Easter Weekend: Our Favourite Activities, Craft Ideas, Recipes & Easter Eggs

Easter weekend is fast approaching and the kids are starting to break up for the holidays. It’s time to start planning some family fun to celebrate the arrival of spring. Get crafty with DIY decorations and gifts, or bake sweet treats for the family to enjoy. If you are struggling to find something different this Easter, or are looking for inspiration for the Easter weekend, take a look at our favourite activities, craft ideas, recipes and Easter eggs to make your weekend extra special.

Chocolatey goodness: our favourite Easter eggs

Single Origin Chocolate Quirky Vegan Bunny

This unique Easter bunny is sure to be a hit, with its geometric design, dark chocolate core and gold dust sparkles. And the best part is this chocolate bunny is completely animal-friendly and suitable for vegans. This luxurious Easter bunny is one of our favourite Easter treats this year and is a novel gift for friends and family.

Extra Thick Easter Egg – Rocky Road to Caramel

For the chocolate lover in your life, give them a lavish easter egg filled with chocolaty goodness with this extra-thick, chocolate-filled Easter egg from Thorntons. What makes this Easter egg special is the thick outer shell, which delivers the ultimate chocolate experience. The egg is split into two flavours, with one side filled with thick caramel and the other studded with puffed rice and cookie crumble. Fill this egg with your choice of chocolates for a customised Easter egg gift this year.

Dark Chocolate Easter Egg with Rose & Violet Creams

This sweet Easter egg is a great choice for those that love dark chocolate, and it comes filled with rose and violet cream treats wrapped inside. This Easter egg is perfect for those with a sweet tooth and its gorgeous packaging gives a luxurious feel. With traditional fillings, this is the perfect Easter egg for those that love classic chocolate treats.

Chocolate Hens’ Eggs

Get back to basics with these quirky chocolate hens’ eggs. The likeness is uncanny and beneath the shell is a chocolate centre –  this is as natural as you can get. These are perfect for those that like the outdoors or fresh food. There are no artificial ingredients or flavourings and the chocolate is made from the purest of ingredients, including sugar cane and Bourbon vanilla. These Easter eggs can be a little tricky to eat and so may not be suitable for very young children.

While away the hours with these Easter activities

Adorable Origami Easter Bunnies

Get crafty this easter with these adorable origami bunnies that you can make at home. Get the whole family involved in making your home an Easter wonderland. And the best part is they’re relatively low cost decorations that you can make yourself, using only some brightly coloured paper and your amazing craft skills. See if you can master the origami bunny for Easter.

DIY Easter mason jars

Mason jars are such simple items, but they can make stunning decorations or gifts. Not all Easter items have to be bought, and this a sweet way to brush off your craft skills. Grab an empty mason jar and fill it with small Easter eggs or a filling of your choice. Tie a ribbon around it to make it extra special. Again this is a relatively low cost decoration or gift, but the effort will not go unnoticed.

Bunny Crossing Sign

Put your DIY skills to the test with this adorable Easter bunny crossing for your home or garden. This is a great idea for those looking to use up old material that’s lying around the house, and it’s pretty cheap to make. This project is a lot easier than it looks, so be sure to check out how to make an Easter bunny crossing of your own.

Get baking: our favourite Easter recipes for the holidays

Easter cupcakes

Get the whole family into the Easter spirit with these Easter egg cupcakes. They are simple to make and will be a hit with visitors, family and friends. Children can decorate them in any which way they like and you can use any kind of chocolate you wish. Wrap the cupcake case in ribbon and use colourful sprinkles  to make them even more special.

What you will need:

• 140g self-raising flour
• 120g butter, softened
• 85g caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbls cocoa powder
• For the icing
• 100g milk or dark chocolate, melted
• 120g butter, softened
• 120g icing sugar
• Cake decorations and embellishments

White Rabbit Biscuits

These novel white rabbit biscuits are sure to go down a treat on Easter Sunday. These adorable treats are easy to make and will definitely get everyone in the Easter spirit. Give these as an Easter gift or bake them as a sweet snack for family and friends to make the day extra special.

What you will need:

• 200g unsalted butter at room temperature
• 400g plain flour
• 280g caster sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cream of tartar
• 600g icing sugar
• 170g pack of desiccated coconut
• pink food colouring gel
• 15 mini marshmallows
• 1 x rabbit head-shaped cookie cutter
• 1 x 7cm round cookie cutter
• 1 x 3cm round cookie cutter

Homemade Easter eggs

Why not bake your very own easter eggs with this simple and easy-to-follow recipe? It only takes an hour and it’s a great activity for your children to enjoy. They are shaped by real egg shells, so why not enjoy some fresh omelettes while you wait for your Easter eggs to set? If you are looking for a smaller Easter egg, then use a quail’s egg shell to shape your Easter egg.

Whatever you are planning for your Easter weekend, include some fun activities with these great baking and craft ideas for the whole family to enjoy. Indulge in stunning, delicious Easter eggs and take time to relax in good company. Which of these ideas will you try this Easter weekend?