Easter Fun, Games & Traditions for Curious Explorers

Looking for exciting Easter activities the whole family can enjoy? Whether you're hunting for chocolate eggs or cracking crafty clues, there's a world of fun to uncover this spring! We've rounded up the best Easter games, puzzles, and quirky traditions to inspire a holiday full of laughter, learning, and exploration.

🕵️ Easter Adventures for Families

Make the most of the Easter break with activities that bring everyone together:

• Egg Hunts with a Twist
  Take the classic egg hunt to the next level by creating your own mini treasure trail in the garden or local park. Leave clue cards at each stop, leading to a hidden hoard of chocolatey treasure! Or take on a self-guided chocolate-themed Treasure Trail like our York Chocolate and Sweet Trail or the Bournville Treasure Hunt near Cadbury World.”

• DIY Easter Bonnet Workshop
  Grab your glue sticks and feathers – it’s time to get crafty! Host a bonnet-making session and show off your creations in a fun family parade.

• Baking Bonanza
  Whip up a batch of hot cross buns or chocolate nests. For extra fun, turn baking into a mini challenge – who can create the most egg-cellent Easter treat?

🧩 Puzzles & Riddles to Challenge Young Minds

Keep curious kids entertained with these brain-tickling Easter puzzles:

• Word Hunts & Wordsearches
  Set up a word scavenger hunt using Easter-themed clues hidden around the house or garden. Or print off a fun wordsearch and see who can complete it fastest.

• Egg-citing Riddles
  “I’m found on a hunt, I’m tasty and sweet. I’m hidden away – I’m your chocolate treat!”
  Riddles like this are perfect for teasing young brains and can be built into your hunt or trail.

• Design Your Own Puzzle
  Encourage kids to get creative by inventing their own Easter crossword or code-breaking game – perfect for rainy days.

🥚 Curious Easter Traditions from the UK (and Beyond!)

Easter isn't just about chocolate – there are some delightfully odd traditions you might want to try:

• Egg Rolling in Lancashire
  Every year, families gather to roll hard-boiled eggs down hills – the winner? The egg that stays the most intact!

• Morris Dancing and Maypole Fun
  Traditional folk dancing and colourful ribbons mark the coming of spring in many towns across the UK.

• Bonnet Parades and Egg Trees
  From decorating Easter trees with painted eggs to donning the most flamboyant bonnet, these charming customs are great for getting into the spirit.

• Curious Customs Abroad
  Did you know in Norway it's tradition to read crime novels at Easter? Or that in Finland, children dress up as witches? Time to start your own quirky tradition!

🧭 Time for an Easter Trail?

If you're itching to get outdoors, why not try one of our self-guided Treasure Trails? With over 1,200 Trails across the UK, including countryside rambles and city adventures, they’re perfect for curious kids and clue-cracking grown-ups. No booking, no time slots—just pick a Trail and head out for a full day of fun!

🌼 Ready, Set… Spring Into Easter Fun!

Whether you’re sticking with time-honoured traditions or inventing new ones, Easter is the perfect excuse to play, explore, and get stuck into some puzzle-solving fun. Start planning your egg-cellent Easter adventure today!