53 Fun Days To Celebrate In April With Kids

April is packed with fun and unique holidays that make it easy to add a little extra excitement to your days. Whether you’re looking for simple themed activities, crafts, or just a reason to celebrate, this list of days to celebrate in April will give you plenty of inspiration. From well-known holidays like Earth Day to quirky celebrations like National Jelly Bean Day, there’s something fun to enjoy every day of the month!

Keep reading for 53 kid-friendly celebrations in April, plus easy activity ideas to make them even more special.

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Fun & Unique Days to Celebrate in April

Incorporating these fun days into your routine can be as easy as you want it to be! Many of them align naturally with activities young children already love, like reading a favorite book on International Children’s Book Day or heading outside for National Play Outside Day.

Whether you’re making a tasty snack, creating a simple craft, or enjoying a hands-on science activity, these celebrations can turn ordinary moments into magical memories.

Moveable April Holidays (Dates Vary Each Year)

These holidays don’t fall on the same date each year, so be sure to check the calendar!

National Burrito Day (First Thursday in April) – Make mini burritos with kids or set up a fun taco/burrito bar.
Geologist Day (First Sunday in April) – Go on a rock hunt, paint rocks, or make “fossils” with salt dough.
Good Friday (Friday Before Easter Sunday) – Create a simple Easter craft or tell the Easter story with interactive activities.
Easter Sunday (Varies by Year) – Celebrate with egg hunts, crafts, and fun Easter-themed activities!

April 1 – April 7: The First Week of Fun!

April 1 – April Fools’ Day – Play silly (harmless!) pranks like switching socks in the drawer or serving a “dessert” that’s really mashed potatoes.
April 1 – International Fun at Work Day – If kids see their grown-ups working from home, let them “help” for a few minutes with fun tasks.
April 2 – International Children’s Book Day – Read a favorite book together and create a craft inspired by the story.
April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day – Wear blue and talk about inclusion and kindness.
April 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – Have a PB&J picnic or make fun-shaped sandwiches.
April 3 – Find a Rainbow Day – Go on a rainbow scavenger hunt or do a fun rainbow craft.
April 3 – National Play Outside Day – Plan an outdoor adventure, if the weather is nice, visit a new park!
April 5 – Deep Dish Pizza Day – Make personal deep-dish pizzas using muffin tins or small pans.
April 5 – Dandelion Day – Pick dandelions and make dandelion art or a simple flower crown.
April 7 – National No Housework Day – Take a break from chores and enjoy a fun activity instead!

A fun table spread with grilled cheese, unicorns, and tie dye

April 8 – April 14: Animals, Unicorns, and More!

April 8 – Zoo Lovers Day – Take a virtual zoo tour or do an animal-themed craft.
April 9 – National Unicorn Day – Make a unicorn craft, read a unicorn book, or have a unicorn snack (like rainbow-colored treats).
April 10 – Farm Animals Day – Do a farm-themed sensory bin or visit a local farm.
April 10 – National Sibling Day – Celebrate sibling bonds with a special playdate or sibling photo session.
April 11 – National Pet Day – Make a pet treat or draw pictures of your favorite animals.
April 11 – National Submarine Day – Read about ocean animals and create a submarine out of cardboard boxes or familiar shapes.
April 12 – Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – Try different toppings or make fun-shaped sandwiches.
April 12 – Big Wind Day – Fly kites, blow bubbles, or make pinwheels to celebrate wind power!
- Interesting fact on this day, On April 12, 1934, winds were recorded at 231 miles per hour at the Mount Washington Observatory!
April 13 – Scrabble Day – Play a letter-matching game or a simplified Scrabble version for kids.
April 13 – Plant Appreciation Day – Plant seeds or do a nature-inspired painting.
April 13 – Only Child Day – Give your only child a special one-on-one activity to celebrate them!
April 14 – Peach Cobbler Day – Make an easy peach cobbler with kids and talk about how fruits grow.
April 14 – International Moment of Laughter Day – Tell jokes, watch a funny movie, or have a laughter challenge.

April 15 – April 21: Creativity, Elephants, and More!

April 15 – World Art Day – Set up an art station with different materials and let creativity flow!
April 15 – Take a Wild Guess Day – Play a guessing game with mystery objects in a bag.
April 16 – Save the Elephant Day – Learn fun facts about elephants and make elephant crafts.
April 16 – National Librarian Day – Visit the library and make a thank-you card for your librarian.
April 17 – International Haiku Day – Write simple 3-line poems together.
April 18 – International Jugglers Day – Try juggling scarves or balls for a fun challenge.
April 18 – National Animal Cracker Day – Eat animal crackers and sort them by type.
April 18 – Velociraptor Awareness Day – Make a dinosaur craft or do a fun dino stomp game.
April 19 – Bicycle Day – Go for a bike ride or decorate bikes with streamers.
April 19 – National Garlic Day – Try a garlic-themed recipe together.
April 19 – Wear Pajamas to Work Day – Have a cozy, pajama-themed day!
April 20 – National Banana Day – Make banana smoothies or banana bread.
April 21 – National Tea Day – Have a pretend (or real) tea party with stuffed animals.
April 21 – National High Five Day – Give high fives and talk about kindness!

Children playing with kites and bubbles in a field of flowers

April 22 – April 30: Closing Out the Month with Fun

April 22 – National Baseball Day – Play a simple game of catch or T-ball.
April 22 – National Jelly Bean Day – Sort, count, and taste-test different flavors.
April 22 – Earth Day – Do a nature scavenger hunt or make a recycled craft, or a mess free Earth painting!
April 25 – World Penguin Day – Learn about penguins and waddle like one!
April 26 – National Pretzel Day – Make soft pretzels together.
April 26 – Alien Day – Create an alien craft or tell a space-themed story.
April 27 – Tell a Story Day – Have kids make up their own fun stories.
April 28 – Great Poetry Reading Day – Read poetry aloud or write a simple poem.
April 28 – National Superhero Day – Dress up as superheroes and talk about real-life heroes.
April 29 – International Dance Day – Have a dance party!
April 29 – National Arbor Day – Plant a tree or learn about different types of trees.
April 30 – Tie Dye Day – Make tie-dye shirts or paper towel tie-dye art.

Celebrate April with Fun & Learning!

April is full of opportunities to celebrate and create lasting memories with kids. Whether you try a few themed crafts, make delicious treats, or just take a moment to appreciate nature, there’s something fun to enjoy every day.

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