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Dynamic Dinner of the Month

Pre-planned theme dinners by age, each with an easy-to-follow schedule, step-by-step instructions, worksheets, brainstorming techniques, and a five-day timeline.

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October 23, 2024

Discovering Chinese Culture Through Dinner

Hosting a Chinese theme dinner can be a delightful way to explore culture. Families can learn about traditional dishes, customs, and dining etiquette. This experience can bring everyone together for a memorable evening.

March 14, 2018

Chinese Theme Dinner

Spring has sprung! Play with your food and take advantage of some fun things to do with your family as you plan a Chinese meal together — including a Zodiac calendar craft and Tangrams.

July 6, 2017

Summer Theme Dinner: Healthy Picnic Fun

Get the kids out of your hair and into the sun with a healthy finger food picnic. Bring a couple craft activities to relax and grab a Frisbee or a ball to work off your treats.

May 24, 2017

May Theme Dinner of the Month: Memorial Day Celebration

Love America to the moon and back with pizza and a parfait. Better yet, share your love with handmade cards to send to our troops.

April 5, 2017

April: Spring Colors & Traditions

A colorful Chinese Stir-Fry and the Zodiac calendar are fun for kids! Spring rolls, stir-fry, and strawberries & cream.

February 13, 2017

January: It's a New Year

Start off the New Year with a little humor. Can your kids guess the theme after they see the menu?

February 3, 2017

February Theme Dinner

It's all about hearts and the color red during February with Valentine's Day and the national celebration of Healthy Heart Month. Have some fun with your family and plan a healthy themed dinner.

December 14, 2016

Fairy Tale Theme Dinner

Give us a guess. What do you think are the top 10 fairy tales? Educate, entertain and spark your family's imagination with a theme dinner for National Fairy Tale Day!

Contest · Ages 13+

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