There’s nothing quite like spending time with your grandchildren, especially during the holidays.

Easter and ANZAC Day are the perfect opportunities to enjoy a range of fun activities that the young ones will remember for a long time.

Whether you're looking to embrace traditions or explore your creativity, here are some great holiday activities that you can try to make the most out of the holidays.

Host an egg-cellent Easter hunt

Kids love an Easter egg hunt.

You can host one in the backyard or in the living room, and it’s a guaranteed good time for everyone involved — just remember to keep your fur babies far away from the chocolate!

If you’d rather see what’s going on in the community, Museums Victoria runs a giant Easter Egg Hunt every year at the Melbourne Museum!

The kids can make their own egg baskets and bunny ears before going on an organised hunt.

Get baking with Easter and ANZAC treats

Who doesn’t love hot cross buns?

Cooking together is a lovely way to spend quality time with family and pass on traditions across generations.

With Easter fast approaching, Ryman chef Matt Orr has put together this wonderful hot cross bun recipe which will delight the whole family and fill your home with that delicious, familiar aroma.

When it comes to Anzac biscuits, Ryman resident Carol’s favourite recipe is this one here from Edmonds Cookery Book (1967).

Tried and tested for decades, this recipe is a great one to pass on to the little ones and keep the Anzac spirit alive in your home.

 Host a holiday-themed crafternoon             

Creative activities are a wonderful way to connect across generations and they don’t need to be complicated.

Over Easter, you can make bunny masks or egg baskets out of materials that you can find at any local arts and crafts store.

In the lead-up to ANZAC Day, you’ll often find Ryman residents making red paper poppies to decorate the windows or display at the village for the service.

It's something you can try at home with the grandkids too!

Soak it up at the local pool       

Local facilities like pools and spas can be a great option for a holiday outing - easy, active, and guaranteed to get everyone smiling. 

Whether it’s a splash in the shallow end, a relaxing soak, or a bit of friendly competition on the slide, a trip to the pool is a lovely way to make memories across generations.

If you’re in the eastern or south eastern suburbs, Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool has recently reopened and is a great way to spend the day. For those in the west, Maribynong Aquatic Centre has indoor facilities for all abilities. 

Attend a dawn service together


There’s no better way to carrying on the Anzac spirit then by Attending a dawn service.

It’s a great way to teach younger generations about the sacrifices that men and women made for all Australians.

Every year on ANZAC Day, the Shrine of Remembrance hosts a special dawn service at 5.30am.

The service at Weary Dunlop Village is a staple in the calendar, a village named after the great Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop, a surgeon, rugby player and veteran of the Second World War.

There are also plenty of Anzac services run by local councils that you can look into if you can’t make it to the city.

This holiday season, take the opportunity to make some new memories — whether you're crafting poppies, hiding eggs, or enjoying a slice of cake.