National Upcycling Day
Dig out those unused clothes, accessories, even furniture and “upcycle” them into something new with a bit of creativity and tender loving care.
Will Eisner Week
The godfather of graphic novels, Will Eisner revolutionized the comics industry with his iconic characters and stunning artwork.
World Calligraphy Day
Turn words into art by learning calligraphy. Take a class, watch some tutorials, or visit an art store for supplies and books on how to get started.
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.
World Watercolor Month
Head to your local art supply store, get some watercolors and a good canvas, and get your creative juices flowing. Draw a landscape, or express yourself abstractly.
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.
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World Music Day
From Beethoven to Taylor Swift, there’s music for everyone. Revisit your old favorites or discover new artists from different cultures on World Music Day.
National Paul Bunyan Day
Gather together with friends or family to honor the iconic story of Paul Bunyan by sharing folklore and revisiting these sometimes odd, always entertaining tales.
