No Murder, Just Mayhem: 4 DIY Fun Activities for Easter

Ah, Easter. That magical time of year when daffodils bloom, lambs frolic, and every surface in the house somehow ends up sticky from chocolate. Whether you’re entertaining a gaggle of cousins, three generations of family, or just trying to make the long weekend feel a little more special, it’s the perfect excuse for some properly ridiculous fun.

We’ve rounded up our favourite chaotic, creative, and laugh-out-loud Easter games to help you make the most of your family time this spring. And yes—one of them involves a murder. (A pretend one. No bunnies were harmed.)

Let’s hop to it.

1. The Great Bunny Bonnet Catwalk

Strike a pose. Serve a springtime look. Try not to trip over a pom-pom.

Give everyone 20 minutes to craft their most bonkers Easter bonnet using whatever you’ve got in the house—tissue paper, pipe cleaners, glitter, spaghetti. Then crank up the tunes and strut your stuff down the hallway catwalk.

Bonus points for:

• Dramatic model walk-offs

• Serious commentary from the “judges’ panel”

• Hats so tall they don't fit through doorways

2. Families can be murder!?

Want to dial up the drama without traumatising your nan? Try a teen-and-family-friendly murder mystery from the WhoDunnit Dinners collection right here.

Set in worlds like Down-at-Heel-Abbey, Village Bake Off and more, these games are perfect for ages 11+ and can be played around the dinner table with minimal prep and maximum silliness.

Just assign characters, hand out scripts, and get sleuthing. Expect shocking revelations, dramatic gasps, and at least one person delivering their lines with an outrageous accent.

3. Carrot Whispers

The Easter version of the classic “telephone” game—with added vegetables.

Everyone sits in a circle. The first person whispers a phrase into the next person’s ear—while holding a carrot like a microphone. The message goes around the circle and the final version is announced, usually mangled beyond recognition.

Suggested Easter-themed starters:

• “The bunny baked a batch of bad banana bread.”

• “Ten tortoises tap-danced through the tulips.”

• “Granny’s glittery goose laid a golden egg.”

Add bunny ears for extra drama.

4. The Chocolate Bunny Olympics

Like the regular Olympics, but tastier. And stickier.

Events include:

• Bunny Balance: Who can balance a chocolate bunny on their head the longest?

• Egg-and-Spoon Chaos Course: It’s the classic race, but with jellybeans and an obstacle course.

• Peep Catapult: Build your own peep-launcher (we recommend spoons and elastic bands) and see who can send theirs flying the furthest.

Gold medals = foil-wrapped eggs. Eternal glory = optional.

Easter is about family, fun, and trying to act surprised when you find yet another creme egg hidden under the sofa. Whether you’re hurling eggs across the garden or pointing a dramatic finger across the dinner table shouting “YOU DID IT, COUSIN DEREK!”, there’s no wrong way to celebrate.

And if you do fancy turning your Easter roast into a full-blown whodunnit? You know where to find us: WhoDunnit Dinners for Teens & Families.

Happy hopping!