Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter for the Whole Family
Easter is a wonderful time for families in Bristol to come together, share Happy Easter wishes, and celebrate. From egg hunts to crafts, there are many fun ways for the whole family to enjoy the Easter holiday. Here are some ideas for making Easter memorable for everyone, whatever their ages.
Plan an Egg Hunt
One of the most classic Easter traditions is the egg hunt. Get the whole family involved in hiding and finding festive eggs. Plastic eggs filled with sweets and chocolate, coins or small prizes make fun discoveries for kids of all ages. For a unique twist, use different coloured eggs for each child and have them find only their assigned colour. Or organise clues for an “escape room”-style egg hunt that leads kids to their final prize. You can plan an egg hunt inside or outside in the garden, weather permitting.
Get Creative with Egg Dyeing
Decorating eggs together can be a colourful family activity. Provide natural dye options like beet juice, turmeric and blueberries for a natural rainbow of hues. Another approach is to dye eggs with crayons by wrapping them in nylon before boiling. Let kids express their creativity by drawing designs on the eggs before dyeing them. It’s also fun to add stickers or washi tape for extra decoration. Don’t forget to display the finished works of art in an egg carton or decorative basket.
DIY Easter Crafts
Making Easter crafts and decorations together engages kids’ imagination and artistry. Help them create bunny ears from paper plates and pipe cleaners. Turn toilet paper rolls into cute bunny figures or lambs. Make a paper mâché egg basket and decorate with pompoms, feathers and flowers. And let kids make their own Easter cards to give to family and friends. Providing a variety of art supplies and letting them explore their creativity will lead to cherished homemade Easter keepsakes.
Bake Up Some Bunny Treats
The kitchen is another place where families can bond while getting into the Easter spirit. Bake an Easter bread wreath decorated with pastel icing and sprinkles. Make cupcakes with coconut “grass”, jelly bean “eggs” and Peep bunny toppers. Sugar cookies in the shape of bunnies, chicks and eggs are always crowd-pleasers. And creative Rice Krispie treats shaped into nests and filled with chocolate eggs will have the whole flock running to eat them up!
Host an Easter Egg Hunt Party
For some extra fun, expand the egg hunt beyond the family and invite friends and neighbours to join in. Hide eggs all over the garden and provide Easter baskets or bags for collecting them. Offer festive refreshments like fruit punch and bunny-themed desserts. Hand out prizes for things like most eggs collected, largest egg found or best decorated egg. This community Easter celebration will delight kids and provide lasting memories.
Plan an Easter Dinner
An Easter feast brings an opportunity for the whole family to gather around the table. Roast lamb or ham, scalloped potatoes, devilled eggs and spring salad and rolls can be on the menu. Complete the meal with decadent desserts like lemon meringue pie or salted caramel cheesecake. Having everyone contribute a special dish makes the dinner more meaningful. Decorate the table with Easter colours and flowers for a festive flair. Conclude the celebration by sharing reflections on what Easter means to each person.
Attend Church Services
For many families, attending religious services is an integral part of the Easter tradition. Going to a sunrise service on Easter morning can be powerful and uplifting. Some churches also have special programmes or musicals for the Easter season. Dressing up and taking a family photo surrounded by beautiful spring flowers outside the church captures the spiritual meaning of the day. If your family comes from different faith backgrounds, find an inclusive service or alternate by years to respect each perspective.
Visit the Easter Bunny
No Easter would be complete without a trip to meet the Easter Bunny in person! See if there are any local stores and community centres hosting special photo sessions. Kids can give the bunny their wish lists and snap pictures with their famous furry friend. Arranging an Easter Bunny visit and professional photos makes for a festive and memory-making family outing. To save money, look for free Easter Bunny meet-and-greet events.
From egg hunts to Easter dinner, crafts and church services, the holiday offers endless opportunities for family togetherness. Including everyone and trying new twists on traditions each year keeps the celebration fresh and meaningful. Most importantly, embrace the spiritual meaning of Easter by spreading joy and celebrating life.
