10 Easter Party Ideas That Will Make Your Springtime Celebration a Success

Easter Cookie Swap

Cookie swaps are popular for the winter holiday season, but you could easily make this a springtime tradition, too. Bake a batch of plain sugar cookies, cutting the dough into Easter shapes, like eggs, chicks, bunnies, and beyond. Provide guests with royal icing, edible glitter, dust, and sprinkles for them to decorate.

Choose a Theme

A theme will help you lean into some of the holiday's most defining symbolism. Take inspiration from this celebration, which was based on the stories told by Beatrix Potter, the children's author who brought Peter Rabbit to life. Fill baskets with farm fresh ingredients and nod to seasonal motifs with decorations like bunny figurines and flowers.

Easter Egg Decorating Party

No Easter celebration is complete without dyeing and decorating eggs. From decoupage and jasperware to marbling and typography, the Easter decorating ideas are endless—and your guests will want to try them all.

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Buffet Brunch

Make like Martha and host a buffet-style brunch this Easter. Provide dishes that are easy for guests to grab and go as they join in on crafting, egg hunting, and other activities you've set up. Dishes to consider are deviled eggs, veggie-filled frittatas, galettes, and dips with crudités.

Easter Egg Hunt

Wish winter goodbye and head outdoors for some welcome sun and fun by way of an Easter egg hunt. Folks of all ages can enjoy the thrill that comes with finding hidden egg treasure and turning in their loot for great prizes and delicious sweet treats.

Make Homemade Candy

Make Easter candy with your guests while you wait for dinnertime. These treats are inspired by the store-bought, sugar-coated marshmallow desserts you see on shelves come Easter. Our version is softer and easier to customize.

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Make Easter Baskets

Instead of having Easter baskets at the ready, corral adults and children alike to create fun, festive baskets for a lovely afternoon—rain or shine.

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Make Flower Arrangements

Nothing says spring quite like beautiful arrangements of cut flowers. Travel out to your garden (or local garden center) and choose a selection of flowers that you and your guests can make bouquets with. The arrangements can serve double duty as an activity and party favor.

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Easter Kids' Crafts

Easter is a highly anticipated event for kids who are looking forward to a bounty of chocolate and candy. Make it even more exciting for them by setting up a crafts table with supplies to make Easter bunny headbands, crepe paper carrots, and beyond.

• 11 Easter Crafts for Kids That Are Just as Fun as the Egg Hunt

Kid-Friendly Easter Brunch

The family brunch is a given, but what about a special occasion for select adults and kids? This "mommy and me" party offers two tables: one for moms and one for young guests, catering to both ages and fun for all.