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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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).

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

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.

Special Events

8+ Ways for Schools To Celebrate the Solar Eclipse

The total eclipse is April 8—treat your teachers to SunChips and Moon Pies! Get free treat tags, eclipse-theme snacks, activities, and more.

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Planning Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year

From Teacher Appreciation Week to National Rubber Ducky Day (yep, it's a thing...start planning!), here's the ultimate list of special days to celebrate in 2024-2025.

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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!).

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.

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Easy Meal Ideas for Large Groups

22 Easy Meal Ideas for Large Groups

Feeding a crowd? You'll want to check our ideas, plus calculators for determining how much food you'll need to purchase and prepare.

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Do PTOs and Alcohol Mix?

Check your insurance coverage before an event if you plan to serve alcohol.