DLTK's Holidays Activities for Kids
July Holidays and Special Events
Welcome to our July special event crafts and activities for kids!
July is a month of summer celebration, creativity, and outdoor fun. From national holidays like Independence Day and Canada Day to whimsical observances and family-friendly activities, children can enjoy crafts, learning projects, and seasonal adventures. It’s a perfect time for sunny exploration, creative play, and enjoying the spirit of summer throughout the month.
Crafts and Activities for Major July Holidays:
Canada Day
July 1st
Celebrate Canada with patriotic crafts, activities, and themed learning.
Fourth of July
July 4th
Celebrate Independence Day with fun patriotic crafts and activities.
Crafts and Activities for July Holidays that Change Dates Each Year:
Crafts and Activities for July Special Days and Month-long Observances:
Summertime
All July
Enjoy the summer season with outdoor activities, crafts, and seasonal fun.
National Ice Cream Month
All July
Celebrate with ice cream-themed crafts, recipes, and fun activities.
Build a Scarecrow Day
July 1st
Create fun scarecrow crafts and learn a new little song.
World UFO Day
July 2nd
Learn about UFOs and outer space with crafts and imaginative activities.
Dog Days of Summer
July 3rd – August 11th
Explore summer heat and dog-themed crafts for seasonal fun.
Macaroni Day
July 7th
Create pasta-inspired crafts and learn fun facts about macaroni.
Teddy Bear's Picnic Day
July 10th
Celebrate with teddy bear-themed crafts and picnic activities.
Paper Bag Day
July 12th
Learn about paper bag history and create crafts using paper bags.
Poet John Clare's Birthday
July 13th, 1793
Explore poetry and nature-inspired crafts based on John Clare's work.
Bastille Day
July 14th, 1789
Celebrate France's national day with crafts and themed activities.
Poet Clement Clarke Moore's Birthday
July 15th, 1779
Writer of "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
First Boeing 707 Flew
July 15th, 1954
Learn about aviation history with airplane-themed crafts and activities.
Cow Appreciation Day
July 18th
Celebrate cows with animal-themed crafts and educational activities.
First Steps by Man on the Moon
July 20th, 1969
Explore space history and create moon and astronaut-themed crafts.
International Self Care Day
July 24th
Encourage self-care activities and crafts promoting mindfulness and wellness.
Bert's (Sesame Street) Birthday
July 26th
Celebrate Bert with fun Sesame Street crafts and activities.
Poet Beatrix Potter's Birthday
July 28th, 1866
Celebrate with literary and nature-themed crafts inspired by Beatrix Potter.
Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins' Birthday
July 28th, 1844
One of the leading English poets of the 1800s.
First Fingerprint Taken
July 28th, 1858
Create fingerprint art to commemorate the anniversary.
Coloring Pages for the Month:
July is a month of summer celebration, creativity, and outdoor fun. From national holidays like Independence Day and Canada Day to whimsical observances and family-friendly activities, children can enjoy crafts, learning projects, and seasonal adventures. It’s a perfect time for sunny exploration, creative play, and enjoying the spirit of summer throughout the month.
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