10 Fun Groundhog Day Activities for Kids

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Tamar Andrews

Tamar Andrews

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Groundhog Day is a fun holiday that kids love. It’s all about a groundhog named Phil who predicts the weather.

If he sees his shadow, we’re in for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, then spring is on its way!

There are lots of fun Groundhog Day activities for kids to enjoy. In this blog post, we will share some of our favorites!

Create Groundhog Day Crafts

Kids will love making groundhogs out of construction paper, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. They could also make a Punxsutawney Phil paper puppet or a groundhog mask.

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Have a Groundhog Day Parade

Kids can dress up as groundhogs or wear top hats and celebrate like Punxsutawney Phil. Have them march around the house or through the neighborhood and have fun!

Plant a Garden

Encourage kids to plant flowers or vegetables in honor of Groundhog Day. This is a great way to get them excited about gardening and the arrival of spring.

Make Shadow Puppets

Trace the shadows of various animals on a wall to create animal shadow puppets. Take turns creating the shadows and guessing what animal is being made.

Create a Groundhog Day Maze

Use paper and markers to create a groundhog maze for kids to navigate. The goal? To help the groundhog get out of his burrow!

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Write a Groundhog Day Story

Kids can make up their own stories about a groundhog and his adventures. Get creative with characters, settings, and plot lines to help them create a fun story.

Put On a Shadow Show

Have kids put on a shadow show to illustrate what happens when Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow. They can use their hands and other objects to create the shadows.

Make Groundhog Day Treats

Kids can make groundhog-shaped cookies and cupcakes, as well as other tasty treats. They can also make groundhog-shaped pancakes for breakfast.

Read Groundhog Day Books

Spend some time reading books about Groundhog Day. There are many fun stories to choose from that will teach kids all about this special holiday.

Make a Groundhog Day Cake

Baking is always a fun activity for kids and making a groundhog cake is no different. Decorate the cake with groundhogs and winter elements.

Put On a Groundhog Day Play

Have kids create a play about Punxsutawney Phil and his predictions for the weather. They can make up their own dialogue and assign roles to each person in the classroom.

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Groundhog Day is a fun holiday that kids can enjoy through lots of different activities.

From making crafts and baking treats to putting on plays and shadow shows, there are plenty of creative ways for kids to celebrate Groundhog Day!

Give some of these Groundhog Day activities for kids a try this year and see how much fun they have!


Groundhog Day is a fun holiday that kids love. It’s all about a groundhog named Phil who predicts the weather.

If he sees his shadow, we’re in for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, then spring is on its way!

There are lots of fun Groundhog Day activities for kids to enjoy. In this blog post, we will share some of our favorites!

Create Groundhog Day Crafts

Kids will love making groundhogs out of construction paper, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. They could also make a Punxsutawney Phil paper puppet or a groundhog mask.

Image Source

Have a Groundhog Day Parade

Kids can dress up as groundhogs or wear top hats and celebrate like Punxsutawney Phil. Have them march around the house or through the neighborhood and have fun!

Plant a Garden

Encourage kids to plant flowers or vegetables in honor of Groundhog Day. This is a great way to get them excited about gardening and the arrival of spring.

Make Shadow Puppets

Trace the shadows of various animals on a wall to create animal shadow puppets. Take turns creating the shadows and guessing what animal is being made.

Create a Groundhog Day Maze

Use paper and markers to create a groundhog maze for kids to navigate. The goal? To help the groundhog get out of his burrow!

Image Source

Write a Groundhog Day Story

Kids can make up their own stories about a groundhog and his adventures. Get creative with characters, settings, and plot lines to help them create a fun story.

Put On a Shadow Show

Have kids put on a shadow show to illustrate what happens when Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow. They can use their hands and other objects to create the shadows.

Make Groundhog Day Treats

Kids can make groundhog-shaped cookies and cupcakes, as well as other tasty treats. They can also make groundhog-shaped pancakes for breakfast.

Read Groundhog Day Books

Spend some time reading books about Groundhog Day. There are many fun stories to choose from that will teach kids all about this special holiday.

Make a Groundhog Day Cake

Baking is always a fun activity for kids and making a groundhog cake is no different. Decorate the cake with groundhogs and winter elements.

Put On a Groundhog Day Play

Have kids create a play about Punxsutawney Phil and his predictions for the weather. They can make up their own dialogue and assign roles to each person in the classroom.

Image Source

Groundhog Day is a fun holiday that kids can enjoy through lots of different activities.

From making crafts and baking treats to putting on plays and shadow shows, there are plenty of creative ways for kids to celebrate Groundhog Day!

Give some of these Groundhog Day activities for kids a try this year and see how much fun they have!


Tamar Andrews

Director of ECE @ American Jewish University

Tamar Andrews, EdD, is an Associate Professor at UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and Director of the Early Childhood Education Department at American Jewish University. With 30+ years in early childhood as a teacher and director, she led Temple Isaiah Preschool from 2003 to 2023, where she earned NAEYC accreditation and built an award-winning STEM program. Her work inspired her son Daniel to build Playground. She also teaches at UCLA Extension and Santa Monica College and speaks internationally on early childhood education.

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