The Best Easter Deals (Plus Fun Ways to Celebrate!)

Any opportunity to spend time with friends and family is a welcome one. Easter is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians. Preceding Easter is Good Friday, which commemorates the day of His crucifixion, and Easter follows three days later to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are many ways to celebrate this special holiday that occurs on a different date each year.

What Deals Can You Expect on Easter?

There are a number of deals during the Easter holiday season. Candy plays a big role in the Easter holiday since it is often given to children as a gift to celebrate this special day. For that reason, you will see many deals for candy, especially chocolate.

Eggs, both real and plastic, also play an important role in this holiday for many families, so you can expect to see deals on eggs. Additionally, Easter baskets are traditionally given to loved ones to celebrate the holiday, so you might find discounts on them as well.

Finally, since Easter is celebrated during spring, you can expect to save on spring clothing, especially for women and young children.

Brick-and-Mortar Stores

In brick-and-mortar stores, you'll find sales on clothing, chocolate, and Easter decorations. Since Easter is celebrated in either March or April, depending on the year, you should start to see deals on Easter-related goods starting around the 1st of March or April in some stores.

Online Retail Stores

Online retail stores will start to advertise their Easter deals around the same time as brick-and-mortar stores do. You may actually find better deals online than you will in stores.

Popular chain retail stores like Target and Walmart have, on occasion, had better deals online for shoppers than they’ve had in their physical stores. Aside from the popular chain stores, other online retailers too may have deals for the Easter holiday season on clothing, decorations, candy, or even food.

PersonalizationMall

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Princess Polly

Shop Princess Polly’s Easter Sale for markdowns up to 70% off from 4/14-4/18 only. Or use code CFOLLOW20 for 20% off any purchase excluding sale now through April 30.

DSW

From 4/14-4/17 only, use code THELIST for 20% off select designer brands at DSW, like Betsy Johnson, Skechers, Sperry, Steve Madden, Stuart Weitzman, Timberland, and Vans.

Morphe

Save 10% off makeup at Morphe Cosmetics with code COUPONFOLLOW.

CanvasPrints.com

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Vividseats.com

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Ediblearrangements.com

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Priceline.com

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Berries.com

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Mayvenn.com

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S&S Worldwide

You'll find a ton of craft supplies, activities, games and more at S&S Worldwide. Plus, use code BUNNY25 for 25% off everything and free shipping when you spend $99 or more. Now through 4/17 only.

Plow & Hearth

Looking to furnish your home with warmth and sensible items? Use code LSEDAY between 4/16 - 4/30 to save 15% off on $75+ orders

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For the Healthy Peeps

  • GourmetGiftBaskets.com: Did you know that you can buy healthy alternatives from this delicious retailer? Shop Easter baskets and save $5-$15, including savings on their Easter Orchard Fruit Basket and Easter Morning Breakfast Gift Basket.
  • The Popcorn Factory: Instead of chocolate this Easter, why not try popcorn in flavors like cracked pepper sea salt, sugar-free caramel, ranch and more, all for 15% off.
  • The Fruit Company: Fruit gift baskets ship free this Easter.
  • Mouth: Get mouth-watering, expertly-curated gift boxes for healthy folks and more. Signup to their email list for 15% off your first purchase.

Other Egg-cellent Offers

  • Overstock: Overstock is having a Spring Black Friday sale, which includes some Easter tablescapes and more--plus, use this offer for 10% off.
  • PetMate: Your pets need Easter gifts, too! Spend $50 or more at Petmate and get 20% off instantly
  • Revolution Beauty: Get 3 donut bath fizzers for the price of 2, a sweet treat for your beauty routine
  • Calendars.com: Save 20% off any 1 item
  • Bodum: Save up to 75% off select Easter items

Grocery Delivery and Pickup Companies

Having groceries delivered or shopped for you has grown in popularity, and now many companies offer these services. Given how competitive this market is now, many of these companies offer deals in order to compete for customers. For this reason, you can expect to see these companies offering various deals and coupons for their stores and services for the Easter holiday.

Ways to Celebrate Easter

While Easter is traditionally a religious holiday, it is also a holiday where many families celebrate in various ways that make the holiday fun and memorable for kids. Here are some fun ways that you can celebrate Easter that the whole family can enjoy.

Have an Easter Egg Hunt

One popular way to celebrate Easter that is fun for all ages is to have an Easter egg hunt. You can buy plastic Easter eggs from many retail stores both online and in-person, and since candy is often on sale for this holiday, many families choose to purchase candy as well and place some in the Easter eggs before hiding them.

Once the eggs are hidden, children are then typically given an easter basket and told to find the eggs. As the children find Easter eggs, they can place them in their baskets for safekeeping. Celebrating Easter in this way is not only fun, but it’s also a way to get everyone outside and moving.

Decorate Easter Eggs

Another popular way to celebrate Easter is by decorating Easter eggs. Kids love doing this activity, and it is something you can do with them to be creative. Ways that you can decorate Easter eggs include dyeing them or painting them. You can also put stickers or other embellishments on them as well.

Some people choose to decorate real eggs for Easter, while others opt for the plastic ones. The choice is up to you. If you plan to have an Easter egg hunt, however, a fun thing that you can do is decorate the eggs with the kids first before hiding them so that the eggs they are finding are more personalized.

Make Candy or Other Sweets

Another way you can celebrate Easter is by making candy or other sweets like cupcakes or cookies and decorating them after you’re done for more personalized treats. This is something kids may enjoy doing as well as it gives them an opportunity to both be creative and feel more independent and accomplished.

COSTUME PARTY

Grab some fancy clothes or costumes from your closet or shop at Halloween Express (15% off all orders with code CFEASTER15) and make your own at-home costume party. Your kids will love getting to play dress-up, and you’ll have a blast too.

INDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE

This is a great idea for playtime _any_time! Make an indoor obstacle course out of your couch, coffee table, upturned chairs, stacks of magazines, brooms, and more. Let the winner get to pick what’s for dinner or give them an Easter prize.

EASTER BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP

Ever seen those holiday shows on Food Network? Make your own! All you need is a few recipes and your imagination. Kids will love getting their hands dirty and creating something great you can all eat together.

EASTER DINNER FEAST

Gather your ingredients and cook a massive Easter feast, set the table beautifully like you would for a dinner party, and even get your crafting on for centerpieces. Then, set some candles up and get everyone in your house together for a family meal.

Budget-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Easter

Celebrating Easter doesn’t have to involve money, and many families choose to stick to their religious roots when celebrating the holiday. Whichever is your choice, you can celebrate Easter by doing some of these budget-friendly ideas.

Go to Church

Many families spend Easter in church, and many churches have additional sermons on Easter given its special ties to the Christian religion. Also, many churches host various activities on Easter Sunday for both the kids in the church as well as the adults. Even if you aren’t yet a member of a church, many churches in your area may welcome you with open arms and will happily allow you to join them in their Easter activities.

Have Dinner With Friends and Family

Easter dinner is a common tradition for many families celebrating this holiday. If you have a potluck and have everyone bring a dish, it can also be a cost-effective way to spend time with family. A lot of grocery stores have particular foods on sale during the Easter holiday to drive in business from other competitors. And if cooking isn’t in your DNA, many restaurants are still open on this holiday and offer deals for customers to eat at their establishment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Easter

Is there an Easter holiday?

Yes, Easter is celebrated across the world. In some countries and cultures, Easter is called Pasch or Passover.

Why is Easter celebrated?

Easter is celebrated by Christians to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.

Which day is Easter celebrated on?

Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday, and in 2022, it will occur on April 17. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon that happens on or following the spring equinox.

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about the author

Tiara Rea-Palmer
Director of Partnerships
As an expert in online savings and an avid deal enthusiast, Tiara heads up retail relations at CouponFollow, where she stays up-to-date on all the best deals, discounts, and freebies, as well as negotiates exclusive coupons and offers for CouponFollow users. In her free time, you can find Tiara writing, DIY crafting on a budget, and traveling with free rewards card miles.