Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is a long-standing, annual tradition across the UK. It takes place after dark on the 5th of November. People gather around large bonfires, often with a guy on top, and the sky is lit up with fireworks and bonfires to remember the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Although some fear it’s dwindling in popularity compared to Halloween, it’s still a much-loved celebration for all the family, not to mention an evening full of excitement, bright colours, and a sense of history.
To help you celebrate, we’ve created a cracklingly good range of free printables for children to enjoy in the lead-up to, or on, Bonfire Night!
Craft Your Own Guy Fawkes Mask!
One of the most recognisable symbols of Bonfire Night is the Guy Fawkes mask, and we’ve made it easy for you to download and print your very own. You can even choose from different designs—whether you want the traditional black-and-white version, a blank template to colour in, or a more vibrant, fiery version. Hang them up as decorations or wear them – they’re perfect for getting into the Bonfire Night spirit!
Stay Safe and Have Fun
Fireworks are beautiful but they can also be dangerous, so it’s important to remind children about staying safe. We’ve created fun safety posters which you can use to help them understand that Bonfire Night is both fun and something to be cautious about. They carry simple messages to stand back and let the grown-ups light the fireworks.
Remember, Remember Scrolls
If you’re looking for a printable version of that famous Guy Fawkes Night chant, ours are below. They’re a great way to add to the 5th of November decorations. You could hand them on the wall and encourage children to read them out as a fun, history-inspired activity.
Goodie Bags for Bonfire Night
If you’re hosting a Bonfire Night party, you might like to add a special touch by giving children goodie bags. Here are some printable, easy to assemble bags which can be filled with treats to gobble up as you watch the fireworks.
We hope you have a roaring good time on Bonfire Night, but remember to be careful… fireworks can be as hot as dragon’s breath, and you wouldn’t go too near a dragon, would you? x
Sure, it’s an inner groan from those of us who dread the Christmas shopping but on the children front, it’s hard not to smile when you think of the upcoming magic. We’ve been doing this long enough to know that right this minute there are children out there wondering if they’ve been good enough (and if not trying to do better rather hurriedly!) for a certain someone to bring presents this year.
