8 Fun Easter Bunny Ideas for Kids and Parents

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Millions of people celebrate Easter. It is beloved, by kids and adults alike. But what makes this day so fun and festive? Well, from chocolates and candy to colorfully decorated eggs, Easter is full of fun surprises. It also has a rich history, one with religious significance and boundless excitement over the arrival of spring. But while the day is spiritual in nature, for kids, it's all about Easter baskets and the Easter bunny. This big ball of fluff is integral to the seasonal celebration.

There are lots of unique ways to add even more fun to the holiday—and make it your family's most memorable Easter yet. From funny Easter bunny antics and paw print cookies to a hip-hoppity trail, these clever Easter Bunny ideas are sure to make your little bunny's Easter extra special.

Set Up a Happy Trail

Happy Trail Wall Decals — Lucy Schaeffer

Make a path of Easter bunny pawprints for your kids to discover on Easter morning. Use this little happy trail to lead them from their beds to their Easter baskets or another fun Easter surprise. You can buy pre-made wall decals or contact paper or just cut out the pawprint shapes from colorful cardstock or construction paper.

Do Some Color Magic

Your kids will be astonished when you pull out your ingredients for Easter breakfast: That trickster Easter bunny got into the food coloring and left pastel-dyed raw eggs alongside purple-tinted milk! Perhaps the Easter bunny got a little hungry after hiding all those eggs.

(Psst: It only takes a couple of drops of food coloring if you want to replicate the gag.)

Play With Bunny Ears

That funny Easter bunny is certainly leaving his mark this year. Before hopping off to the next house, your furry friend altered your family photos! Cut out some bunny-shaped ears and a cute little nose and then attach it to your favorite family photos with double-sided tape.

Have a Snack

It looks like the Easter Bunny took a bite out of the carrots the kids left for them. Arrange the nibbled-on nubs on a plate and, for an added kick, leave a trail of chocolate-covered raisins or peanuts. The kids will laugh because they look like bunny poop!

Surprise Them With Inflatable Easter Eggs

Child playing with balloons — Lucy Schaeffer

Air-filled balloons decorated with acrylic paint become extra fun inflatable Easter eggs. Fill a closet or cabinet full of balloons so when your child opens the door, this silly Easter delight will tumble down on them.

Celebrate With Bunny Paw Print Cookies

The Easter rabbit baked these cute cookies with their paw imprint. To make your own, slice and bake store-bought sugar cookie dough (or make your own!). When done, press measuring spoons into the warm dough for prints. Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.

Swap Out Your Usual Easter Basket

Are you looking for an alternative to the traditional Easter basket? Kids will be delighted to discover the Easter Bunny has left them an enormous gold-colored egg.

To make your own, transform oversized plastic eggs with a coat of child-safe gold spray paint and fill them with holiday treats.