Egg hunts are fun. Candy-filled baskets are sweet. And when it comes to Easter activities for Christian families, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying those traditions.
But if you’ve ever felt a quiet tug in your heart that you want Easter to be more — more meaningful, more focused on Jesus, more than just a busy morning — you’re not alone.
The good news is that creating meaningful Easter moments doesn’t require elaborate plans or a packed schedule. Often, the simplest moments leave the deepest impressions.
Here are 8 Easter activities for Christian families beyond egg hunts that gently point hearts back to the hope of the resurrection.
1. Read the Easter story together.
One of the simplest ways to center Easter on Jesus is by reading the resurrection story together.
For younger children, a beautifully illustrated picture book can help the Easter story come alive in a way they can understand. For older kids, a children’s Bible or story Bible often provides more detail and invites deeper conversation.
f you’re looking for book ideas, I put together a list of Christian Easter books for kids that share the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection in age-appropriate ways.
→ See the Christian Easter books for kids.
In addition to storybooks, some families prefer reading the Easter story straight from a children’s Bible or story Bible and pausing to talk through it together.
You could:
- Read a short portion each day leading up to Easter.
- Read the full story together on Easter morning.
- Pause to ask simple questions like, “Why is this good news?”
Even a few quiet minutes together can help set the tone for the day.
2. Create a resurrection garden.
A resurrection garden is a hands-on, visual way to share the Easter story.
Using a shallow container, soil, small stones, and greenery, families can create a simple garden that includes a “tomb” with a stone rolled away. As you build it together, you can talk about what each piece represents and why the empty tomb matters.
This activity works especially well for children who learn best by seeing and doing — and it often leads to meaningful questions and conversations.
You don’t need anything fancy. Items from your yard or kitchen can be just as meaningful as store-bought supplies.
If you’d like a step-by-step visual guide, this tutorial shows how to make a simple resurrection garden with items you may already have at home.
→ See the resurrection garden tutorial.
3. Reflect with Easter Bible verse coloring pages.
Sometimes children (and adults) process truth best when their hands are busy and their minds are calm.
Bible verse coloring pages give kids a quiet way to reflect on the Easter story while engaging directly with Scripture. As they color, they’re seeing God’s Word in front of them — and often thinking more deeply about what it means.
You might:
- Read the verse aloud before they begin.
- Talk about what the verse means in simple terms.
- Display their finished pages as a reminder of Easter’s message.
I created a set of Easter Bible verse coloring pages for kids to help families slow down and reflect on the hope of the resurrection in a simple, meaningful way.
→ Download the Easter Bible verse coloring pages.
4. Read a short family Easter devotional.
If long devotional times feel unrealistic right now, that’s okay. Many Easter devotionals are written in short, approachable readings that fit busy family schedules.
A few Easter devotionals that many Christian families enjoy include:
- The Way to the Savior by Abbey and Jeff Land
- A Jesus Easter: Explore God’s Amazing Rescue Plan by Barbara Reaoch
- 10 Days of the Easter Story: A Family Experience Through the Feelings of Holy Week by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub
You might choose:
- Read a short devotional together after dinner.
- Spend a few quiet minutes reading in the morning before school.
- Share a brief reflection on Easter Sunday.
Even a few focused moments can help shift hearts from distraction to gratitude and wonder.
5. Worship together through music.
Music has a way of helping truth settle into the heart.
Consider playing worship songs that celebrate the resurrection during breakfast, while cleaning up, or in the car. Singing together — or even just listening — creates a peaceful atmosphere and reinforces the message of Easter in ways kids remember.
This doesn’t need to be formal. It can simply be part of your day.
6. Serve others as a family.
Easter is a beautiful opportunity to remind children that Jesus came to serve — and calls us to love others in the same way.
Simple service ideas might include:
- Writing encouragement notes.
- Baking for a neighbor.
- Donating items together.
- Choosing one kind act each family member can do.
These moments help children connect Easter with love in action.
7. Reflect and journal (for older kids & adults).
For older kids, teens, or adults, journaling can be a meaningful way to reflect on Easter personally.
You might use prompts like:
- What does the resurrection mean for my life today?
- What hope does Easter bring into hard seasons?
- What am I thankful for because Jesus is alive?
Writing things down often helps truth settle more deeply into the heart.
Some people find it helpful to write their thoughts down as they reflect on Easter. An Easter-themed journal or guided prayer journal can give structure to that quiet time and help Scripture settle more deeply into the heart. Journals that focus on simple truths — like the reminder that Jesus changes everything — can be especially encouraging for kids as they process the Easter story.
8. Create an Easter morning moment.
Before the busyness of Easter day begins, consider setting aside a quiet moment together.
This could look like:
- Reading a short Scripture passage at sunrise.
- Lighting a candle and praying together.
- Thanking God for the hope and new life we have in Christ.
It doesn’t need to be long — just intentional.
Choose what fits your family.
You don’t need to do all of these. Truly.
Even choosing one small, meaningful moment can help your family pause and remember what Easter is really about:
Jesus is alive — and that changes everything.
May your Easter be filled with peace, joy, and the quiet reminder that hope has already won.
Meaningful Easter resources for Christian families.
- Chrisitan Easter books for kids that share the story of Jesus.
- Easter Bible verses and coloring pages to reflect on Scripture together.
- Christian Easter basket ideas for kids that keep the focus on Jesus.