Easter is the perfect time to get together with your nearest and dearest to celebrate new beginnings and the arrival of spring. So, whether you’re hoping to host an epic egg hunt for all the kids or throw an Easter-themed brunch for you and your pals, we’ve got you covered with a bunch of Easter party ideas!
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Well, with eggs to be hidden, garlands to be hung, and invites to be sent, it’s about time we got on with some party planning, don’t you think?
Easter theme ideas
Your theme sets the tone for your whole party, so it’s the perfect place to start. With this in mind, here are a few of our favourite options!
1. Spring garden party
Fresh flowers, bright colours, and plenty of delicious food—a spring garden party is the perfect way to celebrate Easter. Start by setting up some tables and benches in your garden (weather permitting), then accessorise with gingham tablecloths, mason jar centrepieces, and pastel-coloured décor.
Hang bunting from the trees, set up a well-stocked drinks station, then hide eggs around the garden for little ones to find.
2. Easter egg-stravaganza
Speaking of eggs, you can’t go wrong with a classic Easter egg-themed celebration. Whether you hide them, decorate them, or eat them, there are a bunch of fun options to play around with here.
Start by transforming your space with fun egg-themed decorations (we’re thinking DIY egg garlands and wicker baskets filled with chocolate eggs as centrepieces). Then, if kids are attending, why not schedule a classic egg-and-spoon relay race?
3. Hoppy Easter theme
Lastly, you could lean fully into the bunny theme and throw a fun ‘hoppy Easter party!’
Just coordinate bunny bunting with adorable bunny cupcakes and invite friends and family over to celebrate. And to tie everything together, why not stock up on a bunch of bunny ears for little ones to dress up in?
Easter party ideas for adults
Celebrating Easter with your pals this year? If so, here are a couple of ways to mark the occasion.
1. Host an Easter brunch
Why not go all out and host a decadent Easter brunch at yours? Whether pancakes, waffles, or eggs are on the menu, rustle up some delicious food then invite all your favourite people over to enjoy it.
To make it extra special, set the table with some Easter-themed décor (a fresh bunch of daffodils and pastel-coloured place mats wouldn’t go amiss). You could even serve some fancy Easter-themed drinks, perhaps rhubarb G&Ts?
2. Dive into some baking
Another food-themed option involves inviting friends over to bake some delicious Easter-themed treats!
Bake a batch of fresh hot cross buns, or if you’re feeling adventurous, go all out with a lemon celebration cake. Not exactly culinary pros? Just melt some chocolate and make some super simple cornflake buns.
Easter party ideas for kids
Hosting little ones instead this Easter? Here are a couple of ideas they’re bound to enjoy
1. Classic Easter bash
Set up a classic Easter egg hunt, hang a piñata bunny, and encourage everyone to get stuck into some fun Easter games.
We also love the idea of setting up a bunny-themed sack race to add some excitement to the party. Glue some pom-pom tails onto the back of sacks then have everyone compete by hopping to the finish line!
2. Easter crafts
Another option for kids is throwing an Easter craft party. Grab pom-poms, pipe cleaners, glitter and paints, then set up your crafting table and encourage everyone to get stuck in! Whether it’s egg painting or creating your very own Easter baskets, there are a bunch of options to play around with here.
Easter party food ideas
Looking for some Easter food ideas for your party? Well, how about rustling up some of the following?
- Mini sandwiches: We love the idea of creating a spread of mini sandwiches using Easter-themed cookie cutters! From bunnies to eggs and flowers, there are a bunch of routes to go down. And for your fillings? Just go with whatever you fancy!
- Carrot cake: The perfect option for dessert, why not make a large layered carrot cake for guests to enjoy? Perfectly on theme (and perfectly delicious), decorate with cream cheese icing and piped mini carrots for a true showstopper.
- Grazing platter: Another option is to pull together a big grazing platter for everyone to pick at. From seasonal fruit and veggies to Easter-themed sweet treats, include a variety of options for guests to enjoy.
Easter party favours
And finally, don’t forget, it can be a nice touch to give guests a little party favour to go home with too!
- Chocolate treats: Why not go classic and give everyone a little (or big if you’re feeling generous) chocolate egg to take home with them?
- Mini bunch of flowers: If you’re hosting an Easter brunch for your friends, why not send everyone away with some spring flowers to brighten up their home? Grab a few bunches of daffodils and tulips, then divide them up and wrap them in brown paper for a cheery little token.
- Easter biscuits: Bake some Easter egg-shaped biscuits, then pop them into cellophane bags tied with some pretty pastel ribbons. This is a lovely little treat for guests to eat on the way home!
Well, there we have it: a bunch of our favourite Easter party ideas that you can use as inspiration for your very own celebration! Whether you’re hosting a big bash for all the kids or a smaller gathering for friends, take your pick from the above ideas for a brilliant time all round.
Actually, just before you rush off to start hiding your eggs and preparing your treats, make sure to head over to the thortful blog for plenty more inspiration. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got a bunch of ideas to help you celebrate.
