Mardi Gras Lesson Plans

Mardi Gras lessons, worksheets, and activities for the classroom. Next Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras 2026, falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Celebrated worldwide but most notably in New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a carnival-type celebration that fills the streets with revelers annually. Explore these great resources and celebrate the colorful traditions with your kids!

The King Cake tradition, explained. Why is there a plastic baby baked inside this Mardi Gras staple?
https://www.eater.com/22268353/king-cake-mardi-gras-shipping

Mardi Gras from History.com
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mardi-gras

Teach children about the Mardi Gras/Carnival celebrations with these activities.
https://www.teachervision.com/holidays/mardi-gras-or-carnival

Link list from TeacherPlanet
https://www.teacherplanet.com/content/mardi-gras

Decorate your own mask with this printable Mask Template

Mardi Gras Crafts and Activities
https://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/mardigras/index.htm

Activity Village crafts, printables, coloring pages and other fun activities
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/mardi-gras

9 Things You May Not Know About Mardi Gras
https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-mardi-gras

Mardi Gras Holiday Information
https://www.holidays.net/mardigras/index.htm

Mardi Gras Inspired Smoothies

Mardi Gras Smoothie This fun Mardi Gras-inspired smoothie has layered flavors of coconut, vanilla, blackberry, and banana.
https://pintsizedbaker.com/mardi-gras-smoothie/
King Cake Protein Smoothie – King Cake might not fit into your nutrition plan right now, you can still enjoy the iconic flavor profile and support your macros with this King Cake Protein Smoothie.
https://www.thehealthyhiker.com/post/king-cake-protein-smoothie-recipe