Fun Kentucky Derby Kid Activities and Printables

So Many Fun Crafts and Printables for the Kentucky Derby

I am a Kentucky girl so thought I would design some fun things to share. It is such a fun time across the entire state filled with excitement, anticipation and so many festivities. I mean, truth be told, you don’t even have to know anything about the horses or the races to have a blast with the Derby parties and events.

Mint Julep Mocktail

This recipe makes 6 mint julep mocktails that are great for kids! They are a little bitter with the Ginger Beer but substituting Ginger Ale is an option. It is one of my favorite Kentucky Derby Kid Activities.

Ingredients

Mint leaves
1 Cup Sugar
2 Cups Water
Fresh Juice from 3 or 4 Large Lemons
4 Cups Sprite or 7 Up
2 Cups Ginger Beer

Mocktail Mint Julep Directions

Dissolve sugar in heated water and add lemon juice. Let it cool then add other liquids. Serve over ice with mint leaves as a garnish. Sugar the rim of the glasses for extra sweetness. I remember growing up and having these as a special treat on Derby Day!

Make Felt Roses

The Derby is called RUN FOR THE ROSES and the winning horse is draped in a garland of them. Check out this great video about the roses!

Make your own roses from felt or paper. Here is a great little tutorial for you to try it out.

Cut out 6 two inch circles from felt.
Cut the circles in half.
Glue the circles together, overlapping a little with each one as you go, using Fabri-Tac.
Wrap the long strand you have glued together, gluing at the bottom as you go to keep tight.
Let dry and glue to surface or add a stem.

Be sure to check out this darling craft project too. The Kentucky Derby wreath is perfect for the Run for the Roses. The blog post has a great recipe for kiddo mint juleps too.

Best Ways to Use Free Printables

You might have seen this list from me before but I think it is worth sharing over and over. Sometimes the people in the back need to hear things a few times, right? There are so many great ways to use free printables. Here are some of my favorites.

Print them and mail in an envelope with a stamp. Snail mail rocks.
Batch some up to make an activity book. This is great for a road trip!
Print and use at a place setting on the table to create a conversation starter.
Add them to goody bags. By the way, goody bags are not just for birthday parties.
Package them up with your favorite markers and crayons to give as a gift.
Drop a few off at the local coffee shop with fun pencils to spread some happy.
Cut them up to make cards, gift wrap and decorations.

BEST Tools For Working With Free Printables with Kentucky Derby Kid Activities

These are my favorite tools and art supplies to use with free printables and why I love them too.

Printer – This Laser Printer is inexpensive and works like a charm. It even works with Alexa. Bonus!
Scissors – Lots of printables can be cut up to create decorations and cards and things like that.
Markers and Crayons – All thing ooly work the best for me. I LOVE all of their markers, pencils and crayons.
Colored Pencils – For adult coloring, PRISM makes the colored pencils that I love to use most.
Twine – For creating banners and garlands from printables, I love this twine best.
Adhesive – Lots of printables have pieces that get cut out and put together. This is my fave tape runner!
Fun Printables and Activities
These Kentucky Derby Kid Activities are a fun way to learn a little about the basics of the Derby. Download this darling word search and the other activities for free and have a ball.

Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.

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Cheers to Celebrating All the Things, especially the Kentucky Derby!

Laura