30 Cute Things to Put in Easter Eggs Besides Candy (2024)

Easter is one of Ree Drummond's favorite times of year—and ours, too! Just think of all the sweet Easter treats to enjoy along with all those fun party ideas to try. And of course, there's the quality family time you'll get during Easter traditions like a delightful Easter brunch. And of all the fun, festive activities, there's no Easter activity more special than an Easter egg hunt—so many sweet memories are made while cracking open those little eggs to find prizes inside. So, why not up your game this year and pack your clutch with these creative Easter egg filler ideas?

Egg hunts are an activity the whole Drummond family gets pretty into each year. "After the baskets, we head to church, and after church, we have an egg hunt, complete with cash prizes and the occasional backyard brawl," Ree says. Even if your family isn't as creative as hers, you might need to watch out for backyard brawls with these new filler ideas. Sure, everyone loves Easter candy or chocolate bunnies, but we found options that either shake up the classics or introduce fun new prizes to the fam.

Try a couple of Easter toys like Easter-themed stamps or stickers if you want a fresh take on a traditional filler. Or go with a few mini Easter books! Looking for a prize older kids or adults will love? Egg-shaped bath bombs, pastel scrunchies, or pretty mini resin rabbits will do the trick. We've found something to make everyone a hoppy bunny this year. Plus, these fun finds will make great Easter basket stuffers, too!

Not only are fidget toys fun, but they also keep nervous hands busy. This set comes with 12 convenient keychain poppers in egg, carrot, chick, and bunny designs—all in a bright, neon tie-dye coloration!

They might be expecting candy inside their eggs, but they probably aren't expecting candy bracelets! This sweet treat is just as fun as it is tasty—and will look so festive with their Easter attire.

As soon as every egg has been opened, the kiddos will want to hop to it and get building! The box comes with 12 individual packages of building block sets. There are adorable animals, flowers, carrots, Easter garland, Easter baskets, eggs, Jesus, and more. Each package comes with an independent instruction manual, too.

There's no need to go out and buy plastic eggs thanks to this set that comes with an assortment of Easter-themed yo-yos and matching plastic eggs to place them in. We're sensing hours of fun for your little ones!

Your kiddos will be jumping for joy while playing with these cute toys... much like the bunny, bear, and egg poppers themselves! They can even turn playtime into a friendly competition by seeing whose toy springs the highest.

Bunnies, chicks, all kinds of Easter squishes! These are the cutest little guys that can squeeze into eggs. Kids will have fun collecting and trading their favorites. Plus, they double as a stress reliever!

The egg hunt may get interrupted by a round of tic-tac-toe when they discover this cute filler! Plus, these little guys double as erasers.

Save yourself some prep time with pre-filled eggs. This 24-pack of colorful little ones comes with light-up animal rings!

Anyone remember school bake/toy sales? These stamps are a bit of a 90s throwback. They come in all different colors and Easter designs, so you can have a craft hour after your hunt!

If you want a cute egg filler that doubles as a wind-down activity, try these mini puzzles! They feature adorable Easter animals, and puzzles are also great for cognitive development.

If you want a fun surprise pack, try these mini toys! Who wouldn't love finding a teeny tiny Rubik's Cube on Easter morning?

Waterproof stickers fit easily into eggs with other candies and toys. This jumbo pack comes with eggs, chicks, bunnies, crosses, and more!

Grab a few of these mini makeup tubes and you'll have kids rushing to the bathroom to try their new nail polish and lip gloss.

Be careful with these pretty anklets! They just might start a brawl as people try to snag their favorite style.

Bedtime (or anytime) stories just got so much better! These finger puppets featuring an array of furry friends will be so much fun for the little ones. They might even join together to put on one big production!

Now this is a cool surprise that keeps on giving! Not only will they be excited to hunt for these speckled eggs, they'll also be so happy to learn that when placed in water overnight, they hatch into super fun dinosaur toys.

Fill a few jumbo eggs with these miniature versions of Beatrix Potter's 12 most popular tales! The kids will love following along with the world of Peter Rabbit.

Chick it out! These vibrant baby chickens are too cute to pass up. Plus, they'll bring plenty of smiles to playtime after all those Easter festivities are over.

Erasers are a useful filler everyone can use, especially when they spend the afternoon crafting. This 12-pack comes with eggs, flowers, bunnies, and more!

Mini resin animals make for a classy filler, perfect for older children or adults. These rabbits have the cutest little pink ears and double as shelf, desk, or mantel ornaments.