Easter weekend is the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and make lasting memories with your little ones. Whether you're spending the long weekend at home or visiting family, creating fun, engaging Easter activities for kids can bring joy and creativity to the holiday. At CraftstudiobyAnn, we believe in hands-on fun and quality time—so we’ve put together a list of Easter-themed activities perfect for young children and their families.
Read on for a mix of craft ideas, outdoor fun, and thoughtful gift suggestions—featuring our popular DIY Wooden Easter Egg Painting Kit and other personalised gifts.
1. DIY Paint Your Own Wooden Easter Egg
Bring out your child’s inner artist with our Paint Your Own Wooden Easter Egg Kit—a fun, mess-free way to celebrate Easter creativity! These wooden eggs are laser-cut, safe for kids, and come ready to decorate with paints or markers.
How to do it:
- Lay down some newspaper or a plastic sheet to keep surfaces clean.
- Use acrylic paints, crayons, or markers. Glitter glue or stickers can also add that extra sparkle! (Our kit comes with kid safe Poster Paint)
- Personalise each egg with your child’s name or fun Easter patterns.
- Once dried, they make perfect keepsakes or can be hidden in your Easter egg hunt!
Perfect for:
Rainy day crafting, Easter baskets, and gifting to grandparents.
2. Easter Egg Hunt with a Twist
No Easter is complete without an Easter egg hunt! Make it even more exciting by incorporating clues, maps, or small challenges at each stage.
How to do it:
- Hide chocolate eggs, toys, or small gifts around the garden or house.
- Add a treasure map or clues for older kids to solve along the way.
- Include one of our Personalised Wooden Egg Tokens as a special prize—perfect to reuse year after year!
3. Family Easter Picnic
Take the fun outdoors (weather permitting!) and enjoy an Easter-themed picnic in the garden or a local park.
How to do it:
- Prepare simple finger foods like sandwiches, fruit, and mini cupcakes.
- Bring along bubbles, hula hoops, or chalk for extra play.
- Use one of our Custom Engraved Picnic Boards to add a special family touch!
4. Easter Story Time and Puppet Show
Encourage imagination with a cosy Easter story time. Bonus points for making it interactive!
How to do it:
- Choose a couple of Easter-themed books.
- Create simple bunny or chick puppets from paper bags or socks.
- Let your kids act out their own Easter tales!
Pro tip: Film it for a cute family memory—or send it as an Easter greeting to family members.
5. Easter Gift Making Station
Kids love giving just as much as receiving! Set up a mini gift-making station with our Personalised Gift Items.
Gift ideas from our shop:
- Personalised Mugs for Mum or Dad
- Custom Bunny Name Tags for Easter baskets
- Engraved Keepsake Boxes for little treasures
- Custom T-Shirts with your child’s Easter drawing
How to do it:
- Let kids help wrap gifts with tissue, ribbon, and stickers.
- Add a handwritten note or painted card.
- Deliver gifts during your Easter visits—or pop them in the post!
Final Thoughts
Easter weekend doesn’t have to be complicated—it’s about connection, creativity, and having fun together. With a little planning and a splash of imagination, you can make this Easter one your family will never forget.
Don’t forget to check out our full range of personalised Easter gifts and craft kits for kids on www.craftstudiobyann.com . Everything is made with love right here in Ireland!