Make Your Own Family Calendar in Canva to Track Appointments, Events, and Routines
- Rea Weeks
- Aug 3
- 3 min read
Let’s face it — life gets busy. Between school drop-offs, work meetings, appointments, birthday parties, practices, and Taco Tuesdays, it’s easy to feel like your brain is juggling a thousand tabs at once.
That’s where a family calendar comes in.And not just any calendar — one that you can fully customize in Canva to fit your family’s exact rhythm, routine, and real life.
Whether you’re team printable or digital all the way, this guide will walk you through how to create a beautiful, functional family calendar in Canva — no design skills needed. You’ll be organizing like a pro in no time (and yes, it can even be cute).
Let’s dive in!
🗓️ Why You Need a Custom Family Calendar
Because real life doesn’t fit into a tiny square on the fridge.
Creating your own family calendar means:
Everyone in the household knows what’s happening and when
You can build a routine that works for your family
You save mental energy (goodbye, “What time was that appointment again?”)
It can double as a decorative piece in your home or command center
You can update or reprint it whenever you need
It’s organization with intention — and a whole lot more fun when you design it yourself.
🛠 What You’ll Need to Create It
You don’t need a fancy planner system or a chalkboard wall. Just:
A free Canva account
A color palette or style you love
Optional: Your family’s routine info or recurring events
A printer (if you want to hang it up!)
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✨ Step-by-Step: Make Your Family Calendar in Canva
Step 1: Choose Your Calendar Style
Start a new design in Canva with your preferred size. Some ideas:
8.5 x 11 in – for printing
11 x 17 in – for wall display
Digital planner size – if you're using on a tablet
You can start from scratch or search “calendar” in Canva’s templates for a base layout.
Step 2: Customize the Monthly Grid
Once your calendar grid is in place:
Add or delete rows based on how many weeks you need
Label the days of the week
Include a space for notes or goals for the month
Use a font that’s readable and clean (especially if you’re handwriting events later)
🎨 Feel free to add flair — soft backgrounds, family photos, or themed colors for each month.
Step 3: Add Sections for Events, Routines, & More
This is where you make it work for your family:
Use icons or color-coded text for each person
Add symbols for recurring tasks (🩺 doctor, 🏫 school, 🍽️ dinner plan, 🧹 chore day)
Include a sidebar for weekly reminders, to-dos, or meal plans
Want to track moods, screen time, or gratitude? Add a small box per day!
Canva’s drag-and-drop interface makes it super easy to rearrange and customize everything.
Step 4: Save, Print, or Use Digitally
When your calendar is ready:
Print it and laminate for a reusable dry-erase board
Save it as a PDF for digital use in GoodNotes or Notability
Email it to family members or print extras for your fridge, office, or command center
📌 Bonus tip: You can even design a full-year calendar pack once you have your layout nailed!
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Plan your month ahead — without stress
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Perfect for busy moms, teachers, students, and anyone craving a little structure (with a lot of style).
🧡 Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be a super-organized, color-coded, perfect-planning Pinterest parent to make this work. You just need a tool that fits your life — and a little creativity.
With Canva and a few minutes of your time, you can create a calendar that helps your family stay on track, communicate better, and feel just a little more calm.
And hey — if it looks cute hanging on the fridge? That’s a win too. 😉
Here’s to less chaos, more clarity, and a calendar you actually want to look at.
Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures
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