Think Outside the Egg: 8 Alternative Hunts for Easter and Beyond

It’s almost time to hide those candy-stuffed plastic eggs and let the chaos ensue. As our little chicks get older, however, many parents long for a fresh take on this Easter tradition. These eight creative egg-hunt alternatives will engage kids and liven up any humdrum Easter routine. From letting kids unearth pirate treasure to egging them on to solve a top-secret mission, each hunt introduces an exciting new twist that may speak to your child’s specific interests.

• Egg shaped piñata
• Matching game
• Pirate treasure hunt
• Outdoor nature hunt
• Digging into dinos
• Super eggs!
• Obstacle course egg hunt
• Top-secret mission hunt

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Editor’s note: This article was originally published a several years ago and updated Most recently in March 2025 by ParentMap’s associate editor, Kari Hanson, with new activities and images.