Books, markers, toys, and poppers are a great way to fill a kid’s Easter basket without sweets. Find more non-candy Easter basket filler ideas for kids here.
Make this the best holiday yet and find more ideas in our other Easter posts.
Easter is right around the corner, which means you may be trying to decide what to put in your kid’s Easter basket. Or, in our case, our company’s kids’ Easter baskets.
We have young company road trip here for Easter every year, so I always make Easter baskets for the kids (and the adults) who visit us (because how could I not?).
I give chocolate and candy to my parents and Pete, but for young kids, I try to stay away from sweet treats. I think their parents appreciate that. I also stay away from junky toys from the dollar store because those get broken so easily during the excitement of Easter morning (I blame all the sugar). I’d rather pay a little more and give fun gifts that they’ll enjoy — and not eat.
If you want to do the same, but for your own kid, this list of non-candy Easter basket ideas is sure to help you find fun things to stick into the Easter baskets you’re making this year.
We have a couple books on this list because I love gifting books for every holiday. But, we actually have a long list of 10+ Cute Easter Books For Kids, so we kept the majority of our suggestions for books for Easter over on that list.
Non-Candy Easter Basket Filler Ideas For Kids
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We separated the Easter basket fillers into ideas for girls and ideas for boys.
Of course, you can get anything off either list for your child, but I thought it might be a little easier to separate them that way.
And, of course, some of the items are gender neutral Easter basket fillers and could be on either list, but I didn’t want to repeat any of the items.
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Girls
Transparent Flower Stickers
I am a huge fan of giving non-electronic gifts. I also love gifting anything that will get kids playing outside in the fresh air. These Transparent Flower Stickers do both.
You separate the two pieces and kids can fill them with flowers from the backyard. It works best with pressed flowers that are already flat, but it’s way more fun for kids to fill it with their own found collection.
The set comes with a ton of stickers, too, so this will keep the kids occupied and outside for a long time.
Personalized Crayons
Crayons and coloring books are perfect to add to Easter baskets. It gives kids a chance to be creative.
If you also want to be creative, you can use our DIY Personalized Crayons tutorial to actually make crayons for each of your kids’ Easter baskets. They’d absolutely love being able to color with their own names.
Of course, if you don’t want to make them, you can just order them online.
Hide N Seek Busy Bag
I’m obsessed with this line of Hide N Seek Busy Bags. There are a bunch of different shapes, everything from pizza to a spaceship to this Easter egg themed bag.
The bag itself is really soft. It has a clear plastic sheet on top that acts as a window. Inside are hidden objects, like letters and plastic flowers. There’s a key on the side of the bag to show kids what’s hidden inside. They squish the bag and try to find all of the hidden objects.
It’s really fun and have occupied the kids here for much longer than you would think. It’s a great gift and a good way to keep kids off screens.
Cookeez Makery Toast Treatz
Blind bags are still so incredibly popular, so of course, they make great Easter basket fillers.
The newest (to me) are Cookeez Makery Toast Treatz. You take a piece of bread, put it in an oven or toaster (depending on which one you buy) and out pops a new character. You can only toast or bake it once, but you can still play with the oven or toaster after.
But, here’s where they different from blind bags. They actually come out warm and have a delicious scent (like cinnamon or popcorn, depending on the toy). They have fantastic reviews, so definitely add this to your cart.
Pom Pom Pets
I love craft kits. They honestly make your life so easy. Your kid gets to make adorable crafts and you only have to buy one item — and it has all the supplies your kid needs. Plus, as I say a lot, crafts keep kids off screens and I’m a huge fan of that.
This Pom Pom Pets kit comes with (almost) everything you need to make really cute pom pom animals. Round rulers, yarn, pins, felt, etc. are all included in the kit — plus a book that shows you how to make the pets.
The only bummer about the kit is it only comes with three colors of yarn, so you are gonna need to pick up some more in order for your kid to make the colorful pets.
Funko Snapsies
Funko, the brand that makes those adorable POP! characters entered the toy market with Funko Snapsies.
They’re cute figurines, with a ton of accessories, that come in a blind bag. We gave these to a video games loving 7- and 8-year-old at Christmas, and they were obsessed with them. So these are definitely a toy that will get kids off a screen.
What’s fun is that the Snapsies come in a large round ball and the blind bags are inside, kind of like opening an Easter egg to find a prize inside. So that makes them a great Easter basket idea.
Playmobil Figures
These Playmobil Figures are very similar to the Funko Snapsies above. They come in a blind bag, in pieces, and need to be assembled.
Instead of cute animals, like the Snapsies are, the Figures are all, well, figures. I wouldn’t call them action figures (because I think, by definition, those have to be based on an actual figure, fictional or real and these are just generic figures).
Little girls will love them. I mean, just look at how cute this princess is. But not a very little girl. These are for ages 5 to 10 because there are tiny pieces that aren’t good for small children.
There’s also a boy-centric version of these, but I’m not putting them down below, just so I have space for another suggestion.
Squishmallows Mystery Squad Toys
Squishmallows are still so incredibly popular. And somehow, getting more popular if the Squishmallows Happy Toys at McDonald’s were any indication.
Combine the popularity of Squishmallows with the popularity of blind bags and you have these Original Squishmallows Mystery Squad toys.
The containers are even shaped like bunnies for Easter (fine, they’re shaped like Squishmallows, but still … let’s go with bunnies so they make sense for an Easter basket).
Bubble Bath
Kids will always fight taking a bath … unless there is bubble bath involved. In that case, kids will jump in as soon as you mention a bath and stay in there for forever.
So picking up a few small pack of bubble bath or bath crackles is a win for everyone.
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Boys
Water Guns
It’s so warm here every Easter. To me, that means wearing a dress to church for Easter Sunday mass. For my nephews, that means having a water gun fight. Because I’m gifting them some in their Easter baskets this year.
Honestly, water guns are so much fun. So putting one in your kids’ stocking that he can use all spring and summer long is perfect. And if it breaks, the Easter Bunny can bring a new one next year.
Bug Catching Kit
Easter happening in spring, when it’s starting to get warmer out, is such a great excuse to give kids toys that help get them outdoors and off the screens.
So, a Bug Catching Kit is a perfect gift. They’ll spend hours outside trying to catch bugs and butterflies, and (well here in North Carolina) the tree frogs that roam all over this time of year.
Washable Markers
I always have paper and washable markers handy for our friends’ kids. I’d rather sit and color with them instead of letting them play on tablets the whole time they visit. So I think washable markets are a perfect Easter basket stuffer.
Depending on how old your kids are, you could buy smaller packs with big markers or bigger packs with smaller markers. Don’t forget some drawing paper too.
Playmobil Color
The Playmbol Color line combines art and drawing with imaginative toys, making it really fun for kids. The toys come with washable markers that can color on everything inside the box. Then, when your kid is done, just rinse them in water and start again.
There are a few different products in the line (you can see a couple in our full Playmobil Color review). The Motorcycle makes the most sense for an Easter basket because it’s the smallest so it will fit the best, but go with whatever style you think your child will play with most.
Stomp Rocket Stomp and Catch Game
Toys that get kids outside and playing together are always great to put in Easter baskets, like this Stomp Rocket Stomp and Catch Game.
It’s a fun rocket launcher — that launches the rockets when you step on a launcher. No batteries or special tools needed.
One kid will jump and launch the rocket and the other has a basket to catch the rocket. Rinse and repeat for hours.
Paper Planes Kit
Anything that encourages creativity and outdoor play gets a thumbs up from me. So of course, I’m a big fan of this Paper Planes Kit.
The kit comes with everything your kid needs to make four paper planes, but additional items for them to create scenery.
There’s a bullseye in the kit, which is fun to try to hit and see what plane ends up being the most accurate, furthest flier, etc.
Little Tikes Slammin’ Racers Vehicle
Anything from the Little Tikes Slammin’ Racers Vehicle line is perfect for a little boys Easter basket — and for his playtime too.
It’s actually really great for toddlers because all you do is push down on the button on the top and the vehicle goes flying down the floor. Of course you can manually move the vehicle, but pushing the button and watching it fly (then watching your child chase after it) is so much more fun.
Hog Wild Chocolate Easter Bunny Popper Toy
This Easter-themed Hog Wild Chocolate Easter Bunny Popper Toy shoots foam balls up to 20 feet.
If you’ve seen any of the popper reviews we’ve done on social media, the kids around here love these, so they’re definitely a great Easter basket filler.
The bunny is missing part of his ear, as a chocolate bunny would be around Easter time. Just make sure that the parents of whoever you’re giving this to know that it’s missing and don’t assume a child bit it off (which, is a true story that happened to us).
Sidewalk Chalk
Sidewalk chalk is a really good excuse to play outside in the sunshine without screens. And aren’t we all looking for that?
If you’re shopping for a little kid, make sure that you’re getting the thick chalk that’s made specifically for little hands. They’ll snap those thin pieces of chalk. Trust me on this. I learned this last year. I thought, “Little people, little hands, little chalk, little force.” Nope.
So learn from my experience and buy big chalk for little kids and little chalk for big kids.
KiwiCo Box
KiwiCo is an age-range based subscription box. Each month, you get toys, activity books, and other items shipped to your house. It’s a great gift.
Boxes begin at age 0 (there’s a 0 to 24 months box) and the oldest is ages 14 to 100, so they’re really good for kids of all ages.
Each month, there’s a concept (counting, numbers, etc.) and the activities in the box all support learning that concept. There are books, small games, and more. The toys and activities vary every month.
All the items in the box really support creative play too, so it’s definitely what you want from an educational toy (without the kids actually realizing that it’s education)
Even though it’s a subscription box, you can stop it at any time. So you can subscribe, get the first month in the mail, unsubscribe, and then hide the box until Easter. If your kid absolutely loves it (and he probably will) you can just continue the subscription.
EggMazing Egg Decorator
If your kids love decorating Easter eggs, but you can’t figure out a reason why they would do it after Easter (except for pure enjoyment), the EggMazing Egg Decorator is a great compromise.
It spins plastic eggs while your kids hold markers over the top, creating really cool designs (that dry instantly) on the eggs. When your kids are done decorating, they’ll open the eggs to find a dinosaur hidden in slime. So lots of toys in one.
If you’re using it for Easter, you can fit large and extra-large eggs in the contraption, so you can use this to color Easter eggs instead of dying them.
Slinky
A Slinky is so nostalgic for me. One of my brother’s always got one in their Easter basket. Did it last past Easter morning? Probably not. But it was great.
So a couple years ago, my brother bought a Slinky for his son. We took it outside and it definitely didn’t last longer than a couple trips down the stairs. But we used it on wide steps outside, so maybe not the best environment for a Slinky.
Anyway. All this to say: Put a Slinky in someone’s basket. It’ll be nostalgic and perfect (and maybe in the trash by the afternoon).
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More Easter Basket Ideas:
If you’re putting together Easter baskets and you need a little more help putting together the perfect basket, check out our post of 15+ Fun Easter Basket Ideas For Adults and Fun Easter Basket Ideas For Teens.
And, if you’re stretching your budget to make Easter happen this year, our Tips For Creating An Easter Basket On A Budget can help.
Which of these Easter basket fillers is your favorite? Be sure to let us know in the comments.