Holidays and Special Days to Celebrate at School

HALLOWEEN

School Halloween Costume Swap Tips

Help make Halloween more inclusive and budget-friendly with a school costume swap! Families donate gently used costumes their kids have outgrown, then students shop the collection for free or for a small fee.

FREE PRINTABLES

From Trunk or Treat to Boo Grams, Here are the Very Best Free Halloween Printables

From candy monster donations to boo grams, get your PTO ready for fun this fall with free Halloween printables and Canva templates from our community.

HALLOWEEN

How To Organize a Trunk or Treat

Bring the fun of trick or treating right to your school parking lot! Here's everything your PTO needs to plan a safe, festive trunk or treat.

TEACHER APPRECIATION

10+ Teacher Appreciation Ideas for Fall

From candy apple bars and freshly "boo'ed" coffee to stovetop potpourri, we round up some of the very best fall teacher appreciation ideas from our community!

Appreciation

Custodian Appreciation Day Ideas for PTOs and PTAs

Let your school’s custodial staff know you care by celebrating Custodian Appreciation Day on October 2. Plus, get our free "We'd be a mess without you" gift tag!

CANVA TEMPLATE

"Say Cheese...It's School Picture Day!" Teacher Treat & Free Printable

Pair our free “Say cheese...it's school picture day!” sign with cheesy snacks for a fun teacher treat on picture day.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

Fun Ways to Celebrate National PTO and PTA Appreciation Day

National PTO Appreciation Day is September 26. We round up fun ways to celebrate your school's PTO and PTA volunteers!

TRUNK OR TREAT

Someone Made a Costco-Themed Trunk or Treat for Their School and We’re Sold

Someone turned their Trunk or Treat setup into a Costco sample station, and honestly, we’re impressed. Here's how to do it!

TRUNK OR TREAT

15+ Creative Candy Monster Ideas (Plus How to Make One)

A candy monster is a fun way to collect donations for Trunk or Treat or the Fall Festival. Get inspired with these creative candy monster ideas—plus get tips on how to make your own and a free Candy Monster Donations flyer.

Popular School Holiday Shop Providers & Special Offers

We round up popular school holiday shop companies and special offers to help your PTO find the best fit for your school.

Canva templates

Celebrate Dolly Day at School on September 25 (Includes Canva Templates!)

Dolly Day is September 25! Get Dolly Day ideas, a "Dolly Trolley" supply list + free Canva templates to make your school celebration shine.

APPRECIATION

A Year's Worth of School Appreciation Treat Tags (Free Printable Mega Bundle)

If anyone can make the most basic bag of pretzels feel extra special (dare we say...bougie on a budget?), it's a PTO leader.

FREE CALENDAR

Fun Holidays and School Appreciation Days to Celebrate This Year (Free Calendar)

From Teacher Appreciation Week 2027 and School Custodian Appreciation Day to fun holidays like National Coffee Day, our free school planning calendar includes all the special days to celebrate during the 2026-2027 school year. It also includes a list of Mascot Appreciation Days to level up your school spirit!