National Gymnastics Day
Get involved with gymnastics and finally learn how to do a cartwheel, handstand, and more; or watch some of the greats at past Olympic competitions.
National Read a Book Day
Once upon a time, a reader's journey began with a book in hand, and adventures unfolded within its pages. Let your imagination soar with every page turn!
National Pet Rock Day
Everyone needs a friend. Find a suitable rock, pick up some craft supplies, and get to work making your own Pet Rock with googly eyes, paint, whatever you like.
International Microvolunteering Day
Not everyone has the time to volunteer regularly, or perform large acts of service. But microvolunteering allows you to give back anyway.
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.
National Play-Doh Day
Just because we grow up doesn’t mean we have to stop having fun. Let your inner child out and play with play-doh! Get creative and have fun sculpting and mashing.
Collect Rocks Day
Be a geologist for a day and see what interesting rocks you can find. Pick up a book on local rocks or hop on the internet to identify what you find.
Make a Hat Day
Felting, knitting, crocheting, or sewing: whatever your preferred method, give it a go and make a hat for yourself, as a gift, or to donate to those in need.
National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
Involve your kids in cooking and meal prep to teach them valuable lessons about making food…and hopefully to give yourself a break from all the cooking.
National Lazy Mom’s Day
Parenting is a demanding job, but it's okay to take a break. Resting and practicing self-care can recharge and make you a better parent.
National Tug of War Day
Gather friends and family to create a team, or join a team at a tug-of-war event. Whether two people a side or a thousand, everyone loves a good HEAVE.
National Ride the Wind Day
Take a trip to an aerospace museum, or get flying yourself by scheduling a parachuting or bungee jumping experience, windsurfing, an airplane ride, or similar.
Build A Scarecrow Day
Find a festival or competition and gather together with others to make the best scarecrows you can make, keeping your crops safe in the coming years.
Rounds Resounding Day
Join forces with friends or family and engage in one of the oldest forms of cooperative singing: the round. Sing “Row Row Row Your Boat”, or find a new song.
International Dalek Remembrance Day
Getting hyped and cheering for those iconic, menacing metal menaces from another galaxy who always keep the Doctor on their toes.
National Bowling Day
High fashion shoes, greasy balls, and the clack of pins: get together some friends or family for a friendly bowling game, or join a league or competition.
World Wide Web Day
Connecting us all, this virtual space where we share, learn, and create has revolutionized our world. The possibilities are endless!
World Jump Day
It won’t actually change the Earth’s orbit, but that was the idea behind getting 60 million people in the Western hemisphere to all jump at the same time.
ZIP Code Day
Visit a new ZIP (AKA Zone Improvement Plan) code, check out a map, draw your own, or gather together with your community in the same ZIP code as you.
International Plastic Bag Free Day
Help the fight against plastic pollution by eliminating those thin, filmy plastic bags. Try bringing reusable bags to the store, and forego bags for small purchases.
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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.
