Child Poverty Action Group and charity Children North East are urging schools and parent bodies to prioritise inclusion and affordability in their fun events, so that all children can take part.
Their report, The Cost of Having Fun at School, is based on research with more than 8,000 pupils in 32 schools across England, Scotland and Wales.
The report found that many children and young people could not take part in special occasions such as dress-up days and non-uniform days because of associated costs, causing them to feel embarrassed and left out. Teachers reported pupils missing school on these days to avoid the social pressures.
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