Who says egg hunts are only for Easter? This Halloween, give those leftover plastic eggs a second life by turning them into spooky little surprises! A Halloween Egg Hunt is a creative, candy-filled twist on a classic tradition — and it’s perfect for kids of all ages (and grown-ups who never quite got over their love of hunting for hidden treats).
Upcycle Those Plastic Easter Eggs
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a mysterious stash of plastic Easter eggs tucked away with your holiday decorations. And every spring, you somehow end up buying more. (Don’t worry, we’ve all been there!) But here’s a chance to put them to use before next April — transform them into Halloween magic!
If you don’t have any on hand, don’t worry. You can find plastic Easter eggs on Amazon year-round — 50 eggs for under $10 is a hauntingly good deal.
What You’ll Need for a Halloween Egg Hunt
- Plastic Easter Eggs
- Permanent markers
- White- out pen
- Candy and small Halloween treats
Let’s Get Crafty!
Start by picking the right colors — think eerie greens, creepy purples, pumpkin orange, and midnight blue. Then grab your markers and give those eggs a Halloween makeover. Draw goofy monster faces, silly skeletons, or even mini jack-o’-lanterns. The fine-tip black marker works best for crisp outlines, and white-out makes excellent ghostly accents or toothy grins.
- Sorting through your stash of plastic Easter eggs for the best Halloween colors. Colors that I selected were white, green, orange, purple and blue.
- Use permanent markers to draw faces on the eggs. There is no template for the faces, but they are pretty easy to copy. I tried several different colors of markers and always went back to the fine tip black permanent marker. The black markers had the best coverage was easy to work with. Mistakes can be wiped away with a little rubbing alcohol.
- For some of the designs, I also used white-out. This is easy to work with but be aware that it does dry quickly. Put it on first then outline or accent with the black marker.
- Fill with candy and treats and you are all set for a Halloween Egg Hunt!
Pro tip: If you make a mistake, a dab of rubbing alcohol is your best friend. Keep the designs simple — you’ll probably have a dozen or more to decorate, and trust me, it’s easy to get carried away when your Frankenstein starts looking adorable.
Time to Hunt
Once the eggs are decorated, fill them with candy, stickers, or tiny toys. Hide them indoors or outside and let the Halloween Egg Hunt begin! Whether it’s part of your classroom party or backyard bash, this fun upcycled activity is sure to be a hit — proof that Halloween isn’t just for ghosts and goblins, but for clever egg hunters too.
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