April
Fun things to do in April: Play in the rain, jump in puddles, or look for rainbows! (April 3 – Rainbow Day, April 4 – Walk Around Things Day) Go fishing […]
April 3 – Find a Rainbow Day
Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to find a real rainbow on this day, but if not, there are plenty of ways to make a rainbow yourself. Blow bubbles and look […]
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 […]
April 25 – Golf Day
National Golf Day was created to celebrate the game’s $70 billion economy and $4 billion charitable impact. Enjoy this day by taking your kids to a real golf course to play […]