50 Easter Basket Gift Ideas to Get Kids Outdoors

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Last Updated on March 10, 2026 by Audrey

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Spring is the perfect time to encourage kids to step away from screens and enjoy the great outdoors! And that’s why I’m always looking for Easter basket gift ideas that inspire outdoor play. Easter is the perfect time to stock up on all the gear and toys that my kids can use for the upcoming warm seasons.

Whether your child loves sports, nature, adventure, or art, there’s something for every little explorer! Here’s our list of 50 Easter basket gift ideas to get your kids outside.

Outdoor Toys and Games

A compilation of pictures, including girl holding a kit and small boy crawling through a tunnel- easter basket gift ideas

When I’m brainstorming Easter basket gift ideas for my kids, the first category I think about is outdoor toys. Easter is usually when I stock up on all the classics that we use time and time again throughout the warmer months, like chalk, bubbles, etc. And I’m always on the lookout for great new toys that will add hours of outdoor play each day! Check out our absolute favorites below:

Gardening Easter Basket Gift Ideas

Spring is also the time for gardening, so my Easter basket gift ideas almost always include items that my kids can use in this regard. My kids love helping out in the garden (and digging around in the dirt in general), and providing them with their own set of tools can further inspire them to get involved! My daughter loves the garden tool set linked below so much that this is actually the second one I’ve bought her because she wore the first one out!

Outdoor Adventure and Exploration Gear

The Easter basket gift ideas in this category include some of the essentials for outdoor exploration plus a few fun items and will get tons of use from your kids and inspire more outdoor play! 

Sports

If your kids are anything like mine, they enjoy at least a couple different sports. Shooting hoops in the driveway or kicking a soccer ball around the backyard accounts for the majority of my oldest son’s outdoor time! The younger ones also like to get involved, so I usually include at least one sports related item in their Easter baskets to encourage them all to get outside and be active! Here are some of the best sports related toys for kids:

STEM and Learning Based Easter Basket Gift Ideas

We love a good STEM/learning activity, so when I’m trying to find Easter basket gift ideas for kids I’ll usually look for something in this category. We use a lot of these kits as part of our homeschooling! Even if you don’t homeschool, your kids will love learning science in a fun, hands-on way. From science kits to exploration tools, this list is sure to have something to interest your little ones!

Art and Craft Kits

Last (but definitely not least) are some art and craft ideas! We love getting creative, so these are a great option for my kid’s Easter baskets. Whether it’s drawing, crafting with nature, or creating something to use outside, your kids will love these ideas! Here are some of our favorites:

Conclusion

With a little creativity, there are so many more Easter basket gift ideas than just candy and little trinkets. These gifts can inspire kids to head outside, explore, and play, turning Easter into the start of a season filled with backyard games, nature exploration, creative projects, and outdoor family adventures. Instead of treats that disappear in a day, these Easter basket ideas can spark weeks (or even months) of outdoor fun.

Did you like these ideas? Check here for even more outdoorsy gift ideas for kids or for some beautiful nature inspired books to add to their baskets!

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