15 Easter Hosting Ideas for a Memorable Celebration

Easter is a time to celebrate hope, fresh starts, and togetherness. As a spring holiday, it’s also an excellent time to shake off the winter gloom and enjoy sunshine, flowers, and fresh air. That all sounds like an amazing reason to host an Easter event in our book!

What day is Easter?

Easter’s changing date may seem random, but it actually dates back to a system derived in the third century. Easter always happens on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs during or after the spring equinox, AKA the beginning of spring.

Easter falls on the 20th of April in 2025, April 5th in 2026, and March 28th in 2027.

If you’re planning a larger Easter celebration, it’s a good idea to start planning a few months in advance, so you’ll have plenty of time to book a venue and gather supplies.

15 Event ideas for Easter

Try the following Easter hosting ideas to make your celebration feel fun, unique, and full of spring cheer for all your guests.

DIY unique eggs

Dying eggs is a classic tradition that can double as a group activity at an Easter celebration. You can put a unique twist on basic Easter eggs by trying out a new technique, like one of the following.

• Acrylic paints. Instead of dye-dipping your eggs, grab a brush and non-toxic paint to create more customized designs
• Psyanky eggs. Psyanky eggs come from Ukraine and involve using melted beeswax to draw designs on the eggshells. They can also be kid-friendly if you swap hot beeswax for crayon wax.
• Tie-dye. Yes, it’s actually possible to tie-dye eggs with silk ties. The patterns from your chosen fabric can transfer to the egg, creating an intricate, upscale look

You can also game-ify any of the above ideas by turning your egg decorating into a contest with a prize for the favorite egg.

Organize an unforgettable egg hunt

Egg hunting is another favorite Easter tradition for younger party-goers. While you can’t go wrong with a classic outdoor egg hunt, you can spice up the game with some of the following twists.

• Egg treasure hunt. Instead of hiding candy inside plastic eggs, put a piece of paper with a clue inside. When the kids find all the eggs, they can discover a hidden message that leads to a bigger prize.
• Make it a race. Scatter eggs across an open space, then ask kids to line their baskets up on one side. Start a timer and challenge kids to carry back as many eggs as they can within the time limit.
• Reverse egg hunt. Switch things up by letting the kids at your Easter party hide eggs for the adults. The child who comes up with the best hiding spot wins!

Curate an Easter menu

All parties need a delicious menu to entertain your tastebuds. You can make yours feel on theme with the following Easter menu ideas.

• Choose seasonal vegetables. Take full advantage of in-season spring veggies by choosing sides like roasted asparagus, garlic-sauteed spinach, or fresh salads.
• Try an Easter brunch. Instead of serving lunch or dinner, mix things up with an Easter Brunch menu full of options like savory ham and cheese quiche or sweet carrot cake French toast.
• Don’t forget dessert. Speaking of carrot cake, you can put a spin on this classic Easter dessert by adding other flavors - like strawberry, coconut, lemon, or pineapple. Or, you can choose another dessert style for your carrot cake flavors, like bars, blondies, cookie sandwiches, or cheesecake

No matter what dishes you serve at your Easter celebration, consider taking mealtime outdoors to double as an Easter picnic. Check out the recent setup at Kirkbrae Country Club for a recently hosted Easter event

Choose springy decorations

Even if you’re celebrating surrounded by greenery and sunshine, decorations can elevate your party into a more cohesive, Instagram-worthy occasion. When decorating for your Easter event, consider the following

• DIY flower centerpieces. Roll up your sleeves and DIY some floral decorations, like centerpieces or floral wreaths. To make your life easier, consider using faux flowers, since they won’t wilt and are easier to prep in advance.
• Balloon decor. Balloons and parties are inseparable for a reason: Balloons look just plain festive. Plus, they make great photo backdrops. Use that to your advantage by setting up balloon arches, bouquets, or columns
• Easter eggs. If you feel like prepping a few Easter eggs in advance, you can use them for themed accents on a tablespread or display. Naturally, you could always buy some pre-decorated faux eggs to make your life easier.

Choose a welcoming event venue for your Easter Celebration

Perhaps most importantly of all, you’ll also need the perfect Easter event venue to host your guests and set up your activities. When scouting out venues, look for options that have some of the following perks:

• Access to indoor and outdoor spaces You can enjoy fresh air and have plenty of space for activities like egg hunts. At the same time, you’ll also have a dry place to gather if a spring shower crashes the party.
• On-site catering If you need a hand with feeding your guests, look for event spaces that offer catering. You can take a party-planning task off your plate while a professional puts upscale food (literally) on it.
• Centrally Located. You don’t want to wear your guests out with excessive traveling, especially if they’re attending church or other Easter events. Look for venues that are centrally located near your town or city, so you can cut down on travel times on an already busy day.

If you’re looking for an Easter event venue in Rhode Island that ticks all these boxes, check out Kirkbrae Country Club.

Located just outside of Providence, we offer scenic views of the Blackstone Valley and access to manicured gardens that are perfect for picnics or egg hunts. Our event spaces can accommodate a handful of friends and family to hundreds of guests. We also offer bonuses like catering and on-staff event planners, so you don’t have to stress over planning and can focus on having a wonderful Easter with your guests!

Contact us today to see available dates or tour the grounds.