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March Bucket List Printables: Create a Month of Magic for Every Age!

Hey there! As a mom of four kids and a certified positive discipline educator, I’ve learned that having a plan can save your sanity—especially during transition seasons like March!

That’s why I’ve fallen in love with creating seasonal bucket lists for my family. There’s something so satisfying about watching the kids check off activities throughout the month, and honestly, it takes the pressure off me to constantly come up with fun stuff to do.

I’ve put together three different March bucket lists you can print out—one for families, one for teens who roll their eyes at “family activities” (my 24-year-old, I’m looking at you!), and one for the younger crowd. Each list is packed with activities tied to March holidays and the changing season. Let’s dive in! Download the March Bucket List Printables at the bottom of this page!

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April Bucket List

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March Family Bucket List: Creating Memories Together

March always feels like such a weird in-between month, doesn’t it? We’re not quite done with winter but spring is peeking around the corner. This family bucket list helps bridge that gap with activities that celebrate both the cozy indoor vibes and the fresh beginnings of spring.

St. Patrick’s Day Fun

When I taught preschool, we tried building a leprechaun trap in class. What a disaster! I had this Pinterest-worthy vision, but we ended up with a shoebox covered in way too much glitter and a random assortment of “gold” (aka my good jewelry) as bait.

The leprechaun didn’t get caught, but he did leave tiny green footprints all over our preschool tables —which my youngest was convinced were real for YEARS.

For your DIY Leprechaun Trap, keep it simple! Use a shoebox as your base, create a ladder using popsicle sticks, and place something shiny inside (chocolate coins work perfectly). The magic is in the story you create around it, not how professional it looks.

Green pancakes have become many families’ St. Patrick’s Day morning traditions. Green food coloring works better than trying to blend blue and yellow food coloring together.

Trust me on this one—we had some seriously strange colored breakfasts before I realized that mixing food coloring wasn’t easy!

According to a 2023 National Retail Federation survey, about 61% of Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in some way, with families spending an average of $44.40 per person on festivities.

A simple gold coin hunt around the house or yard is a super affordable way to create excitement—just grab some chocolate coins and hide them while the kids are asleep!

Celebrating Spring’s Arrival

The first day of spring (March 20th) deserves special attention! After being cooped up inside all winter, my family goes a little stir-crazy. That’s why planting flowers or herbs in pots together could become your new spring kickoff ritual.

It’s fun to have each kid plant their own herb. Great idea in theory—but don’t forgot to label which plant belongs to who. Cue the meltdowns when nobody can remember whose basil was whose! Use colorful popsicle sticks with names written on them.

Visiting a farmer’s market as the first produce of spring arrives is magical. The kids actually get excited about vegetables when they meet the people who grew them!

The American Farm Bureau notes that children who regularly visit farmers markets are more likely to try new fruits and vegetables. Some of my picky eater actually tried snap peas after talking to a farmer about how they grow!

Educational Adventures

Did you know that Read Across America Day (March 2nd) isn’t just about Dr. Seuss anymore? It’s evolved into a celebration of diverse books and authors, which I love!

When my kids were little, everyone picked a book and we created a cozy reading fort in the preschool room. Simple, but my kids looked forward to it.

The library visit can double as preparation for your reading night. I embarrassingly didn’t have a library card until my second child was born.

The American Library Association reports that children who are read to at least three times a week are twice as likely to score in the top 25% in reading compared to children who are read to less frequently.

Mathematical Celebrations

Pi Day (March 14th) sneaks up on me every year! Baking a pie together might seem obvious, but it’s actually a fantastic way to incorporate practical math. Measuring ingredients, understanding fractions, and timing the baking process all require mathematical thinking.

For older kids, create a Pi Day Math Challenge with age-appropriate problems. Maybe even try to see who can memorize the most pi digits. Kids will get super competitive trying to memorize the most digits.

March Bucket List for Teens: Independence with Purpose

Teens need different kinds of activities than younger kids—something I discovered when my oldest started responding to my enthusiastic activity suggestions with the dreaded eye roll.

This teen bucket list balances fun experiences with meaningful achievements, giving them both independence and purpose during March.

Fashion and Self-Expression

My teenager taught me that St. Patrick’s Day is actually a perfect opportunity for self-expression. The “Try a Green-Themed Outfit” challenge allows teens to experiment with their style while still participating in holiday traditions.

My daughter created an absolutely stunning monochromatic green outfit several years ago using thrifted pieces—way cooler than the shamrock headbands I made for my daughters.

The “Visit a Thrift Store and Find Something Green” activity combines sustainability with creativity. According to ThredUp’s 2023 Resale Report, Gen Z is adopting secondhand fashion 2.5x faster than other age groups, driven by environmental concerns and unique style opportunities.

Getting teens to explore thrift stores has been a win for many parents and teachers. It teaches budget management, environmental consciousness, and personal style development all at once. Plus, they always find things I would never have picked out for them—which is the point!

Digital Detox and Real-World Connections

I thought suggesting a “Day Without Social Media” would cause World War III in our house. Surprisingly, my teens actually found it refreshing! The key was planning alternative activities they were excited about. We hiked to a local waterfall and took polaroid pictures instead of smartphone photos.

According to Common Sense Media, teens spend an average of 7 hours and 22 minutes on screens daily (not including schoolwork). Even a one-day break can provide valuable perspective.

Teens today have felt less anxious after digital detox days—though getting them to repeat the experiment may be challenging!

“Stargazing on a Clear Night” connects teens with something bigger than themselves. Try downloading a constellation app and drive to a spot outside town with less light pollution.

Watching usually-distracted teens lying quietly on blankets, pointing out stars, and talking about the universe, can be one of those parenting moments you’ll never forget.

Skill-Building and Independence

The “Start a Mini Side Hustle” activity has been transformative for many teens. What can start out as a babysitting gig for neighbors can turn into a regular income stream.

They will learn more about responsibility than any lecture we could give. According to Junior Achievement, 60% of teens would prefer to start their own business rather than work a traditional job.

“Write a Letter to Your Future Self” seemed cheesy when I suggested it, but it’s become an annual tradition. We seal them in envelopes to be opened the following March.

My student are amazed reading what their past selves had written—how much they’d grown, what goals they’d accomplished, and what concerns weren’t even issues anymore.

March Bucket List for Kids: Hands-On Wonder and Discovery

Younger kids need activities that engage their senses and natural curiosity. This bucket list for kids focuses on creative exploration, seasonal discovery, and manageable challenges that build confidence.

Colorful Crafts and Celebrations

The “Make a Shamrock Suncatcher” activity became a surprise hit in my preschool classes. We used green tissue paper in different shades with contact paper, and the result was actually beautiful enough that I left them up a little too long! The sunlight streaming through them created the most magical patterns on our walls.

I tried to get fancy the first year and cut perfect shamrock shapes ahead of time. Big mistake! The kids were more interested in the process than the product. I learned to give them roughly cut shamrock outlines and let them tear the tissue paper themselves. The results are less “Instagram-worthy” but the kids were much more engaged.

For Read Across America Day, creating Dr. Seuss-themed snacks has become a favorite tradition. The “Green Eggs and Ham” experiment taught us that a little food coloring goes a LONG way. The first time, our eggs were practically neon! Now we use just a drop for a more appetizing pastel green.

According to educators at Scholastic, connecting reading with multisensory activities increases reading engagement by up to 45%. When my reluctant readers helped create “One Fish, Two Fish” fruit skewers and then wanted to read the book while eating them, I became a true believer in this approach!

Weather-Dependent Adventures

“Jump in Puddles” might seem too simple to include on a bucket list, but it’s consistently one of me and my kids favorite activities.

The first time I let them go all out with puddle-jumping, I stressed about the mess. Then I just started laying out towels by the door beforehand and embrace the chaos. The joy on their faces was totally worth the extra laundry!

“Go on a Bug Hunt” connects kids with the emerging spring ecosystem. Consider using magnifying glasses and a simple field guide to identify what you find. Last spring, we discovered a ladybug nursery under a leaf, with tiny yellow eggs and newly hatched larvae. My students talked about it for weeks!

According to environmental educators, children who regularly interact with insects and small creatures are more likely to develop empathy and environmental stewardship.

I’ve noticed my own kids becoming more careful about how they treat even the tiniest creatures after our bug hunt experiences.

DIY Music and Movement

“Make Your Own Musical Instrument” taps into kids’ creativity while teaching basic science concepts. We’ve made drums from oatmeal containers, maracas from plastic eggs filled with dried beans, and even a simple guitar using a tissue box and rubber bands.

The first instruments we made fell apart within minutes—I didn’t account for the enthusiasm with which kids would play them! Now we reinforce everything with extra tape and accept that homemade instruments have a limited lifespan.

The impromptu family band that formed after making these instruments led to an entire afternoon of giggles and horrible (but wonderful) music. Sometimes the most memorable activities are the ones that evolve naturally rather than following a strict plan.

What March activities are you most excited to try with your family this year? Grab these printables and start planning your month of fun!

Download all of our March Bucket List Printables Here!