Traditionally, eggs have played a big part in our Easter traditions. We color them, we hide them, we eat them. There are all kinds of explanations and even superstitions as to why this is so, but no matter the reason, they still play a big role in our celebrations today.
Well, maybe not this year. $5 for a dozen eggs might make us rethink or at least rework our traditions. So we came up with a list of activities you and your kids or grandkids can do using affordable and reusable plastic eggs. You can find them almost anywhere, and they’re perfect for a variety of activities that go beyond the traditional egg hunt.
One of my favorites is to make your own resurrection eggs. You can buy these commercially, already made, but it isn’t very hard to make your own. Put an object relating to the Easter story in each egg (ex. a stone, a nail, a tiny cross, a silver-colored coin, etc.). You can find ideas on the internet and even little cards to print out. Each day, leading up to Easter, you can hide one of the eggs, then talk about what role each of the objects played in the death and resurrection of Jesus, or you can talk about them all at one time and read the Bible passage with your kids. This is a great hands-on activity that allows children to “see” parts of the story.
Another idea is a scavenger hunt with eggs. Hide eggs with written clues leading to the next egg, ending with a basket or prize. You can do this inside or outside.
One variation on hiding eggs is to make the eggs glow-in-the-dark for a fun nighttime hunt. Put a small glowstick or an LED tea light in the egg for a totally different egg hunt experience.
The last activity we have is a great one to not only teach your kids about God’s love, but also to share it. That is to egg your neighbors – in a good way! You will probably need larger plastic eggs for this so you can fill them with small treats and notes encouraging them in Jesus’s love. Perhaps your church has promotional materials for an Easter service or tracts that tell the good news of Easter for those who may not know. Secretly leave them on your neighbors’ doorsteps with a note saying, “You’ve been egged – with love and blessings from our family!”
Of course, Easter is so much more than determining what kind of eggs to use. The reason we use a symbol of new life is that we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ enabling us to have new life as well. So prioritize teaching the children in your life the reason why we celebrate, but if that is all you can handle, there are several local egg hunt events you can take part in:
Local Egg Hunts
Jon Pemberton & Associates Easter Egg Drop
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Location: Miami Valley South Stadium, Bellbrook, OH
Details: Experience a helicopter egg drop with thousands of eggs. Registration is required.
Easter Egg Hunt at Grace Community Church
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Location: Grace Community Church, Huber Heights
Details: Easter egg hunt and activities
Easter Egg Hunt at Young’s Dairy
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Location: Young’s Dairy, Yellow Springs, OH
Details: This is a free event where over 10,000 eggs are ready to be picked. Come early, this is a popular event!
Easter Egg Hunt at Medway Church
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: Medway United Methodist Church
Details: 30,000 eggs and a visit from the Easter Bunny
Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: Vandalia Recreation Center
Details: This family-friendly event includes egg hunts, a baby goat petting zoo, arts & crafts, face painting, vendors, games, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Wright-Patt AFB & Fairborn Chamber Community Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Location: Central Park
Details: A community egg hunt featuring 10,000 eggs filled with candy and surprises. Open to the public.
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