Purim for Kids 2024 - Fun Free Activities for Families

In the Jewish holiday, Purim, Jews celebrate the Jewish people’s salvation from Haman’s (boo) evil plot to annihilate all the Jews in one day.

This year, Purim 2024 starts the evening of Saturday March 23rd and ends the evening of Sunday March 24th. In this post, you’ll find a bunch of 2024 Purim activities for the whole family.

During Purim, Jews read the megillah, feed friends and family, give to the needy (Tzedakah), and celebrate with a festive meal

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Purim Activities For Kids and Families

Purim is a fun Jewish holiday for kids because you get to dress up as characters from the Megillah. When the Megillah is read or acted out, the kids eagerly anticipate the mention of Haman (the bad guy).

Whenever Haman is mentioned, the custom is to make noise, boo, and spin groggers (Purim noisemakers).

2024 Purim Costumes

For tradition, many of the Purim costumes are characters from the Megillah. Although, there is no rule that says you have to dress up as a Purim character.

Here are Purim costumes

Queen Esther Costumes

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Haman Costumes

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Free Fun Purim Activities And Ideas For Kids

If you are looking for some fun kids’ activities for Purim, then here are some ideas. There are many places to find free Purim crafts and activities as well as free Megillah for kids.

We have included a few Purim activities for toddlers, Purim preschool activities, Purim activities for kindergarten, and even a few for older kids. We also have recipes that you can try to make with your kids.

Free Purim For Kids Megillah

If you are looking for free megillahs for kids, then check out these links below.

Chabad Megillah Reading Audio here
The Story of Purim here – very short version of the story of Purim
Printable Megillah here – This megillah has English and Hebrew as well as laws about reading the megillah.

Free Online Games

Purim Fun and Games online here – Paint and Print Purim coloring pages online. In addition, get Purim word finds, and online jigsaw puzzle too.

Free Purim Activities For Preschoolers And Kindergarten

Purim Coloring Sheets – Purim coloring book and print and color sheets The Story of Esther Purim Coloring Pages
Purim crafts for Kids here – make a gragger, Purim masks, origami, and puppets for Purim
Games and Puzzles: Purim Paper Games and Puzzles – Next, here’s a Purim connect the dots and more.
Purim Costume Contest – Kids around the world share their favorite Purim costumes. Upload a picture of you as your favorite Purim character and/or view pictures from around the world. Vote for your favorite Purim Costumes.
Make Your Own Megillah for Kids online here – Kids make their own scroll of the Book of Esther for reading at Purim.
DIY Make Your Own Gragger – Save money and let kids make their own Purim noisemaker
Make Your Own Purim Crown – Kids can make a Queen Esther or King Achashverosh crown at home.
Craft: Make A Tzedukah (Charity) Box For Purim
Print Purim Costumes and Masks here – If you want to print out these masks then you can make your own Purim costumes at home.
Purim Crafts for Kids – make hamantashen, crowns, graggers, and more.

More Purim Activities

Create a Purim costume with arts and crafts
Hold a Masquerade Party to celebrate
Make traditional Hamantaschen cookies
Have a Purim Parade in your neighborhood
Learn about Megillat Esther, the Purim Story
Make Mishloach Manot packages to share
Bake Hamentaschen-shaped cupcakes or cakes
Do an online scavenger hunt for hidden hametz (leaven)
Watch a Purim-themed movie or music video
Hold a Purim Play or Puppet Show
Have a Purim Carnival with game booths and prizes
Put together a Purim Variety Show with skits and songs
Decorate a Grogger (traditional noisemaker used during Purim)
Participate in a Virtual Purim Party
Make a Purim Crown using paper, paint, and glitter
Listen to Purim stories read by family or friends
Organize a pretend Purim parade with toy cars, horses, and other animals
Put together a collage with pictures of different Purim symbols

Purim Audio And Video

Chabad Purim Audio and Video – There are cute videos talking about Purim. Listen to songs, stories, and a megillah reading.

Purim Videos on YouTube – Next, this is a very large list of kid-friendly Purim Videos on YouTube. There’s even one titled “Eva Longoria Learns About Purim “.

Purim Food Ideas

If you are looking for some Purim recipes and food ideas, then take a look at these ideas.

Kreplech to Hamantashen – In addition, get some Purim Recipes from Chabad.

Food for the Kids – Purim Recipes for Kids – With these recipes, learn how to make hamantashen, Purim popcorn, and more

Purim Recipes – On the AllRecipes Celebrate Purim page find help with your Purim feast or teach you how to make treats for your friends and family for Purim.

Buy Purim Books, Movies, Products for Kids

Purim Books, Purim Movies, and Products for Kids – Amazon

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