're looking to up your game, here are nine more ways to make your child's Easter egg hunt egg-stra memorable.
GPS Egg Hunt
Why not bring a little tech to your game? Break out the Garmin, TomTom or even the iPhone, and have kids track the coordinates of where the eggs are hidden. Keep in mind, though, that devices get hunters to within only six to 20 feet of the treasure, according to Discover magazine, so you might have to turn over an extra rock or two.
Pirate Treasure Hunt
If your little mateys would rather go searching for a huge stash of holiday loot, consider the pirate treasure map route. Draw a map, tear it up and place each piece in a different hidden egg. Sibling rivalry will get a run for its money as they help each other find what's hidden under the X.
The Kids Are in Charge
How's this for a role reversal? Another way to get the kiddos working together is to pit them against a common enemy, er, role model. Have the kids hide the eggs, and offer them a special prize if you can't find all of them.
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Color-Coded Egg Hunt
Got kids of varying ages? This is the game for you. Instead of pitting your 10-year-old against your 4-year-old, color code the eggs and place them in age-appropriate spots. That way, your little one will know to search for, say, blue eggs, while your older child is busy tracking down the red (and harder to find!) ones.
The Name Game
For little ones who are just learning to spell their names, finding that one special egg made just for them can make Easter that much more exciting. Simply write each child's name on a separate egg, and send them off on an alphabet adventure.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt
For something completely different, how about ditching daylight for the dark? Simply dye the eggs in glow-in-the-dark colors, and have kids search for them after the sun goes down. (Of course, adult supervision is a must.) That will leave more time for chocolate bunnies on Easter Sunday.
Forget the Candy
Easter and Halloween have one thing in common: candy. And lots of it. For a non-sugary alternative, parents can place toys, or even handmade coupons for trips to the park or a pass on chores, in plastic eggs in the hopes of avoiding a cavity or two.
Clued In
Taking another team approach, parents can place clues in plastic eggs that lead kids to the next egg. Just be sure to number each egg so kids can go in order. Kids will be encouraged to work together on this one, no doubt hoping for a super-special prize at the end.
Confetti Eggs
For this craft-turned-game, kids will have fun making the eggs as well as finding them—if only to smash them on the ground for colorful results. Just hollow out an egg, leave an opening at the top, add the confetti and seal it with tissue paper and a dab of glue. Then, smash and stomp to your heart's content.
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