National Badger Day
Donate to resources for badgers, and see if you can find somewhere to view these wonderful creatures yourself and raise awareness about their role on Earth.
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
Mourning the loss of a pet is a horrible experience. Honor all the pets you’ve ever loved, who have crossed over that “rainbow bridge” into a better place.
National Filet Mignon Day
The words “filet mignon” call to mind rich, succulent, melt-in-your mouth flavor. Treat yourself to a nice steak dinner, or try cooking it at home.
National Rum Day
Yo ho ho! Channel your inner pirate and let loose with a bottle of rum and a Pirates of the Caribbean marathon…or just the rum. That’s the important part.
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 Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
Incredibly simple but oh so delicious, the combination of peaches and cream is sure to delight your friends and family, not to mention your own taste buds.
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 Pinot Noir Day
Gather friends and family for a wine-tasting affair, perhaps with a selection from different regions like Bergundy, France and the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
International Widows Day
Donate to charities that support widows and their children, and be there for anyone in your life who has tragically had to outlive her spouse and carry on alone.
Internaut Day
Be an “internaut” and learn more about how best to navigate and make use of the remarkable tool most of us have at are fingertips all the time: the internet.
National Simplicity Day
From taxes to technology, life gets complicated and stressful. Declutter your life and mind by stepping away from it all and settling in with a book or cup of tea.
National Anisette Day
The sweeter cousin of Absinthe, Anisette is a uniquely flavored drink made from distilled aniseed. Try making a few different cocktails to get the flavor just right.
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.
Audiobook Month
Listen to your favorite book or discover new ones in audio format during Audiobook Month. Try taking walks, doing chores, or just lying back and listening.
International Axe Throwing Day
Axe throwing is fun and for many a great way to blow off steam. See if any axe throwing locations near you are hosting a free event for Axe Throwing Day.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
Waste not, want not. Instead of throwing out the otherwise bitter rind of your orange, use the peel to make a delicious, flavorful, all-natural candied snack.
National Renewal Day
Renew and reinvigorate your life, your home, and yourself. Take stock of your home and happiness, and see what needs a fresh coat of paint, figuratively or literally.
World Fiddle Day
Schedule a lesson or find a performance to enjoy one of the classic instruments of the working class, the fiddle. Or sit down to watch Fiddler on the Roof!
Revenge of the Fifth
Cheering for the dark side, and finding fascination in characters who embrace their complexity and challenge traditional notions of good and evil.
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National Chicken Wing Day
When it's game time or just time to kick back, these crispy bites are the ultimate companions for sharing and savoring.
