15 Fun Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day with Your Daughter

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women, inspire the next generation, and have meaningful conversations about confidence, leadership, and equality. Whether you want to keep it simple at home or organize a small gathering with your daughter and her friends, here are 15 fun and empowering ways to mark the occasion together.

1. Read Books About Inspirational Women

Spend the day reading books about trailblazing women who changed the world. Look for books featuring women in science, arts, activism, and leadership to inspire your daughter.

2. Create a Vision Board

Help your daughter visualize her dreams by creating a vision board. Use magazines, printouts, or drawings to design a collage that represents her goals and aspirations.

3. Host an IWD Tea Party

Invite her friends over for a special tea party where you discuss what it means to be fearless, strong, and confident. Incorporate storytelling and games that highlight women’s achievements.

4. Write Letters to Female Role Models

Encourage your daughter to write a letter to a woman she admires—whether it’s a teacher, family member, or public figure. Expressing appreciation and gratitude can be a powerful practice.

5. Watch an Empowering Movie

Plan a movie night featuring films with strong female protagonists. Some great choices include Hidden Figures, Moana, Mulan, and A League of Their Own.

6. Organize a DIY Empowerment Photoshoot

Encourage your daughter to dress up in outfits that make her feel confident and powerful. Create empowering signs with positive affirmations and snap some fun, confidence-boosting photos.

7. Do a Confidence-Building Activity

Try an activity that helps boost confidence, such as saying daily affirmations in the mirror, creating an "I am proud of..." list, or role-playing assertive communication.

8. Make a ‘Future Me’ Time Capsule

Have your daughter write a letter to her future self about her dreams and aspirations. Put it in a time capsule to open on a future International Women’s Day!

9. Create an Empowerment Playlist

Build a playlist of empowering songs by female artists. Dance, sing, and celebrate the strength of women through music.

10. Start a Mother-Daughter Book Club

Choose books written by or about inspiring women and discuss them together over time. This can be a long-term tradition that fosters meaningful conversations.

11. Get Crafty with IWD Art Projects

Make posters, T-shirts, or banners with empowering quotes and artwork celebrating International Women’s Day.

12. Set a Kindness Challenge

Encourage your daughter to perform acts of kindness in honor of IWD, such as writing kind notes to classmates or donating items to a women’s shelter.

13. Share Stories of Women in Your Family

Take time to discuss the strong women in your family and share their stories. This can help her feel connected to her heritage and inspired by real-life examples.

14. Volunteer for a Women’s Cause

Find a local charity that supports women and girls and volunteer together. This could include writing letters of encouragement to women in shelters or supporting female-led businesses.

15. Download Free IWD Posters and Decorate Together

Make your space festive for International Women’s Day! Download and print 25 FREE IWD Posters and use them to decorate your home or school. [Download them here].
 

Celebrating International Women’s Day with your daughter is a powerful way to inspire her to be confident, kind, and fearless. Whether through books, activities, or discussions, every small effort helps nurture the next generation of strong, empowered women.

How will you celebrate International Women’s Day this year? Let us know in the comments below!

💜 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! 💜✨