Non Candy Options for Easter Eggs
Get ready to hop into the Easter spirit because the egg-citement is just around the corner! My children love egg hunts but it is tough to get into the spirit of egg hunting knowing they are going to beg for just one more jelly bean as the day goes on. We have had lots of fun finding other items that fit in Easter Eggs so that kids can still enjoy the hunt but without the sugar crash at the end. Check out our non candy options for easter eggs below!
When my oldest daughter was two, we bought extra large eggs and stuffed them with Sesame Street characters and Daniel Tiger characters. It was so fun for her that we did egg hunts all spring – hiding the eggs and characters around the yard like a toddler version of hide and seek. 
Non Food Item Fillings
- Miniature plastic animals
- Squishy toys or stress balls
- Temporary tattoos
- Stickers (including puffy or scented varieties)
- Whistles or kazoo instruments
- Small rubber balls or bouncing balls
- Character erasers
- Puzzle cubes or mini Rubik’s cubes
- Finger puppets
- Miniature cars or trucks
- Nail Polish
- Tiny notepads with pencils
- Plastic rings or bracelets
- Miniature figurines (dinosaurs, superheroes, etc.)
- Keychain charms or keyrings
- Hair accessories (barrettes, clips, or ties)
- Slime or putty in small containers
- Magnetic letters or numbers
- Decorative buttons or beads
- Foam shapes or stickers for crafting
- Miniature bubbles or bubble blowers
- Magic Growing Eggs
- Stamps
- Lip Balm or chap stick
- Coins
Food Items
- Annie’s Chocolate Bunnies
- Made Good Mini Bars
- Fruit Leather
- Smart Sweets Candies
These items are compact enough to fit inside standard Easter eggs and are sure to make egg hunts exciting and enjoyable for children of all ages! What did we miss on our list? I’m always looking for fun new items for our Easter Egg Hunt! Share them in the comments.
Looking for nearby Easter Egg Hunts around the seacoast area? Check out Seacoast Kids Calendar’s 2026 Guide to all the family-friendly Easter fun!
