1. Easter chocolate hunts for all ages

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Stock up on everyone’s favourite chocolate! Hotel Chocolat’s giant family-friendly Extra Thick Eggs are back (there are eight to choose from including vegan ones with biodegradable, compostable, and 100% recyclable packaging); they have cute bunnies, lambs and chicks plus £5.95 boxes of delicious chocolate eggs that are perfect for setting up hunts on Easter Sunday (you can also find cute baskets for them to carry at Primark and Claire’s). For lovers of Dubai chocolate, there are even pistachio bow-tie bunnies.

Also look out for egg-stra special chocolate at Marks & Spencer including Flossy the Highland Cow, Made Without Dairy Rocky Road Eggs and (for those who don’t like chocolate) M&S Easter Colin The Caterpillar Woodland Egg-venture sweets. Discover more delights at Asda Living and Holland & Barrett is great for vegan and dairy-free finds.

2. Make some personalised gifts for Easter

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There are so many brilliant crafting gifts for kids to make friends, mum and dad and grandparents. Hobbycraft has paint-your-own eggs, mugs, plates and decorations or make fun Easter cards with crafting bits and pieces from Primark, Smyths Toys and TK Maxx.

Design your own bath bombs at Lush, pick up a personalised charm from Pandora or choose bits and pieces of beauty finds at Bath and Body Works, Rituals, Next, TK Maxx, Boots, Superdrug and B Perfect.

3. Easy (and free) days out with the kids

Keep an eye for kids-eat-free offers at Glasgow Fort here (Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny’s and TGI Fridays are great for offers). Bookmark the Glasgow Fort calendar for what’s on all year round, too.

4. Inspired Easter recipes and baking

Keep them occupied in the holidays with some easy baking ideas. Pancakes shaped like bunnies and decorated with fruit, mini egg cupcakes and easy lemon drizzle cake are all simple and fun ways to get them in the kitchen without losing your mind.

@baking_with_kids and @eatingwiththekids are both great Instagrammers filled with do-able recipes. Pick up handy ingredients at Marks & Spencer and Asda Living.

5. Discover cute alternative Easter gifts

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If the kids are likely to get <all> the chocolate at Easter, pick them up something that’ll last longer. There’s Jellycat bunnies and fun interactive books galore at Waterstones (We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Martha Mumford and Laura Hughes is always popular) plus Little Live Pets, Smashers Dino Eggs and Fugglers at Smyths Toys,  the Easter range at Lush and all sorts of finds at TK Maxx and Argos (especially flower and Easter bunny Lego).

For babies and younger children, Mamas & Papas have learning toys for all ages while Smiggle has lovely stationery to get them kitted out for spring.

6. Enjoy a family crafting class

From Easter bonnets to clay chicks and Easter character making, Hobbycraft hosts all sorts of fun classes for kids. From ages 3+ to adults, unleash your creative side, learn new skills and have a really fun time creating something for spring. See all the classes here.

7. Find your spring outfits

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Refreshing pastels of blue and pink are back for spring 2025 at Mango and Primark, while adidas leopard-print trainers and Zara’s ballet flats are ones to watch for women – and silver jewellery is having a comeback for summer at Pandora, Swarovski, Chisholm Hunter, S&S Argento, Warren James, H Samuel and Beaverbrooks. Don’t miss this season’s beauty – cherry girl, satin skin and mineral sunscreen – at Rituals, Next, TK Maxx, Boots, Superdrug and B Perfect.

For guys, varsity jackets, loafers and slim crop-fit jeans are taking over Mango, New Look, Next, River Island, Forty Clothing, Clarks and Office.

When it comes to kids’ new wardrobes, it’s all about spring-inspired bunny, cheery and carrot patterns (see Marks & Spencer’s fun two-piece set for boys), cute quilted jackets, new season trainers and practical hats to keep the sun out of their eyes at Asda Living, Mamas & Papas, Next, Primark and Schuh Kids.

8. Easter food and drink treats and hosting

Start planning for your Easter get-togethers now. Hot cross buns, Simnel cakes, roast lamb with mint sauce, morning mimosas and spring veg are the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of the warmer weather. Head to Marks & Spencer for inspiration.

9. Create some DIY decorations

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One of the biggest looks for homewares this Easter is a DIY statement decoration – fill a vase with pretty sticks then hang your own homemade decorations from the stems (painted glass eggs, pom pom chicks and paper butterflies from beautiful strips of ribbon) or this season’s wooden eggs. Or, simply select a gorgeous bunch of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths for your mantelpiece.

You can also create a gorgeous Easter wreath for your front door; make your own painted napkin holders; design gorgeous signs for an at-home Easter egg hunt and string up pastel-coloured paper garlands. Be inspired at Hobbycraft, Primark, Smyths Toys and TK Maxx.

10. See a movie together

Snow White is out 21st March and Minecraft the Movie is out on 4th April – perfect for the Easter holidays. Vue at Glasgow Fort also has a host of special musical, opera, dance and kids’ screenings so keep an eye on their calendar here. Plus, adults can get 30% off cinema tickets with a great deal from Frankie & Benny’s.

Finish your day out with a trip to Heavenly Desserts and Stack & Still for Easter-themed specials.

11. Book a family celebration together

Don’t fancy doing all the cooking? Book in for a family feast at one of Glasgow Fort’s welcoming restaurants. Easter is a huge celebration in Italy so Leopardo Pizza know how to host a big family meal for all ages with incredible sourdough pizza and fresh pasta.

Nando’s, Five Guys, Bread Meats Bread, all-you-can-eat Booffi, Stack & Still, Frankie & Benny’s and TGI Fridays are also great places to go with all the family.

12. Fun Easter kids’ crafting

Get creative with paper bunny ears, felt decorations, DIY giant egg jigsaws (cut some cardboard into a giant egg shape, paint it then cut into pieces) and Easter garden sets (paint an egg box and fill with baby chicks). Or pick up some spring seeds and get gardening. Follow @craftedbybears and @raisinglittlejess for some great crafting ideas. Hobbycraft, Primark, Smyths Toys and TK Maxx have everything you need.

13. Mini home makeovers

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Finally, it’s time for a spring clean with bright shades of yellow, baby pink and greens. Recycle outgrown clothes at H&M and River Island (both offer credit vouchers) as well as at Zara and TK Maxx. Add some new-season brightness with beautiful cushions, vases and accessories you’ll love from Primark, Next, TK Maxx and Marks & Spencer.

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