Unicorn and mermaid activities let kids draw magical creatures, invent new ones and build whole fantasy worlds. Start with step-by-step unicorns and mermaids, try unicorn animal mash-ups (a unicorn cat, a unicorn axolotl), and finish with a magical scene. They’re perfect for parties, rainy days and fans of all things sparkly.
Drawing activities
- A classic unicorn. A horse shape, a spiral horn, a flowing mane.
- A mermaid. A friendly face, long hair and a curving tail.
- Unicorn animals. Add a horn and rainbow mane to a cat, panda or axolotl.
- Mer-animals. A mer-kitten, a mer-puppy.
- A rainbow castle. Where do unicorns live?
- Under the sea kingdom. A mermaid palace with shells and coral.
Free lessons in the unicorns and mermaids hub and the hybrid animals hub.
Magical projects
- Design your own magical creature. Mix two animals and add one magical power. See hybrid animals.
- Unicorn name generator. Pick a color plus a food plus a sparkle word (“Lavender Cupcake Glitter”).
- Magic map. Draw a fantasy land with a unicorn forest and a mermaid lagoon.
- Storybook. A short picture book about a unicorn’s adventure. See make your own picture book.
Unicorn party ideas
- A drawing station with unicorn lessons.
- Coloring pages as a quiet activity.
- Activity books as party favors. See party favors for kids by theme.
Coloring tips
Rainbow manes look great in colored pencil. Show kids how to place colors in stripes, then blend a little where they meet.
By age
- Ages 3 to 5: trace and color unicorns and mermaids.
- Ages 5 to 8: draw them step by step.
- Ages 7 to 12: grid drawings and original magical creatures.
Related
For princesses and fairies, see fairy and princess activities. Ocean fans: ocean activities for kids.
The book that helps
Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff comes as a step-by-step book, a tracing book, a grid book and a coloring and activity book. Unicorn Animals adds horns to everything.
How to Draw: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff
Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals
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Questions
What are fun unicorn activities for kids?
Drawing unicorns step by step, inventing unicorn animals, designing a magical map and making a unicorn storybook.
How do you draw a simple unicorn?
Start with a horse head shape, add a spiral horn, a flowing mane and big friendly eyes.
What is a unicorn animal?
A mash-up that gives an ordinary animal a unicorn horn and rainbow mane, like a unicorn cat or unicorn panda.