Easter baskets get expensive fast. A book, a toy, a few candies, and the total climbs before you have much to show for it. But ALDI have a really lovely selection of Easter basket stuffers this year. They’re not all candies either. I’ve included some nice toys in here, too, with options that work for littles and older kids.
You’ll find plenty of basket-ready picks under $5, including books, activities, small toys, and candy.
Cottage Door Press Easter board books
These Easter board books are $4.99, with several titles in the assortment. The one linked here is Don’t Boop the Bunny, but there are other options in the same line, including faith-based and general spring titles.
This is an easy pick for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. It gives you one non-candy item that actually lasts, and it fills more space in the basket than a small candy bag. For younger kids, that matters. A board book also gives parents something useful instead of one more sugar-heavy add-on.
Bendon Easter egg surprise activity set
This egg-shaped activity set is $4.99. The line includes different character versions, so you can match it to the child instead of buying the same exact item for every basket.
The shape does a lot of the work here. It already looks like an Easter item, so it does not need extra packaging or filler to make sense in the basket. For shoppers trying to keep things simple, that is useful. One small activity set like this can be the main toy in a budget basket.
Bendon Peeps Imagine Ink
The Peeps Imagine Ink book is $4.99. It comes with a mess-free marker, which is the whole reason it earns a spot here. Kids can use it right away without turning the table, car seat, or couch into a project.
This fits best in baskets for preschoolers and younger grade-school kids. It is small, flat, and easy to tuck in, but it still gives them something to do after the candy is opened. That makes it more useful than a novelty toy that gets tossed aside in five minutes.
Creativity for Kids sensory minis
These sensory mini kits are $3.99, and the assortment includes different themes. The linked version is construction, but there are also dinosaur, pet, and unicorn options in the same group.
This is a good basket stuffer for kids who like to touch, sort, and fidget with small pieces. The kit is compact, so it fits easily even in a smaller basket. It also gives you a non-candy option below the four-dollar mark, which helps when you are trying to keep the whole basket from leaning too hard on sweets.
LEGO Spring recruitment bag
This LEGO bag is $4.99. The assortment includes Creator, Friends, and Technic, so there is some range if you are buying for different ages or interests.
For a basket on a tight budget, this is a strong main toy. LEGO is recognizable, the bag is easy to fit into the basket, and the child gets something they can actually build and keep. If you want one non-candy item that does not feel flimsy or forgettable, this is one of the better choices in the current lineup.
Little Town 12-pack Easter pre-filled eggs
This 12-pack of pre-filled eggs is $4.99. If you are making more than one basket, that matters right away. You can split the pack across siblings, cousins, or classmates instead of buying separate egg fillers for each one.
It is also a practical shortcut. You are not buying empty eggs and then finding candy small enough to stuff inside them later. They are ready to go. That makes them useful for parents who want baskets done quickly without adding extra steps or extra cost.
Little Town wooden 2-pack puzzles
These wooden puzzles are $4.99, and the assortment includes several two-puzzle sets. The linked set is flower and butterfly, which fits the season well, but there are other themes in the same group.
This is a better fit for toddlers and preschoolers than another bag of candy. A simple puzzle gives them something they can use more than once, and a two-pack feels like a real item instead of a throw-in. For younger kids, that is often enough. They do not need a complicated toy to be happy with the basket.
Little Town wooden pull toy
This wooden pull toy is $3.99, with several animal and vehicle versions in the assortment. The linked one is the cow, but the group also includes other small pull toys and cars at the same price.
This one makes sense for toddlers who are too young for small candy-heavy baskets. It gives them something sturdy to hold, roll, or pull without taking up much room. At under four dollars, it is also one of the cheaper toy options in the current set of Finds.
Peeps bunny-shaped squishy toy
This squishy bunny toy is $4.99, and it comes in assorted colors. It is light, soft, and easy to drop into the top of a basket where it will show right away.
That makes it useful for appearance as much as play. A basket usually looks better when at least one item sits up above the grass instead of everything being packed flat at the bottom. This toy does that without taking a big chunk out of the budget, and it works for a wide age range.
Children’s character sunglasses
These character sunglasses are $3.99, and the assortment includes several licensed designs. The linked pair is Bluey, but there are other characters in the same group.
This is a useful spring basket item because it is not tied to one day. Kids can wear them after Easter, which gives them more value than another novelty candy. They also bring a different shape and color to the basket, which helps if most of the other items are small bags, eggs, or flat activity books.
Creativity for Kids big gem diamond painting kit
This craft kit is $4.99. The linked version is the frog kit, but the assortment also includes other designs like rainbow, mermaid, and ice cream.
This fits best in baskets for school-age kids who like crafts more than candy. It gives them a small project to work on instead of one more snack. That makes it a good way to break up a basket that already has enough sweets in it. It is also compact, so it works even if the basket itself is small.
Tara Toy washable character creativity set
This washable creativity set is $4.99, with several character versions in the assortment. The linked set is Ariel, but the line also includes other familiar characters.
This is a good middle-ground basket stuffer for kids who want something hands-on but still like licensed characters. It gives them an activity, not just a branded image on the package. For a small basket, that helps. One item that can keep a child busy for a while is usually worth more than another small candy bag.
Brach’s Easter classic jelly beans
These jelly beans are $3.39. They are a standard Easter basket candy for a reason: they are colorful, easy to portion out, and they work for almost any age.
They are also flexible. You can pour them straight into the basket, divide them between plastic eggs, or split one bag across more than one basket. That makes them one of the better low-cost candy picks when you need something that fills space without costing five dollars on its own.
Cadbury Creme Eggs
This four-pack of Cadbury Creme Eggs is $4.49. If you want one Easter candy that feels more specific than a general chocolate bag, this is an easy choice.
These work especially well in baskets for older kids, teens, and adults. They are seasonal, recognizable, and rich enough that a small pack still feels like a treat. In a simple basket, that matters. You do not need a huge pile of candy if one of the items already feels like a holiday staple.
Peeps marshmallow chicks
A 10-count pack of Peeps Marshmallow Chicks is $1.49. That makes it one of the cheapest basket stuffers in the current Easter selection.
For a low-cost basket, this kind of item helps. The bright colors stand out right away, and the pack is unmistakably Easter. If you need one last item to round things out without pushing the total up much more, this is the easiest add on the list.
