Easter is a time for celebration, family, and of course—lots of food! But while the grown-ups are catching up over ham and hot cross buns, the little ones can sometimes get a bit antsy. Why not turn your Easter table into a fun and interactive space for kids too? Here are some easy, creative Easter table activities to keep the kiddos entertained and engaged while everyone enjoys the festivities.
🐣 1. Color-Your-Own Placemats
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Set the table with Easter-themed placemats that double as coloring pages. Add a cup of crayons or washable markers to each setting and let the kids’ creativity shine while they wait for their meal. You can find printable placemats online or design your own with Easter eggs, bunnies, and spring flowers.
🎨 2. DIY Bunny Masks
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Place a simple craft kit at each seat with materials to make bunny masks—think cardstock cutouts, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, and glue dots. Kids can create their own bunny looks and wear them during the meal (adorable photo ops guaranteed!).
🥚 3. Mini Egg Decorating Station
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If you’re feeling adventurous, set up a mini egg decorating corner at the table using stickers, markers, and pre-boiled eggs. Avoid the mess of dyes and keep it simple with no-spill decorating tools. It's a great way to spark some creativity and conversation.
🧩 4. Easter Puzzle Place Cards
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Personalize each kid’s seat with a puzzle-style name card. You can write their name in large bubble letters and cut it into a few easy pieces for them to reassemble. Bonus: it makes finding their seat extra fun.
🐰 5. Easter Bingo or I Spy
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Create or print out Easter-themed bingo cards or “I Spy” games with images like carrots, chicks, jellybeans, and baskets. Use jellybeans as bingo markers (and maybe a little reward for a full card!).
🍭 6. Candy Necklace Kits
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Offer kids some edible fun with a candy necklace-making activity. Provide string and pastel candies with holes (like gummy rings or cereal), and let them design their own sweet accessory.
📚 7. Easter Storytime Corner
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Set a stack of Easter or spring-themed books nearby for quiet moments. Older kids can read aloud to younger ones, or you can take turns reading to the whole table between courses.
Bonus Tip: Keep Cleanup Easy
Use a plastic or disposable tablecloth over the kids’ table to make post-meal cleanup a breeze. And don’t forget to snap some photos of their masterpieces before everything goes into the trash or scrapbook!
Creating a kid-friendly Easter table filled with fun activities will help the day feel even more special for your youngest guests. Plus, happy kids mean happy parents—and a more relaxed celebration for everyone!
Happy Easter! 🐣🌷
