Finding fun activities to do during Easter can make the holiday a special one for the whole family. You typically associate activities such as going to church and holding Easter egg hunts with Easter. However, there are many other fun activities, such as wearing Easter bonnets and attending a parade or going on an Easter train ride. An Easter brunch where you serve egg-themed foods and treats can be a very pleasant way to spend the day with family and friends.
Play Easter Games
Many people attend church on Easter Sunday, April 20. They also often have an egg hunt, which is a classic Easter activity. For small kids, you can create a bunny trail they can follow to find an egg. Hiding brightly colored eggs all over the garden in unexpected places can make an Easter egg hunt fun for even older children. You can also hide eggs with patterns and direct your kids to retrieve them in a specific order. This may be stripes first, dots next, etc.
Many towns offer Easter egg hunts where children search for colorful eggs filled with treats. New Jersey is no exception, and it’s always fun for adults to watch kids hunting for eggs. Adults may also enjoy using a casino app to play slot games with Easter themes at a New Jersey online casino.
Have an Easter brunch
Easter brunches are a popular tradition in many places. They will usually feature egg-themed dishes and activities. You need to plan a menu with sweet and savory options and decorate with spring-themed elements.
Families may consider using gas grills to prepare Easter brunch. They offer a convenient way to prepare food items like eggs, bacon, and sausages. This is useful if you invite many people.
A breakfast casserole is a good choice because it isn’t difficult to make, and you can prepare it ahead of time. It may include onion, mushrooms, peppers, and meats like bacon and sausage. Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter treat. Waffles with a variety of sweet toppings are another option.
Take an Easter train ride
In many places across the world, a popular Easter activity is to take a train ride. You may find that the Easter Bunny is the train conductor. You can enjoy the scenery as you wind through picturesque countryside while many Easter-themed events happen onboard.
From April 18 to 20, 2025, the Easter Bunny will hop from train to train at the Strasburg Rail Road in Pennsylvania. The train conductor is Peter Cottontail. There are three types of steam trains to choose from. The rides take 45 minutes, and after the train returns to the station, candy drops begin. It is also possible to organize a breakfast on a train.
Make an Easter bonnet and wear it to a parade
Easter bonnet parades take place all over the world at Easter. Consider having your own bonnet parade with family and friends. You can make a decorating station with flowers, butterflies, and Easter symbols to tie or pin to hats.
An Easter parade is usually an informal event that may include egg hunts and other activities. There will be an Easter parade on April 20 at 1 pm at the Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in New Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
Read an Easter story
Easter stories for families can be a part of the traditions for the day. If you have little kids, reading to them is often an activity they really enjoy. You won’t be short of Easter-themed books to read. You may even want to read them the Bible story about Christ and His resurrection. This gives them more understanding of the spiritual meaning behind Easter rather than just a day to enjoy chocolate.
Play a game of Easter charades
Easter charades is a game both kids and adults will enjoy. You can make your own cards with phrases such as ‘rabbit gnawing a carrot.’ This game will get everyone into the Easter spirit. Put the clues into a basket and divide the group into two teams. A person from a team picks a clue and acts it out so the other team members can try and guess the phrase.
