Your Guide to the Perfect Easter Egg Hunt for Kids of All Ages
Published on 6th Mar, 2026
An Easter egg hunt is a great way to make sure you have lots of happy little bunnies at home. Remember to give the really young ones a head start. An adult or older child should accompany toddlers - encourage them with clues and help them carry their baskets. These handy ideas and tips below will help you make lots of magical memories over Easter weekend, year after year.
Pick the ideal spot
Both the garden and the house offer great hiding nooks for all ages. If you are heading outdoors, remember that spring grass can be dewy, so choose your spots carefully and keep the wellies nearby just in case.
Make your own baskets
Building excitement starts with crafting DIY baskets for the kids to store their finds. While littler ones might need a hand from the adults to carry the load, these baskets are perfect for make-believe play all year round.
Leave a note from the Easter Bunny
Kick off the hunt with a letter from the Bunny explaining the rules. Boost the magic by leaving a crunched carrot on the floor and encouraging the kids to hop, wiggle their tails, and wear homemade bunny ears as they search.
Colour-code the eggs
To keep the hunt fair and avoid squabbles, assign each child a specific egg colour to find. This ensures everyone gets an equal share of the treats and lets you easily track how many eggs are left to be discovered.
Make it egg-ucational
Add a twist by attaching trivia questions or fun spelling challenges to each egg. If they get an answer wrong, set a lighthearted forfeit like a cartwheel or a song to "earn" their chocolate prize.
Come up with some challenges
Keep older kids engaged with blindfolds, riddles, or treasure maps. For younger toddlers, keep it simple by laying a trail of colourful string or small sweets that lead the way to the bigger prizes.
Get some egg-cercise
Break up the sugar rush by hiding "fitness markers" along the route. Challenge the hunters to complete ten star jumps or a quick hula-hoop session before they move on to the next hiding place.
Ready to bring the magic to life? Whether you are stocking up on tiny foil-wrapped treasures for a grand garden hunt or looking for that one showstopping prize, you can find our full range of Easter egg treats at Morrisons.
Shop the collection online to get your hunt essentials delivered straight to your door, or head in-store to browse our latest seasonal offers. From classic favourites to our premium The Best range, we have the perfect treats to make every find a winner.
