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The Best Seasonal & Holiday Crafts for Kids – From January to December!

Holiday activities are some of my favorite on the website. They include crafts to help you decorate, games to help you celebrate, worksheets to challenge your mind, cards to share with loved ones, oodles of pages to color and lots of fun stuff to do.

500+ Seasonal & Holiday Crafts for Kids – From January to December!

January Crafts and Activities

February Crafts and Activities

March Crafts and Activities

April Crafts and Activities

May Crafts and Activities

June Crafts and Activities

July Crafts and Activities

August Crafts and Activities

September Crafts and Activities

October Crafts and Activities

November Crafts and Activities

December Crafts and Activities

The Best January Crafts and Activities

Here is a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of January. Use the art / Craft ideas to help plan your lessons for the month. Winter Art & Craft Ideas are popular. So are other holidays Like the New Year, Sankranti, International Lego day Etc.

The Best Seasonal & Holiday Art and Craft Activities for the month of January | The Best January Crafts and Activities

1st Jan – New Year  

Say Good-Bye 2019 Lets Welcome 2020 artsy-craftsy style

3rd Jan – Drinking Straw Day

On January 3, 1888, the first artificial drinking straw was patented, giving us a reason to celebrate straws today.

5th Jan – Bird Day

NATIONAL BIRD DAY. Nature lovers, bird lovers, and bird watchers across the country annually recognize National Bird Day on January 5th.

13th Jan, – Make Your Dreams Come True Day

Make Your Dream Come True Day is observed on January 13, 2020 and a special day for all those following their dreams. This is the day to stop dreaming and start doing something to make your dream come true

14th Jan – Organize Your Home Day

15th Jan – Makar Sankranti /  Pongal /  Lohri 

Makara Sankranti or Maghi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity Surya (Sun God)

15th Jan – Hat Day

19th Jan – National Popcorn Day

19th Jan – National Tulip Day

19th Jan -Artist Paul Cezanne’s Birthday 1839-1906

19th Jan – Tin Can Day

20th Jan – Penguin Awareness Day

21st Jan – Squirrel Appreciation Day

26th Jan – India’s Republic Day

28th Jan – International Lego Day

28th Jan – Artist Jackson Pollocks Birthday

30th Jan – Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

31st Jan – Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

The Best February Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of February. Its the Month of Love and we have lots of Valentine’s Day Crafts for you. Also, some more fun holidays like Chinese New Year, Groundhog Day, Polar Bear day etc.

Art and Craft Activities for the month of February

1st Feb – Decorating with Candy Day

Decorating With Candy Day is celebrated on February 1 of every year. It is a day to surprise your family members by making something with candies. 

2nd Feb – Groundhog day

Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in Canada and the United States on February 2. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day & sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks, and if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early.

5th Feb Chinese New Year – 7 Days [ year of the pig] 

Chinese New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign. 2019 is the year of the Pig.

7th Feb – Send a card to a friend Day

Always observed on February 7th, National Send A Card To A Friend Day is the day to send our friends a card and let them know that we are thinking of them!

8th Feb – Kite Flying Day

Today is Kite Flying Day, a great time to go fly a kite or make one… The International Kite Festival takes place in Gujarat India. The festival, however, happens on the 14th of January during Sankranti.
 

10th Feb – Umbrella Day

National Umbrella Day is celebrated across the nation each year on February 10th. On this day, we honor one of the world’s most useful inventions, the umbrella

14th Feb – International Book Giving Day

Devoted to instilling a lifelong love of reading in children and providing access to books for children in need, Book Giving Day calls on volunteers to share their favorite book with a young reader.

14th Feb  – Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day, also called St. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when you express your affection for your loved ones with greetings and gifts.

14th Feb – Ferris Wheel Day

February 14 is Ferris Wheel Day, a day to honor the life and time of Ferris wheel inventor George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.

15th Feb – Hippo Day

[Every February 15th] Bet you didn’t know that Hippo loosely translates to River Horse in ancient Greek. Hippo Day, then, celebrates the third largest land mammal.

18th Feb – World Whale Day

Giants of the ocean are celebrated on World Whale Day, which aims to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures. The annual holiday was founded in Maui, Hawaii, in 1980, to honour humpback whales, which swim off its coast.

18th Feb – Presidents Day

Presidents Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February;  honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures.

21st February – Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivaratri a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva.

27th Feb – Polar Bear Day

International Polar Bear Day is an annual event celebrated every February 27 to raise awareness about the conservation status of the polar bear.

28th Feb – Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday, most famously in New Orleans. Occurs the Day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter

 

The Best March Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of March. Celebrate Spring, St Patricks Day,  Dr Seuss’s birthday & more ..

Art and Craft Activities for the month of March

1st Mar – Pig Day 

National Pig Day, observed annually on the 1st of March, recognizes the domesticated pig. This holiday includes events and celebrations at zoos, schools & farms

1st Mar – Horse Protection Day

Horse Protection Day is meant to raise awareness around the use of horses for meat, horses which are subject to abuse 

2nd Mar – Dr. Seuss Day | Read across America Day

Held annually on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss Day is a holiday that celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, the famous children’s book author. Dr. Seuss Day is a full twenty-four hours to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a Who with Horton, count the red and bluefish, help the Grinch see the error of his ways, and listen to Sam I Am’s friend complain about his dish of green eggs and ham, the ungrateful hairball!

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3rd Mar – World Wildlife Day

 To celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora

6th Mar – Michelangelo’s birthday

7th Mar – Piet Mondrian’s birthday

8th Mar – Women’s day

9th Mar – Barbie Day

March 9th is the anniversary of the day the Barbie doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York in 1959. March 9th, 1959 is also used as Barbie’s official birthday

10th Mar – Holi

Hindu spring festival, also known as the “festival of colors” or the “festival of love”,  in honor of Lord Krishna.

13th Mar – Jewel Day 

Celebrate all things shiny, blingy, and sparkly on March 13, or Jewel Day. Get your bling out !

14th  Mar – Pi Day & The International Day of Mathematics

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant

14th Mar – National Learn About Butterflies Day

In keeping with the spirit of Learn About Butterflies Day, celebrate by learning a little more about the wide range of butterflies

16th Mar – Panda Day

 On March 16 conservationist and animal lovers alike spread the word about one of the world’s most endangered and adored animals. National Panda Day brings together the efforts of an international community dedicated to protecting and restoring habitat.

17th Mar – St Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland

19th Mar – National Poultry Day  

Learn about Poultry Day. Celebrate this whole range of domestic feathered friends that are raised for their meat and eggs

19th Mar – Let’s Laugh Day  

Let’s Laugh Day is celebrated every year on March 19. It is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to laugh and enjoy the benefits of laughter

20th Mar – First Day of Spring

The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2020. This is the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere.

20th Mar – International Earth Day

20th Mar – Extraterrestrial Day 

21st Mar – International Day of the Forests

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests

26th Mar – Wear Purple Day  

Purple Day is a global grassroots event formed with the intention to increase worldwide awareness of epilepsy, and to dispel common myths and fears of this neurological disorder. 

26th Mar – Stationery Day  

World Stationery Day celebrates the written word and all things stationery. 

30th Mar – Doctor’s Day  

National Doctor’s Day. National Doctor’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated on March 30th in the United States. It is a holiday that honors physicians for the work they do for their patients, the communities they work in and for society as a whole

30th Mar – Pencil Day

The world’s most important pen: On 30 March, National Pencil Day, we will celebrate a tool that is indispensable, even in the digital age

30th Mar – Van Gogh’s Birthday

31st Mar – Eiffel Tower Day

Eiffel Tower Day is a holiday that is all about celebrating the wonderful monument that stands proudly in the city of lights.

The Best April Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of April. Gear up for Easter, Unicorns, Earth Day and more

Art and Craft Activities for the month of April

2nd April – International Children’s Book Day

Celebrated every year around April 2, International Children’s Book Day celebrates the life and times of famous children’s book writer, Hans Christian Anderson.

2nd April – Ram Navami

Dussehra crafts to recreate Ramayana

3rd April – Find a Rainbow Day

Every year, April 3 is observed as National Find a Rainbow Day. While nobody knows the origins of the holiday, we are just glad that somebody decided to start it. 

4th April – Rat Day

6th April – Poppy Day

7th April – Beaver Day

7th April – Caramel Popcorn Day

Caramel Popcorn Day takes place on April 07, 2019. The day celebrates the combination of Caramel and Popcorn. 

8th April – National Zoo Lovers Day

Each year on April 8, National Zoo Lovers Day is observed. This would be a perfect day to visit a zoo or to print our headbands

9th April – Unicorn Day

National Unicorn Day is celebrated on 9th April every year. Unicorn is a mythological creature resembling a white horse with a single large, pointed, rainbow, spiraling horn in the middle of its forehead. It is also the national animal of Scotland.

11th April – National Submarine Day

April 11 is commemorated by the United States submarine community as Submarine Day, the anniversary of April 11, 1900 when the American Government purchased its first commissioned submarine, the USS Holland. 

11th & 12th April – Easter

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

12th April – Artist Robert Delauney’s Birthday

13th April – Scrabble Day

April 13 is Scrabble Day, a day to celebrate the popular board game created in 1938 by Alfred Mosher Butts, an American architect. 

14th April – National Dolphin Day

Celebrated annually on April 14, National Dolphin Day began as a way to raise awareness and ultimately end the hunting of dolphins

15th April – Leonardo da Vinci’s Birthday

Kids learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s biography. Renaissance man of many talents including artist, science, and inventor.

15th April – Mushroom Day

17th April – Bat Appreciation day

National Bat Appreciation Day is an excellent time to learn about the role bats play in nature

20th April – Artist Joan Miro’s Birthday

Joan Miró i Ferrà was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona.

20th April -World Circus Day

Celebrated on the third Saturday each April, World Circus Day is a special day to celebrate Circus Arts and Culture.

22nd April – Earth Day ( US)

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

23rd April – Ramzan Starts [ Eid 

25th April- World Penguin Day

Observed the world over on April 25th, World Penguin Day recognizes one of the unique birds on the planet.

25th April – Frog Day

28th April – Superhero Day

30th April – National Tie-Dye Day

The Best May Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of May. Summer is here along with fun holidays like Mothers day, Star Wars Day, Cinco De Mayo & Ramzan

Art and Craft Activities for the month of May

1st May- Save the Rhino Day

1st Friday in May – Space Day

4th May – Star Wars Day

The date was chosen for the pun on the catchphrase “May the Force be with you” as “May the Fourth be with you”. Double the excitement of watching the latest Star Wars movie with our new Star wars Themed Matching name. 

4th May – Artist Keith Haring’s Birthday

4th May – International Migratory Bird Day

5th May – Cinco De Mayo

5th May – Hot Air Balloon Day

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7th May – National Teacher’s Day

Saturday closest to May 10th – National Train Day

10th May  – Clean up your Room Day

11th May – Artist Salvador Dali’s Birthday

National Windmill Day – the second Saturday in May

Mother’s Day second Sunday in May

13th May – Leprechaun Day

17th May – International Recycling Day.

to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources 

18th May – International Museum Day

22nd May –  Buy a Musical Instrument Day

22nd May – Artist Mary Cassatt  Birthday

23rd May – World Turtle Day

25th May – Ramadan Ends

25th May – Africa Day

Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963

The Best June Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of June. Let’s Celebrate Environment day, Fathers day, Ocean Day & Eric Carle’s Birthday with some fun art & craft activities.

Art and Craft Activities for the month of June

4th June – Hug Your Cat Day

4th June – Eid-Ul-Fitr

5th June – National Gingerbread Day

National Gingerbread Day, also known as National Gingerbread Cookie Day, is observed next on Friday, June 5th, 2020.

5th June – Hot Air Balloon day

6th June – World Environment Day

7th June  National Doughnut Day

8th June – World Ocean Day

11th June – Corn On The Cob Day

12th June – Red Rose Day

16th June  Father’s Day – third Sunday

17th June – Artist M.C. Escher’s Birthday

18th June  International Picnic Day

18 International Sushi Day

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

25th June – Artist Eric Carle’s Birthday

The Best July Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of July. Its time to show off your Stars and Stripes for 4th of July, work towards Tiger Conservation & appreciate the Cow.

Art and Craft Activities for the month of July

1st July Canada Day,

2nd July –World UFO Day 

3rd July – International Drop A Rock Day

A really fun way to get into rock painting is to get involved in International Drop A Rock Day! On July 3rd people all over the world will head out and leave behind inspirational rocks for people to find!

4th July American Independence Day

6th July  – Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) Birthday 

7th July – Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Birthday

7th July Build A Scarecrow Day – first Sunday in the month

8th July National Blueberry Day

14th July – Shark Awareness Day

14th July  – Artist Gustav Klimt’s (1862-1918) Birthday

15th July –  Cow Appreciation Day

16th July  World Snake Day

17th July –  World Emoji Day

19th July –Artist  Edgar Degas (1834-1917) Birthday

20th July –  National Lollipop Day

20th July – Moon Day

21st July – National Junk Food Day

22nd July – Alexander Calder’s birthday

29th July –  International Tiger Day

The Best August Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of August. Its India’s Independence Day, Eid, Andy Warhol’s Birthday & Potato Day!

Art and Craft Activities for the month of August

3rd Aug Campfire Day – First Saturday in August

3rd Aug National Clown Day – Saturday during International Clown Week

3rd Aug – National Watermelon Day

4th Aug –  Friendship Day – First Sunday in August

4th Aug-  National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

6th Aug – Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Birthday

7 National Lighthouse Day

9 Book Lover’s Day

12 Eid-Ul-Adha – date varies

15th Aug – India’s Independence Day

16 National Tell a Joke Day

19 National Potato Day

22 Be an Angel Day

26 National Dog Day

30 Frankenstein Day

The Best September Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of September. It’s Roald Dahl’s Birthday, Grandparents day & time to celebrate our Elephant Headed God – Ganesha. Plus It’s Onam & Krishnashtami too. Fall Crafts Make an entry.

Art and Craft Activities for the month of September

8th Sep – Star Trek day 

“Star Trek Day” is the 8th of September to commemorate the first episode of the Original Series that aired on 8 September 1966.

 


The Best October Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of October. Bring out your fireworks cos it is Dussehra & then let all the ghosts & monsters out cos it’s Halloween.

Art and Craft Activities for the month of October

8th Oct – Octopus Day 

 With their eight arms, three hearts, and color-changing skin, we adore octopuses. 

12th Oct – National Farmer’s Day

National Farmer’s Day is observed annually on October 12th as a day for them and to pay tribute to all farmers throughout American history.

20th Oct – Sloth Day

Everyone deserves to relax every now and then. International Sloth Day is in fact about two things: learning to take a lesson or two in being as cool as a cucumber from the sloths of the world, and raising awareness about the many sloths that get injured, captured to be sold as pets, or even killed by humans. So help keep those sleepy smiles on sloths’ faces and take part in this year’s International Sloth Day!

21st Oct – Artist Mary Blair’s Birthday

26th Oct – National Pumpkin day 

 National Pumpkin Day is a nonofficial holiday which falls on October 26th and is celebrated annually. The purpose of this holiday is to celebrate and give thanks for that squash cultivator that is such an integral part of American culture

The Best November Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of November. Light some diyas for Diwali, Give thanks for Thanksgiving.

Art and Craft Activities for the month of November

21st Nov – Red Mitten Day

If you want to take part in a historical tradition, then why not do it with Red Mitten Day. This day is all about supporting Canadian athletes and helping them

30th Nov – NATIONAL MASON JAR DAY.

On November 30, National Mason Jar Day commemorates an ingenious invention that’s been bringing families together for generations

 

The Best December Crafts and Activities

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of December. It’s feeling a lot like Christmas. Snowflakes, snowmen, reindeers, Santa & elves. Come craft with us.

Art and Craft Activities for the month of December

4th Dec – Cheetah Day

International Cheetah Day is celebrated every December 4th  in cooperation with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) to bring awareness to the plight of the cheetah, as Africa’s most endangered big cat.

5th Dec – Ninja Day 

International Ninja Day is observed annually on December 5. Dress like a Ninja. Walk like a Ninja. Craft like a Ninja

6th Dec –  Gingerbread House Day

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