Holy Week Activities for Kids and Families

Try these meaningful Holy Week activities for kids and families, including Christ-centered crafts, and family Easter traditions.

Want to make Easter week more meaningful?

Try these simple and fun Holy Week activities for kids and families!

Celebrate the true Easter meaning with crafts and traditions, perfect for home and church settings.

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Meaningful Holy Week Activities

Here are some thought-provoking Easter activities that are focused on Christ.

Here are some of our favorite Easter traditions to help kids and families highlight the true meaning of the holiday.

Jerusalem Easter Dinner (Holy Week Tradition) – Start a new Holy Week tradition with a Jerusalem Easter dinner! Learn the foods Jesus could have eaten during His last week on earth as you celebrate the Easter holiday with your family.

Gospel-centered Movie Night – Watch faith-based Easter movies like The Lion of Judah or The Miracle Maker.
Acts of Kindness – Serve others by delivering Easter baskets to neighbors, nursing homes, or shelters.
Resurrection Sunday Breakfast – Start Easter morning with a special meal and a discussion about Jesus’ victory over death.
Write Easter Letters to Jesus – Have kids write prayers or letters to Jesus, thanking Him for His sacrifice.
Palm Sunday Parade – Have kids wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna!” to celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry.
He Is Risen Banner – Let kids create a banner with this joyful message to hang in your home.
Easter Bible Verse Hunt – Hide plastic eggs with Bible verses inside and have kids read them aloud when found.
Scripture Countdown to Easter – Read a passage from the Bible each day leading up to Easter Sunday.