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Celebrate May the Fourth with fun Star Wars Day activities for kids — including easy crafts, printable coloring pages, themed snacks, bookmarks, jokes, and more!
May the Fourth be with you, mama. Whether you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan or just here for the Baby Yoda memes and blue milk, May 4th is the perfect excuse to have a little geeky fun with your kids — no Jedi training required.
This post is loaded with Pinterest-worthy Star Wars Day ideas that are simple, screen-free, and actually fun. Plus, I’ve included free printable goodies that give you 10 minutes of peace while your kids are happily coloring a droid.
✨ Star Wars Coloring Pages for Kids (Free Printables!)
Grab some ready-made options here:
📝 Tip: Print them on cardstock so they survive the wild.
AMAZON:
- Star Wars Coloring Book Bundle with Stickers and More
- The Mandalorian Coloring Fun & Activity Book
- Disney Studios Star Wars Coloring Book Bundle with Jumbo Crayons
- Star Wars Doodles (Doodle Book)
📚 Free Printable Star Wars Bookmarks
Raise your hand if your kids never know where their bookmark is 🙋♀️
Print a few of these and stash them in backpacks, library books, or use them as party favors!
📌 Cute Star Wars bookmark sayings to Create Your Own:
- “Read, you must.”
- “This is the book you’re looking for.”
- “Stay on target.”
- “The Force is strong with this reader.”
Want even more styles? Check these out:
✂️ Easy Star Wars Crafts for Kids
These crafts are fun and don’t require a Jedi-level supply closet.
1. Pool Noodle Lightsabers
Cut pool noodles in half, wrap one end in duct tape, and boom—instant lightsaber battle with no ER visit.
2. TP Roll Star Wars Characters
Use toilet paper rolls, markers, and googly eyes to make R2-D2, Yoda, and Darth Vader.
👉 Try this DIY Toilet Roll Craft Guide
3. Paper Plate Crafts
Paint a paper plate gray, then add glitter and stickers to create the ultimate intergalactic weapon (minus the explosions).
- Make these Paper Plate Crafts by Every Star Is Different
- Paper Plate Death Star by Sunshine Whispers
4. Yoda Origami Bookmark
Follow this easy YouTube tutorial for a fun folding craft.
🍿 Star Wars-Themed Snacks Kids Will Devour
Let’s face it: they came for the crafts but they’re staying for the snacks.
Easy Star Wars snack ideas:
- Lightsaber Pretzels → Dip pretzel rods in colored candy melts
- Wookiee Cookies → Basically chocolate chip cookies, but cooler
- Yoda Guacamole → Use black olives for eyes and serve with green chips
- Blue Milk → Add blue food coloring to milk (or use blue Kool-Aid for dairy-free fun)
- Chewbacca Rice Krispies → Decorate with chocolate frosting & candy eyes
Want even more ideas?
😂 Funny Star Wars Jokes for Kids
Keep the laughs going with these silly, clean, and totally punny Star Wars jokes your kids will love (and maybe roll their eyes at).
Q: What do you call 5 Siths piled on top of a lightsaber?
A: A Sith-kabob.
Q: Why did Anakin Skywalker cross the road?
A: To get to the Dark Side.
Q: What do you call Chewbacca with chocolate in his fur?
A: A chocolate chip Wookiee.
Q: What did Yoda say when he saw himself in 4K?
A: “HDMI.”
Q: What do you call a droid who takes the long way around?
A: R2-Detour.
Q: How does a Rebel open their drink?
A: With a Yoda opener.
Q: Why did Kylo Ren go to therapy?
A: Because he had daddy issues.
Q: What do you call a pirate droid?
A: Arrrr-2-D2!
Q: What did Obi-Wan say at the rodeo?
A: “Use the horse, Luke.”
Q: Why is Yoda such a good gardener?
A: Because he has a green thumb, he does.
💫 Bonus Star Wars Riddles for Kids
Q: I’m short, green, and talk funny. I train Jedi and live in a swamp. Who am I?
A: Yoda!
Q: I’m shiny, gold, and always worrying. I know over 6 million forms of communication. Who am I?
A: C-3PO!
Need even more laughs?
Bonus Mom Edition:
Q: What’s a Jedi mom’s favorite weapon?
A: The snack-saber.
🌌 Fun Star Wars Facts to Impress Your Kids
Throw in a few of these at snack time and watch your kids’ eyes light up like a lightsaber:
- Yoda was almost played by a monkey in a mask.
- Chewbacca’s voice is made from recordings of bears and walruses.
- The word “Ewok” is never actually said in Return of the Jedi.
- R2-D2 got his name from a film editing term: Reel 2, Dialogue 2.
- The Millennium Falcon design was inspired by a hamburger with an olive on the side!
- Han Solo’s iconic line “I have a bad feeling about this” was improvised
- The phrase “May the Force be with you” was inspired by the Catholic saying “May Peace be with you”.
More fun facts here:
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💫 Final Thoughts: May the Fourth Be FUN
Whether you’re going all in with Jedi robes or just taping a Baby Yoda coloring page to your fridge and calling it a day (no judgment), Star Wars Day is a great excuse to bond, laugh, and sneak in a little creative play.
And if all else fails, just hand them a pretzel lightsaber and say, “This is the snack you’re looking for.”
Tag me @onetopknotmama or use #OneTopKnotForce so I can see your little Jedi masters in action!
✨ Happy Star Wars Day, mamas. May the snacks be strong and your coffee stay hot.
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