6 Fun Easter Activities for the Whole Family
Plan a fun Easter break for the whole family! Find kid-friendly activities, baking, crafts & ways to beat boredom. Make this Easter memorable for everyone.
It’s that time of the year again. Easter is around the corner and you wouldn’t want to be stuck thinking about what to do over the break. Plus, with the school holidays in tow, being prepared is your best bet against the kids’ school and Easter holiday boredom.
From baking with the kids to arts and craft, we’ve got all your kid-friendly Easter activities to help make the holidays fun and memorable for all.
1. Organise an Easter Egg Hunt
Make it an Easter egg hunt to remember! Hide Easter eggs around your home or in your backyard and let the kids go on an edible treasure hunt. For a more challenging experience, set a timer for the kids to complete the hunt.
2. Master Easter Baking
Easter baking with kids is easy when you can use up excess Easter Eggs or Hot Cross Buns. From mini cheesecakes to a chocolate smash cake, our selection of kid-friendly recipes are so easy, the kids will want to take control of it all.
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Recipe to consider:
Chop up all the leftover Easter eggs to make these rich chocolate fudge muffins. Get the kids involved with sifting and mixing.
- Cooking oil spray, to grease
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 150g unsalted butter, chopped
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 free-range eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups caster sugar
- 1½ cups plain flour, sifted
- Chocolate ice-cream, to serve
- 150g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- ½ cup thickened cream
- 50g butter
- Pinch of salt
- Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced (180°C conventional). Grease 8 holes of two 12-hole ¹⁄³-cup capacity muffin tins (8 in total) with cooking oil. Line each hole with a large square of baking paper, extending 2cm above edges.
- Sift cocoa and bicarb into a large bowl.
- Put butter, dark chocolate and 120ml boiling water in a small saucepan. Stir over a low heat or until melted and smooth.
- Pour butter mixture into cocoa mixture and stir to combine.
- Put eggs, milk and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium, using a whisk attachment, for 2 minutes or until smooth. (Or use a large jug and a hand whisk).
- Pour egg mixture into cocoa mixture along with sugar and flour. Mix well until combined.
- Divide batter between prepared muffin holes. (Batter will sit above edge of tin but not above paper cases). Smooth tops. Bake for 30 minutes or until tops are cracked and firm to touch. Remove muffins from tin and cool on a wire rack.
Recipe by Better Homes & Gardens
3. Cook Easter Dinner Together
Bond with your kids and create memories and delicious treats that you and the kids won’t forget. Why not see if the kids could help prepare dishes for your Easter dinner? If you’re after some inspiration, our range of Small Cooking Appliances will make life in the kitchen easier!
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Recipe to consider:
Packed full of flavour, this one-pan pork chops dish features Canjun seasoning that is just right and suitable for all members of the family.
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- 4 x 300 g pork loin chop bone in
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 red onions, each cut into 6 wedges
- 1 tsp coarse salt, divided
- 4 corn on the cob, husks and silk removed, cut in half
- Lime wedges, to serve
- Place all the Cajun seasoning ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Insert the wire rack into position 4. Select Phase Cook for P1 and set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 200°C, for 17 minutes. Press Start for P2, set the oven to Grill, High, for 3 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- Place the pork in the roasting pan and brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle one side with half the Cajun seasoning and press to coat. Turn and repeat on the other side.
- Place the onions in a bowl, add ½ teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Add the onions to the pan with the pork.
- Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 17 minutes. The oven will then switch to grill for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- Place the corn in the emptied onion bowl, add the remaining salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Turn to coat and set aside.
- The pork is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 64°C. If not, cook it a little longer. Tip: The internal temp is for blush pink. If you prefer your pork well done, it should read 77°C. The size and thickness of the pork chop can alter the cooking time. For best results, test for doneness 3 to 5 minutes before the end of the cook.
- Remove the pork from the pan and loosely cover with foil. Stand in a warm place while the corn is cooking. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 200°C, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Add the corn to the pan with the onions.
- Once preheated, return the pan to the oven and air fry the corn for 10 minutes.
- The corn kernels should be tender when pierced with a knife. If not, air fry it a little longer.
- Generously squeeze with lime juice over pork and corn and serve.
Recipe by Breville
4. DIY Easter Picnic Spreads
Make the most of mild Autumn days and pack a DIY Easter picnic that the kids will want to eat. Aside from picnic essentials like cheese, crackers and cold meats, let the kids contribute to what goes into the picnic basket – creating a spread everyone will enjoy. Better yet, pack your DIY Easter picnic for a day outdoors and have a pair of binoculars on hand to view some local wildlife.
Prepare Picnic Snacks with Tefal’s Snack Collection 2-Slice Sandwich Press – Stainless & Black (SW852)
Toasted sandwiches and waffles are just some of the things the whole family can create for your Easter picnic. Use Tefal’s Snack Collection 2-Slice Sandwich Press to make toasted sandwiches with everyone’s favourite fillings or make some waffles which is the perfect base for a sweet treat. Simply swap out the plates and you’re ready to go from toastie to waffles.
Recipe to consider:
This waffle recipe is easy to make and it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks or as dessert! Make them ahead of time and take them with you on your picnic and let the kids customise with sauces, toppings and fresh fruit.
- 300g plain flour
- 10g baking powder
- 5g bi-carb soda
- 75g caster sugar
- pinch of salt
- 100g butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 250ml buttermilk
- 250ml milk (plus extra milk if necessary)
- Maple syrup, to serve
- Ice-cream, to serve
- Mix the flour, baking powder, bicarb soda, sugar and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl or jug, whisk together the milk and buttermilk then add the melted butter and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients gradually into the dry ingredients whisking together to make a smooth batter. Add a little extra milk if the batter is too thick. It should the consistency of pancake batter.
- Leave the batter to rest for an hour.
- Set up a waffle grill so that it is level and pre heated. Once it has heated (normally a light will indicate that it’s hot), pour in a ladleful of the batter. Cook for 3 minutes. Repeat the process until the batter is used up.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and vanilla ice-cream.
Recipe by Tefal
5. Get Crafty With Easter Crafts for Kids
Let imagination run freely with easy and fun Easter craft ideas for kids. Younger kids can draw or paint what Easter means to them, with a colouring-in competition a great way for kids to master their art. Older kids can create DIY Easter decorations for use around the home or paint hard-boiled eggs. Bunny ears, bunny masks or a home Easter hat parade will also unlock creativity. Kids can play photographer as they capture photos on a compact camera, which can be printed and added into the family photo album or scrapbook.
6. Easter Movies at Home
Another easy, family-friendly Easter activity: Easter-themed movie night! Recreate the cinema experience at home with a family-friendly movie night. Heat up the popcorn, grab some lollies and drinks for a nice evening with the kids’ favourite flicks. Keep the Easter theme going by watching movies that feature rabbits or chocolate such as Peter Rabbit, Hop and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory.
Make it an Easter to remember! Rain, hail or shine, there’s something to do inside and out. With our list of family-friendly Easter activities, you can be quick to whip up something to do together when the kids say they’re bored. For more inspiration for the Easter holiday period and beyond, view our lifestyle content where you can discover new products and technologies, home lifestyle tips and tricks and so much more.
FAQs
- Keep it short and sweet, toddlers have short attention spans.
- Use easily visible eggs and a small, safe area.
- Add simple clues or pictures to guide them.
- Include fun surprises beyond just eggs, think soft toys or filled plastic eggs.
- Choose simple recipes with easy steps.
- Let kids measure ingredients and mix.
- Use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Encourage decorating with sprinkles and icing.
- Focus on the fun, not perfection.
- Egg decorating: Use paint, markers, or dye to decorate hard-boiled or blown-out eggs.
- Bunny masks: Cut out bunny shapes from cardboard or paper plates, add ears, and let kids decorate them.
- Paper plate chicks: Paint paper plates yellow, add googly eyes, a beak, and paper wings.
- Easter egg suncatchers: Use colored tissue paper and contact paper to create vibrant suncatchers.
- Cotton ball bunnies: Glue cotton balls onto paper to create fluffy bunnies, adding eyes and a nose.
- Easter Egg Hunts: A classic that gets everyone involved in a playful search.
- Baking Together: Use leftover treats for fun, kid-friendly recipes.
- Cooking Easter Dinner: Assign age-appropriate tasks for a collaborative meal.
- DIY Easter Picnic: Pack a fun picnic and enjoy the outdoors together.
- Crafting Sessions: Let kids get creative with decorations and art.
- Movie Night: Relax and enjoy Easter-themed movies at home.
- Easter Egg Hunt: A classic that's always a hit.
- Egg and Spoon Race: A fun, silly race that tests coordination.
- Bunny Hop Sack Race: Energetic and entertaining for all ages.
- Easter Bingo: A relaxed game perfect for larger groups.
- Pin the Tail on the Bunny: A playful twist on a classic.
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