51. Offer a Free Gift to Encourage First-Time Guests to Return
Send them a coupon they can redeem for a free gift the next time they return. We do this on a weekly basis for guests and see a good number come back.
52. Show Easter Visitors the Value of Consistent Attendance
Reach out to your CEOs and share with them the importance of consistent attendance.
53. Plan a Special Event the Weekend After Easter to Keep Momentum
I have seen this work. We did this at one church I served at and had a larger attendance the weekend after Easter than we did for Easter.
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54. Host a Family Photo Booth at Your Easter Service
“This is one of my favorite things to do at big events at our church. Whether you do a fun booth with props or take a more “portrait” kind of approach, people love it! The most successful method we’ve used is having a professional photographer in place to take the photos plus a volunteer who can offer to take a picture on the guest’s phone. We post all of these photos in an album on our Facebook page after the service.”
55. Easter Lesson Egg Hunt
Easter is all about Jesus and we don’t want to lose the life-changing miracle of a risen Savior in the middle of a big event. To focus on the real meaning of Easter, set up several stations that families will rotate through to hear the truths of Easter. (for example: The Last Supper, Jesus praying in the Garden, Jesus’ Trial, The Cross, and the Empty Tomb.) Decorations can be minimized because the message is what is most important at these stations. Kids receive an egg from each station with a scripture and candy included. The last station can be designed as an empty tomb where children can collect several eggs.
56. Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt: Find the Light in the Darkness
Turn the tables on a morning or afternoon egg hunt and plan a glow-in-the-dark-hunt at night. Purchase cheap glow bracelets at a dollar store or in bulk online and tie them in a knot and put in translucent eggs. Hide these eggs at night challenging kids to look for the light in the darkness. After the hunt, gather kids and talk about how Jesus is the light of the world and because He is alive we can have new life through Him. Kids can leave with a glow necklace as a reminder that Easter is all about Jesus.
57. Easter Activities for Older Kids and Teens: Minute-to-Win-It Games
Older kids and teens often get overlooked in Easter planning, but Minute-to-Win-It games keep them engaged and laughing together. Games like The Egg Drop, JellyBean Toss, and Pencil Toss are easy to set up, require minimal supplies, and naturally create an energetic, fun environment before you transition into a Gospel-focused message. See these Easter activities.
58. A Basket Full of Easter Ideas: Art Shows, Ice Breakers, and More
These fun Easter ideas include a family art show, a cute egg guessing game for preschoolers, an egg-breaking ice-breaker, an amazing race themed Easter egg hunt, and more. Mixing creative and competitive activities gives families of all ages something to look forward to and keeps the energy high throughout your Easter event.
59. How to Make a Stuffed Peep for Easter Baskets
These are super easy to make and incredibly cuddly — a fun, handmade alternative to the candy and toys kids typically find in their Easter baskets. Walk families through the simple steps during a church craft night or provide a how-to card they can take home and try with their kids during Holy Week. How to Make a Stuffed Peep
60. One Hundred Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
Here you’ll find over 100 ways to decorate eggs — metallic, watercolored, marbled, leaf printed, glitter, lace, and so much more. Hosting an egg decorating station at your church’s Easter event is a natural, low-pressure way to get families talking, connecting, and lingering longer after the service. One Hundred Ways to Decorate Eggs!
61. Salt Dough Easter Egg Ornaments That Last for Years
The great thing about these salt dough Easter egg ornaments is that they last for years, making them a meaningful keepsake rather than a one-day activity. Families can pull them out each Easter season as a reminder of the year they made them — and the message of resurrection they were learning at the time. Salt Dough Easter Egg Ornaments
62. Palm Sunday Sun Catcher Craft for Kids
This craft is a great reminder for kids of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and it not only looks great — it’s genuinely fun to make. Hang them in windows at home so children see them every day leading up to Easter, keeping the Holy Week narrative alive throughout the week. Palm Sunday Sun Catcher
63. Easter S’More Peeps: An Easy and Delicious Holiday Treat
These festive treats take about five minutes to make and are always a crowd-pleaser at Easter gatherings, coffee hour, or a post-service celebration. Set up a simple S’More Peeps station for families to assemble together and you’ve instantly created a memorable, shareable moment. Easter S’More Peeps
64. Jelly Bean Growing Garden: A Magic Activity for Young Children
Create pure magic and enjoy the wonder of your child’s imagination as they watch these Magic Jelly Beans grow into their own special Lollipop Garden. It’s a whimsical, hands-on activity that sparks wonder in young children — and a natural conversation starter about how God brings new life from something small and seemingly ordinary. Jelly Bean Growing Garden
65. He Is Risen Tomb Craft: Paper Plate Easter Activity
Easter craft ideas like this Paper Plate Tomb bring Sunday school lessons and Easter sermons to life in a tangible, take-home format. When children create the tomb with their own hands and roll away the stone, the story of the resurrection becomes something they experience — not just something they hear. He Is Risen Tomb Craft
66. Easter Coloring Pages: He Came, He Lived, He Died, He Is Risen
He came to Earth. He lived a perfect life. He died on the cross. He is risen. These four simple truths form the arc of the gospel, and Easter coloring pages give children a quiet, focused way to sit with each one. Print them for Sunday school, a waiting area, or a take-home activity that families can complete together during Holy Week. Easter Coloring Pages
67. Dust Bunny: What Do You Call a Rabbit Housekeeper?
Easter is just around the corner and chances are high your kids are already eggs-cited (Caution: once you start with the Easter puns it’s hard to stop!). Humor is a great way to help kids get into the celebration of Easter. Below, we’ve listed puns involving rabbits and eggs in question and answer format. These can make a great icebreaker that allows your kids to get all their giggles out before you launch into your Easter message.
Q: What do you call a rabbit housekeeper?
A: A dust bunny.
68. Bad Hare Day: Why Was the Easter Bunny So Upset?
Q: Why was the Easter Bunny so upset?
A: He was having a bad hare day.
69. Hip Hop: What Kind of Music Do Bunnies Like?
Q: What kind of music do bunnies like?
A: Hip Hop.
70. Egg-ercise: How Do Bunnies Stay Healthy?
Q: How do bunnies stay healthy?
A: Egg-ercise.
71. Fry-days: What Day of the Week Do Eggs Hate Most?
Q: What day of the week do eggs hate most?
A: Fry-days!
72. A Little Chicken: Why Did the Easter Egg Hide?
Q: Why did the Easter egg hide?
A: He was a little chicken!
73. Receding Hareline: What Do You Call Ten Rabbits Marching Backwards?
Q: What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards?
A: A receding hareline.
74. Nice Gnawing You: What Did the Rabbit Say to the Carrot?
Q: What did the rabbit say to the carrot?
A: It’s been nice gnawing you.
75. Egg-Zosted: What Do You Call a Sleeping Egg?
Q: What do you call a sleeping egg?
A: Egg-Zosted!
76. Yolks: What Kind of Jokes Do Eggs Tell?
Q: What kind of jokes do eggs tell?
A: Yolks
