1Fancy Chocolates Egg Hunt
annick vanderschelden photography Although we'll never say no to chocolate, we can't help but be partial to the really decadent, and occasionally expensive, stuff — stuff the kiddies won't appreciate the way we do. Instead of filling eggs with the classic options, opt for high-quality candy bars and truffles so that digging into the goodies at the end of the hunt is even better.
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2Boozy Jelly Bean-Filled Eggs
Getty Images If real alcohol feels a little aggressive for an egg hunt in a public place, try filling your eggs with boozy jelly bean flavors such as piña colada, champagne, mimosa and mojito. They won’t actually get you buzzed, but the motif gives the hunt a more grown-up twist.
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3Scratch-Offs
Tetra Images//Getty Images Replace candy with scratch-off tickets for a more exciting hunt. Even if they don't win, there's still a thrill while waiting for the reveal. You can go with real ones, or fun Easter-themed ones to reveal a prize of your choice.
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4Date Night Hunt
negatina//Getty Images If you've got a lot of couples competing, pin the partners against each other during the activity. Whoever collects the most eggs get to pick their next date night.
5Mini Booze Bottles
Lisa Wiltse//Getty Images Another sweets replacement? Little bottles of booze. They can either drink it right there and then, or just collect them to have at a different time. Either way, everyone's a winner. Just make sure everyone takes care service home.
6Bocce Eggs
Jeffrey Coolidge//Getty Images Switch out the traditional Easter egg hunt with a grownup-friendly alternative: Roll those plastic eggs to get as close to a target as possible. Whoever’s eggs land the closest wins a prize. (Mimosas during play are encouraged, but not required.)
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7Manicure Easter Egg Hunt
Iryna Veklich//Getty Images If you're doing an Easter party with your girls, you can hide pastel nail polish inside each egg for the hunt. It'll set you up for a fun ladies' night where you can pamper each other.
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8Coupon Eggs
Getty Images Customize this game for the number, ages and type of participants, but it’s especially fun for couples: Fill plastic eggs with coupons the finder can redeem: one extra-tight hug, one extra-long kiss… and any other prizes, from nice to naughty!
9Truth-or-Dare Easter Egg Hunt
Getty Images Spice things up by writing prompts on slips of paper, and stuffing them in plastic eggs. Once the hunt is over, have everyone open their eggs to let the fun (read: dares) really begin.
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10Notes of Kindness Easter Egg Hunt
Getty Images Give your group all the affirmations they want/need/deserve by stuffing eggs with slips of paper personalized with inspirational messages. Then encourage guests to save them after the festivities as a reminder of your love and appreciation.
11Fitness Challenge Easter Egg Hunt
Getty Images If your adult guests prefer to stay fit during the holiday weekend, fill plastic eggs with slips of paper outlining specific fitness challenges like jumping jacks or squats. An impromptu workout class with your family and friends sounds like a great way to celebrate, no?
12Cash Easter Egg Hunt
Getty Images Consider filling most plastic eggs with singles, and hide just a few with bills of higher value to create the sense of added excitement. Go as big as your budget allows!
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13Lantern Easter Egg Hunt
Getty Images Make your annual egg hunt a nighttime affair: After dark, set out with flashlights or lanterns to help guests track down plastic eggs in the backyard.
14Jello Shot Easter Egg Hunt
Getty Images Make a batch of jello shots that fit in the plastic eggs, so adults can gulp 'em down when they find them.
15Easter Egg Hunt Drinking Game
Getty Images Fill those eggs with instructions on how much the finder has to drink: one sip, two big gulps, half the glass. Turn the party into a drinking game and watch it get real lively real fast.
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16Easter Egg Charades Game
Mint Images - Jane Taylor//Getty Images Update a childhood game and play an adult version of charades. Each egg will contain a prompt that you need to act out and have guests guess correctly before continuing the hunt.
17Gift Card Easter Egg Hunt
Catherine Lane//Getty Images Hide gift cards of your choice in several eggs and let the fun begin. They can gift cards to actual places, or gift cards they can redeem for other things, like the dinner of their choice.
18Plan An Easter Dinner Party
Sharon Vos-Arnold//Getty Images Turn an Easter egg hunt into a dinner party that your guests can participate in. Each egg will contain an Easter-themed recipe that they can cook for the evening. This works best if it's done the week before, so everyone can bring their dish on Sunday.
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19Camouflage Easter Eggs
Domestically Blissful Make their hunt harder by camouflaging the eggs with twine. It'll be so much more satisfying once they find one, and also hilarious to watch their frustration when it takes longer than normal.
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20Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt
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