DLTK's Holidays Activities for Kids
January Holidays and Special Events
Welcome to our January special event crafts and activities for kids!
January is a month of fresh beginnings, imagination, and reflection. From celebrating the New Year and winter traditions to honoring remarkable figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Lewis Carroll, and Jackie Robinson, this month invites kids to explore crafts, stories, and cultural traditions. Families can enjoy creative projects, learn about inspiring people, and discover the joys of kindness and curiosity as they welcome a new year full of possibilities.
Crafts and Activities for Major January Holidays:
New Year's
January 1st
The first day of the year, celebrated with parties and resolutions.
Three Kings Day
January 6th
A Christian holiday celebrating the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus.
Crafts and Activities for January Holidays that change days each year:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3rd Monday in January
Honors the civil rights leader who fought for equality.
Chinese New Year
Celebrated on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar.
It falls on the new moon between January 21 and February 20.
Crafts and Activities for January Special Days that are celebrated on the same day each year:
National Thank-you Month
All month long
A month to show appreciation and gratitude to others.
First American Hot Air Balloon Flight
January 7th, 1793
Charles Perrault's Birthday
January 12th, 1629
The French author famous for classic fairy tales like Cinderella and Little Red Ridinghood.
Snowflake
Wilson Bently photographed a snowflake for the first time on January 15, 1885
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 15th, 1929
National Hat Day
January 15th
A fun day to wear your favorite hat and get creative with headwear.
Dragon Appreciation Day
January 16th
This day was established in 2004 to honor dragons as cultural symbols and fictional creatures.
A.A. Milne's Birthday
January 18th, 1882
A.A. Milne was the author of Winnie the Pooh
Poet Carolyn Wells' Birthday
January 18th, 1862
American poet and author of mysteries and children’s books.
National Popcorn Day
January 19th
A fun day to enjoy and celebrate everyone’s favorite snack, popcorn.
Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday
January 19th, 1809
Writer known for his poems like "The Raven" and dark, mysterious stories.
Penguin Awareness Day
January 20th
A day to learn about and celebrate penguins and their habitats.
Poet John Donne's Birthday
January 21st, 1572
Poet Lord Byron's Birthday
January 22nd, 1788
National Pie Day
January 23rd
A day to enjoy and celebrate pies of all kinds!
Burns Night
January 25th
A Scottish celebration honoring poet Robert Burns with food and poetry.
Australia Day
January 26th
Marks the founding of modern Australia in 1788.
Amadeus Mozart's Birthday
January 27th, 1756
Celebrates the birth of the famous classical music composer.
Lewis Carroll's Birthday
January 27th, 1832
Lewis Carroll was the author of Alice in Wonderland
National Puzzle Day
January 29th
A day to solve puzzles and challenge your brain.
Jackie Robinson's Birthday
January 31st, 1919
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball.
Coloring Pages for the Month:
January is a month of new beginnings, reflection, and inspiration. From celebrating the New Year and winter traditions to honoring remarkable people and acts of kindness, it’s a time full of curiosity and creativity. Kids can enjoy making crafts, learning about different cultural celebrations, and exploring stories of influential figures. January encourages families to dream, create, and share in the excitement of a fresh year full of possibilities.
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