31 Ideas to Celebrate the Last Day of School

Time goes by quickly. In a blink of an eye, your child is an adult. Take the time to embrace the daily triumphs. The memories will last a lifetime.

The end of every school year is a milestone in your child’s life. Not to mention, you deserve personal recognition for your hard work too. School schedules are sometimes hectic with last-minute snacks, homework help, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, fundraisers, and on some days simply getting your child to school on time.

When the last day of school arrives, celebrate. Scheduling conflicts may not allow your celebration to occur exactly on the last day, still, take the time to recognize the accomplishment. The celebration can be a simple family dinner with a special dessert to a large party with your child’s friends.

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If you are uncertain how to celebrate the end of the school year, ask your child for input. Often your child’s idea may be something you would have never thought about as a fun way to celebrate. If you need inspiration, check out the following for ideas to celebrate the last day of school.

1. Special homemade family dinner (let your child pick the meal)
2. Go out to eat.
3. Bake a celebration cake.
4. Make breakfast for dinner.
5. Family game night.
6. Plan a trip to the local bookstore to purchase books for summer reading.
7. Host a backyard BBQ
8. Pool party (if the weather permits)
9. Backyard beach party
10. Harry Potter theme party
11. Comic book, Star Wars, princess, or other theme parties
12. End of the school year theme party
13. Trip to the local ice cream shop
14. Spa day (This is a favorite with teens. Summer haircut, new nail color, or facial).
15. Create a sundae bar in your kitchen. (Banana splits with all the toppings are a great way to celebrate).
16. Make root beer floats.
17. Pizza party
18. Video game night
19. Outdoor games party
20. Go to a local, state, or federal park. (Don’t forget the picnic basket)
21. Scavenger hunt
22. Movie night
23. Slumber party
24. Picnic in your own backyard.
25. Host a bonfire.
26. Plan a trip to an amusement park.
27. Attend a major or minor league baseball game or other sporting events
28. Water balloon “fight” or other water-related activities.
29. Hang a banner. (Small gestures have a major impact on your child).
30. A card with a gift certificate to your child’s favorite place.
31. Visit an art gallery or museum.

The end-of-school-year celebrations are a fun way to acknowledge a year of hard work. Have fun and enjoy summer vacation.