Easter has a way of hopping up quickly. One moment it’s Christmas and high summer, the next you’re looking at chocolate eggs in every shop window. 

Many people want something a little more thoughtful, so we’ve compiled some of our favourite Easter gift ideas. They’re useful, joyful and meaningful. 

This guide brings together Easter present ideas for all kinds of recipients — toddlers, kids, teens, adults and even workplaces. Some are cute gifts for Easter baskets. Some are practical Easter day gift ideas that bring people together. And some are a little different.

We’ll also show you how Oxfam Unwrapped charity gift cards can fit into Easter giving. They’re a playful way to celebrate the season while supporting Oxfam’s work tackling inequality and helping communities build stronger futures.

Ready to crack open some egg-cellent ideas? Let’s hop to it.

Easter gift ideas at a glance

Need quick inspiration? Here’s a basketful of ideas to get you started.

Under $20

• Fairtrade chocolate alternatives
• Books and puzzles for relaxed Easter weekends
• Art sketch book or journal
• Handmade note and card

$20-$50

• Activity kits for curious kids
• Cute craft gifts and DIY kits
• Creative baking kits
• Self-care treats for tired grown-ups
• Oxfam Unwrapped charity gift cards — a present with purpose

$50 and above

• Easter brunch hampers 
• Garden starter kits that let something new grow
• Experience gifts for memory-making moments
• Kids monthly subscription

Now, before we dive a little deeper into each of those, let us introduce ourselves.

What’s Oxfam Unwrapped?

Meet the charity cards that make giving feel twice as good.

Oxfam Unwrapped is a punny collection of gifts guaranteed to quack you up. Even better, they help fund Oxfam’s work tackling the root causes of poverty. Each card represents something meaningful like clean water, food security, women’s leadership or climate action, and supports projects that help communities build strong, lasting futures.

You can personalise your cards with a message, send them as e-cards or printed cards, and yes, they’re tax-deductible. It’s giving with impact baked in. Like a hot cross bun, but with fewer currants. 

Okay, ready to make Easter giving more meaningful and less clutter-full? Us, too.

Easter gift ideas for toddlers and young children

Toddlers bring magic to Easter. And it often lies simply in the discovery — colourful baskets, bright and thoughtful toys, and the joy of finding something new (to you). 

Chocolate isn’t always the best option for very young children, so many families choose non-food Easter gifts instead. 

• Soft plush toys. They give great cuddles long after the Easter weekend and, bonus, you can usually find them front and centre at the op shop at this time of year.
• Board books. Search your local independent bookstore for books with animals, colours or simple stories.
• Sensory play kits. Encourage curiosity with sensory play — it’s messy and delightful. You could even try making your own.
• Bath toys. Who doesn’t love a bit of egg-stra splashy Easter fun?
• Simple craft kits. Your local op shop probably has a few simple kits designed for little hands, or, again, you could try making up your own.

For Easter baskets, small gifts can work beautifully. Under $10, classics like crayons, stickers or mini board books can create just as much excitement as bigger items. 

Tip: Do you know you can make your own more sustainable and personalised stickers?

At this age, the basket itself can be half the fun. A reusable basket filled with bright paper and a few thoughtful items is often all it takes to create a morning full of giggles with the small humans and their very big Easter energy.

Easter present ideas for kids

As kids grow, Easter becomes part celebration, part creativity and part adventure. Many families are now looking for alternatives to chocolate eggs, especially when Easter baskets are already overflowing.

Some feel-good options include:

• Activity kits — painting sets, science kits or building projects
• Craft sets — perfect for school holidays creativity
• Beginner gardening kits — herbs, flowers or vegetables that kids can grow themselves
• Children’s books — great for quiet Easter afternoons once the sugar high wears off
• DIY baking kits — a fun way to get kids involved in the kitchen
• Monthly subscriptions to STEM programs or magazines

As a bonus, you can make a lot of these kits yourself with some thought, a little creativity and maybe a day of op shopping for some parts you don’t already have. For parts or kits you can’t make easily, consider your local independent stores.

A recipe for success at this age might look like:

• Some small basket fillers like home-made stickers or craft supplies
• A mid-range activity kit
• One slightly bigger surprise, like a book or gardening set

Mix playful and practical gifts to keep the basket interesting (and help the fun last longer than the Easter bunny’s footprints).

See more Easter gift ideas for children.

Easter gift ideas for teens

Buying Easter gifts for teenagers can feel like a guessing game, but thoughtful ideas still land. Good options tend to fall into three categories: creativity, relaxation and independence.

• Art or sketching kits for creative teens. As an added extra, if you have an artistic flair yourself, is it something you can sit down and do together?
• Journaling sets or guided notebooks. Some teens love to express themselves in writing or use the pages to process important happenings in their lives.
• Books from their favourite genre. Once you know the genre or author, try your local op shop or independent bookstore.
• Sustainable accessories like tote bags or reusable drink bottles.
• Experience gifts like cinema vouchers or workshops.

These types of gifts respect teens’ growing independence while still feeling thoughtful. If you’re assembling an Easter basket for a teen, keep it simple. A mix of their favourite snacks, one meaningful item and perhaps a small experience voucher often works perfectly.

Easter gift ideas for adults

Easter gifting isn’t just for kids. Below are a few tried and tested hits for the grown-ups.

Gourmet hampers 

Curate a box with things like local honey, fairtrade coffee, and small-batch jams or chutneys.  All of the foodie delights and none of the single-use plastics.

Self-care gifts

Candles, bath soaks or skincare products can give someone permission to do something for themselves.

Garden gifts

Seed kits, herbs or small plants are an eco-friendly option, and especially great if you know they love plants or enjoy working in their garden. Even home chefs can get a lot out of their own kitchen herb garden.

Personalised items

A mug, tea towel or engraved kitchen item can feel thoughtful, and you can usually find them under $20, so they don’t have to break the bank either. 

But if you want to really bring the warm and fuzzies, what about a hand-written recipe book from friends and family? Or a personal playlist they can pump on Monday mornings. Can you make your own DIY voucher for something you’re good at? (Think: dog walking, child minding, tech help, baking lessons, weeding. The possibilities are endless.)

Brunch ingredients

Special spreads, baked goods or pancake kits turn Easter breakfast into a celebration.

You don’t need a huge budget. Small thoughtful gifts often feel just as meaningful as larger ones — especially when shared over good food and conversation. Sometimes the best Easter gift idea is simply something that helps you slow down and enjoy time together.

See more Easter gift ideas under $30 and help us tackle the inequality that fuels poverty.

Unique Easter gift ideas 

Some gifts are memorable because they’re unexpected. Enter: Oxfam Unwrapped. Honestly, who wouldn’t love a charity chicken?

Another unique idea is to write them a heartfelt note. You don’t have to write War and Peace for 2026 — just tell them what they mean to you, or bring up something meaningful or funny from your time together. Just write it from the heart and we can guarantee it will be appreciated.

If you want to combine an Oxfam card, your own note and a physical item, is there something you can make with your own hands? What skills do you have? Maybe you could bake them your favourite treat, or create a piece of art on a fridge magnet (or get the kids to).

It’s the kind of Easter present that keeps on giving (no batteries or cupboard space needed).

Sustainable Easter gift ideas

It may feel harder, but it’s actually very simple to navigate Easter with a lighter footprint. There are plenty of eco-friendly Easter present ideas to explore.

• Fill a reusable Easter basket instead of using lots of single-use packaging
• Choose fairtrade items that support ethical supply chains
• Create a plant kit or herb garden
• Get the kids to help make some gifts or bake some treats
• Choose charity gift cards that support community projects

Small choices can create ripple effects. These choices help shift Easter away from disposable items and toward gifts with longer value. If you’d like more ideas, explore Oxfam’s guide to sustainable gift ideas.

Gifts for people who have everything

We all know someone who genuinely doesn’t need anything. They already have the gadgets and kitchen tools. Novelty mugs are fun but often cost the planet more than they do your hip pocket. 

In these cases, the best gifts often fall into three categories.

Experiences

Consider cooking, painting or pottery classes. Or something outdoorsy like bushwalking, birdwatching or astronomy. What about tickets to a comedy show, the theatre or a local festival?

Handmade gifts

Think: baked goods, handmade crafts or photo albums with shared memories. What about a hand-crocheted blanket, just in time for it to start cooling down?

Charity gifts

Donations made in their honour that support causes they care about. Oxfam Unwrapped cards are a classic. Light-hearted, pun-filled and more interesting than novelty socks. What’s not to love about a charity goat?

How to build a thoughtful Easter basket

A great Easter basket doesn’t need to be elaborate. A few simple ideas can make it feel special.

Start with a reusable basket or container. Layer the base with colourful paper or fabric, then mix a few different types of gifts:

• Something edible
• Something creative
• Something practical

Adding height and colour helps the basket feel full without needing lots of items. If you’d like step-by-step inspiration, Oxfam has a guide on how to build an ethical Easter basket. Think of it as part gift, part treasure hunt.

DIY Easter gifts and basket fillers

DIY gifts are a win on two accounts. They also allow families to get creative together, turning Easter preparation into part of the tradition. Sometimes the best gift isn’t the item itself, but the story behind it. Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Homemade cookies or hot cross buns
• Personalised gift tags or cards
• Handmade craft kits for kids
• Hand-painted terracotta pots 
• Customised headbands
• Beeswax candles
• Home-made bathbombs

Last-minute Easter gift ideas

Left Easter planning a little late? You’re not the only one. Luckily, there are plenty of last-minute Easter gift suggestions that still feel thoughtful.

• Digital gift cards (like an Oxfam Unwrapped e-card)
• Printable activity kits for kids
• Fresh treats from your local bakery
• Online experiences like cooking classes
• A voucher to tour or experience somewhere local (we’re not often tourists in our own town)

You could sort all of these out as late as the night before (or even the morning of from your local bakery). Proof that even last-minute ideas can still be egg-ceptionally thoughtful.

Easter gifts for workplaces or group celebrations

Workplace Easter giving can be a bit trickier if you don’t know the recipients as well as you do family and friends. Some workplaces celebrate with small shared gifts. 

The best options tend to be inclusive, simple and easy to share. Some ideas include:

• Ethical chocolate boxes
• Shared morning tea treats from your local go-to
• Charity gift cards supporting community projects that tackle poverty and inequality — the infamous toilet paper card, anyone?
• Small desk gifts like notebooks or plants

Group gifts can still be meaningful when they support causes aligned with your workplace values. Small gesture. Big impact.

Ready to wrap it up?

Easter gifts don’t need to be big to be memorable. If you’re hoping to make Easter feel a little lighter and a lot more meaningful, Oxfam Unwrapped is an easy place to start.

Each card supports Oxfam’s work fighting inequality, responding to humanitarian crises and helping communities build strong, lasting futures. Clean water, climate action, food security, women’s leadership. It’s all part of the work your gift supports.

Explore the full Easter collection, read about how to build your own Easter basket, or dive into our sustainable gift guide or 12 unique Easter gift ideas for even more gift inspiration.

Give what matters. Skip what doesn’t. And enjoy a reel-y punny Easter that does a little more good.

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