National Aviation Day
Celebrate flight pioneer Orville Wright’s birthday on National Aviation Day by learning about the history of flight, making paper airplanes, or learning to fly yourself.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Brush up your sea-farin’ vocab and talk like a pirate for a day. Ahoy, yo-ho-ho, and avast ye matey! To port! To starboard! Bring a spring up on ‘er! Whatever that means.
National Bikini Day
Hit the beach or lay out in the sun in your bikini on the anniversary of the invention of this ever-popular two-piece swimsuit in 1946. Don’t forget sunscreen!
Log Cabin Day
Warm and inviting, an image away from the buzz of modern life: take a tour of log cabins in your area, and let yourself daydream of a simpler life.
National Drive-In Movie Day
Bring snacks and drinks, comfy blankets, and of course your car and go see a new or old favorite movie at your local drive-in, from the comfort of your car.
Navy Day
Honoring the brave sailors who protect the seas, safeguard freedoms, and ensure national security is a testament to their unwavering dedication and sacrifice.
Juneteenth
Bone up on your history to fully understand the importance of Juneteenth, the day when Union General Gordon Ranger announced that all slaves are free.
Morse Code Day
Learn a valuable skill, and a fun new way to communicate with friends and family by trying your hand at the simple but highly useful Morse Code.
National VCR Day
Lean into nostalgia by digging out that dusty old VCR player, a few VHS tapes, and hosting a movie watching party with some of your old favorites from those days.
Workers’ Memorial Day
From buildings to clothing, we often take for granted the comforts of modern living, but workers of the past faced deadly hazards to give us these comforts.
Namesake Day
Discovering connections through shared names, it's like stumbling upon unexpected bonds that create a sense of camaraderie and uniqueness.
National Winston Churchill Day
Find out about the remarkable, often quoted figure who was only the second person to become an “Honorary US Citizen”.
National Day of Mourning
Let's not forget the sacrifices of the Native ancestors who paved the way for their traditions and heritage to thrive.
Chainmail Day
Find a pattern online, grab your soldering iron (or get one…) and learn to make the defensive mainstay of fantasy and historical battle: chain mail.
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National Pasta Day
No matter where it started or how it became so popular, pasta is a simple and versatile dish that is absolutely worth celebrating.
National Food Day
Eating well doesn't have to be boring or restrictive — fuel your body with nutrient-dense foods that energize and nourish you.
National Caramel Apple Day
That delightful combo of sticky sweetness covering crisp fruit on a stick, it's like a carnival treat that puts smiles on faces.