This list has everything you need to put together the perfect Easter basket for your teen. Think past the traditional Easter basket and skip the Easter eggs this year, get them the Easter gifts they really want with these easy ideas. No matter what your teen is into, this list has the perfect gift for them.
Creative Easter Baskets for Teens
Teens can be tough to buy for. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had people ask about the best gifts for teens – it’s just not quite as easy as buying gifts for 3 year old boys.
One of the best things about Easter baskets though is that they don’t just have to be baskets, and they don’t even have to be really Easter related.
Sure, you can go that route – or you can use it as a fun excuse to give your teens a little surprise!
I’ve put together some creative and unique Easter baskets for teens that aren’t just baskets full of their favorite items. Hopefully with all of these awesome ideas, you’ll be able to find something that works for all of the teenagers in your life!
Oh and just because they’re teens doesn’t mean they don’t like to hunt for their Easter basket – this Easter basket scavenger hunt is a perfect way to let them still feel like they’re kids with all the benefits of being teens!
Easter Baskets for teenage Girls
This section is full of things that teenage girls will love to get as Easter basket stuffers. The perfect combination of little things like lip gloss and body spray paired with a fanny pack or flip flops. With so many great ideas your Easter basket might just stuff itself.
Summer Essentials Easter Basket
With warmer weather just starting and school wrapping up, this pool basket is perfect for your teen who is dreaming about summer. Complete with all the summer essentials like a beach towel, sunglasses, and water bottle this basket is as ready for summer as your teenager.
Is your teen obsessed with baking after binging “Is It Cake”? Then this is the perfect Easter basket idea, full of all the baking essentials you could ever want. Bonus, they might even use their basket to make you some delicious Easter treats like this Easter cheesecake.
Got a big family trip planned for the summer vacation or lucky enough to live by the water? This beach bag Easter basket is full of great ideas that are perfect for beach days. I know some teen girls who would love this multi-colored beach bag!
Wrapping this section up with a little glam. Switch out the basket with a cute new makeup bag then stuff it with their favorite makeup and hair accessories! So easy but something they will love.
With so many teen girls obsessed with skin care and beauty, a spa Easter basket is an easy win! Fill it with a couple of larger items then smaller items like face masks, lip glosses, and nail polish for the perfect gift for a beauty loving teen!
Have a child obsessed with the latest trends? Fill their Easter basket with all of the things currently trending on TikTok or Insta! Not sure what the current must-haves are? Ask your kids what’s trending or just hop on TikTok and find out yourself!
While boys tend to be easier to shop for, it can be hard to think of something that feels personal. So, if you are looking for fun Easter basket fillers that have a theme or something other than food, then this list has you covered. There’s a little bit of something for all those teen boys out there!
Golf Easter Basket
Golf is a hot topic in my family lately, which makes this a perfect Easter basket. If you have a golf-loving teen, this is perfect! Super simple but something they will use and appreciate getting.
I love the idea of giving them something practical like a helmet as a basket. Full of all the gear they need and maybe a favorite game day snack. Easily change it to whatever sport fits their interests. This is one of the best Easter basket ideas I’ve seen!
Sometimes simple is best, like this baseball basket. Simply pick up a basket in your kid’s favorite sport (this fabric baseball basket is great!) then fill it with their favorite goodies to go along with it. Even better if you can match the bucket or basket to their high school (or middle school) sport!
This game-day basket is stuffed full of everything you could ever need to have a great time enjoying your favorite team. I think the Magic Eight Ball is a great idea for anyone who spends a lot of time trying to make decisions! This idea would also make for great adult Easter baskets!
Another great gift idea is to replace a basket with a new hat filled with simple snacks or other fun things. Kids of all ages and interests wouldn’t mind if the Easter bunny left them this!
Is your kid a huge fan of a specific sports team? Get a basket with their logo and fill up the Easter basket with merch and other sports themed goodies! I know anyone from my Chiefs loving family would love this!
These ideas are specifically for teenage college students. Filled with a few more practical items that they might forget to buy themselves along with those yummy Easter goodies. So whether they are still at home or off in the dorms somewhere there are great ideas for college kids.
If you need even more ideas of things to put in these creative Easter basket ideas, these college student care package ideas have tons of options!
College Essentials Easter Basket
The first thing on this list is the practical basket. Loaded with life essentials like dish soap, lotion, and some tasty snacks. It’s full of those things young adults don’t want to spend money on but still need.
This is one of my favorite Easter basket ideas because it is practical but also really cute. Everything you need to make delicious pasta, including the stainless steel strainer! It’s great for those kids who are either learning to cook or who love it.
When you’re loving on your own for the first time, you realize how handy it is to own a screwdriver. This tool kit Easter basket is full of everyday tools paired with yummy treats. Stuffed neatly into an affordable toolbox for them to keep!
The final thing on this list is gift cards. Skip the typical basket with this cute DIY Easter wreath that you can hang on their door. So whether they are at home, in the dorms, or living on their own you can find a gift card that works perfectly for them. Older kids, teens, and even adults would appreciate this one!
Teenagers, or little kids for that matter, never turn down something sweet. These Easter basket ideas are stuffed full of delicious sweet and savory treats that teens universally love. As always you can personalize these ideas by trading out their suggestions for your teen’s favorite candy or adding a gift card to their favorite store.
Ice Cream Easter Basket
These ice cream-themed Easter basket gifts are a unique way to gift sweets without the typical candy. Throw some sprinkles, crushed Oreos, and chocolate sauce into a basket with some cute utensils, and your basket is all set. Consider adding some board games or video games to use with friends. This would be perfect for setting up an ice cream sundae bar!
Spend some quality time together with this movie-themed basket. Throw in everyone’s favorite candies, snacks, and a movie, then spend the evening watching it together while eating all the goodies. You could even just buy one like this movie bucket and send it to them to open at school!
I love the idea of using a teen’s favorite color as the inspiration for their basket. The good news is treats and snacks come in so many different colors it’s easy to fill them while still being personal. Consider adding something fun like a card game for them to enjoy with friends! This one’s yellow, but I also have fun ideas for orange gifts too!
This creative Easter basket idea is made out of candy boxes. With easy-to-follow instructions, it’s a fun way to gift some of their favorite things with just a little help from tape and glue!
Let’s finish this list off with Easter baskets that are a little more hobby specific. So whether your teen is into drawing, gardening, reading, or something else entirely, these ideas are great for personalizing to their interests. And Easter is the perfect time to encourage their hobbies and interests with a few little gifts!
Cup Easter Basket
This cute idea of using a water bottle or cup is great. Rather than filling it with a lot of little things, fill it with a few items you know they would love or use often. For example, sunglasses, gift cards, chapstick, phone accessories, or digital camera. Don’t want to use a cup? Try a personalized tumbler instead!
If you have younger teens this Pop-it Easter basket idea could be great! Combine with simple treats and a small toy this basket is filled with a bunch of great things!
This umbrella basket may be intended for younger children but I think it could be easily adapted for teens as well. Any teen who is driving could use an umbrella in their car and then replace the kid coloring books with an adult coloring book. Add in some yummy treats, maybe a chocolate bunny, and whatever else your teen enjoys.
This Easter basket is perfect for anyone who loves to read! It’s filled with small items like a reading light and a personalized bookmark. Consider throwing in a Kindle loaded up with all of these books like Divergent so they’re ready to read as soon as they open the basket Sunday morning!
I think the idea of gifting a lawn chair is both practical and really cute. Topped with some summer essentials and easy treats it is a great way to do an Easter basket for an older kid. This could be a really fun Easter basket idea for toddlers too if you went with these mini chairs!
Whether you have a teen girl or teen boy here are some of the best recent Easter basket ideas we’ve found for teens!
In this final section you’ll find ideas for things that have been trendy for the last year as well as fun practical items. The best part all of these baskets have great ideas that you can customize and make your own.
Caboodle Basket
I love that these have made a comeback after all these years. This one is filled with a variety of things, but feel free to make it personal to your teen. Throw in their favorite candies, gift cards, and a few personal items. I love how small everything is so you don’t have to worry about filling it with any big items just simple things that’ll make them happy.
With summer coming up fast this cute bunny towel makes the perfect Easter basket. Throw in summer essentials like a new bathing suit, tanning oil or sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water-proof speaker for an easy themed basket.
This portable cooler is another practical alternative to an Easter basket that your teen will get a lot of use out of. Stuff it with their favorite drinks and other essentials for an easy Easter basket.
This is a great way to gift your teen a crossbody bag or purse. Fill it with all the essentials they would keep in their purse so that it’s 100% ready to go when they get it. This idea could work for backpacks, duffle bags, or even fanny packs too!
This is perfect for that teen who loves trying new beauty products or new ways to do their hair. Add in some trendy claw hair clips, facial rollers, and other fun things they are always asking for.
This is a great for a teen who just got their first car or license. It’s full of essential car cleaning supplies and gear that any new driver will need.
Shopping for teenagers can be tricky, but these ideas make it easy. So whether you are wanting something practical, tasty, or fun for your teen’s Easter basket this year, this list has you covered. Let me know which basket is your favorite in the comments below!
More Fun Easter Ideas
Once you’re done stuffing your teen’s Easter basket, grab some of these other fun Easter activities to do together after they go through all of their Easter surprises!
Easter games – tons of fun Easter inspired games for the entire family!
Easter egg hunt ideas – creative Easter egg hunts for toddlers, teens, and even adults!
Easter activities – all sorts of fun Easter activities from treats to bake, crafts to make, and more!
Easter egg games – a whole set of fun Easter games to play with plastic eggs!
Easter bingo – free printable Easter bingo cards that are perfect for an Easter inspired version of the classic game!
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