Staples gives away FREE Crayola crayon pack for National Crayon Day, Tuesday, March 31st

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Staples is celebrating National Crayon Day with a big giveaway on March 31, 2026. 

According to Crayola, the “modern” crayon originated in Europe, initially made from a mixture of charcoal and oil, later replaced by powdered pigments. Wax was later substituted for oil, making the sticks sturdier and easier to handle.

Then, in 1902, Crayola Crayons were invented by Binney & Smith and first offered for sale in 1903. The trade name “Crayola” was coined by Mrs. Edwin Binney, combining “craie” (French for chalk stick) and “oleaginous” (oily).

Crayola manufactures more than 3 billion crayons annually, primarily made from paraffin wax and color pigment.

To celebrate National Crayon Day, Staples is giving customers a FREE 24-pack of Crayola crayons with any purchase of $1.50 or more. 
(Only crayons with SKU #299198 are included in the giveaway. If you’re unsure, ask an employee for assistance.)

The giveaway is only available for Easy Rewards members.
Join Easy Rewards here

Limit one box per customer. 

Pick up your complimentary Crayola crayons in-store or online via Staples’ site or app.
Add coupon code 51954 at checkout online or activate the offer in the Staples app.

Staples locations in metro Atlanta

• Midtown
• East Point
• Tucker
• Lithonia
• Marietta
• Alpharetta
• Fayetteville

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