With Easter upon us, we all know that the scramble to find fun activities is about to begin. Easter egg hunts are the staple activity; from toddlers to adults, we all love the thrill of the hunt. Everyone wants to be the one who finds the most eggs, and who wouldn't like the excuse to enjoy an afternoon in a blossoming garden?
As much fun as egg hunts are, they're not the only game to be enjoyed outside. This year might be the year to try something new. Surprise your family and friends with a twist on the egg hunt or do something completely different like bunny bowling. Change it up, and boldly test out some new Easter themed games.
Check out the wide variety of kid’s Easter games that can be played on that Sunday afternoon. Who knows, one of them might replace the classic egg hunt.
Get moving: Outdoor Easter Games
DIY Easter Games
DIY games can be and should be created with the whole family. So, don’t let the kids have all the fun — join in on these activities.
“When we let go of everything we ‘NEED’ to do, we give ourselves and our children room to play,” mom Carolina Droze wrote for Living Skills in Schools. “We can build unforgettable memories and teach them and ourselves how to find enjoyment in all areas of life.”
Hungry Bunny Toss
If you have a lot of Amazon boxes lying around, choose the largest one and create a bunny cut out of it. Toss your bunny carrots until its belly is full.
DIY Bowling Game
Okay, this one might be semi-DIY. If you do not have bowling pins, then an option will be to purchase some. However, turning those pins into bunnies will be a delight!
Egg Advent Calendar
Create an advent calendar that leads up to Easter. You and maybe even your kids can all decide what the gift will be for each day.
Flamingo Tic Tac Toe
This DIY project gives you an excuse to purchase some pink flamingos. Make a giant size chessboard out of playmate foam pieces and then let the flamingos go to work.
In the end, continuing and building family traditions has a lasting effect. "Traditions help create warm, positive memories that can be recalled fondly and draw family members back to one another year after year," shared licensed clinical social worker, Lisa Cossey to Youth First. Know that as silly as these games may be, they are helping your family establish memories that will carry them into their future.
