Easter is a great time for families to spend time together, enjoy the outdoors and help children stay active.
With longer days and warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to plan outdoor adventures. This could be anything from a couple of hours at your local park to a day out exploring Lincolnshire’s green spaces and countryside. Easy ideas like nature walks, Easter egg hunts and outdoor games are great for keeping younger children engaged, active and entertained.
Across Lincolnshire, there are plenty of free and low-cost activities and events on offer too, making it easy to have fun and create lasting memories without spending a lot. Active Holiday clubs are another great option to keep children active, allowing them to learn new skills and make new friends.
From Easter trails and family fun days to holiday clubs – we’ve gathered together some events and activities to make the most of the Easter break.
Free & low-cost Easter events
Many organisations across Lincolnshire put on affordable or free activities for families and young people over the Easter break. Local parks, nature reserves and town councils have Easter trails to enjoy, and there are also lots of family fun days taking place. A few suggestions are below:
Sleaford’s Easter Garden Trail, Saturday 4 April, 10am – 2pm.
Collect your trail sheet from the staff at the Easter Garden entrance, visit nine nearby businesses to gather the stamped letters, unscramble them to find the mystery word and hand in your completed sheet at the Easter Garden for a chocolate or sweet prize.
Spring Skills Event at Wyndham Park, Grantham, Saturday 4 April, 11am – 3pm
Enjoy family fun at Wyndham park this Easter. There will be free skateboarding, a climbing wall, plus circus skills and pottery painting. Just book activities when you arrive and enjoy a fun day for the family!
Wyndham Park Extravaganza – Thursday 9th April, 11- 3pm
The Wyndham Park Easter Trail is a popular, family event and this year’s event features a nature-themed trail focused on birds’ eggs and the great outdoors. Find out more
Free Egg Hunt Extravaganza, Friday 10 April
Project St Thomas, 10am – 12pm
Pinchbeck Hub, 1 -3pm
This Easter Hunt Extravaganza with Rose Fitness and Healthy Roots features fun movement, team work and a sprinkle of chocolate too! Kids and grown-ups can get active together while discovering how healthy foods can keep you strong and energised.
Booking is required – phone Sam 07592646587 / Rose 07538880122
Family Nature Day at Ascoughfee Gardens, Friday 10 April
Nature Day promises a relaxed, enjoyable and educational day out for all ages, celebrating the amazing wildlife and natural spaces in South Holland. There will be plenty of hands-on fun too, including creative arts and crafts, nature-themed activities and the popular Nature Trail, which takes families on a discovery walk around the historic gardens.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Nature Trails
This Easter holidays, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has self guided trails at five nature reserves around the county. So if you’re looking for an interesting outdoor activity that’s free to do and suitable for all ages, why not plan a visit? Trails are available at: Far Ings Nature reserve, Barton -upon-Humber; Whisby Nature Park, Lincoln; Gibraltor Point Nature Reserve, Skegness; Snipe Dales, near Spilsby; Banovallum House, Horncastle. Just pick up your free trail guide and follow the boards at each location.
Football Fun & Holiday Clubs
Boston United Football Fun Day, Tuesday 7 April 8.30am – 3pm
Children aged 5 -12 can enjoy a fun packed day of football and fun, and an Easter egg hunt at Boston United. Find out more and book
Wainfleet Strikes – Kick off Day, Sunday 12 April, Wainfleet St Mary Multi-use Games Area Project, 10am – 3pm – FREE
Jack’s Community Soccer School is working with partners to bring a full day of free football for ages 8 – 16 to Wainfleet St Mary’s MUGA. Following this day, free sessions will be held weekly on Sunday mornings.
Kexby Football Holiday Clubs, Upton & Kexby Playing Field, Gainsborough, 9am -3pm
Children aged 5-13 can enjoy a full day of football fun with Wright Way Sports & Education at these holiday clubs.
Scotter Holiday Club, 9-15 April, 9am – 3pm
Wright Way Sports & Education, are offering a holiday club with dance, sports crafts and activities in Scotter, on selected days of the Easter holiday.
Find out more
Lincoln City Foundation, Holiday club, 7 April – 17 April. 8.30 – 5pm
Open to ages 4 -11 Lincoln City Foundation’s holiday club offers fun indoor and outdoor sports activities alongside crafts and games. For those kids who love football, the football Evolution holiday programme focuses on having fun and developing skills whilst playing football.
Free Holiday Activity Programmes (HAF)
If you’re eligible, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is one of the best ways to keep children active over Easter.
Across Lincolnshire, there are hundreds of holiday clubs offering:
- Sports and physical activities
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Trips and outdoor experiences
- Free healthy meals
These sessions are completely free for children receiving benefits-related free school meals and are designed to keep young people active and engaged during the holidays.
Even if you’re not eligible, some providers offer paid places at low cost, depending on availability.
Get active at home
You don’t need organised events to stay active. Simple, low-cost ideas at home can be just as effective:
- Set up an Easter egg hunt in your garden or local park
- Try family fitness challenges or mini sports days
- Get creative with Easter crafts and active games
- Build dens, obstacle courses, or scavenger trails
These activities encourage movement, creativity, and quality time together — all without spending money.