25+ Mardi Gras Activities for Kids

By: Jen Goode

Celebrate Mardi Gras with 17 Mardi Gras Activities for Kids! This is a fun list of Mardi Gras crafts, recipes and activities for kids!

All of these ideas make fun Mardi Gras party ideas 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.

Mardi Gras Activities for Kids perfect Mardi Gras party ideas - king cakes, homemade mask, party beads, pancakes, bracelet, homemade crown and more
Let’s have our own Mardi Gras party with these fun Mardi Gras activities & crafts for kids!

Fun & Easy Mardi Gras Activities for Kids

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! 

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Mardi Gras Crafts for Kids

We really love Mardi Gras crafts because they are full of features, sparkles and bling.  Your next Mardi gras party or afternoon at home will be made a little more sparkly with these fun craft ideas for kids.

Mardi Gras mask craft from Kids Activities Blog - finished mask with colorful flowers and feathers with beads and craft supplies
Let’s make this fun Mardi Gras mask!

Make a Mardi Gras Mask

  1. Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Decorate a mask using paint, feather and classic Mardi Gras beads. There is even a free printable!
  2. Another homemade Mardi Gras mask idea is to use a paper plate! This Mardi Gras paper plate mask craft, 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!
  3. We also love this DIY Mardi Gras bird mask idea.  Grab the printable Mardi Gras bird mask template, then color and cut out your own Mardi Gras mask with this free printable from Skip to My Lou.
  4. We have over 30 DIY mask ideas for kids to make if you need more suggestions for a mask craft.

Craft a Mardi Gras Crown

AlphaMom‘s paper plate crown is easy to make! It can be decorated with all kinds of stickers, stars and other embellishments. 

Mardi Gras jester hat craft from AllParenting - boy in homemade jester hat craft laughing
Let’s make this adorable Mardi Gras jester hat!

DIY Jester Hat Craft

Let’s make this really cute and colorful Jester Hat! Get out the colored paper and scissors to make a fun Jester Hat for Mardi Gras, from All Parenting.

Make Mardi Gras Costumes for the Entire Family

Whether you are actually in New Orleans or not, Pint Sized NOLA has some cute and easy Mardi Gras costume ideas for the entire family to get into the party!

DIY Candy Mardi Gras Necklaces

Mardi Gras necklaces made out of Twizzlers? I love this idea! You can make No Time for Flashcards‘ yummy candy necklace with Mardi Gras colored Twizzlers candy. 

Make Some Mardi Gras 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! 

It's Just another Tuesday - Homemade Mardi Gras shirt from Pint Sized Nola
Is it REALLY just another Tuesday? {Giggle}

Mardi Gras DIY T-Shirts

Make this fun “It’s Just Another Tuesday” Mardi Gras t-shirt.  What a festive idea full of fun — it would be awesome to make one for everyone in the family or use it as a party craft where anyone attending your Mardi Gras party goes home with a It’s Just Another Tuesday homemade t-shirt!

DIY Duct Tape Mardi Gras Beads

Make your own Mardi Gras beads using brightly colored duct tape with this idea from Crafts by Amanda.  This craft is something we love to make year round! 

Homemade Mardi Gras ribbon wreath from Shes Kinda Crafty - homemade wreath hanging on front door
I love this homemade Mardi Gras ribbon wreath so much!

Homemade 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 Mardi Gras party or a festive decoration for your front door for February!

Create a Mardi Gras Sensory Bin for Celebrating with Toddlers & Preschoolers

I love this idea from Pint Sized Nola to create a Mardi Gras Sensory Bin for kids out of things you likely have on hand for a Mardi Gras party!  Sensory bins are a little party for toddlers and preschoolers who like to get into everything!

Mardi Gras Crafts that Kids Can Make - colorful paper and beads and ribbon to make Mardi Gras masks
Let’s make some MORE Mardi Gras crafts!

Even More Mardi Gras Kids Crafts

If you are still searching for the best Mardi Gras crafts for kids, check out Play Ideas for more Mardi Gras kid fun! Or Kids Activities Blog also has some ideas for Mardi Gras crafts you don’t want to miss!

Mardi Gras Party Food Ideas Kids Love

Yes, most holidays are all about the food and Mardi Gras is no exception to that yummy rule!  Check out the fun Mardi Gras food ideas that will make any day you serve them a party.

Homemade King Cake Recipes Ideas from Kids Activities Blog - homemade King Cake on cutting board with slice
Yummmm…King Cake!

Homemade King Cake Recipes

  • Make a King Cake – This recipe is a yummy treat you can make with the kids for your Mardi Gras celebration.
  • King Cake Cupcakes – Make these mini King Cake cupcakes, from Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., and the kids will have a blast sharing this yummy treat!
  • Mini-King Cakes – What about making it mini?  Kid-sized King cakes…would that make them Prince and Princess cakes?  Check out how to make easy mini king cakes from Pint Sized NOLA.
  • Semi-homemade King Cake – Also from Pint Sized NOLA is this semi-homade King Cake recipe idea which is the easiest King cake around.  In fact, I would call it a super easy King cake recipe!
  • King Cake Pancakes – Start the day off celebrating Mardi Gras with Tablespoon‘s King Cake pancakes. These almost look too fun to eat! 
  • More King Cake Recipe Ideas – Check out a big selection of Mardi Gras cake ideas we have collected here at Kids Activities Blog!

Homemade Beignet Recipe

Let’s make yummy beignets!  Make beignets with the kids and experience a traditional flavor of New Orleans for Mardi Gras, with this recipe from Fav Family Recipes.

Mardi Gras Coloring Pages & Printable Worksheets for Kids

Sometimes you just need something quick, easy & festive!  Check out these ideas that will get kids in the Mardi Gras spirit super quickly…

Mardi Gras coloring pages for kids - Kids Activities Blog
Let’s color some Mardi Gras coloring pages!

Mardi Gras Coloring Pages to Download & Print

These are brand new Mardi Gras coloring pages designed this year!  One page has the words “Mardi Gras” with confetti, masks, drums, jester hat, musical notes, trumpet and more.  The second coloring page is a mask that you can color and add some features and glitter.

Mardi Gras Word Search Printable Worksheet

Download and print this free Mardi Gras word search activity page for your young readers, from Activity Village.

If you are headed to New Orleans, then check out 10 Things to Do with Kids in New Orleans.

How are you celebrating Mardi Gras with your family? Comment below! 



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