▢ Source Food & Drink:

• Search for a local caterer for food or use ezCater to order and schedule a food delivery during your preferred time window.

• Option: Keep it simple by offering Easter cupcakes or cookies from a local bakery.

▢ Source Supplies:

• Order easter eggs, baskets, and bulk candy to fill the eggs. Estimate you’ll need ~10-20 eggs per child participating in the egg hunt. Small toys and stickers are other options to include in the eggs.

• Option: Hire an Easter Bunny character so families can take photos during the egg hunt.

▢ Set Up the Event:

• Fill each easter egg with 1-2 pieces of candy.

• Determine the “search area” for the egg hunt. Keep it simple and easy to explain to residents & children but ensure you have enough hiding spots!

• Hide the eggs! Leave some in easy-to-find locations and some in tougher spots.

• Set up a long table with a tablecloth, if available, to display the baskets to be picked up by children and the baked goods/food.

• Option: If you hired an Easter Bunny, set up an ideal photo area slightly away from the egg hunt.

▢ Run the Egg Hunt:

• Set a specific egg hunt start time about ~30 minutes after the event start time to allow for families to arrive, snack on baked goods, and pick up their baskets.

• Gather the families and let them know the rules for the egg hunt. You’ll want to share:

  • The boundaries of the egg hunt (e.g., the courtyard only, the lobby & clubhouse only, etc.)

  • How many eggs each child is allowed to collect (e.g., ask that kids only collect about a dozen eggs each so everyone gets a fair share)

  • The time limit for the egg hunt (eg., 20 minutes to find eggs)

• Kickoff the egg hunt by pressing play on a fun Easter soundtrack for the duration of the hunt.

• Option: Depending on your RSVPs and ages, consider splitting the event into two egg hunts, one for younger children and one for older.

▢ Cost Estimates:

• Supplies: $100-200

• Food: $100-200

• Optional Easter Bunny: $100-150/hour