Easter gift ideas for kids: 35 fun surprises besides chocolate

The tradition of hunting for Easter eggs has existed for generations. For children, it is one of the best times of the year. They often look forward to it for days in advance.

However, many parents notice that Easter can sometimes get a little out of hand when it comes to chocolate.

Children frequently receive Easter eggs from lots of different people:

• parents
• grandparents
• godparents
• family
• friends

The result is usually a huge stash of chocolate that sits around for weeks.

That is why more and more parents are choosing to give a small Easter gift alongside chocolate. It doesn't have to be anything big or expensive. It's mainly about the surprise and the fun during the hunt.

A small gift could be:

• a toy
• a craft kit
• a book
• a game
• something for outdoors

For children, this makes the egg hunt even more exciting. They know that hidden amongst the chocolates, there might also be a real surprise.

Another advantage is that such a gift often lasts much longer. While chocolate is eaten quickly, a game, book or craft kit can bring joy for weeks or even months.

For parents, it is also a great opportunity to choose presents that match their child's interests.

A creative child might love a craft kit or drawing supplies.

An active child who loves moving around might be thrilled with pavement chalk, a ball or a skipping rope.

Easter becomes about more than just collecting sweets. It becomes a moment for playing, discovering and enjoying time together.

Many families even make a real tradition out of Easter, with little surprises returning every year.

Looking for inspiration for an Easter gift for kids? Below you'll find great ideas that are perfect for an Easter egg hunt.

Creative gifts

1. A craft kit
2. A colouring book with felt-tip pens
3. Pavement chalk
4. A drawing pad
5. DIY bracelet making
6. A sticker book
7. A paint set for children
8. A play dough set

Toy gifts

1. A small LEGO set
2. A jigsaw puzzle
3. A cuddly toy
4. A mini board game
5. A building set
6. A figurine or toy figure
7. A toy car
8. A travel game

Outdoor play

1. Bubbles
2. A skipping rope
3. A football
4. A frisbee
5. A kite
6. Water pistol for spring
7. A bucket and spade

Fun surprises

1. A children's book
2. A treasure hunt kit
3. A puzzle book
4. A mini backpack
5. An Easter-themed soft toy
6. A small torch for adventures
7. A pack of cards for children

Small extra presents

1. Hair accessories
2. A keyring
3. A novelty sock set
4. A lunchbox with animal print
5. A personalised gift
6. These presents are perfect for hiding amongst the Easter eggs and bring extra excitement to the hunt.

For children, Easter isn't just about presents or chocolate, it's mostly about the adventure of the hunt.

With a few simple ideas, you can turn Easter into a moment that children look forward to every year.

Create a real scavenger hunt

Instead of just hiding Easter eggs, you can create a mini scavenger hunt with clues.

For example:

• cards with clues
• arrows in the garden
• fun little challenges

This makes the hunt much more exciting.

Hide a “golden egg”

A fun tradition is to hide one special egg.

Whoever finds that egg gets an extra gift. That could be a slightly larger Easter present, for instance.

Combine chocolate and presents

A good balance often works best.

For example:

• small chocolate eggs
• a few toy surprises
• one special gift

This keeps the classic Easter tradition alive while making the hunt even more fun.

Involve the family

Easter is even better when grandparents, godparents or other relatives join in the hunt.

Some families even set up different zones with presents or hiding places.

Collect gift ideas in advance

Since family members often want to give Easter presents too, it can be helpful to gather ideas beforehand.

This way, parents can keep track of gift ideas for their children on a wishlist. Family members can then use it for inspiration.

It prevents duplicate gifts and ensures everyone knows the present will be perfect for the child.

Platforms such as Wish2Share make it easy to collect gift ideas and share them with family.

• The result is an Easter filled with delightful surprises, happy faces and memories that children will cherish for a long time.