Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with these 20 Incredible Cinco de Mayo Activities for Kids!
With Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching, I asked my fellow bloggers if they had any fun Cinco de Mayo crafts or free printables to share and wow…they sure did deliver!
You’ll find free Cinco de Mayo coloring pages, craft ideas, activity pages, games and more!
But first…..
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the May 5th 1862 win over the French army at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
It’s important to note that this is not Mexican Independence Day, which is a popular misconception.
According to History.com, Cinco de Mayo is a fairly minor holiday in Mexico.
But in the United States, the fifth of May has become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially in areas where a lot of Mexican-Americans live.
So, Cinco de Mayo is an excellent time to celebrate and teach children about Mexican culture.
Let’s check out all of these fun Cinco de Mayo Activities for Kids!
1) Cinco de Mayo Coloring Page
This Free Cinco de Mayo Coloring Page is from my blog Simply Full of Delight.
Kids will enjoy learning basic vocabulary words like cactus, maracas, taco, piñata, and sombrero as they color this fun sheet.
This would make a great addition to your Cinco de Mayo party for kids!
2) Cinco de Mayo Color by Number Pages
These fun Cinco de Mayo Color by Number pages are also from my blog.
There’s 3 free printable coloring sheets including fun items like instruments, a cactus, piñata, and more!
Kids are sure to have a great time while they are practicing number recognition and fine motor skills.
3) Free Cinco de Mayo Word Search Printable
This Free Cinco de Mayo Word Search Printable is by Homeschool of 1.
This fun printable activity has a fun Cinco de Mayo theme so kids look for words like salsa, sombrero, guitar, dancing, and singing. Such a fun idea for this holiday.
4) Cactus Paper Cup Craft
This adorable Cactus Paper Cup Craft is by Simple Everyday Mom. Kids can create this super simple craft with the help of a free template.
5) Cinco De Mayo Bingo Game
You can grab a free Cinco de Mayo Bingo Game over at Homemade Heather. Perfect for classrooms or a little family fun, this Cinco de Mayo game is sure to be a hit.
6) Easy Homemade Piñata
Ever wonder how to create a Piñata? Check out this Easy Homemade Piñata tutorial by Raise Curious Kids.
See just how simple it can be! What fun!
7) Free Printable Word Search for Cinco de Mayo
This Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Word Search is by Artsy Pretty Colors.
This simple activity is perfect for your 2nd grade and up kids! Such a fun way to talk about Mexican culture.
8) Free Cinco de Mayo Coloring Sheets
These Free Cinco de Mayo Coloring Sheets are by Homeschool of 1.
There’s 7 free coloring pages to teach kids about Mexican heritage and culture including music, food, the colors of the Mexican flag, and more.
9) Free Cinco de Mayo Activity Printables
This set of Cinco de Mayo Printables is by Homemade Heather.
There’s a crossword puzzle, a How to Make a Taco writing prompt, a guitar symmetry drawing, sentence prompts, a Mexican history page, and more!
So many awesome free printables for Cinco de Mayo.
10) Cinco de Mayo Color By Numbers For Kids
These Cinco de Mayo Color By Numbers for Kids are from Simple Everyday Mom.
Kids color by code to reveal the fun Mexican themed pictures including a taco, maracas, a cactus, and a sombrero.
11) Free Cinco de Mayo Bingo Printable
You can grab this cute and free Cinco de Mayo Bingo Printables set over at In the Playroom.
This fun game is the perfect way to celebrate this Mexican holiday with your family or classroom.
12) Clay Pot Sombrero Craft
Looking for a fun craft idea? This super cute Clay Pot Sombrero Craft is by DIY & Fun.
All you need is a clay pot and a few simple craft supplies to create this one of a kind Cinco de Mayo craft!
13) DIY Maracas
Check out these DIY Maracas for kids by Raise Curious Kids. All you need are a few simple items to help your kids make some super fun DIY maracas.
Turn on some mariachi music and let the kids be a part of the music making fun. Who knows…maybe you have a future Mariachi band in your midst!
14) Cinco de Mayo Coloring Sheets for Kids
You can grab 14 Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Coloring Sheets for kids over at In the Playroom.
There’s so many amazing printable coloring pages for the kids’ table at your Cinco de Mayo celebrations!
These are a great way to keep little kids engaged and having fun at Cinco de Mayo parties.
15) Books about Mexico for Kids
Looking to teach kids a little bit more about Mexico? Here’s a great list of Books about Mexico for Kids from Mommy Evolution.
There’s so many awesome books to help teach your child about Mexican culture.
What a great opportunity to expand their Mexican knowledge in a fun way!
16) Homemade Salsa
There’s no better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than making some delicious Mexican food. This easy Restaurant Quality Salsa recipe is from my blog Simply Full of Delight.
This simple homemade salsa is similar to what you’ll find at Mexican restaurants…and it’s super easy. Kids can help pinch the cilantro off the stem, pour, stir, and more! What delicious fun!
17) Easy White Queso Dip
Looking for more delicious food ideas? Another popular appetizer in Mexico is melted cheese.
It’s almost impossible to find the types of cheeses that are traditionally used outside of Mexico, but this recipe for Easy White Queso from Simply Full of Delight is an excellent substitute.
It’s easy and only 3 ingredients! This white queso is great served alongside tortilla chips or you can add it to your taco bar or nacho bar.
What a fun and tasty way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
18) Cactus Paper Bag Puppet Craft
This fun Cactus Paper Bag Puppet Craft is by Simple Everyday Mom.
Kids will enjoy creating these sweet cactus puppets with plenty of personality.
19) Easy Cactus Craft
This Easy Cactus Craft is from Mama of Minis.
Such a cute idea that’s sure to be loved by kids of all ages!
20) Chili Pepper Maracas
This cute Chili Pepper Maracas are from Crafts by Amanda.
Using cardboard tubes and a few simple craft supplies, kids can create these fun chili peppers that also function as maracas!
What a great idea! They are sure to have lots of fun creating the craft and then playing music with it!
And…that’s it! I hope you found some amazing Cinco de Mayo Activities for Kids! If you would like to save these Best Cinco de Mayo Activities for later, pin the image below!
