Celebrations shouldn’t only be for big holidays. Why not celebrate with fun food, crafts or other ideas each day. My list of 100 fun foods for 2022 should help you get started!

National Holiday Calendar Fun
Celebrate traditional holidays and every day in between. From National Pomegranate Month to National Mutt day, you can honor just about anything. There is always something weird, random or wacky to celebrate.
For example why not celebrate World Emoji Day by making emoji oranges or Zootopia Donuts for National Zoo Day. The list generally includes easy snack and dessert ideas because classic dinner recipes aren’t usually as fun as cupcakes or baked cookies.
The ideas are listed by month and include the holiday or random National Day they would fit. Take a quick glance at the current month and see what fun food ideas you can make with your kids.
100 Fun Foods to Make in 2021
100 Fun Foods to Make
Fun Foods To Make In January
Snowflake Cream Puff
These adorable snowflake cream puffs are a great way to celebrate National Whipped Cream Day on January 5th.
How To Make Chocolate Dipped Oreos Nests
Make these cute chocolate nests to celebrate National Bird Day on January 5th.
Better Than Batuu Star Wars Blue Milk
You could stick to traditional milk for National Milk Day on January 11th. Or you could make it way geeky cooler by making this Star Wars Blue Milk that is better than what they serve in Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland!
Pete's Dragon Treats
Make your very own, Elliot, aka Pete's Dragon treat for Appreciate a Dragon Day on January 16th.
Minecraft Snowman Cake
January 18th is World Day of Snowman. This easy Minecraft Snowman cake is a fun way to celebrate.
Healthy Edible Snowman
Here's another snowman idea that's a little healthier than cake. 🙂
Winnie the Pooh Sweet Hunnycomb Treats
January 18th is also National Winnie the Pooh Day and these sweet cereal treats look simple and yummy!
Homemade Granola Bars
Make your own custom homemade granola bars with your favorite ingredients for Granola Bar Day on January 21st.
Winnie The Pooh Chocolate Bubble Bark Recipe
You could make this fun recipe for Winnie the Pooh Day or National Bubble Wrap day on January 25th.
Easy LEGO Cake
This LEGO cake is a little more involved than the LEGO brownies but still fairly easy to make.
Fun Foods To Make In February
Carrot Cake Mix Cookies
How about Carrot Cake Mix Cookies to celebrate National Carrot Cake day on February 3rd?
Easy Nutella Brownies
These Nutella brownies only require 3 ingredients and we've even made them with gluten free flour, they were delicious and an easy way to celebrate World Nutella Day on February 5th.
Easy Chocolate Football Cookies
The Super Bowl is held on the first Sunday in February. I have a few different easy football themed treats or appetizers to choose from including cute football cookies.
No Churn Bubble Gum Ice Cream Recipe
Bubble Gum Ice Cream is my favorite flavor and can be hard to find. So how about making a batch of no churn bubble gum ice cream on Bubble Gum Day, the 1st Friday in February.
Homemade Dole Whip Recipe
A delicious Dole Whip is the perfect way to celebrate National Umbrella Day on February 10th. Make your own dole whip at home and don't forget to add the cute drink umbrella.
Easy Valentine's Day Cookies
Candy gets all the attention for Valentine's Day but don't discount how easy these simple cake mix cookies are to make.
Homemade Heart Gum Drops
National Gumdrop day is February 15th.
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
This is a fun food to make for your dog on National Dog Biscuit Day (February 23rd).
Grapefruit Peel Candy
February is National Grapefruit Month and these candies look like an excellent way to celebrate it!
Fun Foods To Make In March
Healthy Lorax Craft and Snack
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday, let the kids play with their snack before eating it.
Pie Crust Pi Day Cookies
These pi shaped cookies made from pie crust are a geeky cool way to celebrate Pi Day on March 14, 3.14 Day!
Spider Web Snacks
March 14th is also Save a Spider Day.
Lucky Charms Piñata Cupcakes
Surprise your friends and family with these fun cupcakes with a sneaky treat in the middle for St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick's Day Smoothie
This St. Patrick's Day smoothie a variation of the punch my grandma made for every big family dinner.
Easy St. Patrick's Day Cookies
Green cookies with green sprinkles are an easy way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Rainbow Edible Crayons Recipe
You aren't supposed to eat regular crayons but these edible crayons are the perfect treat for National Crayon Day on March 31st.
Fun Foods To Make In April
Lorax Veggie Tray
A Lorax veggie tray is an easy and fun way to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd.
Disney's Big Hero 6 Baymax Cookies
Celebrate National Super Hero Day on April 28th with Baymax cookies.
Fun Foods To Make In May
Baby Yoda Rice Krispies Treats
There are lots of treats to celebrate May the 4th Be With You or Star Wars Day starting with this adorable Baby Yoda Rice Krispies Treats.
No Bake Wookie Cookies
Our favorite no-bake cookies are Star Wars-up with the addition of Chewbacca's bandolier.
Death Star Cupcakes
These Death Star cupcakes are a simple way to celebrate Star Wars Day.
Fresh & Fruity Grape Popsicles
You could buy grape popsicles or make these fresh ones for Grape Popsicle Day on May 27th.
Captain Marvel Fruit Tray
Celebrate Memorial Day (last Monday in May) with a Captain Marvel Fruit Tray.
Fun Foods To Make In June
Monster Truck Fruit Tray
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month, a great way to make eating produce more fun is by arranging it into themed fruit trays like this Monster Truck fruit tray.
Toy Story 4 Inspired Forky Cupcakes
Forky is made from Trash making these adorably cupcakes perfect for Garbage man Day on June 17th.
NeverBeast Cupcakes
Fairy Day is June 24th and these cupcakes are inspired by the movie Tinker Bell & the Legend of the NeverBeast.
Fun Foods To Make In July
Bing Bong Cupcakes
July 3rd is National Imaginary Friend Day. Bing Bong is the best imaginary friend.
Kids Shark Drink
Shark Awareness Day is July 14th, surprise the kids with this sweet kids shark drink. It's also great for Shark Week.
Shark Infested Vanilla Pudding
Here's another fun Shark recipe.
Fun Foods To Make In August
Edible Cookie Dough
Skip the cookie and just make edible dough for National Chocolate Chip cookie day on August 4th.
Back To School Red Apple Donut Holes
These are a fun back to school treat to make when you kids go back to school. In Arizona, we go back to school in early August.
Orange Creamsicle Drink Recipe
August 14th is National Creamsicle Day.
Peanut Butter and Banana Bumble Bees
World Honey Bee Day is on the third Saturday in August.
Fun Foods To Make In September
Friendly Vampire FreakShake Recipe
kick National Chocolate Milkshake Day (September 12th) up a notch and make a Freakshake instead.
BFG Cupcakes
September 13 is Roald Dahl Day and these BFG dream inspired cupcakes are so pretty.
Peanuts Movie Cookies
These Peanuts Movie Cookies don't contain peanuts but they are a fun way to celebrate National Peanut Day on September 13th.
Edible Play Dough
September 16th is National Play-Doh Day, celebrate by making edible play dough that actually tastes good.
Edible Treasure Chests
September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Monsters University Cupcakes
You can eat an ice cream cone on National Ice Cream Cone Day on September 22nd or make ice cream cone cupcakes likes these ones.
Star Wars BB-8 Snack Quesadilla
National Quesadilla Day is September 25th.
Fun Foods To Make In October
Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
October 7th is Chocolate Dipped Pretzel day.
Ugly Halloween Sweater Cookies
You don't have to stick with just candy on Halloween, there are lots of fun treats you can make like these Ugly Halloween sweater cookies.
Fun Foods To Make In November
Cinnamon Bun Cookies
November 1st is National Cinnamon Day.
Turkey pear craft
There are lots of fun Thanksgiving treats to make, many that are turkey shaped like this fun turkey pear craft.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats
Pumpkin themed treats are also popular for Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Pie Toppings Bar
A pumpkin pie toppings bar is a fun way to serve dessert on Thanksgiving.
Fun Foods To Make In December
Christmas Tree Brownie Pops
December 8th is National Christmas Tree Day, so let's make Christmas Tree shaped recipes like Christmas Tree brownie pops.
Peppermint Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
You can make just about any treat cookie for National Cookie Exchange Day on December 22nd, or of course Christmas. I am rather fond of anything peppermint.
Santa Chewbacca Cookies
Santa Chewbacca cookies are also a fun cookie to add to your holiday cookie trays.
Easy Holiday Baking: Pretzel Toffee
While not a cookie, pretzel toffee is very easy to make and is always a crowd favorite for cookie trays.
Peppermint Popcorn Balls
These fun peppermint popcorn balls are a fun peppermint themed treat for Christmas.
Easy New Year's Eve Cookies
These cake mix cookies are the easiest New Year's Eve treats you can make!

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