The ULTIMATE Egg Decorating Contest
Turn your Easter party into a festive and colorful experience with the ultimate egg decorating contest! This creative game invites kids to design their own Easter eggs using any materials they like. With multiple prize categories and endless design possibilities, it’s a fun-filled activity for all ages that brings out everyone’s imagination.
A festive setup to spark creativity
This activity works best with a group of children and can be played indoors or outdoors depending on your space and the weather. No need for complex rules—just provide craft materials, set a timer, and let the decorating fun begin!
- Number of players: 6 or more
- Recommended age: 5 and up
- Play time: About 45 minutes
- Supplies needed: Hard-boiled eggs, paint, glitter, glue, fabric scraps, recycled materials, and anything else you want!
- Play area: Indoors or outdoors
For a fun guessing game everyone can enjoy, try the Bunnies Nest Game—guests guess the number of eggs for a chance to win a prize!
How to organize your Easter egg decorating contest
Start the fun even before the party begins by including a bold message in your invitations:
“ULTIMATE EGG DECORATING CONTEST!”
Encourage your guests to bring their own boiled eggs and, if needed, some favorite decorating supplies. You can also allow them to bring pre-decorated eggs if they want to showcase more detailed creations.
When setting up the contest:
- Prepare a large decorating area with tables and plenty of craft supplies.
- Choose several prize categories ahead of time and display them clearly.
- Let kids know that there are no strict rules—originality is the key!
- Give everyone at least 30 minutes to work, with reminders at halfway, 15 minutes, and 5 minutes.
- At the end, gather all entries and judge them based on the selected categories.
Add a playful challenge to your party with Bunny Kisses—a hilarious no-hands egg-passing game that’s sure to get everyone giggling!
Prize ideas to make it more exciting
The more playful the categories, the more fun your party will be! Here are a few suggestions:
- Most Easter Spirit
- Most Creative
- Funniest Egg
- Girliest Egg
- Manliest Egg
- Ugliest Design
- Most Surprising Idea
Offer small themed prizes like chocolate bunnies, stickers, or DIY ribbons to make every child feel celebrated.
Learning through creativity and play
Beyond the laughter and fun, this Easter activity supports valuable skills:
- Practicing teamwork and community play in a festive group setting
- Exploring creativity and imagination
- Developing fine motor skills through painting and gluing
- Expressing emotions in a safe, artistic way
- Learning about colors and textures
Want to add even more joy to your Easter party?
Browse our collection of printable Easter games, including treasure hunts, escape rooms, and mystery games—easy to set up, fun to play, and perfect for creating magical holiday memories.
