5 Steps for Planning the Perfect Egg Hunt

Hop into excitement and celebrate with friends and family by turning a classic game into a super fun egg hunt. There are so many eggcellent ways to prepfrom colorful decorations, fun prizes, and of course, types of eggs to hide and find! 

Whether you’re younger, a little older, or putting together an egg hunt for the very first time, follow our 5 easy steps to get everything ready for the big day. 

Let’s start prepping! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 1: DECORATE YOUR EGGS

The fun begins at the very beginning, and choosing the eggs for your egg hunt is the most important step. 

Although plastic eggs are easier when it comes to prepping and hiding, adding hard-boiled eggs into the mix can be just as much fun! Use paint, colored pencils, food coloring, or color dyes to create your own personal designs. Each decorating option can give your egg its own unique touch, no matter if you’re adding one bright color, designing a rainbow, or anything in between! 

TipStart decorating your eggs in advance to make sure you have enough time to get them ready. And remember that once decorated, hard-boiled eggs are not safe to eat.  

 

STEP 2: ADD FUN PRIZES

Bring extra fun to your egg hunt by giving out unique prizes at the end of the game! 

If you’re playing with plastic eggs, fill them up with chocolate treats, sweet candy, jelly beans, and other yummy favorites. Or add something extra special like the Rock n’ Sweet set and pet bunny to pair with your favorite dolls!

Another creative way to hand out prizes is to place tickets inside the eggs that lead to other gifts or rewards. Take a slip of paper or a raffle ticket and label each one with a prize or an activity. Then after the egg hunt, players can trade in each ticket to earn that prize.  

Some of our favorite activities or rewards involve: 

  • One night of camping—outdoors or in the living room. 
  • A butterfly hunt, sports day, or dance party.
  • One hot chocolate with a marshmallow or yummy milkshake.  
  • A bike riding adventure.
  • Baking a birthday cake on any day.

If you’re playing with hard-boiled eggs, not to worry. Instead of opening a ticket, have players trade in their collected eggs for a prize! All you need to do is determine how many eggs each prize will be worth.

 

STEP 3: DECORATE YOUR SPACE

Decorating your space is the next fun step when prepping for a scavenger hunt! 

Get your home ready to look the part with colorful balloons, ribbons, and streamers. Or hop into arts and crafts to create cut-out signs to guide players once the egg hunt has begun. 

You can also sprinkle a little decor in the backyard by cutting out shapes like bunnies, eggs, and more themed items from construction or card stock paper. Then use glue or tape to attach wooden craft sticks on the back and scatter them around the yard. Depending on how many players are joining in the egg hunt, the backyard might be the best option versus hosting the activity indoors—especially if the sun is shining!

 

STEP 4: HIDING THE EGGS

Now that all your eggs have been decorated and filled with goodies, it’s time to find the perfect hiding spots! 

(Psst! Make sure none of the egg hunters are peaking as we reveal each hiding place!)  

If you’re hosting an egg hunt indoors, places like under the pillow, inside shoes, near favorite toys and stuffed animals, or in drawers and cupboards will make it a little extra challenging for older players. And outdoor spots like the garden, behind trees, or in the mailbox are also hidden gems for egg hunting experts 

To make it easier for younger players, try hiding the eggs in easy-to see or easy-to-reach places. Room corners, under an upside down bowl, or in flower pots low to the ground will be much less challenging. And you can also tie a balloon around the eggs to help lead players in a playful way!

 

STEP 5: USE CLUES TO FIND THE MISSING EGGS

Add another fun twist to your egg hunt by using riddles and clues that reveal where each egg is hiding!

Print out our Egg Scavenger Hunt Clues and hide the eggs in each location. Then read the clues aloud to each player to help them collect the missing eggs!

TipRemember, the egg hunt doesn’t end until every egg has been found. So make sure to keep track of each egg and how many are in play to know where they are.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Fun Spring Break Activities for Kids & Friends

Our OG Friends have given us a handful of ideas on how to fill each day with entertainment, education, and active play — with printable activity sheets for extra fun along the way! Whether you’re planning to spend time at home, exploring the outdoors, or putting your imagination to the test, these spring break activities will help create exciting moments with friends and family.  

Let’s celebrate!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUZEE & MADDIE’S DAY IN THE SUN: EXPLORE YOUR WORLD WITH A NATURE WALK

Head outdoors to your local park or take an excursion through nature and try to spot the different critters and items in our activity sheet. Check off each one after you’ve found it, or keep track of how many you meet and enjoy a day of adventure. 

You can also bring your pets along for an extra helping paw! 

 

THINK LIKE AMELIA & EXPERIMENT WITH SCIENCE

Add fun science to your spring break activities and perform an awesome experiment, courtesy of OG Inventor Amelia. Print out our science activity sheet and learn how food coloring dances through water! 

 

SAGE & NAHLA’S FAVORITE: PLANT A GARDEN

Gather your planting tools and start digging! 

Spring is the perfect time to grow your garden with pretty flowers and yummy veggies, and it’s another great way to stay active outdoors. Choose your favorite flowers to add bright colors to your landscape. Then mix in tasty vegetables like tomatoes, zucchinis, radishes, and more to grow your planting skills. 

 

ISA & NOA’S RECIPE FOR FUN: PLAN A PIZZA PARTY PICNIC (WITH HOMEMADE PIZZA!)

Learn how to make your own pizza from start to finish with the right ingredients and your favorite toppings. Follow along with friends and family and complete the steps in our activity guide. Then set up a picnic outdoors or in your living room and enjoy a cheesy day!   

For even more fun, teach your doll besties everything you’ve learned in the kitchen with the Tasty Toppings accessory set and cook pizza pies for the rest of your doll collection! 

 

START A SCAVENGER HUNT LIKE GLORIA & JOANIE

Mix things up with a fun game to see who can find the most items in the house or backyard. Start by making a list of objects based on shapes and colors (ex. look for round objects or things that are yellow) and split up into teams to begin searching.   

Then complete our scavenger hunt checklist to create a sweet slumber party with friends! 

 

MALIKA & RAFAELLA’S SPA DAY IDEA: PLAN A PAMPERING PARTY

Plan the perfect spa day by making homemade face masks. Choose between an oatmeal scrub or a yogurt mask in our OG Spa Guide and let the pampering begin!

With natural ingredients and a few easy steps, it’s the perfect activity to keep you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

 

SABINA & MIENNA’S COLORFUL HOBBY: CREATE ART IN ANY FORM!

Bring your imagination and ideas to life by painting, drawing, sculpting, and more. Whether it’s a rainy day or you’re taking a break from the outdoors, crafting is the perfect pastime to stay creativeMake artwork to decorate your room, or take a page out of Mienna’s book and write fun stories in your journal. It can even be the next big movie!