Image courtesy of Crayola Experience Easton
EASTON, Pa. (March 31, 2025) – The National Crayon Day festivities today at Crayola Experience Easton were a celebration of color and creativity heralded in by special crayon character guest “Dan D”.
“Dan D”, the crayon persona of the retired color Dandelion, helped to kick off the family attraction’s 5th Annual Million Crayon Giveaway, surprising and delighting the first wave of crayon lovers as they created their personal, one-of-a-kind crayon box.
The National Crayon Day event and crayon giveaway is extra special this year with the inclusion of eight nostalgic, fan-favorite retired crayon colors—and their character personas—that have returned for a limited time to help color the world once again.
In a crayon lover’s dream come true, Crayola crayon fans filled their FREE 32-count crayon box with only the crayon colors they wanted from a 40-foot “Pick Your Pack” wall. To make the custom boxes even more exclusive, this year’s lineup of more than 70 different crayon colors that kids can add to their custom box includes Dandelion (retired in 2017); Blizzard Blue, Magic Mint and Mulberry (retired in 2003); and Orange Red, Violet Blue, Lemon Yellow and Raw Umber (retired in 1990), while supplies last.
The Crayola Experience Million Crayon Giveaway begins today and runs through May 23 at the five Crayola Experience locations across the country—including the one in downtown Easton, Pa. The giveaway is free, but registration is required. Crayola fans are encouraged to sign up early as reservations are expected to fill quickly. To reserve a custom crayon box, visit www.CrayolaExperience.com/Easton.
Today’s National Crayon Day celebration also launched the Retired Crayon Character Tour at the Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona and Texas Crayola Experience locations. After years of colorful travels across the globe, Dan D (aka Dandelion), Magic (aka Magic Mint), Blizz (aka Blizzard Blue), Mully (aka Mulberry), Angie (aka Red Orange), Violetta (aka Violet Blue), Lemmy (aka Lemon Yellow), and Bri (aka Raw Umber) are returning to share their adventures in an immersive experience including limited-time activities, photo-ops, and collectable merchandise. Kids will be able to meet some of these characters as they take turns visiting the attractions. Go to www.CrayolaExperience.com/crayon-tour for details.
This is the first time in Crayola’s 122-year history that the company has brought back a collection of retired colors. In addition to the crayon giveaway, visitors can purchase an assortment of limited-edition retired color products at The Crayola Store. Products may vary by store and are available while supplies last.
About Crayola Experience Easton
Discover the magic of color at Crayola’s premier and one-of-a-kind family destination. More than 25 creative activities and attractions throughout 65,000 square feet of color await families at the Crayola Experience flagship in Easton, Pa., the birthplace of Crayola crayons. Bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, the adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity, and experience color in a whole new way. Also featuring live entertainment and The Crayola Store with the world’s largest selection of Crayola products and unique souvenirs. To learn more, visit CrayolaExperience.com/Easton or join the conversation at Facebook.com/CrayolaExperience.
Information provided to TVL by:
Connie Walker
