Holidays in March arrive right when the year starts to feel… long.
The sparkle of January motivation has faded, February’s coziness is behind us, and suddenly we’re staring down a stretch of ordinary days that feel a little repetitive.
March can be windy, muddy, unpredictable, and full of “Are we there yet?” energy.
But tucked between the big celebrations are dozens of fun, weird, and surprisingly delightful March holidays just waiting to be claimed.
Yes, St. Patrick’s Day gets the bright green spotlight but today we’re focusing on the rest of March. The playful, food-filled, imagination-sparking, and kindness-focused little celebrations in between.
Whether you’re still bundled up in chilly weather or starting to feel those first hints of spring, these fun holidays in March are designed to be simple, joyful, and low-prep.
No elaborate party plans.
No pressure.
No Pinterest meltdown.
Just small sparks of creativity and connection that turn an ordinary Tuesday into something memorable.
Grab your coffee (reheated… always reheated), and let’s make March feel like it’s bursting with possibility.
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Why Celebrate These Weird March Holidays Anyway?
March is that in-between month. Not quite winter. Not fully spring. A little restless. A little muddy. A little chaotic.
Kids have energy. Adults are juggling routines. The calendar feels ordinary.
That’s exactly why these quirky little March celebrations work so beautifully.
They give you:
- A reason to break up long weeks with something playful
- An excuse to say yes to creativity without overthinking it
- Easy connection points that don’t require big planning
- Tiny traditions that build the kind of childhood memories that stick
These special days in March aren’t about perfection. They’re about sprinkling in a little fun. A themed snack. A silly craft. A five-minute moment that feels intentional instead of reactive.
And honestly? That’s the kind of magic that lasts.
Fun and Weird Holidays in March to Celebrate
March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
- Make simple peanut butter energy bites with oats and honey.
- Set up a peanut butter “taste test” with crunchy, creamy, and flavored varieties.
- Create peanut butter bird feeders using pinecones and birdseed.
- Do edible art by spreading peanut butter on toast and decorating with fruit.
- Adults: Blend peanut butter into your morning smoothie or coffee for a cozy little upgrade.
March 2: Dr. Seuss Day
- Read favorite rhyming books using exaggerated, silly voices.
- Create red-and-white striped hats from paper.
- Make green-themed snacks inspired by Green Eggs and Ham.
- Make a DIY Dr. Seuss-themed reading corner and enjoy a story time with your kids
- Write simple rhyming poems together and perform them dramatically.
- Adults: Start a new book and commit to 20 quiet minutes of reading for yourself.
March 6: National Oreo Cookie Day
- Try different Oreo flavors and vote for a family favorite.
- Decorate Oreo cookies.
- Play the Oreo stacking game to see who can build the tallest tower.
- Find creative ways to dunk Oreos (chopsticks, spoons, blindfolded etc).
March 7: National Cereal Day
- Have breakfast-for-dinner night featuring different cereals.
- Make cereal box marble mazes.
- Create cereal necklaces using string and looped cereal.
- Graph favorite cereals and compare results.
- Adults: Buy a nostalgic childhood cereal just for fun.
March 9: National Barbie Day
- Design paper doll outfits using scrapbook paper and stickers.
- Build a cardboard “dream house.”
- Host a stuffed-animal fashion show.
- Create affirmation posters inspired by strong characters.
- Adults: Journal about a childhood toy that made you feel confident or imaginative.
March 10: National Mario Day
- Dress up like Mario, then turn your living room into a “Level 1” obstacle with cushions and coin hunts.
- Make pixel art using colored squares of paper.
- Create paper mustaches for dress-up photos.
- Adults: Join one round of family game night without multitasking.
March 12: National Plant a Flower Day
- Plant seeds in recycled cups or small pots.
- Paint and decorate flower pots.
- Create handprint flower art.
- Take a flower-spotting walk around your neighborhood.
- Adults: Buy fresh flowers or a small houseplant to brighten your space.
March 14: Pi Day
- Bake mini pies or hand pies together.
- Cut and decorate paper circles with patterns.
- Go on a “circle hunt” around the house.
- Practice measuring ingredients carefully as a math lesson.
- Adults: Enjoy a slice of pie with coffee after bedtime.
March 15: National Craft Day
- Pull out simple craft supplies for open-ended art time.
- Create recycled art using boxes and paper scraps.
- Make handmade cards for family members.
- Try a quick printable coloring page or template
- Adults: Start a tiny creative project just for you
March 22: National Goof Off Day
- Have a ‘backwards day’ wearing clothes backwards.
- Make a silly photo booth.
- Dance-off with silliest moves awards.
- harmless prank-free jokes (sing your conversations, switching cereal in boxes, decorating items with googly eyes, create new names for items eg. gloves are now hand hats etc).
March 23: National Puppy Day
- Make paper puppy masks.
- Set up a stuffed animal “pet adoption” station.
- Read books about caring for animals.
- Practice gentle pet-care skills if you have a dog.
- Adults: Donate a small item or blanket to a local animal shelter.
March 26: Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
- Let kids invent a holiday name and theme.
- Create decorations that match their idea.
- Design invitations for family members.
- Plan a themed dinner or dessert together.
- Adults: Choose one tiny tradition you’d love to repeat yearly.
March 27: National Scribble Day
- Turn scribbles into creative drawings.
- Swap papers and finish each other’s scribbles.
- Create one giant collaborative family art page.
- Draw to music and see how it changes your lines.
- Adults: Doodle while listening to your favorite playlist or podcast.
March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
- Take a walk with a nature scavenger hunt.
- Enjoy a picnic
- Set up an obstacle course or create some nature art.
- Do a cloud-spotting session and invent silly stories about the shapes.
- Have a slow walk challenge — who can walk the slowest without stopping?
March 31: National Crayon Day
- Sort crayons by shade and create color gradients.
- Make crayon rubbing art with textured surfaces.
- Melt broken crayons into new shapes (with supervision).
- Draw spring-themed pictures together.
March Doesn’t Have to Be Just a Bridge Month
March doesn’t have to be the month you rush through while waiting for something bigger.
With a handful of fun holidays in March, it becomes a stretch of playful, creative, memory-filled days that feel intentional instead of accidental.
These March celebrations aren’t about big productions. They’re about connection. About saying yes to small, cheerful moments. And about turning random weekdays into moments your kids will talk about later.
Pick a few favorites. Add them to your March bucket list. Keep it simple. Because sometimes it’s the tiniest holidays that leave the biggest imprint.
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