Tennis is an escapist sport enjoyed by both men and women of all ages, whether playing singles against one opponent or doubles with two partners.
Be sure that the Easter egg hunt you plan is age-appropriate for all children participating. Also consider other enjoyable games suitable for both younger children and teenagers.
1. Pin the Tail on the Easter Bunny
Just because Easter egg hunts have long been an annual tradition doesn’t mean they must remain stagnant! Add something different by including some tennis-inspired Easter games in your hunt.
Sugar and Charm has created an entertaining take on an Easter-themed party game to get guests feeling festive! Simply download their free Easter pin the tail on the bunny printable, and have guests take turns trying to “pin” a cotton ball tail (you could also use paper ones!) onto its right spot – it makes a fun photo opportunity too!
Add some personalization to the game by printing out and enlarging an image of someone in your family, and letting each player take turns choosing one to represent. It’s an effective way of adding competitive spirit while teaching children that teamwork can be great fun!
2. Bunny Hop
Add an intriguing flair to the traditional Easter egg hunt by using indigo dye to make stripe or shibori patterns on hard-boiled white eggs, using stripe or shibori patterns, before hiding them somewhere that matches their fabric’s colors or patterns. This creative twist on an age-old game provides adults and kids alike a competitive edge!
Establish a starting and finish line approximately 20-40 yards apart depending on the age of players. On the first round, choose one player as Bunny Master; players then hop quickly toward him while holding two fingers from each hand to their heads for “bunny ears”. When Bunny Master shouts out “Bunny Stop!,” everyone must freeze in place without moving; the player closest to Bunny Master wins!
This fun Easter-themed game is ideal for adult celebrations, yet still suitable for family fun of any age. Instead of candy prizes, opt for cash or lottery scratch-off tickets instead for some serious mayhem!
3. Egg Stacking
Egg stacking is an engaging way for young children to develop fine motor skills while having fun. Plastic eggs (available at most grocery stores) can be used to form towers that will challenge both older kids and younger ones – with older ones likely preferring taller towers while younger children will enjoy simply stacking one egg upon the next!
Make this Easter egg hunt extra exciting by hiding a scavenger-style clue inside each egg, such as “The grossest book in the library” or a favorite picture of mom. Once all clues have been located, let your young hunters search for them before awarding rewards once all have been found!
Give your Easter egg hunt an exciting musical flair by organizing teams of three. Have each kid stand behind one parent while singing an Easter song of their choice while hunting Easter eggs; the team that finds the most eggs wins.
4. Egg Bouncing
Try something different this Easter with this fun tennis-inspired egg hunt! Have your children hunt for eggs containing clues that lead to special privileges – like choosing what movie will play on family movie night!
Play a song during the hunt. When it stops, children must remain still and not move – anyone who moves will forfeit any chance at winning the prize! After one minute has passed, kids may begin searching again; any who break their freeze must return it to their teammate before continuing the search process.
Explain that an egg is delicate and easily cracks; but with the power of simple chemistry we may be able to make it more resilient through chemical reaction. Carefully place one or more raw eggs in a glass of vinegar and leave for several days (the longer, the better). After this time has passed, take out your egg from its container and rinse off in fresh water; once out from under its shell and rinsed you should have translucent egg which you can test by dropping from a short height and noting its rebound height.
5. Jelly Bean Race
If the weather is warm, be sure to hide eggs in shady areas so they stay cool and dry. Also keep track of how many you’ve hidden so at the end of the hunt, everyone can assess their haul!
Divide into teams. Provide each player with 12 eggs; mismatch their colors by placing one to four jelly beans in each cup (we used this ratio). On your signal, children race to find their team’s eggs before racing back to the table to try sorting them by color into cups; first team to complete will win!
This game is also great for adults looking to join in the festivities. As an alternative to an Easter egg hunt, fill eggs with jelly beans flavored like pina colada, mojito and mai tai before asking guests to estimate how many jelly beans there are in each container; the one who gets closest without going over wins both the container and its contents!
6. Egg Relay Race
This classic party game will get all your guests moving and laughing. On a large poster, chalk the starting and turnaround points (perhaps marked by chairs). Each team member gets an decorated hard-boiled egg on a spoon for speed walking to their turn-around point and back, all while keeping their egg on its spoon balanced while speed walking back towards their starting line at start signal. The first team to finish will win!
Easter-inspired variations of classic outdoor games provide hours of entertainment for kids and adults alike. To prepare this Easter version of an outdoor classic game, divide guests into teams and give each an empty egg carton; place a bowl full of pennies at a turn-around point; players race towards it to collect one penny before racing back to their egg cartons – where teammates drop it into one of its cups in turn!
This team relay challenge, similar to egg tapping games, can be played using either hard boiled or plastic eggs. Divide into pairs, giving each pair two large egg cutouts; when given the signal to start, players stand on one egg while placing another cutout on the ground in front of them. At start time, all participants hop forward until their final goal has been reached.
7. Easter Egg Maze
This free Easter egg maze template is the ideal activity for a Spring or Easter party. Students will build problem-solving skills while navigating this maze, which bolsters hand-eye coordination, visual reasoning, fine motor development, and visual perception. Students can also build essential fine motor skills by tracing and coloring this black and white maze that makes printing on letter size paper easy.
Add an element of discovery and adventure to your Easter egg hunt this year by providing clues that help children locate each egg. Write these on pieces of paper that you rolled up and placed inside plastic eggs – this is sure to get kids off their devices and exploring your yard or local parks!
Adding an egg-cellent twist to the classic game of hot potato can make for an engaging party activity for people of all ages and skill levels. Raise the stakes by assigning each person who attends your gathering an egg labelled with their name; once song completion occurs, anyone still holding onto their egg at that point will be considered out; thus ensuring everyone gets plenty of chances to participate.
8. Chocolate Bunny Pins
There’s nothing wrong with a classic Easter egg hunt, but why not switch things up this year? We have put together some fun family Easter game ideas — for both kids and adults — to add extra excitement to your celebration of springtime fun.
Bring some financial incentive to your hunt by hiding golden tickets within some eggs. Upon finding one, they can exchange it for their chosen prize; or if you prefer raffle-based games such as choco bunny-shaped chocolate treats or baskets full of tennis balls – simply stuff certain eggs with tickets corresponding to these prizes on your table!
If you want to add an eco-friendly twist to your Easter egg hunt, try using DIY geometric paper eggs made of recyclable materials as part of the hunt for other treats. They’re easy to create and add a festive touch. Plus, these make great home decor pieces!