DLTK's Holidays Activities for Kids
March Holidays and Special Events
Welcome to our March special event crafts and activities for kids!
March is a month of growth, creativity, and fresh beginnings. From St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month to Read Across America and seasonal spring celebrations, it’s a time to explore learning, culture, and fun. Kids can engage in crafts, stories, and activities that highlight curiosity, kindness, and discovery. March invites families to enjoy the first signs of spring, celebrate new ideas, and share memorable moments together.
Crafts and Activities for Major March Holidays:
Saint Patrick’s Day
March 17th
Join in the green fun with shamrock crafts, leprechaun stories, and Irish traditions.
First Day of Spring
Spring Equinox -- March 19, 20 or 21
Welcome the season of growth and renewal with flower crafts and spring activities.
Crafts and Activities for March Holidays that change days each year:
Iditarod: The Last Great Race
Begins in early March (varies)
Follow the thrilling sled dog race across Alaska’s snowy wilderness.
Palm Sunday
Sunday before Easter
Commemorate the Sunday before Easter with palm crafts and Bible stories.
Crafts and Activities for March Special Days that are celebrated on the same day each year:
National Craft Month
all month
Celebrate creativity with crafts and hands-on art projects all month long.
National Nutrition Month
all month
Explore healthy eating and balanced meals with kid-friendly food activities.
Music in Our Schools Month
all month
Celebrate classroom music, songs, and simple instrument crafts for kids.
Chopin's Birthday
March 1st, 1810
Learn about the famous Polish composer and enjoy music-themed activities.
National Pig Day
March 1st
Celebrate farm animals with pig crafts, stories, and barnyard activities.
Saint David's Day
March 1st
Honor Wales with daffodil crafts and cultural activities.
Share a Smile Day
March 1st
Brighten someone’s day with kind notes, smiles, and cheerful crafts.
Read Across America
March 2nd
Celebrate reading with mini-books, storytime, and literacy activities.
Paper Doll Day
March 3rd
Make paper dolls and celebrate Japan’s Doll Festival with simple crafts.
National Anthem Day (USA)
March 3rd
Learn about "The Star-Spangled Banner" through songs and history activities.
World Wildlife Day
March 3rd
An celebration established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the world's wild animals.
Barbie's Birthday
March 9, 1959
Celebrate Barbie with coloring pages and imaginative play.
Johnny Appleseed Day
March 11th
Make apple crafts and learn about the apple planter’s legend.
Discovery of Planet Uranus
March 13th, 1781
Explore facts about Uranus and our solar system.
Akira Yoshizawa’s Birthday
March 14th, 1911
Celebrate with origami and paper-folding projects inspired by the master.
Pi Day
March 14th
Have fun with circle crafts and simple math activities about π (pi).
National Learn About Butterflies Day
March 14th
A celebration to encourage kids to learn about their importance as pollinators and their life cycles.
National Buzzards Day
March 15th
A day to appreciate buzzards and raise awareness about their conservation.
National Panda Day
March 16th
Celebrate pandas by learning about their habitats, making crafts, and coloring panda pictures.
Sparky the Fire Dog’s Birthday
March 18th, 1951
Learn about fire safety with Sparky’s activities and coloring pages.
First Walk in Space
March 18, 1965
Celebrate human achievements in space with rocket and astronaut crafts.
Wilfred Owen’s Birthday
March 18th, 1893
Introduce children to poetry and remembrance through simple readings.
Big Bird's Birthday
March 20th, 1963
Celebrate Big Bird with crafts, coloring pages, and fun activities for kids.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 20th
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to honor the classic children's book by Eric Carle.
World Frog Day
March 20th
World Frog Day is dedicated to learning about different frogs around the world.
World Poetry Day
March 21st
Write, read, and share poems from around the world with kids.
Flower Day
March 21st
Celebrate blooming plants with simple flower crafts and nature walks.
World Water Day
March 22nd
Learn about water conservation and participate in fun, educational activities.
International Seal Day
March 22nd
A day to raise awareness about seals and their conservation.
World Bear Day
March 23rd
A day to celebrate and promote the conservation of bears.
Harry Houdini's Birthday
March 24, 1874
Explore illusions, simple magic tricks, and storytelling about Houdini.
Robert Frost’s Birthday
March 26, 1874
Read short poems and create seasonal, nature-themed crafts.
World Bear Day
March 26th
A day to appreciate manatees and raise awareness about their conservation.
Coloring Pages for the Month:
March is a time of change and celebration -- a month that bridges winter’s quiet and spring’s awakening. From St. Patrick’s Day parades to the first blooms of the season, children can explore creativity, learning, and kindness through crafts, poems, and stories. Whether they’re folding origami, studying planets, or welcoming the first day of spring, March offers endless ways to learn, grow, and share a smile.
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