Creative Easter basket ideas for kids besides candy. Includes creative play ideas, puzzles, games, art supplies and more!
Updated March 2025
Do you know what’s going into your children’s Easter baskets this year? If you need a little help, here are some of our favorite creative Easter basket ideas! And there’s no candy in the bunch!
This selection will promote creativity, imagination, and active play long after the Easter candy is gone.
Choose 2-3 items from this list, and if you want to add a chocolate bunny or a few chocolate eggs, I’m sure your kiddos won’t object.
Note: These items are all sold through Amazon which makes it extra easy to shop this year. You can see some more of our kids’ Easter Basket ideas in The Artful Parent’s Amazon storefront.
Easter Basket Ideas for 2025
Arts and Crafts Supplies
Stabilo Woodies
Draw or paint with these long lasting woodies, perfect for little hands.
Tempera Paint Sticks
Tempera paint sticks are one of our favorite art materials for kids and these pastels are perfect for Easter!
Gel Crayons
These gel crayons are so vibrant and buttery soft, wonderful for preschoolers.
Gel How to Draw Flowers Book
This sweet drawing book is just the right size to tuck into an Easter basket!
Watercolor Paints
These neon watercolor paints and a pad of watercolor paper are so much fun!
Colored Pencils
We love these neon colored pencils for sketching or coloring.
Markers
These throw-back scented markers come in a thin size for the bigger kids in your home.
Sketchbooks
These sketchbooks are on the smaller side, perfect for tucking into an Easter basket with some fun markers or crayons.
Colored Masking Tape
Slip a few rolls of washi or colored masking tape rolls into your child’s basket.
Dot Stickers
It seems so simple but dot stickers are a favorite art supplies for kids. We promise your kids will come up with endless ways to use them!
Oil Pastels
We love the vibrant neon colors of these oil pastels!
Plastilina
This non-drying clay comes in bright colors and is easy for small hands to mold.
Color Changing Kinetic Sand Kit
You may know and love kinetic sand, but have you heard of this variety that changes color in water?!? So fun!
Cloud Clay
This light and soft sensory material comes in lovely pastel colors and small containers perfect for an Easter basket.
Awesome Games in Small Sizes
Spot It
This classic I Spy game (and Spot It Jr.) are both excellent games!
Uno
Uno is a family favorite! Great for kids of all ages.
Tiny Polka Dot
This tiny box contains 16 games for kids of all ages.
Dominoes
Dinosaur Dominoes are fun for the dinosaur lovers in your life!
Memory Game
The sturdy round cards from this memory matching game hold up well for small hands.
Easter Basket Ideas For Creative Play
Wooden Eggs
How about a set of wooden play eggs? Kids can paint wooden eggs and use them for creative play.
Stuffed Bunny
A soft stuffed rabbit is the perfect gift for kids to cuddle with.
Playdough Eggs
These eggs come filled with playdough! Or you could make your own!
Play Silks
As for lining the basket, try a play silk which doubles as an excellent pretend play accessory (our play silks have gotten so much use over the years).
Pop Tubes
Kids of all ages love to pop and pull these tubes for fun sounds and sensory play!
Mini Garden
These DIY mini gardens are a lovely craft to add to an Easter basket. Our kids have had a blast putting them together.
Small Gifts for Outdoor Fun
Jump Rope
Work out kids’ energy with a jump rope!
Magnifying Glass
And how about a magnifying glass for all kinds of backyard exploring?
Seed Ball Kit
Make your own seed ball kit is a fun garden activity for the whole family.
Bubble Blowing Kit
Try this bubble blowing set and pair it with the best Homemade Bubble Recipe.
Butterfly Kite
A colorful kite is so fun for windy spring days or beach visits.
Sidewalk Chalk
Sidewalk chalk is a favorite for big outdoor drawing!
Mini Gliders
These mini foam airplanes are perfect for tossing around the backyard!
How about you? Do you have more creative Easter basket ideas for kids?
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Want even more creative ideas?
Check out our Easter Creativity pack!
Celebrate this fun holiday with all kinds of adorable creative activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!
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