Crayola Celebrates National Dandelion Day

If you’re not aware, Crayola is bringing back some of the retired colors. These limited edition packs are available in markers, crayons, and color pencils. It’s the first time the company has brought back retired colors. This week, they are hosting a one-day-only event to celebrate National Dandelion Day, the return of the “Dandelion” color.

WHAT: As part of the brand’s global Campaign for Creativity and iconic Limited Edition Collection launch, Crayola is hosting a celebration for National Dandelion Day to celebrate consumers and color loyalists who inspired Dan D to make his great return.
Whether you’re a Crayola enthusiast or love nostalgic fanfare, you won’t want to miss this!

WHEN: Friday, April 4

TIME: 10 AM – 5 PM

WHERE: Grand Central Station – Vanderbilt Hall (42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City)

COST: Free!

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The returning Crayola colors are:

  • Orange Red, retired in 1990
  • Violet Blue, retired in 1990
  • Lemon Yellow, retired in 1990
  • Raw Umber, retired in 1990
  • Blizzard Blue, retired in 2003
  • Magic Mint, retired in 2003
  • Mulberry, retired in 2003
  • Dandelion, retired in 2017