With Easter just over a week away, it’s time to start thinking about how your HOA is going to pull off a fun and safe egg hunt that parents and children can enjoy. Over the years we’ve seen lots of amazing egg hunts, so we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you host a great hunt and avoid blunders!
Food Safety
If you’re going to use real eggs, make sure whoever is cooking and dying is diligent about washing hands, cooking them properly, and using food-safe dyes. Discard any cracked eggs, and always keep them refrigerated. Remember, eggs can only be out of the fridge for two hours before spoilage is a concern.
Plastic Eggs
While it may be fun to dye eggs, we recommend using plastic eggs for larger egg hunts. There is no concern of spoilage, and it is easier to use plastic eggs for large groups – they don’t take as long to put together!
Food Allergies
While it’s impossible to avoid every allergen, make sure to offer a variety of options and consider avoiding nuts. We’ve found it is best to use candy that comes individually wrapped (that way parents can double check ingredients) and include food alternatives like small toys.
Establish Rules
Depending on your community, you may consider setting an age limit, or having a staggered start so toddlers and young children have a chance to get some eggs before the older, faster kids find them all.
Make it parent friendly
Set up a gathering area for parents where they can get a cup of coffee and a doughnut. An Easter Egg Hunt will be more beneficial for building neighborhood camaraderie if the adults have a chance to mingle while kids hunt.
If your community is planning an egg hunt this year, we encourage you to have fun, get creative, and we hope this list helps you get started. There are few things more fun than seeing kids get excited about an Easter egg hunt, and we hope your community enjoys it! From us at Spectrum, Happy Easter, and happy hunting!
