Celebrate Mardi Gras with 17 Mardi Gras Activities for Kids! This is a fun list of Mardi Gras crafts, recipes and activities for kids! Whether you’re looking for an easy kids craft or a yummy treat, you’ll be sure to find something the kids will love.
17 Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
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Mardi Gras is the big party before the fast, also known as Fat Tuesday. Celebrations include lots of delicious food, brightly colored purple, green, and gold decor, and all things sparkly! Grab the glue and glitter, and get crafty!
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Decorate a mask using paint, feather and classic Mardi Gras beads. There is even a free printable!
Mardi Gras Paper Plate Crown – AlphaMom‘s paper plate crown is easy to make! It can be decorated with all kinds of stickers, stars and other embellishments.
Twizzlers Mardi Gras Necklace – Make No Time for Flashcards‘ yummy candy necklace with Mardi Gras colored Twizzlers candy.
Paper Plate Mardi Gras Mask – This Mardi Gras mask, from Projects for Preschoolers, can be decorated with all kinds of sparkle and glitter. Use glitter paint or gems and other craft supplies to create a royal mask. Your kiddos will love it!
Make a King Cake – This recipe is a yummy treat you can make with the kids for your Mardi Gras celebration.
More Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
Printable Mardi Gras bird Mask – Color and cut out your own Mardi Gras mask with this free printable from Skip to My Lou.
Noise Shakers – Check out this cool upcycling project from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas! Recycle your plastic water bottles into super fun noise makers for Mardi Gras!
King Cake Cupcakes – Make these mini King Cake cupcakes, from Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., and the kids will have a blast sharing this yummy treat!
Jester Hat – Get out the colored paper and scissors to make a fun Jester Hat for Mardi Gras, from All Parenting.
King Cake Pancakes – Start the day off celebrating Mardi Gras with Tablespoon‘s King Cake pancakes. These almost look too fun to eat!
Mardi Gras Ribbon Wreath – Use a variety of Mardi Gras colored ribbon to create this pretty wreath from She’s Kinda Crafty to decorate for your party.
Duct Tape Mardi Gras Beads – Make your own Mardi Gras beads using brightly colored duct tape with this idea from Crafts by Amanda.
Mardi Gras Word Search – Download and print this free Mardi Gras word search activity page for your young readers, from Activity Village.
Beignets – Make beignets with the kids and experience a traditional flavor of New Orleans for Mardi Gras, with this recipe from Fav Family Recipes.
More Mardi Gras Activites, Printables, and Recipes
- Printable Mardi Gras Mask
- Mardi Gras King Cakes
- Super Fun Mardi Gras Crafts!
- 15 Mardi Gras King Cakes
How are you celebrating Mardi Gras with your family? Comment below!
Great list! Why not go to a beach, as another option? There are a bunch of beaches next to NOLA, such as Holly Beach or Little Florida in Cameron… Or maybe something on the Lake?
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