10 Fun & Meaningful International Women’s Day Activities for Parents & Daughters

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a special opportunity for parents to inspire their daughters, celebrate achievements, and promote empowerment. Whether you want to host a small event at home or plan a fun outing, there are plenty of ways to make IWD meaningful and engaging for girls of all ages. Here are some fun and impactful activities that parents can do with their daughters to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025!

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1. Host an “Empowered Women” Movie Night

📽️ Pick a film featuring strong female leads or inspiring women’s stories. Some great options include:

• Hidden Figures (STEM & resilience)

• Moana (courage & leadership)

• Brave (breaking gender norms)

• A League of Their Own (women in sports)

• He Named Me Malala (education & activism)

💬 Discussion Starter: After the movie, talk about what made the female characters strong, resilient, and inspiring.

2. Create a Vision Board Together

🖼️ Encourage your daughter to dream big! Gather magazines, stickers, and craft supplies to create a vision board filled with inspiring women, dream careers, and personal goals.

✨ Pro Tip: Use the theme “What kind of woman do I want to be?” as a guiding question.

3. Read Books About Inspirational Women

📚 Visit the library or read at home! Choose books that highlight strong, trailblazing women. Some excellent picks:

• Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo

• She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton

• The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles

• Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison

💡 Tip: Encourage your daughter to write down her favorite female role model and why they inspire her.

4. Organize a “Girl Power” Craft Activity

🎨 Get creative with an IWD-themed craft session! Ideas include:

• Designing affirmation posters with confidence-boosting statements.

• Creating bracelets or keychains with empowering words like Fearless, Leader, or Strong.

• Making cards for female mentors, teachers, or family members to thank them for their inspiration.

5. Write & Share “Letters to Our Future Selves”

💌 Encourage your daughter to write a letter to her future self, expressing her dreams, goals, and affirmations. Store it in a time capsule or set a reminder to open it next IWD!

✍️ Writing Prompts:

• What are my biggest dreams?

• What kind of woman do I want to be?

• How can I help make the world a better place for girls?

6. Bake & Learn Together

👩‍🍳 Get in the kitchen and bake cookies, cupcakes, or a cake—then decorate them with words of empowerment! While baking, discuss important women in history and their contributions.

🍪 Fun Idea: Decorate cookies with phrases like Brave, Smart, Fearless, and Strong.

7. Take the “Break the Bias” Pledge as a Family

✋ IWD is about taking action! Sit down as a family and talk about ways to challenge gender stereotypes at school, work, and home. Write down personal pledges on cards and hang them somewhere visible as a daily reminder.

📝 Example Pledge: “I promise to speak up when I see unfair treatment of girls and women.”

8. Go on a “Women’s History” Scavenger Hunt

🔍 Plan a fun scavenger hunt in your local area or online! Ideas include:

• Visiting landmarks or statues dedicated to women.

• Looking up famous female leaders from your city.

• Finding street names, parks, or schools named after inspiring women.

📸 Make It Interactive: Take pictures of what you find and create a mini scrapbook or online photo collage.

9. Spread Kindness with “Empowerment Notes”

💌 Write inspirational notes and place them in public places for others to find! Ideas include:

• “You are strong and capable.”

• “Believe in yourself—you can do anything!”

• “The world needs your voice.”

Leave them in library books, school lockers, or coffee shop tables to brighten someone’s day!

10. Plan a Mother-Daughter or Family “Empowerment Walk”

🚶 Take a walk together while discussing what empowerment means and how women’s rights have evolved. Listen to a female empowerment playlist featuring artists like Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and P!nk.

🎧 Playlist Must-Haves:

• Run the World (Girls) – Beyoncé

• Fight Song – Rachel Platten

• Brave – Sara Bareilles

• Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys

Celebrating International Women’s Day as a parent is a powerful way to instill confidence, ambition, and self-worth in your daughter. These fun and meaningful activities will not only create lasting memories but also inspire her to dream big and make a difference.

💜 Want more ideas? Download our IWD Activity Kit, packed with printable worksheets, empowerment exercises, and discussion guides for an unforgettable celebration!

Let’s raise the next generation of strong, fearless, and empowered girls together! 💜✨