83 Fun And Quirky March Holidays For Kids

Did you know there’s a fun holiday to celebrate almost every day in March? Whether you’re looking for a reason to break up the daily routine or just want to add a little extra fun to your month, these quirky and unique March holidays for kids are perfect!

One of my favorite things to do when I get into a rut planning my day/week/month for my daycare kids is check out fun holidays or wacky days. Sure, March features Dr. Seuss’ birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of Spring which can fill up a month with activities, but what about some of the other things that can make our days a little goofy and add some fun for the littles we take care of. Hello Oreo Cookie Day!!!

How to use this list

March is packed with all kinds of fun and wacky holidays, but not all of them are the best fit for kids (we’ll skip things like The Day of Panic on March 9th or Everything You Think Is Wrong Day on March 15th!).

You can use this list however it works best for you! Feeling ambitious? Celebrate a new March holiday with your kids every day with a simple craft, activity, or themed snack. Prefer a more relaxed approach? Pick a few favorites or focus on a fun weekly theme. However you choose to celebrate, these quirky holidays are a great way to add extra joy and learning to your month!

March Fun!!

March 1

National Pig Day
- Learn all about pigs.
  - What they eat
  - Where they live
  - The color pink
Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day
- Add peanut butter to some component of your daily meal!
  - Peanut butter toast for breakfast
  - Peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch
  - Peanut butter and apple slices
  - Peanut butter on graham crackers for snack

March 2

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
- This is a great day/week to get goofy, read read read and rhyme!
Ash Wednesday -date varies

The Cat in the Hat, Easy Dr. Suess Activities

One Fish Two Fish, Easy Dr. Suess Activities

Green Eggs And Ham, Easy Dr. Suess Activities

How To Make Oobleck

March 3

Caregiver Appreciation Day
World book day
Princess day
If Pets Had Thumbs Day
- Learn about animals with thumbs and without
- Try activities without using your thumb
- Imagine what your pet dog would be able to do with thumbs

March 4

Marching Music Day
March Forth and Do Something Day
Employee Appreciation Day
- If you have employees let them know how much you appreciate them!
- If you don’t, perhaps this is a good time to discuss with the kids how we should treat others

March 5

Play Outside Day
World Math Day
- Count everything today
Sock Monkey Day

March 6

Dentist’s Day
- Talk about going to the dentist
- Paint with a toothbrush
National Frozen Food Day
- Use frozen fruit for a yummy smoothie
- Compare fresh, frozen, canned and cooked food items
National Oreo Cookie Day
- Hello Dessert!

March 7

Fun Facts About Names Day
- Look up the meaning behind each childs name
National Cereal Day
- Have cereal for breakfast
- Make homemade cereal bars for snack
- Munch on cereal pieces during a table activity
- Stick an uncooked piece of spaghetti in a ball of playdoh and see how many cheerios you can get on the spaghetti before it breaks

March 8

International Woman’s Day
- Can discuss influential woman in history

March 9

Barbie Day
- Get out the barbie dolls!
- If you’re stuck inside in this seemingly never ending winter, put out a bowl of warm water and have some water play while barbie goes in the hot tub.

March 10

International Day of Awesomeness
- Talk about all the things in your life that are awesome
- Ask the kids what makes them awesome
- Draw pictures of something they think is awesome
International Find a Pay Phone Booth Day
- My older son likes to hear stories about ‘the olden days’. Hit up a thrift store and see if you can find an old corded phone and make your own phone booth!
Middle Name Pride Day
Mario Day
- Make a pixled Mario out of small colored squares
Popcorn Lover’s Day -second Thursday of the month
- Try different flavors at snack time
- Make a snack mix
- Have a movie day

March 11

Johnny Appleseed Day
- A day of apple activities
Worship of Tools Day
- Set up a work bench with play tools
- Build something together

March 12

Girl Scouts Day
- A day to eat all the Girl Scout Cookies we just purchased?
Plant A Flower Day
- A great way to get ready for spring!
International Fanny Pack Day

March 13

Daylight Savings Begins – Date varies
Ear Muff Day
Jewel Day

March 14

Learn About Butterflies Day
National Pi Day
- Eat all the pie
National Potato Chip Day

March 15

Buzzards Day
- Talk about where they live
- What color are they
- What do they eat, yuck.
Tea for Two (or more) Tuesday – third Tuesday in March
- Have a tea party

March 16

Everything You Do Is Right Day
- Keep the day a positive one!
Giant Panda Bear Day
- Colors black and white
- Color a picture of a panda bear
- Where to panda bears live
- What do they eat

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day
- Grab your free 12-page St. Patrick’s Day Printable for an easy activity below!
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day – third Thursday in March
- Let those kiddos know how incredible you think they are
Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
- Lunch idea?
Submarine Day
- Make a submarine out of random shapes
- Song Yellow Submarine by The Beatles
  - Colors yellow, green and blue

March 18

Awkward Moments Day
Sloppy Joe Day
- Great lunch idea!

March 19

International Sports Car Racing Day – third Saturday of March
Let’s Laugh Day
National Quilting Day – third Saturday of March
- Quilting paper projects
Poultry Day
- Eggs for breakfast
- Chicken nuggets for lunch

March 20

International Day of Happiness
Extraterrestrial Abductions Day
- Probably best not to celebrate this one
International Earth Day
Spring Equinox – Date varies
- 1^st day of Spring!
World Sparrow Day
World Frog Day
World Storytelling Day

March 21

Fragrance Day
- Learn about your senses
World Poetry Day
- Read poetry
- Learn about words that rhyme

March 22

As Young As You Feel Day
National Goof Off Day
National Agriculture Day
- Talk about farming
- Talk about growing food
- How food gets to your table

March 23

National Chip and Dip Day
National Puppy Day

March 24

National Cheesesteak Day
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

March 25

Pecan Day
Waffle Day

March 26

Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
National Spinach Day
Purple Day

March 27

National “Joe” Day
- Change your name to anything you’d like

March 28

Something on a Stick Day

March 29

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
- Learn about small businesses
- Have the kids come up with their own business ideas
Smoke and Mirrors Day
- A Day about illusions

March 30

I am in Control Day
- Learn about controlling your body and emotions
National Doctor’s Day
- Learn about going to the doctor and why we go to the doctor
- Set up a doctor station for your dolls
Take a Walk in the Park Day
Manatee Appreciation Day
International Folding Laundry Day
- Life skills are very important. Have the children learn how to fold a washcloth
- make a matching socks game with fun patterns
Turkey Neck Soup
- Maybe don’t tell them if you make this, I’ve heard it makes a great stock

March 31

National Crayon Day
- Make your own crayons

March Holiday Themes for Kids: Fun Weekly Ideas

If celebrating a new holiday every day feels overwhelming, try choosing a weekly theme instead! Grouping March holidays for kids into fun categories makes planning easier and keeps kids engaged all week long. You could focus on silly food holidays, celebrate famous authors, explore nature and weather themes, or dive into arts and crafts. Pick what works best for your schedule and have fun making each week a little extra special!

Week 1 February 27 – March 5

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Week 2 March 6 – March 12

Johnny Appleseed
- A week about Apples

Week 3 March 13 – March 19

St. Patrick’s Day
- Don’t forget to grab your free 12-page St. Patrick’s Day Printable!

Week 4 March 20 – March 26

All about Spring!

Week 5 March 27 – April 2

5 senses week
- smell, touch, taste, hear, see
- March 21 was fragrance day, talk about it this week
- A lot of the food ‘holidays’ can be talked about this week

Make March Magical with Fun Holiday Activities for Kids

Whether you celebrate daily, weekly, or just occasionally, having a list of March holidays for kids on hand makes it easy to add extra fun to your routine. These special days don’t require extravagant parties or expensive activities—sometimes, the simplest moments create the biggest memories. Trying new foods, planting seeds in a cup, or making a silly craft can spark creativity and hands-on learning.

Use your imagination to inspire theirs!

Which fun March holiday activities are you excited to try this year?