40 Creative Easter Basket Ideas for Teens (& Tweens)
Do you have a teen in your life, and you aren’t sure what to do for an Easter basket? Take a look at creative Easter gifts for teens and clever ‘baskets’ (that are not always baskets) to put them in!
DIY Easter Baskets for Your Favorite Teenager
I was a high school teacher for 14 years, and I understand how squirrely the teenage years can be. Teaching teenagers was my wheelhouse, but I know it can be an entirely different thing to live with one (my twins will be 10 years old next month, so it’s not that far away for me!)
You might be a little stuck with for an appropriate Easter ‘basket’ for your tween or teen. They are too old for a traditional candy basket, but yet you want to do something special for them.
Today I’ve got lots of idea to inspire you.
Suggestions for Creating an Easter Basket for Your Teen or Tween
You’ll get a chance to look through the roundup for specific ideas, but in addition to that, I have just 2 suggestions if you need some guidance.
1| Think ‘theme’
If you aren’t sure what to fill a basket with, think of a fun theme of something your child is into. Art? Reading? Gaming? Sports? Baking?
A lot of times, the theme will build the basket.
2| Think ‘useful container’
You might not be wrong if you feel like an Easter basket is too kid-like for them. I highly suggest an alternative container.
There are lots of ways you can go, but I think something that is useful after the holiday is smart.
After the roundup, I’ll share some creative ideas for containers, if you want to mix-and-match a few of the suggestions or build from the container up.
If you can’t come up with a fun theme, that’s fine! Sometimes, the container will be the highlight, and you can fill it with some of their favorite goodies and treats.
Ok, shall we get to those ideas?
Clever Easter Baskets for Teenage Boys and Girls
Art Supply Easter Basket
This is so much fun to put together if you have a girl who loves to draw, color and create! This can easily be adapted for a boy tween or teen as well!
Sports Cap Easter Basket
Teens always love a new hat - and a sports cap with his/ her favorite team is a great gift to kick off spring. Filled with Easter goodies, they'll love it.
Tackle Box Easter Basket Idea
Do you have a fisher in the house? This would be super-fun to fill with fishing gear as well as treats!
Soft Cooler Easter Basket
I can see this being a great option for an athlete who needs to keep food packed or a teenager who has a job where he has to bring lunch! It's even great for someone who likes camping and hiking!
Kitchen Goodies “Basket” Ideas
If you have a child who likes to cook and be in the kitchen, he or she will just LOVE getting a stockpile of their own equipment!
Baseball Lovers Easter Basket
How fun is this one?!? The baseball theme is perfect for spring, too!
DIY Football Gift Basket for a Teenage Boy
This is another great choice for a football player, which can easily be adapted for any kind of athlete!
Tote Bag for Tweens and Teens
What girl doesn't want a new bag? I LOVE this idea for a tween or teen girl!
Toolbox Easter Basket
If you have a child who likes to build or tinker with tools, a toolbox is a great option. You can also throw in some real tools to build up his supply! (PS - there's a girlier option in the post as well!)
Jewelry Organizer Easter Basket
This is SUCH a fun idea for a girl! There are so many creative ways you can fill up those pouches!
Candy Flower Bouquet Basket
A candy flower bouquet? That is truly the way to a girl's heart.
Color-Inspired Easter Basket
If your son or daughter has a favorite color, filling it with gifts and treats by color is a fun idea!
Sports Team Easter Basket
Does your child have a favorite sports team? Gifts and gear representing their favorite team will definitely be appreciated!
Edible Candy Easter Basket
If you like the idea of no waste (and don't mind the idea of your teens hyped on sugar!) this is a great choice they will love for sure!
Easter Candy Bouquet Bouquet
Here's another idea that's no waste and all the sugar! (But is it really possible to eat that many Peeps?!?)
Football Helmet Easter Basket
Young or old, if your child is a football fan, he or she might love the helmet more than the Easter treats in it!
Beach Themed Basket for Teen Girls
I love this idea for a teenage girl! Not only are there fun, beachy things inside, but the trendy boho basket (DIY included here!) is part of the gift! You can even opt to put all the beach gear in a cute beach bag!
Gardener Easter Basket
If you have a son or daughter who loves to work in the dirt, garden, and plant, this is a super-clever and super-useful idea!
Personalized Crate Easter Basket Idea
Kids always need a place for their things, and an Easter basket that doubles as a crate is such a good idea!
Christian Gift Basket
If you have a tween or teen that is growing in his or her faith, a basket with a new Bible, a journal, a devo, highlighters, pens... all great ideas to fill an Easter basket with!
Coffee Lovers Gift Basket
If your kiddo is a coffee lover - more and more common these days, a coffee themed basket might be something fun for them! You can capitalize on the same idea if they love to drink tea!
Baker Easter Basket
This is a super fun idea if your son or daughter is a pro in the kitchen! You can theme this toward baking sweets, cooking pasta, or any other speciality they might have.
Natural and Organic Beauty Basket
Many girls are in to all the beauty things -and thankfully, many are crunchy, too! I love this idea of an organic themed beauty basekt .So fun for her to pamper herserlf a little!
Health & Wellness Basket
If your teen is into fitness, working out, eating healthy, exercise, there are a plethora of goodies you can fill a basket with for Easter!
Book Lovers Gift Basket
There are so many ways to do a basket like this if your son or daughter is a ready! Not only can you all the reading accessories, but you can even theme the basket after their favorite book series! How fun would that be!
Tackle Box Craft Kit
So many kids are into crafts, creating, and art these day - tackle box Easter 'basket' would be such a fun way to gift new supplies.
DIY College School Supplies Easter Basket
This isn't just for college kids! I love all the fun paper supplies like rulers, journals, stickers... all the things a teenager might need at the ready on her desk.
Gamer Easter “Basket” Idea
This is such a clever idea that Janessa made for her son, who is a gamer- a gaming chair filled with all kinds of fun treats! I love the idea of a video-game themed basket, that you can customize to your son (or daughter's) likes!
Lego Easter Basket Idea
I can think of so many age groups where this would be a fantastic idea for your a Lego enthusiast! I love how creative this is! My sons would be over the moon to get this one.
I hope you found some teenage Easter basket ideas you love!
If you haven’t landed on quite the right idea, let me share some unique container idea you can use for Easter baskets. Then, you can fill from there.
Creative Containers to Make Your Own DIY Easter Basket
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30| Sewing Basket
If you have a girl who is into sewing, an Easter sewing basket is something I’m sure she would love!
31| Photo Box Easter Basket
Teens love to have all kinds of boxes and containers to keep their special things and items they collect.
Use a photo box as a basket, and let your son or daughter fill it up with their unique treasures afterward!
32| Hamper
This one might be more for mom than for the kids, but it’s super-cute and multi-functional. A larger basket like this would be great for a joint sibling basket.
And maybe they’ll get the hint that dirty clothes go in it, after Easter is over!
33| Storage Basket
I love baskets like this! They are so great to store blankets, pillows, stuffed animals they can’t part with – and even use for laundry, if needed!
Easter is the perfect time to pick one up and toss your kid’s Easter treats in at the same time.
34| Fabric Storage Bins
This is another useful option. If your child has some organizing to do and need some fabric bins, fill them up with Easter treats and then have your teen use them for storage and organization once they’re done!
35| Teenage Luggage
If your teen needs new luggage, this would be the perfect time to grab it and fill it with Easter treats.
I especially like this idea if you are planning a surprise Spring Break trip after Easter. This would be a super-fun way to tell your teens about it!
36| Over the Door Shoe Organizer
I love this idea! Not only can your son or daughter keep their shoes organized after Easter, but there are so many spaces to fill with unique treats and gifts.
37| Make-Up Bag
I love this idea for a pre-teen or high school girl! Nothing makes a girl feel more grown-up than her own make-up bag.
Easter is the perfect time to give her one! Caboodles is another fun idea along the lines of a make-up bag, but with firm plastic.
38| Soft Lunch Box
If your tween or teen still used a lunch box, this is a great way to pack and gift Easter treats and gifts. Or, you can even put this one away until next year! But it’s a multi-functional option!
39| Backpack
A new backpack is another fun idea for kids!
They can use this for the rest of the school year, save it for summer for a special trip or camp – you can even put this one away until next year! But it’s a multi-functional option!
40| Lap Tray
A lap tray is another fun idea for a basket container! Great for eating, using a laptop, or reading a book!
If you have other kids you need to make baskets for, take a look at 50 ideas for Easter Baskets for kids – babies, toddlers, and up! You can also check out these 45 Easter gift basket ideas for adults.
And don’t forget printable Easter tags – 25+ free ones here!
**There is some overlap between this post and those 2 just referenced, but there are many ideas new and fresh ideas not in this post!
More Easter Ideas
If you’re looking for more ideas to celebrate with your family, take a look here:
25 Meaningful Christian Easter Crafts & Activities for Kids
18 Christian Easter Treats for a Christ-Centered Celebration
30+ Adorable Easter Crafts for Kids
40 of the Cutest and Most Delicious Easter Treats
If you try any of these ideas, I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram @100affections or leave a photo comment on Pinterest!
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