Egg-cellent fun family Easter activities - hop to it!
Easter is one of those beautiful long weekends where everything slows down and family time takes centre stage. Whether you're looking for something to do indoors on a rainy autumn day or outside in the sunshine, there are plenty of fun, easy activities the whole family can enjoy together.
Here are seven of our favourite family Easter activities to try this year, plus a few ways to make them extra special with personalised touches from Love from Seventeen.
1. Easter Egg Hunt
Nothing says Easter like a good old egg hunt! Fill eggs with Cadbury mini eggs, small toys, or little notes with activities you can do together as a family. Hide them around the backyard or inside the house if the weather isn't playing ball.
Make it more challenging for older kids by hiding eggs in trickier spots, or create a treasure map with clues. For the littlest ones, keep the eggs in plain sight and watch the excitement unfold.
Want to take your egg hunt to the next level? Our personalised Easter Egg Hunt Markers add a beautiful, reusable touch that you can bring out year after year.
2. Easter Crafts
Get creative and make some fun Easter-themed crafts with the kids. Paper mache eggs, decorated cookies, bunny ears headbands, painted rocks, or handprint chicks are all easy wins that keep little hands busy.
There are heaps of easy and affordable craft ideas on Pinterest if you need inspiration. Set up a craft station on the dining table and let them go for it. Mess is part of the fun!
3. Bake Easter Treats
Easter is the perfect excuse to indulge in some sweet treats (and then some!). Bake Easter-themed cookies, cupcakes, or hot cross buns with your kids and decorate them with pastel icing, sprinkles, and mini eggs.
If you're baking a showstopper cake, top it off with a personalised cake topper to make it extra special. Our bamboo toppers look gorgeous on buttercream and fondant cakes alike.
4. Have a Family Picnic
Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit, and other snacks, and head to your local park for a family picnic. Autumn in New Zealand can be absolutely stunning, so make the most of the long weekend and enjoy some quality time outdoors.
Bring along a ball, a frisbee, or a kite to keep the kids entertained after lunch. If you're feeling fancy, pack some of those Easter treats you baked earlier!
5. Watch an Easter Movie
When the weather turns or everyone needs a rest from all the chocolate, settle in for an Easter movie marathon. There are plenty of family-friendly options that the whole crew can enjoy.
Some favourites: Hop, Peter Rabbit, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the original, obviously), and Rise of the Guardians. Grab a blanket, make some popcorn, and enjoy.
6. Make Easter Cards
Get out the coloured paper, glue, scissors, and all the stickers and glitter glue you can find. Making Easter cards is a simple activity that kids of all ages love, and they make lovely little gifts for grandparents, friends, and classmates.
Pair a handmade card with one of our personalised Easter tags for a gift that feels truly thoughtful and special.
7. Visit the Animals
Head to the zoo, a local farm, or a wildlife park and visit the bunnies, chicks, and lambs! Many farms and parks around New Zealand run special Easter events with activities, pony rides, and animal encounters.
It's a great way to get outdoors, learn about local agriculture, and tire the kids out before the drive home.
Make Easter Extra Special
No matter what you choose to do, spending time with your family is what matters most. If you're looking to add a personalised touch to your Easter celebrations, our 2026 Easter Collection is filled with beautiful, handcrafted pieces designed right here in Southland, New Zealand.
From personalised Easter tags and egg hunt markers to keepsakes your family will bring out year after year, there's something for every Easter tradition.
Love from Seventeen, personalised keepsakes, handcrafted in Southland, New Zealand with love.
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