National Anime Day
Attend a convention, connect with fellow fans, or simply enjoy your favorite anime to honor the ever-popular form of media that first originated in Japan.
National Webmistress Day
Honor the webmistresses of the world, those brilliant women who work hard to design and maintain the websites we rely on for work, social media, and fun.
World Tessellation Day
Try creating your own tessellation using paper, pen, and scissors to help wrap your mind around these strange and fascinating math-based patterns.
National Vanilla Custard Day
Milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, salt, butter, and of course, vanilla: that’s all you need to make your own creamy, sweet, delicious vanilla custard.
National Typewriter Day
Computers are great, but there’s nothing quite like the satisfying “clack” of a typewriter. Dust off that family heirloom, or see if someone you know has one.
World Creativity and Innovation Day
View the world in a different way on World Creativity and Innovation Day, by thinking about creative solutions to a problem or engaging with other thinkers and creators.
National Playing Card Collection Day
Share photos of your playing card collection online, get a game going with friends, or start your very own collection of portable, mutli-use mini-works of art.
National Coloring Book Day
Long gone are the days when coloring is just for kids. Get out a coloring book and colored pencils, and get lost in the creative, meditative exercise of coloring.
International Museum Day
Visit a local museum and learn about anything from art to ancient history to aerospace. Many museums also offer virtual tours online, if you can’t get out.
Day With(out) Art
Reflecting on a world void of artistic expression, dedicated to raising awareness about a formidable health challenge.
International Sailor Moon Day
Start a re-watch or re-read of the immensely popular manga and anime series Sailor Moon, or take this opportunity to discover your newest media obsession.
International Yarn Bombing Day
Join a world of other creative knitters and crochet-ers by “yarn bombing”, or covering your town or area with your beautiful, colorful, fun yarn creations.
National DIY Day
Learn a new skill and enjoy the self-satisfaction of “doing it yourself” on National DIY Day. Try knitting a scarf, building a chair, or cooking something new.
International Artist Day
Explore a world of creativity and self-expression through vibrant visuals and imaginative forms that captivate the eye and inspire the soul.
Etch A Sketch Day
Dig out your old childhood toys and find that bright red device you probably spent hours on. Get creative and try your hand at Etch a Sketching as an adult.
Superman Day
Binge-watch the many adaptations of America’s favorite superhero, or be a superhero for a day by volunteering at a food drive or blood bank on Superman Day.
National Garfield the Cat Day
Settle in with some coffee and lasagna as a nod to the pop culture icon Garfield, the cat who captured our hearts first as a comic strip, then in movies and more.
National Decorating Month
Get creative and crafty, and bring life back to your home by painting, arranging furniture, and otherwise decorating the space you spend so much time in.
National Craft Month
Exploring the joy of making something unique, where imagination and creativity intertwine to form incredible home-made wonders.
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National Nutty Fudge Day
Try making your own fudge, or take a fun trip with friends or family to a nearby tourist town to try out any number of flavor and flavor combinations.
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
Indulge in the devilishly delicious experience of a rich, chocolaty Devil's Food Cake. With its velvety texture and heavenly aroma, one bite will send you straight to dessert heaven!
National Paper Airplane Day
Grab a piece of paper, fold it up, and let fly. Challenge your friends and family to a contest, and see who can make the fastest or farthest-flying plane.