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Egg hunts are a popular Easter tradition we all grew up doing. However, now that you’re the parent coming up with fun Easter activities for your kids, you may find yourself asking: “How do I host an Easter egg hunt?”
Well, our experts are here to help you. Just follow these ten simple steps and you’ll know how to do an Easter egg hunt in no time! We have a host of Easter egg hunt ideas that will make your day truly cracking.
So, let’s hop to it…
Our Easter egg hunt ideas are suitable for all ages, so all the family can enjoy the Easter festivities!
Here are the ten steps to follow to organise your Easter egg hunt.
We know what you’re thinking: Surely I just need some Easter egg chocolate? Well, that is very important to the list. However, there are a couple of other things you may need for a successful Easter egg hunt. These include:
By making a list, you can make sure you get everything you need. This way, you won't be rushing around the day before trying to grab items.
Make sure to check out our checklist for everything you need in an Easter egg hunt below!
Now you know exactly what you need for your Easter egg hunt, it’s time to go shopping!
The best place to go? The Range. We know - we’re a little biassed here - but you can get everything you need under one roof. Plus, we have a wide choice of Easter offers so you can get your items at an affordable price.
Once you’re back home, you can begin to plan the route of your egg hunt. You want to make sure that the route is accessible for all and doesn’t lead to any bottlenecks or crossing of paths that could cause accidents.
Maybe most importantly, you want to make sure there are good enough hiding spots for your eggs!
Clues make hiding games all that more fun and this is especially true of Easter hunts. You could either do hotter or colder as your clues for when people are hunting or you could write down some clues to help them find the next egg.
If you’re opting for the latter, we find a rhyming dictionary really helps!
Oh, a British summer - one minute it’s lovely blue skies, and then the next… We all know how it goes.
Therefore, it is essential that you consistently check the weather forecast and make sure you have a backup plan. Could you move your egg hunt indoors? This may mean making new rhymes.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you when you’re rushing around the day before!
Now it’s time for the fun bit - getting your Easter eggs prepped for the hunt. If you’re opting for real eggs, it’s time to hard-boil them ready for dyeing or colouring.
Plus, if you do this a few days before, it’s a fun Easter craft to do with the kids! This will get them even more excited for the egg hunt.
You could mix real eggs with chocolate ones, and if you manage to find some plastic eggs that open, it could be the perfect place to hide your clues away. If you do have any pets, it may be best to use plastic eggs to prevent any potential trouble with dogs eating the chocolate, for example.
Tip: Don’t forget to count how many eggs you’re hiding - no one wants to find an egg come October!
The day of your Easter egg hunt has arrived and you should be feeling pretty organised. One of the final things to get checked off your list is to put the eggs in their hiding spots along with the clues.
Remember you are working one clue ahead! So, your first clue should stay with you to read aloud when everyone is gathered together for the hunt to begin.
If you’re organising an Easter egg hunt, you’re probably also organising a wider Easter party. So, once the egg hunt is sorted, it’s time to turn your attention to the other Easter decorations.
You may have crafted some adorable decor with your little ones or bought some brand-new Easter-themed items just in time for the holidays. This can include bunting, bunny ornaments, and wreaths.
Either way, make sure to set the scene with some irresistible Easter decor from The Range.
It’s finally time for the main event. Make sure all of your guests have the equipment they need to complete the hunt, such as baskets.
Will your cryptic clues be too difficult? Will someone take the lead early doors? Or, will it be a neck-and-neck race? No matter what happens, everyone is sure to enjoy themselves.
As long as no one gets lost…
So, who’s the winner? Now is the time to find out!
Count up all the eggs people have in their baskets and present your egg-tra special prize to the winner. It could be a big Easter egg (at an affordable price at The Range) or a crafting kit to keep the Easter celebration going.
Really want to push the boat out? You could even get a sash for the winner to wear for the rest of the day.
To make organising your Easter egg hunt a breeze, print out this checklist to take with you when you visit The Range!
Eggs (Real ones)
Plastic eggs
Chocolate eggs
Dyes for the eggs
Arts and craft supplies to colour the eggs
Prize for the winner
Paper
Pens
Scissors
Easter baskets
Blue tack (to stick the clues onto a surface if you’re not popping them into plastic eggs)
Easter decorations
Remember that you can get everything you need to make your Easter party egg-cellent at The Range!
