Shake Things Up!

20+ Fun PTO Ideas To Try

From cereal drive domino runs to stuff a school mascot events, can you get through this list without wanting to do at least one?

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Printables & Shoppable List

How To Do a Stuff a School Mascot Event

Take your school spirit to the next level! Here’s everything you’ll need, from supplies to Canva templates (including mascot birth certificates).

Free Parent Event
Build Digital Citizenship With a Family Tech Talk Event

Family Tech Talk: A Free Internet Safety Event for Schools

Help parents at your school learn the risks kids face online.

Glow Events

Glow Dances & Glow Runs: Everything to Know

Expert tips for a school glow dance or glow run, plus must-have decor, supplies, activities, free Canva templates, fundraising ideas, and more

School Family Event
Host a STEM Family Event at School

Plan a Fun, Hands-on STEM Event for Families

From energy to engineering, these STEM activities are easy to do, educational and budget-friendly (perfect for a crowd!).

Free Calendar

Fun National Holidays and Special Days to Celebrate

From Teacher Appreciation Week to National Rice Krispie Treat Day, here's the ultimate list of special days to celebrate during the 2024-2025 school year.

PLAN AHEAD
Popular School Holiday Shop Providers To Check Out This Year

Holiday Shop Providers Every Leader Should Know About

We round up popular holiday shop companies to help your group find the best fit.

Free Templates

Printables & Canva Templates for Parent Groups

From teacher appreciation and fundraising to PTO planning, check out the most popular printables and Canva templates from PTO Today and our community.

PTO Today Article

10 Tips for Booking Food Trucks

Points to consider if you're thinking of using a food truck at a PTO or PTA event.

School Family Event

How to Plan a Family Reading Night

Expert tips, flyers, activities, and more to help your group have a fun family reading event.

School Family Event
Family Movie Night

How to Plan a Family Movie Night

Expert tips (including licensing info), promotional tools and more to help you plan a movie night at school.

School Events

How To Get Sponsorships for Your School Events

Company event sponsors can reduce your costs and help businesses raise their profile in the school community.

Have Some Fun!

Ideas for Adult Social Events

An adults-only social event is a fun way to get to know more parents and let them to see how fun your parent group is! Check out our ideas for low-key and enjoyable gatherings just for grown-ups.

Events

8 Quick and Cheap Events for Your PTO or PTA

It's easy to plan fun events without breaking the bank.

EVENT HOW TOS

Tips for Taking Better Photos of School Events

Photos are a great way to generate interest in your school and group events. Our tips can help you take photos that pop.

Events

School Events Kids Love

Create excitement for your activities by focusing on fun.

PTO Today Article

Event Planning for PTOs: Five Steps

How to produce a big event without forgetting the little details.