This year Easter comes early on March 31st. That’s only a little over a month away at this point.
What do you get for your kids at Easter? My kids, like just about every other kids, certainly love candy, but I try to keep the candy to just the eggs and put something else in their baskets.

Because we have so many kids, some years we do a family Easter basket full of goodies the whole family can enjoy together.
Other years everyone gets their own basket. One year we even gave them each a new set of rain boots instead of a basket and filled those.
I’ve taken some time to assemble a list of my favorite non-candy Easter basket filler ideas for your kids. Check them out below.
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
I've got lots of great Easter basket ideas for you with links so you can shop easily online.
Connetix Rainbow Ball Run Expansion Pack
I can't stress this enough - if you don't have Connetix magnetic tile blocks yet, you NEED these for your kids! All of my kids, from ages 1 up to 13 enjoy building with these tiles! When I get them out, they will often build together for hours. They are fabulous! This is the type of toy I put in our family Easter baskets.
A great way to expand the fun with the magnetic tiles is to add on some of these neat ball runs. You won't regret this toy!
Canal Toys Instant Print Camera
An instant print camera under $50? I have to admit that when I saw how affordable this camera is, I had my doubts. However, my 9-year-old daughter received this camera for Christmas and she LOVES it! She has used it so much!
Not only does she love it, her siblings do too. Even the baby (18 months old) begs her to take photos of him with it. There are no regrets about this camera. Get it!
Sensory Play Jar from Glo Pals
Just add water and batteries for a fun sensory play experience for your kids! You can add in accessories, like the Daniel Tiger Light Up Cubes mentioned below, for added fun.
Daniel Tiger Light-Up Cubes
These neat cubes light up in water! Toddlers and preschoolers will have so much fun with them in the bathtub or at the water table.
Smillows
Scented pillows that are guaranteed to have a lasting scent for 2 years, yes, please! They are available in 10 different shapes/scents including cupcake, rootbeer, bubble gum, green apple, and more!
Tree House Play World from Bababoo and Friends
Toddlers and preschoolers will love this adorable treehouse playset! The wooden tracks are compatible with other wooden train track sets too!
Pix Brix Bob Ross
Older kids will get a kick out of this Bob Ross pixel building set! It comes in a paint can that doubles as a display case.
Cotton Muslin Quilted Throw - Watercolor Roses
If you've been following my blog for a little while, you have probably already heard about how much I just LOVE my Little Unicorn Muslin Quilted Throws...and all the other members of my family love them too.
Seriously, my kids fight over who gets these soft blankets when they sit down on the couch. This blanket is the perfect addition to a family basket or as a practical gift for individual kids too.
There are lots of great patterns for both girls and boys too. I love this cheerful spring blanket!
StickiKubes
StickiKubes are colorful mini stacking cubes that stick to anything except fabric. Your kidswill have hours of fun making their own custom 2D and 3D designs. If they get dirty just rinse them in water and they are good as new. They won't lose their stickiness!
Friends on Tour Pull Along Toy from Bababoo and Friends
Little ones will love this whimsical pull-along toy from Bababoo and Friends. It comes with two blocks to load and unload and both sides feature activities that help little ones with their fine motor skills.
Star Stable's Starshine 2-in-1 Puzzle Kit
Girls will love this pretty Star Stable building kit. Builders get to decide whether to craft this set as 2D for wall display or 3D to display on a desk or shelf. Bricks are also compatible with LEGO and other similar bricks.
World of Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Jack in the Box
This fun toy combines two classics - The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a Jack in the Box! It plays the song "Pop Goes the Weasel" and little ones will enjoy popping this caterpillar out over and over again!
Warm Pals Hound Dog
This cuddly hound dog is both weighted and scented and is the perfect plushie pal to tuck into their basket! If they aren't a dog fan don't worry, Warm Pals has tons of other options to choose from, like a highland cow, hedgehog, elephant, and more!
Mrs. Rabbit And Peter Ornament
Do you decorate a small tree for Easter? If so, this adorable Peter Rabbit and Mrs. Rabbit ornament is the perfect Easter ornament! It would also look cute attached to a Spring wreath or just sitting on a mantle. I love gifting my kids heirloom-quality items like this that they can treasure well into their adult years.
Stand Mixer Set
Little kids love to pretend to do all the things they see adults doing. This stand mixer from PlanToys is adorable and sure to see lots of play time from your little ones! It comes with a pat of butter, a flour bag with pretend flour and an egg that can be cracked like a real one!
LâMO Piper Kids Shoes
It's always about this time of the year that I start realizing most if not all of my kids need new shoes. They either outgrew the ones we purchased in the fall or the fall shoes are so beat up from playing outside (my kids spent a lot of time out there!) that they are in dire need of a refresh!
Easter is a great occasion to grab a new pair of shoes for your kids! I love these slip-on shoes from LâMO and my kids do too. They have great colors/prints for both girls and boys.
Related Posts
Check out this fun Easter Garland Craft that you can make with your kids. You’ll also want to check out this list of the best Easter books for toddlers.

Lauryn R
Wednesday 20th of March 2024
These are awesome ideas for non-candy Easter basket stuffers! I love the Warm Pals Hound Dog, how cute! I always try to include a stuffed animal in all of my kid's baskets every year. They are definitely huge fans of stuffed animals and like to collect them.