7 Ways to Keep the Fun Going After an Easter Egg Hunt

So the Easter egg hunt went well – woo! But now you’re like, okay, we found all the eggs…what should we do next?

No worries, I got you covered with some fun ideas to keep the Easter party going.

1. Open the Easter Eggs and Enjoy What’s Inside

The hunt’s done – now comes the best part. Gather ’round and see what surprises are tucked inside those colorful eggs.

Let the kids enjoy their sweet victories – munching on candy, playing with tiny toys and trinkets.

2. Have an Easter Party

Ideas for hosting a post-Easter egg hunt party

After all the fun of the big hunt, keep the good times rollin’ with an Easter bash. It’ll let your crew enjoy more festive vibes together. Here’s some tips:

• Decorations: Deck out your space in Easter charm with banners, garlands, balloons. Scatter faux grass and flowers for a fresh springtime look.
• Treats: Serve up hoppin’ good eats. Think nesting chocolate eggs, hot cross bun towers, carrot cake pops. Festive sips like lemonade or fruit punch too.
• Activities: Plan some games for young and old – jellybean counting contests, Bunny bowling, egg spoon races, or fun Easter minute to win it games. Or hide puzzle piece eggs for guests to solve.
• Crafts: Set up a DIY corner with all the fixings for egg decorating, building bunny hats or masks. Take-home projects make fun memories.

3. Craft with Empty Plastic Eggs

Got leftover plastic eggs post-hunt? Throw a creative crafting session and transform ’em into cheerful decorations or ornaments.

There’s plenty that you can do – make colorful wreaths, charming critter figurines, bedazzled glitter eggs, whimsical mobiles, and more.

DIY Project	Description
Easter Wreaths	Create a wreath using plastic eggs as the main decorative element. Add ribbon, bows, and other embellishments for a festive touch.
Easter Critters	Transform plastic eggs into adorable Easter animals such as chicks, bunnies, or lambs. Use paint, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners to bring them to life.
Decorated Eggs	Decorate plastic eggs with glitter, sequins, or intricate designs. Add adhesive jewels or metallic paint for an elegant and glamorous look.
Egg Mobile	Create a mobile using plastic eggs. Hang them at varying heights and decorate them with paint, ribbons, or feathers for a whimsical touch.

4. Spread Easter Joy – Donate Extra Eggs!

Swimming in surplus boiled eggs after the big hunt?

Instead of letting them go to waste, here’s an idea: reach out and donate your excess eggs to local food banks, shelters, hospitals, or churches.

I’ll bet those organizations could use your extra eggs to spread some holiday cheer.

5. Play the Easter Egg Dice Game

Got a bunch of those pretty plastic eggs just begging to be opened after the big hunt? Hold on a sec.

Leave ’em sealed and have some silly fun swapping, tossing, and stealing eggs first with an Easter Egg Dice Game.

You’ll need some plastic eggs left unopened, a die, and a printable listing different egg actions based on what you roll. Then:

• Players start with 3 to 5 treat-filled Easter eggs. There’s a pile of 30 or more eggs in the center. Youngest player starts first.
• Roll the die once to pick a row and roll again to select a column. Your action is where the row and column intersect on the gameboard. Do it.
• Continue clockwise. Everyone must have at least 3 turns. The game ends when either all the eggs from the central pile have been taken or a set time limit is reached.
• Enjoy your treats!

6. Store Eggs for Next Year

Got surplus eggs you want to save for crafting or next year’s hunt? A few easy storage tricks will keep them fresh!

• Give your eggs a gentle scrub down. Use warm, soapy water to wash away any dirt or stickiness, inside and out. Dry thoroughly with a soft towel.
• Stash eggs somewhere cool, dry and dark – like a closet. Light and heat cause the plastic eggs to fade or warp.

Following these tips makes sure your eggs stay pristine and ready for projects down the road.

No wasting these precious supplies. And saving eggs means one less thing to prep when Easter rolls around again.

7. Clean Up the Egg Hunt Area

Okay, the party’s over, eggs are found – now time to restore order. Gathering everything up and giving the space a scrub down allows fun for future events.

• Start by collecting stray eggshells, wrappers, baskets – any hunt remnants in the yard or garden. Use a small bucket to carefully pick through grass and bushes in case any prizes got overlooked.
• Sort recyclables like plastic shells and cardboard into labeled bins. Compost leftover food waste if you can too. Then pack up the rest of the trash. Taking time to separate scraps keeps things green.
• Don’t forget to wipe down tables, chairs and other surfaces that got sticky fingers or spill stains. Use a gentle all-purpose cleaner and rinse well. Catch those spots quickly before they set!

And it prevents tripping hazards, cluttered chaos, unwanted pests…you know what I mean. A few quick pickups make the space invitation-ready again later on.

Gearing Up for Next Year: Easter Egg Hunt Tips and Ideas

As this year’s hunt wraps up, take a sec to jot down ideas to up the ante for the next. Planning way ahead lets you organize an unforgettable event.

• Location: Choose somewhere spacious and safe where kids can freely track down eggs. Backyards, parks, community centers, etc. Scout it out ahead of time.
• Number of Eggs: Stock up on enough plastic eggs so each small fry gets a fair shake – maybe 10 eggs per child? Adjust amounts for different age groups.
• Treasure & Scavenger Hunts: Have simple letter matching inside eggs for little ones, while bigger kids decode clues to find their treats. Keeps everyone entertained.
• New Twists: To toss infresh magic, try new themes and twists like a Golden Ticket Hunt, puzzle hunt, or a Glow-In-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt

What About You?

Did I miss any of your favorite, go-to activities for after the hunt? Share your special traditions in the comments below.