Carnivals & Fairs Archive

Best practices and profiles of successful parent group and school carnivals, fairs, and festivals. Find more ideas for all sorts of events on the Events & Programs resources page.

5 Easy Ideas for Your School Spring Carnival
Quick tips for making your spring carnival or festival a hit.
Tips for Favorite Spring Events
From school carnivals to Teacher Appreciation Week, we offer tips for organizing some classic—and some new—spring parent group events.
Fall Is in the Air: It’s Time for Carnivals and Fairs
How To Set Up Musical Cakes
A rundown of the basic steps needed to organize and execute a successful musical cakes activity at your next PTO event.
School Carnival Game Ideas With a Twist
Spice up your next fun fair or school carnival with these creative carnival games for kids!
School Carnival Planning Basics
School carnivals are a hit with students and parents alike. Here’s how to make yours shine.
3 Creative Carnival Ideas
From a campfire sing-along to ethnic food, these parent groups put a new spin on traditional fall carnivals.
Classic School Carnival Games for Kids
Need ideas for your school carnival? Choose from this collection of crowd-pleasing activities and carnival games for kids.
Summer Crafts Fest Brings Community Together
A two-day “Christmas in July” street fair brings together more than 20,000 attendees.
Big Trucks Raise PTO Bucks
Cars and trucks galore drove the enjoyment at a communitywide fair.
Family Event: Fun and Eco-games
PTO Today’s 2008 Outstanding Family Event was a green festival that combined learning and fun, included a large number of parent volunteers, and helped strengthen the connection between the middle school and home.
Halloween Festival Builds Community
Every October, a 140-student school in Michigan throws a party for a thousand people.
Create a School Tradition
Ambitious events build excitement and involvement. They make your PTO look great, too.
Carnival Success Story
One school's longtime carnival tradition brings the right blend of fundraising and family fun to the entire community.
Spring Family Event Ideas
Put down the fundraising checklist; forget the next round of school testing. It's time for school fun! Here's a sampling of PTO spring traditions from around the country. What will you do to celebrate your school community this season?

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