Busy During The Easter Holidays – The Easter holidays are a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with your child – but they can also be a challenge when it comes to keeping them engaged and entertained. If you’re wondering how to avoid the cries of “I’m bored!”, here are five fun, affordable, and enriching activities that can help make this Easter break both memorable and manageable, inspired by the practices of this prep school in London.
During The Easter Holidays
1. Create an Easter Craft Station
Crafting is a brilliant way to keep little hands busy while encouraging creativity. Set up a mini ‘craft station’ at home with supplies like coloured paper, glue, stickers, paint, and recycled materials. Encourage your child to make Easter-themed creations such as bunny masks, egg decorations, or springtime garlands. Not only will they enjoy the hands-on fun, but they’ll also have decorations they can proudly display around the house.
2. Organise a Backyard Easter Egg Hunt
No Easter holiday is complete without a classic Easter egg hunt. If you have access to a garden or even a nearby park, you can hide chocolate eggs, toys, or even homemade clues to make it extra special. For an educational twist, add a challenge at each station – such as a riddle or a maths puzzle – to keep older children engaged too. If the weather isn’t on your side, a hunt around the house works just as well!
3. Explore Local Events and Family Days Out
Many local attractions across the UK host special Easter events for families, from treasure hunts and craft workshops to animal petting zoos and storytelling sessions. Check with your local council, museums, libraries, or National Trust sites for free or low-cost events near you. These outings are a great way to get some fresh air, meet other families, and break up the routine.
4. Try Some Child-Friendly Baking
Baking is a fun (and tasty) way to keep children entertained. Choose simple Easter-themed recipes such as chocolate nests, bunny biscuits, or carrot cupcakes. Younger children can help with mixing and decorating, while older kids might enjoy following a recipe from start to finish. It’s a great opportunity to teach basic kitchen skills and encourage independence – plus you get delicious treats to enjoy together.
5. Plan Screen-Free Indoor Games
If the weather turns wet and wild (as it often does over a British Easter), having a few indoor games ready can be a lifesaver. Think old-school fun like scavenger hunts, board games, indoor obstacle courses, or a DIY puppet show. You could even challenge your child to create their own game from scratch – they’ll be too busy to even think about screens!
Making the Most of the Easter Break
With a little planning and creativity, the Easter holidays can be a wonderful time for learning, laughter, and making memories. Whether it’s crafting at the kitchen table or exploring your local area, these activities are designed to spark curiosity and keep boredom at bay. Most importantly, they offer a chance to slow down and enjoy the simple joys of childhood – together.
Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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