14 Fun and Affordable Easter Activities

Why do we celebrate Easter?

According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Easter Day is a “Christian festival which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.” 

Easter also celebrates new beginnings, new intentions, and growth, making it a time for celebrating change. This is where the concept of Easter Eggs and the Easter Bunny come from as both have been thought of as symbols for rebirth and new beginnings.

So, whether you’re looking for Easter activities for kids or fun ways to celebrate without breaking the bank, read on to find out more.  

13 Ideas for Easter Activities

1. Easter Egg Hunt

Kids of all ages love hunting for sweet treats! A traditional Easter egg hunt will add to the celebrations and is the perfect Easter activity. Younger children will love finding eggs and popping them into a basket or bowl. Older kids might enjoy following a series of clues that lead to a prized egg.

Supermarkets are ideal for affordable Easter chocolate, so check out our supermarket offers & grocery voucher codes so you can save even more. For more ways to save on Easter goodies, don’t miss our article on How to Get Cheap Easter Eggs. 

2. Get Outside 

Make the most of the beautiful Spring weather and take your Easter activities outside. The whole family will benefit from some time outdoors, and we have some excellent ideas for getting out and about that don’t cost a penny.

• Visit your Local Park: The chances are, wherever you live there is a park close to you. Why not arrange an outdoor play date? Make it eggciting with some Easter-themed treats as rewards for the best climber, the fastest down the slide, or just for being a kind playmate! 
• Plan a Family Walk: Pop on the walking boots or wellies and plan a walk with the family. Some beautiful walks across the UK that are free. Take a flask of hot chocolate and some biscuits, take a moment, and enjoy the view. If you need some inspiration look at the National Trust website for details of the UK’s 100 favourite walks. 
• Geocaching: If you would like to add an extra layer of adventure to your walks, why not explore Geocaching? Track coordinates with a GPS device or smartphone and find hidden treats in hidden boxes (caches). Get more information, including what are the best apps to use on the Geocaching website.  
• Scavenger Walk: Take the kids outside and make it even more fun with a list of things in nature for them to spot. Some examples include Bluebells, Dandelions, Daisies, wild garlic, Water Voles, butterflies, and Swallows 

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3. Easter Games

There’s nothing quite like Easter games to get the whole family involved. Have a giggle while enjoying some of the fun Easter activities below. Make Easter even more fun with one of our handy supermarket & grocery discount codes for some egg-stra special, affordable prizes. 

• Egg and Spoon Race: This one is a classic! Whether you opt for real eggs to increase the tension or for fake ones to avoid clean-ups, it’s a whole lot of fun!  
• Pin the Tail on the Bunny: Use cotton balls to stick the tail on the bunny, blindfolded. Prizes for the best, and guaranteed giggles for the worst.  
• Guess How Many Eggs: Fill a jar with mini eggs (making sure to count them!) and have everyone try and guess the amount. The closest wins the jar of goodies.  
• Easter Charades: Fill a bowl with Easter-related items and take turns acting them out. No talking!  

4. Plant Flowers 

This is a wholesome Easter activity for both little ones and older kids who are up for getting their hands dirty helping mum or dad. Let them choose a packet of seeds and watch them light up when their flowers start to bloom. 

Check out our other articles on more detailed ways you can save money on your garden: 

• Top Tips for Buying Plants on a Budget 
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5. Decorate Eggs

Get creative and in the Easter spirit with friends and family by decorating some eggs. For affordable Easter decorating supplies, we have an abundance of discount codes for retailers including The Works, Hobbycraft, WH Smith, Notonthehighstreet, The Range, Temu, and Amazon. Be sure to check out Pinterest for inspiration if you need some ideas.  

6. Family Meal - Kids Eat for Free

During the Easter school holidays, several restaurants offer free or great value meals for kids dining out with their families. It’s always with checking online before you visit your most loved restaurants and cafes to see if they have an offer on kid's meals. But here are some of the great offers that are currently available: 

1. Morrisons Cafe - Treat the little ones to a free lunch while shipping for groceries. Kids under 16 years of age can eat free when an adult spends £4.50 or more on a meal.  
2. Pausa Cafes (inside Dunelm) - Planning a shopping trip to your local Dunelm? Why not take a break and visit the in-store cafe? Kids can eat free from Monday to Friday after 3 pm with every £4 spent. 
3. Yo Sushi! - Great for Sushi and Japanese lovers, one child can eat free for every £10 spent by the accompanying adult. The free meal also includes a side and a drink. 
4. Dobbies Garden Centre Cafe - A trip to the garden centre would only be complete with a treat. And the kids won’t complain when they have full tummies! Kids can enjoy a complimentary meal in the cafe when an adult purchases one. Meals are available from noon every day. 
5. OK Diners - Fancy a classic 50’s American diner experience this Easter? OK Diners are offering their younger customers a free meal with every adult meal from the a la carte menu. This offer is available every day. 
6. Bella Italia - The kids can enjoy a hearty Italian meal for just £1 with every adult main from 4 pm every Sunday to Wednesday, and Thursday free of charge. Outside of these times, the kid's menu offers 3 courses and a drink for just £6.49. 
7. Sizzling Pub and Grill Restaurants - A trip to the pub over Easter is a great way to spend some family time. For every adult meal you purchase, kids can enjoy a meal for just £1. This offer is available from Monday to Friday, from noon. 
8. Asda Cafe - This is a superb offer for those on a tight budget this Easter. Kids can eat for £1 at any time in Asda Cafe without minimum spending. 

7. Easter Crafts

Keep the kids entertained by doing Easter crafts. There are a variety of crafting Easter activities that you can do with bits and pieces you can find in your home, as well as some that require minimal purchases: 

• Easter Bunny Masks: Print out or freehand Easter bunny masks for your little ones to colour and decorate, poke holes in either end, and tie them with some string.  
• Egg Carton Flowers: Reuse empty egg cartons to create adorable Spring flowers. There are plenty of tutorials you can access online for free to see how to do it.  
• Easter Cards: Cut up old sponges or potatoes into fun Easter shapes, or paint your kids’ hands to make fun Easter cards with that added personal touch.  
• Easter Wreath: Brighten your home with a homemade easter wreath. Hobby Craft has affordable wreaths that you can decorate using flowers and foliage from your own garden. Alternatively, take the kids out for some foraging and wildflower picking.  

If you need to stock up on your Easter crafting essentials, don’t miss the following articles: 

• Buying Art Materials on a Budget 
• Best Budget Stationery  

8. Attend a Church Service 

During Easter, churches tend to hold an Easter Vigil. If you’re looking for an Easter activity to bring the whole family together, head to your local church and take some time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and look towards new beginnings.

9. Easter Lunch 

Celebrate Easter by inviting the family around for Easter lunch. Whether the weather is good enough for a delicious BBQ in the garden, a wholesome, family picnic, or a traditional lamb roast, you can’t go wrong with this Easter activity. 

Take a look at our handy articles on all the ways you can save on your next food shop so you can enjoy Easter lunch for less:  

• Budget-Friendly Picnic Ideas 
• BBQs on a Budget 
• How to Save Money on Groceries 
• How Much Can Supermarket Reward Schemes Save You? 
• Which Supermarket Brand is the Cheapest? 
• How Much Does Shopping in the Reduced Section Save You? 

10. Easter Baking

Whether you’re using up leftover chocolate (although who ever heard of leftover chocolate?), or you’d like to bake something festive to celebrate Easter, it’s a fun Easter activity to do by yourself, with the kids, or with some friends. 

From simple cornflake nest cakes and hot cross loaves to easter brownies, and more, check out the likes of Jane’s Patisserie and BBC Good Food for some egg-tra delicious goodies.  

11. Trip to the Movies

The weather might not always be on our side during Spring in the UK which means a bargain trip to the cinema will keep kids and adults happy. Some fantastic films are showing over Easter like Combat Wombat, Soul, The Inventor, Luca, The Butterfly Tale, and Kung Fu Panda 4. What’s more, some cinemas are offering great deals, here are a few suggestions.  

• Odeon: Take the kids to a special Odeon Kids screening this Easter and adults will pay kid's ticket prices. Kids screenings are shown every day during the school holidays and every Saturday and Sunday during the year. Check your local Odeon for showing information before you visit.  
• Picture House: The Kids Club at this cinema means that both kids and adults can enjoy a film together for just £3.30.  
• Vue: Mini Mornings offers tickets from £2.49 if you book online and £3.49 if you buy at the venue for adults and children. Showings are from 10 am during the school holidays
• There are other ways you can save on a trip to the cinema including Meerkat Movies, O2 Priority, Three Mobile, and Dining Cards such as Tastecard and Gourmet Society..  

Don’t miss our other articles on more detailed ways you can save money on days out with the kids:

• Cheapest Cinema Days: What is the best day to go to the cinema? 
• How to Get Free and Cheap Cinema Tickets 
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12. Visit a Museum 

Keep the kids entertained while soaking up some history and culture with a visit to one of the UK’s national museums and galleries. It’s free and an excellent way to spend a rainy day. There are 14 free museums across the country but here are some favourites to consider.  

• The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
• St.Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff. 
• The National Railway Museum, York. 
• The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Shropshire.  

13. Read Bible Stories

Whether you’re looking to connect spiritually with your family during Easter time or would like to teach your children about the true meaning of Easter, cosy up together and read some Easter bible stories for a wholesome Easter activity.  

14. Take Little Bookworms to the Library 

Your local library is a great place to take book lovers all year long. As well as borrowing physical books you can often borrow e-books and audiobooks too. 

During the holidays your local library may be running special Easter events such as storytelling sessions and arts and crafts. Most activities are free and it’s an excellent way to keep the little ones social and entertained. Check with your local council about what events are running this Easter. 

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