DLTK's Holidays Activities for Kids
August Holidays and Special Events
Welcome to our August special event crafts and activities for kids!
August is a month of summer fun, exploration, and learning. From celebrating national holidays and quirky observances to enjoying the outdoors and creative projects, children can engage in crafts, reading, and educational activities. It’s a perfect time to enjoy sunny adventures, family fun, and seasonal creativity throughout the month.
Crafts and Activities for Major August Holidays:
Mid Summer Night
August 22nd
Celebrate the peak of summer with seasonal crafts and activities.
Crafts and Activities for August Holidays that Change Dates Each Year:
National Smile Week
second full week of August
Celebrate kindness and happiness with crafts promoting smiles and positive emotions.
Perseids Meteor Shower
Peaks August 13–14
Learn about meteors and create astronomy-themed crafts inspired by the Perseids.
Crafts and Activities for August Special Days and Month-long Observances:
Summertime
All August
Enjoy the summer season with outdoor activities, crafts, and seasonal fun.
National Golf Month
All August
Celebrate golf with fun sports-themed crafts and activities.
National Water Quality Month
All August
Learn about clean water and create water-themed educational crafts.
Respect for Parents Day (Mom)
August 1st
Show appreciation for moms with crafts and family activities.
Respect for Parents Day (Dad)
August 1st
Show appreciation for dads with crafts and family activities.
Sports Day
August 1st
Celebrate physical activity with sports-themed crafts and games.
National Clown Week
August 1–7
Enjoy circus-themed crafts and activities celebrating clowns.
National Watermelon Day
August 3rd
Create fruity crafts and learn fun facts about watermelons.
Poet Percy Bysshe Shelley's Birthday
August 4th, 1792
Explore poetry-themed crafts inspired by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Birthday
August 6th, 1809
Celebrate poetry and create crafts inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Betty Boop's Birthday
August 9th
Create cartoon-inspired crafts celebrating Betty Boop.
First Steam Locomotive
August 10th
Learn about trains and create steam locomotive-themed crafts.
Poet Sir Walter Scott's Birthday
August 15th, 1771
Explore literary-themed crafts inspired by Sir Walter Scott.
Wizard of Oz Premiered
August 18th, 1939
Create crafts inspired by the Wizard of Oz movie premiere.
National Aviation Day (US)
August 19th
Celebrate aviation with airplane-themed crafts and educational activities.
Poet Edgar Guest's Birthday
August 20th, 1881
Create literary-themed crafts inspired by Edgar Guest.
Hawaii Joined the United States
August 21st, 1959
Celebrate Hawaiian culture and history with themed crafts.
Be An Angel Day
August 22nd
Celebrate kindness and helpfulness with angel-themed crafts.
First Photo of Earth from the Moon
August 23rd, 1966
Create space-themed crafts inspired by the first photo of Earth from the Moon.
Poet William Ernest Henley's Birthday
August 23rd, 1849
Explore poetry-themed crafts inspired by William Ernest Henley.
Strange Music Day
August 24th
Create music-themed crafts exploring unusual sounds and instruments.
Martin Luther King Jr. Gave his "I Have a Dream" Speech
August 28th, 1963
Create crafts and activities honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic speech.
Coloring Pages for the Month:
August is a month of summer fun, exploration, and learning. From celebrating national holidays and quirky observances to enjoying the outdoors and creative projects, children can engage in crafts, reading, and educational activities. It’s a perfect time to enjoy sunny adventures, family fun, and seasonal creativity throughout the month.
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