April 4 – Walk Around Things Day
This day can be taken literally or figuratively. You can literally ‘walk around things’ such as ladders, puddles, or other hazards, or you can try to avoid a conflict or […]
April 10 – Sibling Day
Today is National Siblings Day! Claudia A. Evart, President and Founder of this day, initiated National Sibling Day after the tragic deaths of her brother and sister. Make it a […]
April 12 – Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
The combination of bread and melted cheese has been enjoyed since Ancient Roman times. Modern grilled cheese sandwiches began in the 1920s, and they were called “Toasted Cheese Sandwiches”. These […]
April 12 – Licorice Day
In 2004, Licorice International founded National Licorice Day, celebrated on April 12. Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English) is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavor can be extracted. The licorice […]
April 13 – Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition, even though only 10% actually believe it’s an unlucky day. It occurs when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, which […]
April 13 – Thomas Jefferson Day
Today is Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday. Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States and was the author of the Declaration of Independence. Many people consider Jefferson to be […]
April 14 – National Dolphin Day
National Dolphin Day is a day to learn about and celebrate dolphins! Things to do: Go to an aquarium to see dolphins Read about dolphins Support groups seeking to protect […]
April 16 – Eggs Benedict Day
April 16th is National Eggs Benedict Day…a day to enjoy eggs with hollandaise sauce, Canadian bacon and English muffins. Eggs Benedict was created in New York City 100 years ago. […]
April 20 – Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
A pineapple upside-down cake is made with the topping at the bottom of the cake and the batter poured over the top. The topping typically consists of canned or fresh […]
April 21 – World Fish Migration Day
A day to recognize, raise awareness, and celebrate migratory fish. Books The river : an epic journey to the sea / by Clulow, Hanako ; Hegarty, Patricia . Summary: Follow a little fish on her […]
April 22 – Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in two thousand colleges […]
April 23 – Talk Like Shakespeare Day
National Talk Like Shakespeare Day is observed annually on April 23. William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. He is the author of some of the world’s most celebrated […]
April 24 – Pigs in a Blanket Day
Pigs in a Blanket Day is a day to celebrate this tasty finger food. It’s basically made of any type of sausage (pig) wrapped in a pastry (blanket). You can start […]
May
Fun things to do in May: Start a garden, visit a flower garden, or simply enjoy spring flowers! (3-Garden Meditation, 8-Iris Day, 13-Tulip Day, 29-Composting Day) Enjoy music – learn […]
May 1 – May Day
So, what is May Day exactly? According to Wikipedia, May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May. It is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival and a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. […]
May 3 – Garden Meditation Day
National Garden Meditation Day is a day to relax, meditate, and spend time outdoors, which is healing for the soul. This day is always celebrated on May 3rd. Books Listen […]
May 4 – International Tuba Day
Because this day is shared with Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you!), here is a fun video for both days! Learn about the tuba: Very detailed tuba […]
May 4 – Star Wars Day
Because this day is shared with International Tuba Day, here is a fun video for both days!
May 9 – School Nurse Day
National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday of National Nurses Week. It was created to honor school nurses and to foster a better understanding of why school nurses […]
May 10 – Clean Your Room Day
A day to pickup, clean, organize, declutter … whatever will give you that good feeling when your room or house is clean! Books Click here to hear the story! I […]
May 11 – Twilight Zone Day
Twilight Zone Day celebrates the American TV series The Twilight Zone created by Rod Serling. The episodes are in various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and psychological thriller, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist, and usually […]
May 12 – Migratory Bird Day
Migratory Bird Day is held on the 2nd Saturday of May in the US. It is a day to recognize migratory birds and the importance of protecting their habitats. These […]
May 13 – Tulip Day
Tulips are the 3rd most popular flower after roses and mums. In the 17th century, there was such a craze for tulips that people had to sell their fortunes to […]
May 14 – Chicken Dance Day
If you like the “Chicken Dance”, this day is for you! The “Chicken Dance” song was originally titled “Der Ententanz” (The Duck Dance). It was created by Swiss accordion player […]
May 15 – Chocolate Chip Day
Today is a day for celebrating the chocolate chip! There are endless ways you can enjoy the tasty little morsel – in cookies, muffins, breads, ice cream. My personal favorites […]
May 16 – Sea Monkey Day
I had never known these magical little creatures existed until my son’s 6th birthday, when he got them for a birthday gift. (And then his new Superhero alter ego became […]
May 17 – Pack Rat Day
I think that kids are natural born pack rats. Or at least mine are! In fact, just the other day, my 7 year old got upset with me because I […]
May 18 – Volcano Day
On this day in 1980, the long dormant Mount St. Helen’s erupted. It measured 5.1 on the Richter scale, and within moments, completely changed the landscape of the mountain forest. […]