Happy Dolly Parton Day! 🎉 Free Printable Activity Pack for Kids
September 25th is Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee — here’s how your family can celebrate right at home (or on the go).
There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a coal miner’s daughter from the Great Smoky Mountains grows up to become one of the most beloved storytellers, songwriters, and dreamers the world has ever known. Dolly Parton didn’t just make music — she built a legacy out of imagination, kindness, and the belief that every child deserves a book, a song, and a reason to dream big. That’s exactly the spirit we wanted to capture in this year’s Dolly Parton Day Activity Pack.
Whether your kids already know every word to “9 to 5” or they’re just learning who the woman in the rhinestones and big hair is, September 25th is the perfect excuse to slow down, get crafty, and introduce them to a true Nashville icon.
Why Celebrate Dolly Parton Day?
Tennessee officially celebrates Dolly Parton Day every January 19th (her birthday), but here in Nashville, we love finding any excuse to honor a hometown hero — and this pack is designed around the spirit of celebration itself: gratitude, generosity, and the power of imagination. Dolly’s Imagination Library has put millions of free books into the hands of children around the world, so what better way to mark the day than with an activity pack that gets kids reading, creating, and dreaming?
What’s Inside the Activity Pack
We built this download with little hands and big imaginations in mind:
- “Coat of Many Colors” Coloring Sheet — inspired by Dolly’s own story of a mama’s love stitched into fabric
- Butterfly Craft Template — a nod to Dolly’s iconic symbol, perfect for cutting, coloring, and hanging up at home
- Rhinestone Cowgirl/Cowboy Paper Doll — dress up your own little Dolly for the day
- “Dream More, Wish More” Journal Page — a simple prompt to get kids writing down their own big dreams
- Nashville-Themed Word Search — featuring Dolly, Dollywood, and other Music City favorites
- Simple Songwriting Starter — a few silly fill-in-the-blank lines to help kids write their very first song
Every page is designed to be printed at home, no special paper or fancy supplies required — just crayons, scissors, and a little imagination.
A Few Ways to Make the Day Extra Special
- Play a few Dolly classics in the background while the kids color
- Read a book from the Imagination Library together, if you have one on your shelf
- Bake something sweet and let the kids “sell” it at a pretend roadside stand, Dolly-style
- End the day by having everyone share the “big dream” they wrote down
Download Your Free Activity Pack
However your family chooses to celebrate, we hope this little pack brings a bit of Dolly’s sparkle into your day — a reminder that big dreams often start with a homemade craft, a good story, and someone who believes in you.
