🐰 30 Fun Easter Road Trip Games to Keep the Family Entertained
Are you excited about an Easter weekend road trip with the family? Whether you’re headed to the sunny beaches of Durban, the scenic coastline of Cape Town, or anywhere in between, keeping everyone entertained during the journey can make the trip fly by!
We’ve put together 30 fun and engaging Easter road trip games to keep the whole family happy, laughing, and learning along the way. These games are perfect for kids, parents, and even au pairs who can help manage the fun!
Let’s dive into these road trip activities to make your Easter adventure fun-filled and unforgettable! 🎉
👀 1. I Spy with My Little Eye
This timeless favourite helps young kids improve their observation skills. Each person takes turns choosing something they see and says, “I spy with my little eye, something that is [color or clue].” Everyone guesses until they get it right. You can mix it up by picking items outside the car or inside for a fun twist. It’s simple, fun, and keeps little eyes busy!
❓ 2. 21 Questions
One person thinks of something (an object, person, or place), and the rest of the family has 21 chances to guess what it is by asking yes-or-no questions. This game sparks curiosity and often leads to hilarious guesses! For an Easter twist, focus on spring-themed items like bunnies, eggs, or flowers.
🔤 3. The Alphabet Game
Pick a category like animals, places, or foods, and take turns naming something that starts with each letter of the alphabet. For example, “A is for apple, B is for banana,” and so on. This game challenges memory and vocabulary. To make it festive, use Easter-related categories like “things found in an Easter basket.”
🎲 4. Road Trip Bingo
Create bingo cards with common things you might see on the road: cows, billboards, road signs, or specific car brands. You can customise the cards with Easter-themed items like pastel-colored cars, rabbits, or flowers. The first person to get five in a row wins a small prize, like a candy treat!
🚗 5. Car Counting
Each person picks a car colour or model to count during the trip. Keep track of how many you see, and whoever has the highest count at the end of the trip wins. You can set time limits or change colours halfway through to keep things exciting!
📍 6. License Plate Game
Try to spot as many different state or provincial license plates as possible. Keep a list and see who finds the most unique plates! For added fun, create a challenge to guess where each license plate comes from or find plates that spell out funny words.
🎵 7. Name That Tune
Play songs from the radio or a playlist and have each person guess the title or artist as quickly as possible. Add bonus points for singing along or dancing in your seat! Choose a mix of classic hits, Easter songs, and current favourites for a fun variety.
✂️ 8. Rock, Paper, Scissors Championship
Turn the classic game into a family tournament. Each round is quick and fun, and the winner moves on to the next match. Keep playing until you crown the Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion of the trip!
🔤 9. Roadside Alphabet
Look for letters of the alphabet on road signs, billboards, or license plates, starting with A and going all the way to Z. The first to complete the alphabet wins! This game sharpens observation skills and keeps kids focused on the scenery.
🤔 10. “Would You Rather?”
Ask fun and silly hypothetical questions like, “Would you rather fly like a bird or swim like a fish?” This game sparks interesting conversations and lots of laughs. For an Easter twist, try questions like, “Would you rather find 100 chocolate eggs or one giant chocolate bunny?”
🎨 11. Pictionary on the Go
Bring a mini whiteboard or notepad and take turns drawing while others guess what it is. Choose Easter-themed prompts like bunnies, baskets, or flowers. It’s a fun, creative way to pass the time and inspire giggles.
📖 12. Story Time Round Robin
Start a story with a simple sentence, then pass it to the next person to add a line. Keep going until everyone has contributed. The stories often take silly twists and turns, making this a fun and imaginative game.
❌⭕ 13. Tic-Tac-Toe
This classic game is easy to play with just paper and a pencil, or a magnetic board. Play multiple rounds to see who’s the Tic-Tac-Toe champion of the trip. It’s quick, simple, and always entertaining.
🐄 14. Counting Animals
Spot and count animals along the way, like cows, horses, sheep, or birds. The person who spots the most wins! For an Easter theme, look for rabbits, lambs, or baby chicks.
🧠 15. Travel Trivia
Prepare trivia questions about your destination, general knowledge, or fun Easter facts. See who knows the most about spring, road trips, or holiday traditions!
🗺️ 16. Guess the Destination
Give clues about places along your route, and the family guesses where you’re headed. This is especially fun if you’re passing through famous landmarks or towns.
🔠 17. Spell Challenge
Call out words for everyone to spell. Use tricky words or Easter-related ones like “bunny,” “chocolate,” or “blossom.” It’s a fun and educational game!
🧩 18. Magnetic Puzzle Fun
Bring magnetic puzzles to keep little hands busy. Because the pieces stick to the board, there’s no worry about losing them. It’s a calming activity for restless travellers.
➕➖ 19. Number Plate Math
Turn license plate numbers into math challenges. Add, subtract, or multiply the numbers and see who solves them the fastest!
🐶 20. Animal Sound Imitation
Take turns making animal sounds while others guess the animal. Perfect for younger kids, this game guarantees laughs and giggles.
🚙 21. The “I’m Going on a Trip” Game
This memory game starts with one person saying, “I’m going on a trip and I’m taking [item].” Each person repeats the list and adds their own item. See how long you can go without forgetting!
🎨 22. Colour Hunt
Pick a colour and challenge everyone to spot as many things of that colour as possible. Great for keeping eyes on the scenery!
✋ 23. Simon Says
A classic game where everyone follows commands starting with “Simon says.” It’s a fun way to get some movement in the car.
🎬 24. Category Game
Choose a category like fruits, movies, or animals. Each person names an item in that category until someone can’t think of one.
✏️ 25. Drawing Contest
Bring paper and pencils and challenge everyone to draw their dream vacation. Share and compare your creations!
🎤 26. Rhyme Time
Choose a word and take turns saying words that rhyme. Great for language skills and quick thinking!
🌳 27. Nature Spotting
Spot different trees, birds, or flowers along the way. A great way to connect with nature!
🎶 28. Carpool Karaoke
Play your favourite songs and sing along. Turn it into a mini karaoke session!
✈️ 29. Would You Rather: Travel Edition
Ask travel-themed questions like, “Mountains or beach?” It’s a fun way to inspire new trip ideas.
🏰 30. Lego Creations
Bring a tray and Lego bricks for building fun. Challenge kids to build Easter-themed creations like bunnies or baskets!
🌟 Bonus Tip: Enhance Your Journey with Au Pair Training
If you’re traveling with an au pair, use the trip to boost their skills with our Online Au Pair Training. They’ll learn essential childcare strategies while keeping the kids engaged!
☔ Worried About Rain?
No problem! Explore our 30 Activities for a Rainy Day to keep the fun going indoors.
Happy travels and Happy Easter from The Au Pair Club Au Pair Agency! 🐣🚗💕
