At Kids’ Kastle, we are more than just a school holiday shop. We offer seasonal fundraising opportunities to help schools and PTAs make fundraising exciting and easy year-round.
As the year wraps up, we’ve put together a month-by-month guide to the best dates and activities for school fundraisers year-round. Start planning now for the school year fundraising to make dances, field trips, and holiday shoppes easy and simple.
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Why Should My School Fundraise Year-Round
Before we dive into notable dates throughout the year, keep in mind that school fundraisers offer a lot of opportunities for the school, the teachers, and the students. Year-round school fundraising can help with dances, school supplies, field trips, sports equipment, band equipment, dance shows, holiday shops, and more.
Consider every activity your school hosts and make a plan to host a fundraiser to help boost the possibilities for the new year.
Seasonal Fundraising Events to Raise Money For:
- Homecoming and Prom
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Winter Holidays
- Spring Field Trips
- Sporting Seasons
- Football Fall
- Basketball Winter
- Baseball, Softball, Track Spring
- Band Seasons
- Marching Band Fall
- Jazz Spring
- Concerts Spring
Fundraising Dates for Schools
Here is a month-by-month guide to fundraising opportunities that are available based on seasonal school activities, national holidays, and niche celebrations you can take advantage of.January: New Beginnings and Winter Activities
January is a great time to gear up for winter events. Even though the holidays are behind us, remember that winter sports are in full swing. Don’t let the momentum from the holidays slow down as you prepare for sports tournaments and spring preparations. Notable Dates: January 1: New Year’s Day January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Month: Winter sports tournaments January Fundraising Ideas: New Year, New Goals: Encourage families to pledge donations toward a big school project for the year. Warm-Up Drive: Sell cozy items like scarves, gloves, or hot cocoa kits to help boost funds for winter sports and upcoming spring field trips or travel.February: Share the Love
February is when the holidays are fully behind us and spring is up ahead. Take advantage of Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and a change in the weather to gear people up for spring fundraising and field trips. Notable Dates: February 14: Valentine’s Day All Month: Black History Month February Fundraising Ideas: Valentine’s Grams: Sell candy, cards, or flowers for students to give to friends and teachers. Trivia Night: Celebrate Black History Month with a family-friendly trivia event.March: Spring into Action
March is the peak time to fundraise for spring field trips happening in the coming months. Your school can take advantage of St. Patrick’s Day and warmer weather to get together a spring fundraiser for the school. Notable Dates: March 17: St. Patrick’s Day March 20: First Day of Spring All Month: Spring sports kick-off March Fundraising Ideas: Luck of the Irish Raffle: Hold a raffle for fun prizes. Spring Clean Sale: Collect and resell gently used items from the community. Spring is in the Air: Spring fundraising from Kids Kastle, with a brochure full of home goods, baked goods, candles, spring decor, and more; perfect for sports, field trips, and other events that need a funding boost.
April: Blossoms and Bright Ideas
Have you held your spring fundraiser? Are you looking ahead to prom, graduation, and other end-of-the-year celebrations? Now is the time to raise funding for end-of-the-year activities. Notable Dates: April 1: April Fool’s Day April 22: Earth Day April Fundraising Ideas: Plant Sale: Partner with local nurseries to sell flowers and vegetable plants. Recycling Drive: Collect cans and bottles for money while teaching eco-friendly habits.May: Celebrations and Sweet Endings
As the school year comes to a close, school fundraising doesn’t need to stop. Take advantage of end of the year celebrations to boost next year’s finances so you have a bigger budget to plan school activities. Notable Dates: May 5: Cinco de Mayo May 12: Mother’s Day End of the School Year Celebrations May Fundraising Ideas: Mother’s Day Market: Sell handmade gifts or crafts students can give to moms. Year-End Bash: Host a fun carnival or talent show to celebrate the students.June: Hello, Summer!
To wrap up the school year, throw one more big bash that celebrates the school, the students, graduates, welcome next year’s freshmen, and bring the community together. Notable Dates: June 14: Flag Day End-of-School Fun June Fundraising Ideas: Summer Kick-Off Party: Organize a picnic with games, food, and music. Car Wash: Get students, teachers, and parents involved in this classic fundraiser.
July: Independence and Community Fun
While most schools are on hiatus, your PTA can come together for a community event that doubles as a school fundraiser. Partner with local businesses and find community hosts to represent your school and hold raffles, fundraisers, and more to prepare for the coming school year. Notable Dates: July 4: Independence Day July Fundraising Ideas: Fourth of July Fair: Sell refreshments or crafts during local parades or fireworks events. Back-to-School Raffle: Start prepping for the school year with a themed giveaway.August: Back-to-School Buzz
As everyone shifts into an end-of-summer mindset, take advantage! Piggy back on back-to-school marketing to get students and families in the mood to donate, buy second hand, or attend social events. Notable Dates: Back-to-School Season August Fundraising Ideas: School Supply Drive: Partner with local businesses to sell supply kits for students. Welcome Back Event: Host a family BBQ or ice cream social to build excitement.September: A Fresh Start
Everyone is back and ready to go! Homecoming dances are sneaking up, sports training begins, and everyone is planning their fall and winter activities. Take advantage of the momentum by planning a fundraiser, possibly a color-a-thon, and more to get everyone excited for the new year. Notable Dates: September 2: Labor Day All Month: Fall sports and music rehearsals begin September Fundraising Ideas: Sports Booster Drive: Sell team spirit items like hats and T-shirts. Fall Carnival: Plan games, food trucks, and entertainment. Color-a-Thon: School-A-Thon takes your events from bland to grand! Created to give schools a fun, interactive alternative to a traditional product sale fundraiser that boosts bright colors for a festival, dance, race, and more.
October: Spooky and Spectacular
Embrace the Halloween season with spooky activities, trick-or-treat walks, costume contests, and more. Everyone is ready for the season and is a great time to encourage fundraising and donations for the rest of the school year while building community spirit. Notable Dates: October 31: Halloween October Fundraising Ideas: Pumpkin Patch Sale: Work with local farms to sell pumpkins. Halloween Dance or Haunted House: Charge admission to a spooky school event.November: Thanks and Giving
November is full of holidays like Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday. Boost your marketing to take advantage while raising funds for your school. Notable Dates: Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday Giving Tuesday November Fundraising Ideas: Pie Sale: Partner with bakeries to sell delicious pies for the holiday. Thankful Hearts Drive: Collect donations to fund special school projects. Gourmet Goodness: Everyone is ready for the holidays, so prompt them to stock up on their favorites with a Gourmet Goodness school fundraiser.December: Festive Cheer
This is the prime time for a school holiday shop fundraiser! Teach kids to shop, get gifts for everyone in the family, and boost school funding for the new year. Kids Kastle makes school holiday shops easy and exciting – are you ready to begin? Notable Dates: December 25: Christmas All Month: Holiday concerts and winter celebrations December Fundraising Ideas: Holiday Shop: Let students buy small gifts for family and friends. Winter Wonderland Festival: Create a festive event with games, food, and crafts.