Easter Charades Ideas – 180 ideas

Charades are one of the best games to play as a family during the Easter holidays because it gets everyone a little goofy—and that’s what makes it so fun. It’s nearly impossible to stay cool when you’re acting out a dog peeing on a fire hydrant, right? That’s the beauty of charades. It’s genuinely entertaining to watch everyone let their guard down and get creative while acting out different words.

The one challenge that’s common to all charades games—no matter the season—is coming up with the right words that your audience will recognize and actually enjoy acting out. The good news is that we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Easter-themed words below. They’re grouped into different categories to make choosing easier. And if you’ve forgotten how to play the game, check out this page and this page for a quick refresher on the rules and how to play respectively.

Easter Animals

Here are a few animal ideas to get you started with your Easter charades game. Acting out certain animals may require bending the “no talking” rule, because there’s simply no way to portray some animals without making their sounds. For more tips on how to act and play animal charades, check out this post.

• Bunny / Rabbit
• Chick
• Duck
• Lamb
• Dog
• Cat
• Chicken
• Frog
• Bird
• Butterfly
• Bee
• Cow
• Pig
• Horse
• Goat
• Sheep
• Mouse
• Squirrel
• Turtle
• Fish
• Monkey
• Rooster
• Goose
• Donkey
• Snake

Easter Symbols

Easter has a wide range of symbols that have evolved over time, with some having been around for centuries. Including these symbols is a great way to help your audience—especially younger players—learn about Easter symbols, rituals, and traditions while having fun.

• Easter Bunny
• Easter Egg
• Easter Basket
• Egg Hunt
• Chocolate Egg
• Chick
• Cross
• Lily
• Sunrise
• Butterfly
• Candy
• Carrot
• Egg Decorating / Painting Eggs
• Hot Cross Buns
• Lamb
• Church
• Bell
• Nest
• Spring Flowers
• Bonnet / Easter Hat
• Egg Cracking
• Egg Rolling
• Chocolate Bunny
• Jellybeans
• Palm Branch

Easter Stories

The Bible is full of stories that make perfect charades, especially when each story can spark a brief discussion after it’s acted out. From tales of the resurrection and the life of Jesus Christ, to the names, symbols, and traditions that surround this season, these stories are perfect for helping kids and families connect with the spiritual side of Easter. Here are some ideas:

• The Annunciation to Mary
• The Birth of Jesus
• The Visit of the Shepherds
• The Visit of the Magi
• Jesus’ Baptism by John
• Jesus’ Temptation in the Desert
• The Last Supper
• Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
• Judas’ Betrayal
• Jesus Before Pilate
• Peter Denies Jesus
• The Crucifixion on Calvary
• The Burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea
• The Guard at the Tomb
• The Resurrection of Jesus
• Mary Magdalene Visits the Tomb
• The Road to Emmaus
• Jesus Appears to His Disciples
• Doubting Thomas Sees Jesus
• The Ascension of Jesus
• Pentecost and the Coming of the Holy Spirit
• Palm Sunday Procession
• The Cleansing of the Temple
• Jesus Heals the Sick
• Jesus’ Parables about the Kingdom of God

Easter Plants and Flowers

While holiday treats and the annual egg hunt tend to steal our attention when celebrating Easter, nature’s own decorations are what truly capture the spirit of spring. They also make a stellar addition to your charades game word vault.

• Lily
• Tulip
• Daffodil
• Daisy
• Rose
• Sunflower
• Hyacinth
• Crocus
• Iris
• Violet
• Cherry Blossom
• Palm Branch
• Olive Branch
• Fern
• Grass
• Tree
• Leaf
• Flower Bud
• Wreath
• Potted Plant
• Vine
• Wildflower
• Garden Plant
• Sprout / Seedling
• Clover

Easter Food and Treats

If there’s one thing I love about Easter, it’s the fact that there are so many mouthwatering treats to enjoy all day long. So, if you’re looking for words to include in your Easter charades game, adding names or references to Easter foods and treats is a no-brainer.

• Chocolate Bunny
• Easter Egg (Chocolate)
• Jellybeans
• Marshmallow Peeps
• Carrot Cake
• Hot Cross Buns
• Chocolate Egg
• Candy Corn
• Easter Cookies
• Cupcake
• Pie
• Ice Cream
• Ham
• Roast Lamb
• Pancakes
• Chocolate Bar
• Carrot
• Easter Basket Treats
• Donut
• Candy Cane (for spring-themed games)
• Muffin
• Fruit Tart
• Chocolate Nest
• Brownie
• Macaron

Easter Movies

Easter isn’t just about stuffing baskets and decorating eggs. It’s also about enjoying a few Easter movies to really get into the spirit of the season. But which movies are the best to watch? Refresh your collection by challenging your audience to act out these Easter charades movie titles!

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
• The Dog that Saved Easter (2017)
• Dora’s Easter Adventure (2012)
• Guess How Much I Love You – An Enchanting Easter (2019)
• Hop (2011)
• Ice Age: The Great Egg Scapade (2016)
• It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)
• Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
• The King of Kings (PG)
• Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979)
• Peter Rabbit (2018)
• Peter Rabbit 2 (2021)
• The Prince of Egypt (1998)
• Rise of the Guardians (2012)
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971 & 2005)
• Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004)
• On a Wing and a Prayer
• Easter Bloom
• Easter Under Wraps
• His Only Son
• Jesus Revolution
• Father Stu
• Easter Sunday

Hard Easter charades

If your audience is made up of adults or experienced charades players, you might want to up the challenge by including words that are harder to act out. If you think they’re up for it, here are some tough Easter charades ideas to challenge them with.

• Resurrection
• Good Friday
• Palm Sunday
• Maundy Thursday
• Stations of the Cross
• Holy Week
• Ascension
• Last Supper
• Passover
• Crucifixion
• Easter Vigil
• Lent
• Baptism
• Garden of Gethsemane
• Easter Sunrise Service
• Egg Rolling Contest
• Easter Parade
• Egg Toss
• Spring Equinox
• Easter Bonnet Competition
• Easter Feast
• Chocolate Fountain
• Hot Cross Bun Baking
• Lily of the Valley
• Easter Basket Delivery
• Easter Egg Tree
• Church Choir Performance
• Bunny Hop Dance
• Easter Miracle