80+ Clues for an Easter Hunt for Happy Hunters (Indoors and Outdoors)
For a fun Easter activity with the children, these clues for an Easter hunt make it quick and easy to set up. Whether you are hiding Easter eggs or wanting one clue to lead to another, there is a mix for all ages, for indoors and outdoors. Or create your own with the blank Easter hunt clues template.
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These clues for an Easter hunt are designed to be easy to use, with a mix of simple and slightly trickier ideas for different ages. Simply print at home, cut and then hide ready for the Easter hunt to begin!
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Indoor Easter Hunt Clues for Kids
Bring the magic indoors with these Easter egg hunt clues that are perfect for hiding eggs around the house. From obvious spots for younger children to slightly more challenging hiding places, these clues are easy to follow and quick to set up.
To create your own, there is a blank template towards the end of the page.
Easy Indoor Clues
These simple clues for an Easter hunt are ideal for younger kids or first-time hunts. The locations are familiar and easy to guess, helping children build confidence as they move from one clue to the next.
Harder Indoor Clues
These Easter egg hunt with riddles cards are a little more challenging and work well for older kids who enjoy thinking things through. They still point to common household spots, but with a bit more of a puzzle feel to keep things fun and engaging.
Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt Clues for Kids
If you have outdoor space, taking your Easter hunt outside adds a whole new level of excitement. These clues guide kids around the garden or yard, encouraging them to explore while searching for their next surprise.
Easy Outdoor Clues
These outdoor Easter clues are simple and clear, making them perfect for younger children.
Harder Outdoor Clues
For older kids, these Easter egg hunt with riddles cards add a bit more challenge while still keeping things enjoyable. They encourage a little more thinking and observation, making the hunt feel more like a real adventure.
Color-Based Easter Hunt Clues
These color-based Easter hunt clues are a fun twist, especially for younger children. Each clue points to something by color, like “something blue” or “something red,” making it easy to practice color recognition.
You can use these on their own for a simple hunt or mix them in with other clues to add variety and to keep things interesting.
Make Your Own Easter Hunt Clues
Want to create your own Easter hunt clues? Use this blank template to customize your hunt based on your home, garden, or your child’s favorite hiding spots.
This is perfect if you want to add personal touches, reuse the idea year after year, or tailor the difficulty to suit your child.
For older children, they can create their own clues or riddles to test out on each other!
✏️ How to Download and Print
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To print your coloring page, open the PDF:
- Set your printer paper to US Letter or A4 paper
- For coloring cards, set the image to print at 100%
- For all other designs, scale to fit the page
How to Use These Clues for an Easter Hunt
Setting up an Easter hunt is quick and easy; simply print and cut out the cards. To use them year after year, or outside in the garden if it’s damp, then print on cardstock or laminate them first.
Tip: Use plastic eggs to hide the next clue in – it makes the clue easier to find and protects the clue from getting wet or dirty in the garden
These clues for an Easter hunt have been designed with both younger and older children in mind. Choose the clues to match your home or classroom, or create your own, to match your child’s ability.
For children who are easily frustrated or struggle with observation skills, choose the more direct clues. For those who love a long activity and a challenge, then clues with more than one possible meaning will keep them on their toes.
You can use these cards as a chain, in which one clue leads to another clue and finally to a prize. Or each clue leads to a prize or something to collect such as a letters to make up a hidden message.
More Easter Coloring
After the Easter hunt transition to a quieter, calmer activity with these Easter coloring pages:
