30 Easter Church Games for Kids That’ll Have Them Saying “He Is Risen… AND This Is Fun!”

Easter at church doesn’t have to mean whispering, wiggling, and waiting for snacks to appear. With the right mix of laughter, movement, and meaning, kids can celebrate Easter in a way that’s joyful, memorable, and totally age-appropriate. That’s why these Easter Church Games for Kids are designed to keep little hearts engaged while sharing big Easter truths without anyone asking, “Are we done yet?” 🌸🐰

Because faith, fun, and a little friendly chaos can absolutely go together.

1. 🐣 Resurrection Relay

This energetic relay game helps kids learn about the Easter story while burning off extra excitement.
How to Play:
Divide the kids into two or more teams and line them up at one end of the room or field. Place an “empty tomb” box at the opposite end for each team. One at a time, kids race to the tomb, touch it, and run back to tag the next teammate. Before tagging, they must say a short phrase like “He is risen!” to continue the relay. The first team to finish wins, but everyone celebrates together at the end. Emphasize teamwork and encouragement rather than speed.
Materials:
Decorated box, cones or markers

2. 🥚 Holy Egg Hunt

This Easter-themed hunt mixes classic fun with meaningful lessons kids can remember.
How to Play:
Hide plastic eggs around the room or outdoor area before the game begins. Inside each egg, place a short Bible verse, Easter symbol explanation, or simple question. Kids search for eggs and bring them back to a central basket once found. After the hunt, gather the group and open the eggs together. Read the messages aloud and briefly discuss what each one means. Make sure every child gets at least one egg.
Materials:
Plastic eggs, small paper slips, basket

3. ✝️ Cross Toss

This simple target game is perfect for younger kids and works well indoors or outdoors.
How to Play:
Create a large cross shape on the floor using tape or chalk. Assign different point values to sections of the cross. Kids take turns tossing a beanbag or soft ball onto the target from a short distance. Each child gets multiple tries to keep the game moving and fun. Encourage cheering and positive support for each player. Adjust the throwing distance based on age.
Materials:
Tape or chalk, beanbags or soft balls

4. 🎨 Easter Egg Art Station

This calm activity allows kids to express creativity while reflecting on Easter’s meaning.
How It Works:
Set up a table with decorating supplies and give each child an egg or paper egg cutout. Encourage kids to decorate their eggs using colors or symbols that remind them of Easter. While they work, talk about what Easter represents and why it is important. After finishing, invite kids to share what their designs mean. Display the eggs together as a group artwork. This activity works well as a quieter break between games.
Materials:
Plastic or paper eggs, markers, crayons, stickers

5. 🐑 Shepherd Says

This playful listening game teaches focus while reinforcing a familiar biblical theme.
How to Play:
Choose one child or leader to be the “Shepherd.” The Shepherd gives commands starting with “Shepherd says…” such as jump, clap, or spin. Kids only follow commands that begin with the correct phrase. If the Shepherd gives a command without saying “Shepherd says,” players should stay still. Anyone who moves sits out briefly and then rejoins. Rotate leaders so everyone gets a turn.

6. 🎶 Praise Freeze Dance

This joyful game gets kids moving while celebrating Easter with music.
How to Play:
Play upbeat worship or Easter-themed music and let the kids dance freely. When the music suddenly stops, everyone must freeze in place. Anyone who keeps moving does a fun action like clapping or hopping before rejoining. Restart the music and repeat several times to keep energy high. Encourage silly freeze poses to make it extra fun. End the game with a group cheer.
Materials:
Music player, speakers

7. 🐇 Bunny Hop Race

This lighthearted race adds Easter flair to a classic hopping challenge.
How to Play:
Line kids up at a starting line and explain that they must hop like bunnies to the finish line. On “go,” everyone hops forward using both feet together. If space allows, run multiple short races to give everyone a chance to win. Cheer for creativity and effort, not just speed. Keep distances short to avoid tired legs. This game works great outdoors or in a large room.
Materials:
Cones or tape for start and finish lines

8. 📖 Bible Verse Scramble

This thoughtful game helps kids engage with Scripture in a hands-on way.
How to Play:
Write a short Easter-related Bible verse on paper and cut it into separate words. Mix the words up and give each group a full set. Kids work together to arrange the words in the correct order. Once finished, have them read the verse aloud as a team. Discuss what the verse means and how it connects to Easter. Adjust verse length based on age group.
Materials:
Paper, marker, scissors

9. 🌼 Flower Chain Challenge

This creative activity encourages teamwork and patience.
How It Works:
Give each group a pile of paper flowers or strips of colored paper. Kids work together to link the flowers into a chain using tape or staples. Set a time limit and see which group can make the longest chain. Encourage communication and sharing materials. When time is up, compare chains and celebrate everyone’s effort. Display the chains as Easter decorations.
Materials:
Paper flowers or strips, tape or staples

10. 🏃‍♂️ Good News Relay

This relay focuses on sharing positive messages tied to the Easter story.
How to Play:
Divide kids into teams and line them up at one end of the space. Place cards with Easter messages or Bible verses at the opposite end. One child at a time runs to grab a card and brings it back to the team. Before the next runner goes, the team reads the message aloud together. Continue until all cards are collected. Finish by reviewing the messages as a group.
Materials:
Message cards, basket or container

11. 🧠 Easter Trivia Time

This fun quiz-style game helps kids learn Easter facts in an interactive way.
How to Play:
Gather kids into a group and explain that you will ask Easter-themed questions. Ask one question at a time and let kids raise their hands to answer. Keep questions simple and age-appropriate so everyone can participate. Celebrate correct answers with applause or a fun cheer. If no one knows the answer, explain it together. Rotate who answers to keep it fair.
Materials:
Prepared trivia questions

12. 🪕 Praise Parade

This joyful activity lets kids celebrate Easter through movement and music.
How It Works:
Give kids simple instruments or let them clap and march together. Play an Easter or worship song and have the group walk in a circle or around the room. Encourage kids to sing along or move to the beat. Talk briefly about praising God and why it matters. End the parade with a big group cheer. This activity works well as an opener or closer.
Materials:
Simple instruments, music player

13. 🎈 He Is Risen Balloon Pop

This high-energy game keeps kids excited while reinforcing an Easter message.
How to Play:
Write short Easter phrases or Bible verses on small slips of paper and place them inside balloons. Inflate the balloons and spread them around the room. Kids take turns popping a balloon by sitting on it or gently pressing it. After popping, read the message aloud together. Continue until all balloons are popped. Make sure to supervise for safety.
Materials:
Balloons, paper slips, marker

14. 🐥 Chick Chase

This playful game encourages coordination and gentle movement.
How to Play:
Give each child a soft ball or beanbag to represent a chick. Kids must carry their chick across the room without dropping it. If the chick falls, the child goes back to the starting line. Encourage slow, careful movement rather than speed. Cheer for everyone’s effort and progress. This game works well in small spaces.
Materials:
Soft balls or beanbags

15. 🖍️ Color the Easter Story

This quiet activity helps kids reflect on the Easter story creatively.
How It Works:
Provide coloring pages that show different parts of the Easter story. Explain each scene briefly before kids begin coloring. Allow kids to work at their own pace while soft music plays. Once finished, invite volunteers to share what their picture shows. Display the artwork around the room. This activity is ideal after energetic games.
Materials:
Coloring pages, crayons or markers

16. 🗺️ Resurrection Road Map

This interactive hunt helps kids understand the sequence of the Easter story.
How It Works:
Set up stations around the room, each representing part of the Easter story. At each station, place a short description or picture explaining that moment. Kids move from station to station in small groups following simple directions. At each stop, take a moment to explain what happened in the story. Encourage questions and discussion as they go. Finish at the empty tomb station together.
Materials:
Printed story cards or pictures, tape

17. 🪄 Miracle Charades

This imaginative game gets kids laughing while recalling Bible events.
How to Play:
Write different Easter-related events or miracles on slips of paper. One child picks a slip and silently acts it out for the group. The rest of the kids guess what is being acted out. Give gentle hints if needed to keep the game moving. Rotate turns so many kids can participate. Emphasize fun and creativity over accuracy.
Materials:
Paper slips, container

18. 👣 Footsteps of Faith

This reflective activity encourages kids to think about following Jesus.
How It Works:
Cut out paper footprints and place them in a path on the floor. Each footprint has a simple action or question written on it. Kids take turns stepping on a footprint and completing the task. Discuss the meaning of each step briefly as a group. Continue until all footprints are used. End with a short prayer or reflection.
Materials:
Paper footprints, marker

19. 🍬 Candy Count and Grace

This guessing game combines fun with a lesson about generosity.
How to Play:
Fill a clear jar with small candies and show it to the group. Kids write down or say their guesses for how many candies are inside. After everyone has guessed, count the candies together. Talk briefly about sharing and gratitude. Decide together how the candy will be shared fairly. Make sure everyone gets some.
Materials:
Clear jar, small candies

20. 🪑 Christian Chairs

This Easter-themed version of a classic game keeps kids engaged.
How to Play:
Arrange chairs in a circle, one fewer than the number of players. Play Easter or worship music while kids walk around the chairs. When the music stops, everyone sits down quickly. The child without a chair does a fun action and rejoins the game. Remove another chair and continue. Keep the focus on fun rather than elimination.
Materials:
Chairs, music player

21. 🎤 Sing-Along Showdown

This lively game encourages kids to express joy through music.
How to Play:
Divide kids into two teams and explain that they will take turns singing. Call out a familiar Easter or worship song title. One team sings a line, then the other team sings the next line. Keep the pace light and supportive so no one feels pressured. Encourage hand motions or clapping to boost confidence. End the game with everyone singing together.
Materials:
No materials needed

22. 🐰 Bunny Tail Tag

This playful tag game adds Easter fun to classic chasing.
How to Play:
Attach a cotton ball or fabric strip to the back of each child using tape or a clip. Choose a safe play area and explain that kids must try to grab others’ bunny tails. Once a tail is taken, the child continues playing without one. Set a short time limit to keep things fair. At the end, count tails just for fun. Emphasize gentle play and safety.
Materials:
Cotton balls or fabric strips, tape or clips

23. 🧩 Easter Puzzle Hunt

This teamwork-based activity challenges kids to work together.
How It Works:
Hide puzzle pieces around the room before the activity starts. Divide kids into small groups and explain that they must find all the pieces. Once collected, each group assembles their puzzle on the floor or table. Encourage communication and sharing discoveries. When finished, talk briefly about the image and its Easter meaning. Celebrate completion rather than speed.
Materials:
Simple puzzles

24. 🐑 Good Shepherd Obstacle Course

This movement activity helps kids practice balance and focus.
How It Works:
Set up a simple obstacle course using cones, chairs, or soft objects. Give each child a ball or beanbag to represent a sheep. Kids guide their sheep through the course without dropping it. If the sheep falls, they calmly start again. Encourage steady movement and patience. Adjust the course difficulty for age groups.
Materials:
Cones or chairs, soft balls or beanbags

25. 📣 Victory Shout Circle

This uplifting activity is perfect for closing your Easter program.
How It Works:
Have kids stand in a large circle together. Teach them a simple call-and-response such as “He is risen!” and “He is risen indeed!” Go around the circle letting each child lead the shout. Encourage loud voices and joyful expressions. Talk briefly about celebrating good news together. End with applause or a group prayer.

26. 🌸 Palm Parade March

This joyful marching activity helps kids remember Jesus’ triumphal entry.
How It Works:
Give each child a paper palm or green streamer to hold. Explain the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem and why people waved palms. Play gentle music while kids march around the room waving their palms. Encourage smiles, cheering, and respectful movement. Pause briefly to talk about welcoming Jesus with joy. End the march by placing the palms in a display area.
Materials:
Paper palms or green streamers, music player

27. ⚪ Roll the Tomb Stone

This active game helps kids visualize the Easter story in a fun way.
How to Play:
Use a large lightweight ball to represent the stone. Kids take turns rolling the stone from a starting line to a target area. Encourage controlled rolling rather than throwing. After each turn, briefly remind kids why the stone was important in the Easter story. Let everyone have multiple turns. Celebrate effort and participation.
Materials:
Large lightweight ball

28. 🐞 Creation Scavenger Hunt

This calm activity helps kids notice God’s creation around them.
How It Works:
Create a simple list of items found in nature or represented by pictures. Give kids time to search the room or outdoor area for each item. When they find something, they check it off mentally or tell a leader. Gather everyone afterward to talk about what they found. Connect the activity to gratitude and appreciation. Keep the hunt relaxed and inclusive.
Materials:
Scavenger hunt list

29. 📦 Empty Tomb Surprise Box

This curiosity-driven activity keeps kids engaged and excited.
How It Works:
Prepare several boxes with small objects or messages inside. Explain that each box represents the surprise of the empty tomb. Kids take turns choosing and opening a box. Read or explain what is inside and how it connects to Easter. Encourage questions and discussion. Continue until all boxes are opened.
Materials:
Small boxes, surprise items or messages

30. 🌈 Gratitude Prayer Chain

This reflective activity encourages thankfulness during Easter.
How It Works:
Give each child a strip of colored paper. Ask them to write or draw something they are thankful for. Help them link the strips together to form a paper chain. Talk about how gratitude brings people together. Hang the chain in the room as a reminder. Close with a short prayer of thanks.
Materials:
Colored paper strips, tape or staples

Easter is a celebration of joy, hope, and new beginnings and what better way to share that message than through games kids genuinely love? Whether you’re leading Sunday school, kids’ church, or an Easter event, these Easter Church Games for Kids help turn meaningful moments into unforgettable memories filled with laughter and learning. 💛✨

Because when kids are having fun, the message sticks even better.

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