30 Ways to Celebrate Easter by Yourself or with Friends

So much of the natural world can symbolize Christ’s Resurrection, and this can help guide your thoughts to Him while you prepare for Easter. Consider including these nature-themed ideas in your Easter activities:

1. Go on a hike while contemplating the symbolism of new life in the spring.

2. Put decorative bouquets together and place them next to artwork of the Resurrection morning.

3. Hold a home evening picnic to sit outside and discuss scriptures about the meaning of Easter.

4. Plant flowers or herbs while reflecting on how Christ helps us grow spiritually through His Atonement.

5. Watch a sunrise and ponder the light and hope that came with the risen Lord.

6. Sketch or photograph signs of spring to document symbols of renewal and rebirth.

7. Walk through a garden or park while listening to Easter hymns or scriptures.

8. Create nature-inspired art (like leaf prints or pressed flowers) to represent new life in Christ.

9. Go stargazing and contemplate the eternal perspective Christ’s Atonement and Resurrection provide.

10. Build a small rock cairn that symbolizes the empty tomb and Christ’s triumph over death.

Christ spent much of the final week of His life focusing on others. Here are some group Easter activities that can remind you of the Savior’s example:

1. Visit with a friend or neighbor who might need company during Easter.

2. Write notes with scriptures or quotes about Jesus Christ and secretly give them to roommates or ministering brothers and sisters.

3. Invite friends or ward members to join you in a special fast to remember Christ’s sacrifice and think of what you can do for someone in need.

4. Organize a group to clean up a local park or neighborhood garden in remembrance of Christ’s life of service.

5. Host a game night or potluck for those who might not have family nearby for Easter.

6. Create simple Easter care baskets for people in your ward or community who could use a pick-me-up.

7. Plan a group music night to sing hymns and Easter-focused songs together.

8. Volunteer to help with a local Easter event, like a neighborhood egg hunt.

9. Share your favorite scripture or quote about the Resurrection on social media to uplift others.

10. Create a shared Easter journal where each person adds a thought, scripture, or testimony about Jesus Christ.

Art comes in many forms and can bring symbols of Jesus Christ into our Easter worship. No matter your skill level, here are some ideas for using art to enjoy the Easter season:

1. Learn to bake homemade bread while pondering the Last Supper and the gift of the sacrament. Share it with friends.

2. Hang a bulletin board for roommates or family members to add to a collage of pictures and scriptures about Holy Week.

3. Make nail-and-string art of a heart or the empty tomb to reflect on Christ’s sacrifice.

4. Design watercolor Easter cards with scriptures or symbols to share with friends or display at home.

5. Decorate candles with wax seals, pressed flowers, or hand-drawn symbols to represent Christ as the Light of the World.

6. Learn to carve wood and create an Easter display of Jesus Christ, similar to a Christmas Nativity.

7. Assemble a planter box for someone, providing a way for them to enjoy flowers and new plants that represent the Savior’s Resurrection.

8. Paint rocks with Easter messages and place them around your campus or neighborhood.

9. Make a simple Resurrection scene using paper cutouts or recycled materials for a tabletop display.

10. Create word art of scripture phrases from Holy Week on sticky notes and add them to your scriptures to help visualize the events.

No matter what your life looks like, commemorating the Savior’s Atonement and Resurrection doesn’t have to be daunting or isolating. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that the “glorious and triumphant Easter message,” will help you “gain a personal testimony of Jesus Christ as our Savior and Redeemer” and find a deeper relationship with Him and the people around you.