Easter 2025 is just around the corner, and the children will soon have a break from school. That gives you the chance to spend some time together as a family, without school and work getting in the way. You can make the most of the days you have together and create some fun family memories. But what should you actually do to keep the children entertained? For many, it is a dilemma that crops up as the holidays approach. It needs to be fun and entertaining, while also teaching the children something. It is not always easy to come up with ideas, so we have tried to do it for you!
Read on for our pick of the best activities for children over the Easter holidays. We also look at why we celebrate Easter at all, whether it is better to play indoors or outdoors, and finally we suggest some fun activities to fill your Easter holidays 2025.
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Why do we celebrate the Easter holidays?
The Easter holidays give us a little break in spring, when many families take time to be together and enjoy quality time. But why do we actually celebrate Easter? For many, it is about traditions and cosy moments with the family, but Easter also has a deeper historical and religious meaning.
In the Christian tradition, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and it is a time for reflection and celebration. This religious background has given rise to many Easter traditions that we still keep today, for example the Easter egg, which symbolises new life and renewal, and the Easter lamb, which refers to the sacrifice of Jesus. Whether or not you follow the religious traditions, Easter is a time when we come together to celebrate life, hope and spring.
But Easter is not only about its religious roots. It is also a cultural holiday when we take a break from the busyness of everyday life. Many of us see the Easter holidays as a chance to get a little extra time to relax, go on small adventures or simply enjoy the comfort of home.
Indoor or outdoor activities?
With the Easter holidays 2025 approaching, it makes good sense to take the children out to explore nature. Perhaps you want to keep them away from screens and get them moving and active while they have fun. It is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities, but what if the weather does not play along? In Denmark, spring can be unpredictable, and it can be both cold and rainy.
Fortunately, there are plenty of fun and creative indoor activities that let children be active and creative without having to worry about the weather. Indoor activities can stimulate children's imagination and teach them new things while keeping them busy. That is why it can be a good idea to have both indoor and outdoor activities up your sleeve, so you are prepared for whatever the Easter holidays bring.
We have gathered some of the best activities, both outdoors and indoors, so you can choose what suits the weather and the family's mood best.
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Our 5 activities for children in the Easter holidays 2025
1. Wooden toys from Crateit
At Crateit you will find a wide range of wooden toys that are both fun and educational. Wooden toys stimulate children's imagination and motor skills while encouraging creative play. With toys from Crateit, your children decide for themselves what their worlds should look like. You can colour the toys exactly as you like and play with them just the way the children prefer. Whether they are put together on the dining table, out on the terrace or on the living room floor is entirely up to you. You can drive the cars along the roads that come with them, or up and down the coffee table. All you need is your imagination!
2. Easter bike ride
Go for a bike ride in your local area and turn it into an Easter adventure by hiding small Easter eggs along the route, or by organising an "Easter hunt" on bikes where the children have to find special things in nature (such as colourful flowers or trees in particular colours). It is a lovely way to get out into the fresh spring air and get a little exercise at the same time.
3. Let imagination run free with LEGO
LEGO is a classic, creative activity that encourages children to use their imagination and problem-solving skills. By building houses and imaginative designs, children take part in learning activities that are both fun and developmental. LEGO is an ideal indoor activity that supports both motor skills and creativity.
4. Easter egg arts and crafts
Make fun Easter eggs together with the children! Use papier-mâché, coloured paper, paint and beads to decorate Easter eggs. It is a fantastic activity that strengthens both children's fine motor skills and their creativity. You can also make little Easter chicks and bunnies as decorations for the house or as small gifts for family members.
5. Visit some of Denmark's many lovely nature playgrounds
Denmark offers a wealth of exciting nature playgrounds where children can play, explore and be active in the fresh air. At these playgrounds, children can climb, play in trees, build with natural materials and learn about the diversity of nature. It is a fun and educational way to spend time together as a family, while the children develop both physical strength and social skills.
With these activities, you have plenty of options for filling the Easter holidays with fun and play. Whether the weather invites outdoor activities or cosy moments indoors, there is something for everyone, so the whole family can have a fantastic holiday together. We hope you have found some inspiration and feel ready to create some fun memories with the children over the Easter holidays.
Toys that keep the holidays going
If the weather lets you down, it is nice to have something you can bring out and keep building on. Everything below comes unpainted, so the colouring becomes an activity in itself.
Crateit Forest Markers - 1mm - 6 pcs.
Six acrylic markers in forest colours. They cover untreated wood and dry quickly, so you can carry on painting straight away.
DKK 99
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Farm Animals
Farmyard animals in unpainted wood. Ready to be painted, named and played with.
DKK 99
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Crossroad Cottage
A house by the traffic lights. A manageable building project for a rainy day, which can be extended afterwards.
DKK 249
View productRead also: the guide to Christmas gifts that last longer than Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do with children in the Easter holidays?
Mix outdoors and indoors. A trip out of the door in the morning and something calm in the afternoon usually works better than a whole day of the same thing. If you have something to hand that can be built on from day to day, half the holiday is sorted.
What do you do when the weather lets you down on holiday?
That is when it helps to have something that can be brought out without any preparation. Something that needs painting or assembling usually lasts longer than a film, because the child is doing it themselves.
How do you entertain children in the holidays without it getting expensive?
Getting outside does not have to cost anything, and what does cost money indoors is usually something that can be used again afterwards. Toys that can be rebuilt get brought out holiday after holiday.
