75+ Easter Basket Ideas without Candy

Parents look for Easter basket ideas without candy for many different reasons. Whether you’re trying to cut down on sugar or encourage kiddos to be more active or creative, we’ve got lots of Mom-, Dad- and Bunny-certified Easter basket fillers they’ll love. No candy—not a single jelly bean—needed.
Inspired? Create and share by tagging @Hallmark.
Easter basket ideas to celebrate spring
It’s time to welcome sunnier skies, April showers, and spring activities with healthy Easter basket fillers. Look for these outdoor-inspired items.
- Sidewalk chalk
- Jump rope
- Bubbles
- Marbles
- Jacks
- Paddle balls
- Kite
- Seed packets
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Kid-sized garden tools
- Home-team baseball jersey and cap
- Crocs™ and Jibbitz™ shoe charms
- Galoshes (these could even be the “basket”)
- Umbrellas
Easter basket fillers for creative kids
Substitute a craft-supply caddy for a traditional basket and fill it with everything kiddos need to express themselves.
- Crayons
- Markers and pens
- Pencils
- Paints and brushes
- Stickers
- Washi tape
- Glue sticks
- Notepads
- Sketchbooks
- Journals
- Clay
- Scissors
- Hole punchers
- Craft project kits
Easter treats for a little bit of quiet
Books are a favorite for Easter baskets without candy—and there’s something for everyone. Give them with accessories: bookmarks, nameplate stickers, highlighters, pens, or pencils.
- Personalized kids’ books
- Recordable storybooks
- Story and pop-up books
- Coloring books
- Puzzle, crossword, sudoku, and word game books
- Joke books
- Comic books or graphic novels
Easter basket-sized toys and games
Little toys can capture kids’ imaginations, keep them occupied on trips, and add to their favorite collections. For extra fun, try “blind bag” or “surprise bag” toys that keep the contents a secret until unwrapped.
- Card games
- Games and puzzles
- Collectable cars
- Miniature figures, animals and dolls (and accessories)
- Wind-up toys
- Video games
- DVDs
- Sensory toys (things kids can spin or squeeze)
- Stuffed animals
- Squishy stuff (Play Doh, Silly String, Silly Putty, and slime)
Cute versions of everyday items
Special versions of practical items—such as a sparkly toothbrush or one featuring their favorite character—make fun (and useful!) non-candy Easter basket fillers.
- Toothbrushes
- Night lights
- Sippy cups or water bottles
- Fun socks
- Plastic bandages
- Flip-flops or slippers
- PJs for warm weather
- Travel kits
- Zipper pouches
- Key chains
- Backpack clips
Easter basket ideas with glam and bling
The Easter bunny can deliver primping supplies or a spa treatment in a basket with these tween- or teen-appropriate choices.
- Nail polish
- Face masks
- Lip gloss
- Lip balm
- Hair accessories
- Hairbrushes or combs
- Body spray
- Temporary tattoos
- Jewelry
- Enamel pins
Make your own Easter basket with one of our creative DIY ideas or help the bunny deliver the goods in a piñata-inspired gift box instead. And if you enjoy making your own non-candy Easter basket treats, check out our free instructions for confetti-filled eggs, chunky yarn key chains or pinwheels.
Shop Easter
See allYou may also like
See more-
Spring Spring coloring pages to help you celebrate brighter days
It’s spring! And in our book, spring means color. It’s in the flowers that pop up, the birds that come back and the o...
-
Spring History of Administrative Professionals Day
Three people led the effort to create Administrative Professionals Day/Week: Mary Barrett, a past president of the...
-
Easter Easter Eggs-travaganza: Our Favorite Easter Egg Ideas
When it comes to Easter, we think both adults AND kids deserve to have some fun and make fabulous, way-too-pretty-to-...
-
St. Patrick's Day Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Pages for Your Little Leprechauns
If you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, then you know it’s all about sharing love, luck and fun. And what could be more f...
-
Easter Free Printable Easter Coloring Pages to Brighten Up Your Celebration
One of the best things about Easter—in addition to faith, family and food—is all the colors. So we figured we’d throw...
-
Gifting Hallmark and ArtLifting: Supporting underrepresented artists with gifts and cards that give back
Quána Madison is just one of the artists featured in Hallmark's new ArtLifting collection. But her story captures the...
-
Kids Free Black History Month Coloring Pages to Celebrate with the Family or in the Classroom
There are so many way to celebrate Black History Month. And we absolutely love the ones that can be done as a family ...
-
Spring History of Teacher Appreciation Week
People in the United States started celebrating National Teacher Day in 1953 when Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Cong...
-
Spring History of Nurses Day
In 1953, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare proposed that President Dwight D. E...
-
Valentine's Day Share Some Puppy Love with the Littles This Valentine’s Day
Tell them you love them through stories that come to life. Find this sweet singing pup and his companion book in your...
-
Thank You 100+ Inspiring Gratitude Quotes to Keep or Share
Being thankful is something we naturally think of around Thanksgiving—but anytime is a good time for some inspiring g...
-
Christmas Capturing Every Memory with Keepsake Ornaments: 50 Years and Counting
What if our Christmas trees connected us to family and friends each moment we gathered around them? What if every orn...
-
Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Perfect for Each Zodiac Sign
We all know someone who’s a little obsessed with astrology. They love to check their daily horoscope, ask everyone th...
-
Valentine's Day Cute and Colorful DIY Kids' Valentine Box Ideas
Ever look at kids’ valentine box ideas and wonder why they get to have all the fun? SAME. So we rounded up some suppl...
-
Valentine's Day DIY Camera Valentine Box
Hardly anyone uses film anymore, but your little might recognize what this is if they have their own toy digital came...
-
Valentine's Day DIY Rainbow Valentine Box
This design is for that child who when asked what their favorite color is exclaims, “the rainbow!” (They may or may n...
-
Valentine's Day DIY Roller Skate Valentine Box
Have you noticed that there’s a big roller skate revival happening? It’s kind of amazing. If your kid needs a valenti...
-
Valentine's Day DIY Dinosaur Valentine Box
A box of love notes shaped like a little stegosaurus? Um, ADORABLE. And yes, ours is in the classic Valentine’s Day s...
-
Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Party Ideas: Setup, Sips, Snacks and More
We all know that when it comes to love, we should be showing our people we care in lots of little ways every day. But...
-
Valentine's Day Free Relationship Conversation Cards to Stir Up All the Feels
Having positive, meaningful conversations is one of the best things about the relationships in our lives. Whether it’...