DLTK's Holidays Activities for Kids
April Holidays and Special Events
Welcome to our April special event crafts and activities for kids!
April is a month of springtime renewal, exploration, and creativity. From Easter and Earth Day to literary celebrations and playful pranks, there are many opportunities for children to engage in fun and educational crafts. Kids can learn about nature, practice new skills, and celebrate both seasonal traditions and special days throughout the month. April invites families to enjoy the outdoors, embrace curiosity, and discover the joys of spring together.
Crafts and Activities for Major April Holidays:
Easter
the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring
Celebrate with colorful eggs, festive crafts, and springtime fun.
Earth Day
April 22nd
Learn about caring for our planet with crafts and printables.
Crafts and Activities for April Holidays that change days each year:
Passover
a week that starts on the first full moon in spring
Explore traditions and crafts to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover.
National Wildlife Week
first full week of April
Celebrate animals and conservation with fun educational activities.
National Arbor Day
last Friday in April
Learn about trees and plant your own with fun crafts and activities.
International Astronomy Day
Saturday closest to the first-quarter moon in Spring
Discover the stars and planets with astronomy-themed crafts.
Crafts and Activities for April Special Days that are celebrated on the same day each year:
National Financial Literacy Month
All month long
Introduce kids to saving, budgeting, and smart money habits with fun activities.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
All month long
Create crafts inspired by spring rains and blossoming flowers.
National Frog Month
All month long
Learn about frogs and their habitats through fun paper crafts and activities.
National Garden Month
All month long
Explore gardens and planting with kid-friendly craft projects.
National Kite Month
All month long
Welcome spring and encourage kite flying and related activities
National Mathematics Education Month
All month long
Engage in math-inspired activities and crafts for kids of all ages.
National Poetry Month
All month long
Celebrate poetry with lots of printables.
April Fool's Day
April 1st
Play harmless pranks and create silly, fun crafts for a day of laughter.
International Children's Book Day
April 2nd
Celebrate books and reading with literary-themed crafts for kids.
Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday
April 2, 1805
Celebrate the famous Danish author known for The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Emperor’s New Clothes.
Maria Merian's Birthday
April 2, 1647
Celebrate the life and work of the pioneering insect naturalist and illustrator.
American Circus Day
April 3rd
Enjoy circus-themed crafts and activities celebrating this entertaining tradition.
Find A Rainbow Day
April 3rd
Celebrate the joy of rainbows with colorful crafts and fun experiments.
World Health Day
April 7th
Learn about global health and wellness with fun educational projects.
Poet William Wordsworth's Birthday
April 7th, 1770
Celebrate the famous poet with creative writing and literary-themed crafts.
Encourage a Writer Day
April 10th
Inspire young authors with creative writing projects and fun activities.
Yuri's Night
April 12th
Celebrate human spaceflight and the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic journey.
Space Shuttle Columbia First Launched
April 12th, 1981
Learn about the first shuttle launch with space-themed crafts.
William Shakespeare's Birthday
April 23, 1564
Celebrate the Bard with creative writing puzzles and theatre-inspired crafts.
World Book Day
April 23rd
Encourage reading and storytelling with book-themed activities and crafts.
John James Audubon's Birthday
April 26th
Celebrate the famous naturalist and artist with bird-themed crafts and activities.
Crow and Raven Appreciation Day
April 27th
Learn about these intelligent birds through crafts and observation activities.
National Teach Your Children to Save Day
April 27th
Teach kids the importance of saving money with fun, interactive activities.
Poetry Reading Day
April 28th
Celebrate poetry with reading, writing, and creative literary activities.
Poet Edward R. Sill's Birthday
April 29th, 1841
Explore the works of Edward Sill with writing and literary-themed crafts.
Coloring Pages for the Month:
April is a month of springtime renewal, exploration, and creativity. From Easter and Earth Day to literary celebrations and playful pranks, there are many opportunities for children to engage in fun and educational crafts. Kids can learn about nature, practice new skills, and celebrate both seasonal traditions and special days throughout the month.
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