Things You'll Need:
- plastic eggs
- registration forms
- park to hide eggs in
- prizes
- prize tickets
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Step 1
The most important step in your planning is gathering the information you need to have enough eggs in each age group. Two to three weeks prior to the event, send out a registration form with event details to everyone in your neighborhood or organization. At the bottom, include a tear-off area for the participants to put their family name and how many kids they will be bringing. Include age groups of 0-3, 4-6, and 6-8. Registrants will indicate how many kids they have in each age group. Provide an easy way for them to get the form back to you.
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Step 2
Location: The best way to have a fun event for all ages is to find a location that can be separated into 3 distinct areas. It is more fun for the toddlers to have their own area so they can take their time and not be trampled by the older kids. The older age group can go as fast as they want to without worrying about babies underfoot. Separate the park or hunting area in to three areas by age group.
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Step 3
Supplies: Prior to the event, purchase about 10-15 plastic eggs per participant. Fill each of them with candy and separate by age group into bags ready to be hidden. You can also hide individually wrapped candies rather than all plastic eggs.
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Step 4
Prizes: Choose 3-5 eggs per age group and place a prize ticket in them. At a central location, display prizes on a table for the prize winners to pick from. You can get fun mini-puzzles and easter-themed prizes at your local dollar store or convenience store. Children who find the prize tickets can then choose from the prize table. It is also fun to have one GRAND PRIZE ticket per age group, and give away a huge easter basket full of prizes.
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Step 5
These tips will help you organize a fun-filled easter egg hunt for your community or organization. With a little planning, you can have a stress-free event and a crowd full of happy hunters!
