Hello May! 12 Holidays To Celebrate With Kids

May is here! Time to have fun, make memories, and celebrate with warm weather as a family. We're kicking off the summer celebrations with 12 May holidays you can celebrate with your little ones. 

May Day (May 1st):

Celebrate the arrival of spring with May Day festivities such as dancing around the Maypole or making flower crowns. This day represents the halfway mark between the spring equinox and summer solstice. It's the perfect day to wear your most twirl-worthy dress and dance!

Star Wars Day (May 4th):

May the 4th be with you! Today the Star Wars fandom celebrates the franchise in all it's forms. Have a Star Wars-themed movie marathon, dress up as favorite characters, or engage in Star Wars-related crafts and activities. Keep the celebrations going to the next day with Revenge of the Fifth!

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th):

More popular in the United States than in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become associated with the celebration of Mexican-American culture. Introduce it to your kids with colorful decorations, traditional music, and tasty Mexican cuisine like tacos and quesadillas.

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th-10th):

We would be nothing without our great teachers! Let's honor our educators with Teacher Appreciation Week! Be sure to show some extra love to your little one's teachers this week with gift cards, supplies, and thank you's!

Mother's Day (May 12th):

Where would the world be without it's many great mothers? Help children show appreciation for their moms with handmade cards, breakfast in bed, or special outings. It's also a great time to bond with grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Nothing marks the occasion like a multi-generational photo op that you can cherish forever!

International Day of Families (May 15th):

Families come in all shapes and sizes. We celebrate International  Day of Families to promote the important role played by families in our lives while also reflecting on the challenges facing modern families. Spend quality time together as a family doing activities like playing games, going for a hike, or having a picnic.

National Pizza Party Day (May 17th):

Who doesn't love pizza? Today is the day that's ALL about pizza! With all the different ingredient combinations, it simply needed it's own holiday. Let kids customize their own mini pizzas with their favorite toppings for a fun pizza-making party.

World Turtle Day (May 23rd):

Thus day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats, as well as to encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. Learn about turtles and their habitats, visit a local zoo or aquarium to see turtles up close, or participate in conservation efforts.

National Scavenger Hunt Day (May 24th):

Let's mark the annual celebration of hunting for a list of items, or solving a series of clues to “win” the game! Not only is it tons of fun, it helps children use their critical thinking skills on a whole new level! Organize a scavenger hunt in your backyard or local park with a list of items for kids to find and collect.

National Picnic Day (May 25th):

Let's have a picnic! What a wonderful way provide an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, spend time with loved ones, and indulge in delicious food. Pack a picnic basket with favorite snacks and head to a nearby park for a day of outdoor fun, games, and relaxation.

Memorial Day (May 27th):

 Memorial Day is the official-unofficial start to summer vacation. But it is also a holiday with important meaning as we honor soldiers who have lost their lives for our country. Honor fallen heroes by attending a Memorial Day parade, visiting a war memorial, or participating in patriotic crafts and activities.

These holidays offer plenty of opportunities for parents and their kids to learn, have fun, and create lasting memories with their loved ones. Make the most out of your May with these 12 holidays. We can't wait to see the pictures!