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National Little Red Wagon Day

Fun · Family · The last Wednesday in March

A day for the little red wagon, the pull-along toy that has hauled kids, groceries, garden soil and picnic gear down countless sidewalks.

National Little Red Wagon Day falls on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. That is 155 days away.

The little red wagon is a simple machine with a long job list. It is a shallow metal or wooden bed on four wheels, steered by a long handle that turns the front axle. A child can ride in it, or it can carry a pile of firewood, a sack of potting soil or the snacks for a ballgame.

Part of its charm is how little it asks. There is no motor and no screen, just a person pulling and something rolling behind. Kids learn quickly that a full wagon takes some muscle on a hill and some care going down one. Parents learn that a wagon left out in the rain will eventually squeak.

The day falls on the last Wednesday in March, when yards and parks start to feel usable again. People mark it by getting the wagon out of the garage, pumping up the tires if it has them, and finding a reason to haul something. Some families load up a stuffed animal parade around the block. Others use it for spring garden chores or a trip to the library with a stack of returns.

The classic color is a bright, glossy red, which makes a wagon easy to spot at a crowded park. Older wagons often show it best, with the paint worn through on the rim where small hands gripped it for years.

Ways to celebrate

• Pull a child or a favorite toy around the block in a wagon.
• Use a wagon to haul soil, mulch or tools for spring gardening.
• Clean, oil and tighten the wheels on an old family wagon.
• Share a photo of a well-loved wagon and the stories behind it.
• Load a wagon with books and walk them back to the library.

Dates

All national days on March 31

Also on March 31

• National Tater Day
• National Clams on the Half Shell Day
• National Crayon Day
• National Prom Day
• World Backup Day
• National Bunsen Burner Day
• Eiffel Tower Day

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