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Fashion Day ideas for OSHC

15 DIY activities for Fashion Day at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.

Build a Fashion Day
Crazy Hair Day · Dramatic Play Day · Fashion Day +1

Crazy Hair Salon

Educators run a pretend salon creating crazy hairdos with clips, ties and coloured hairspray.

IndoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6
Fashion Design Day · Fashion Day · Talent Show Day

Design Showcase Runway

Children model their own fashion creations on a runway, explaining their designs to the audience.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Fashion Day · Fashion Design Day · Talent Show Day +2

Dress-Up Runway Show

Children style outfits from the dress-up box and strut a runway to music while others cheer.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Crazy Hat Day · Fashion Day · Fashion Design Day +1

Feather Fascinator Making

Children make bright fascinators on headbands using feathers, card and ribbon, ready for a race day style hat parade.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Music Festival Day · Spring Fair · Fairy Tale Day +3

Flower Crowns

Children twist pipe cleaners and add fresh or paper flowers to make festival flower crowns.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Big Kids Club · Crazy Hair Day · Pamper and Zen Day +2

Hair Braiding Station

Children practise braids and twists on a practice head or long-haired dolls. A calm, hands-on skill that builds fine motor control.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goYears 4 to 6
Crazy Hat Day · Mad Hatter's Tea Party · Fashion Day +1

Hat Parade

Children show off their crazy hats in a parade with music and cheering.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Craft Day · Fashion Day · Mother's Day +1

Jewellery Making

Children thread beads into bracelets, necklaces and keyrings to wear or give.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Mismatch Day · Crazy Sock Day · Wacky Wednesday +2

Mismatched Outfit Day

Children come dressed in clashing colours, patterns and odd socks, then show off their wild outfits in a parade.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Neon Day · Glow Party · Disco Day +2

Neon Dress-Up Day

Children wear their brightest neon clothes and accessories, then show them off in a neon parade.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Fashion Design Day · Recycle Day · Paper Crafts Day +1

Newspaper Fashion Design

Children design and make wearable outfits from newspaper and tape, then model their creations.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Op Shop Day · Fashion Day · Fashion Design Day +2

Op Shop Fashion Show

Children style outfits from donated or second-hand clothes and walk the runway. A creative look at fashion and reusing clothing.

IndoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6
Recycle Day · Fashion Design Day · Fashion Day +3

Paper Bag Fashion

Children cut and decorate paper shopping bags into capes, vests and costumes, then show off their designs in a fashion parade.

IndoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6
Movie Day · Film Club Day · Fashion Day +2

Red Carpet Arrivals

Children dress up and walk a red carpet while friends play photographers, enjoying a glamorous moment in the spotlight.

IndoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6
Movie Day · Film Club Day · Talent Show Day +1

Red Carpet Premiere

Children screen their own films with tickets, popcorn and awards, rolling out the red carpet for the big night.

IndoorModerateBig set-upPrep to Year 6