National Yo-Yo Day
Reconnect with your inner child or have fun with your own kids by playing around with different yo-yos. Host a yo-yo party or the Yo-Yo Olympics for extra fun.
Russian Language Day
Sign up for a class or download Duolingo and start learning Russian. It opens up job opportunities, expands your pool of people to talk to, and helps the brain.
National Ballpoint Pen Day
Whether you’re writing a letter, jotting down a grocery list, or crafting a Shakespearian sonnet, make sure you use a ballpoint pen on National Ballpoint Pen Day.
National Gardening Exercise Day
You might not think of gardening as an alternative to the gym, but it can be a great physical exercise. Get outside, get your blood flowing, and improve your fitness.
National Smile Power Day
Show off your dimples and pearly whites and harness the true power of a smile. It releases chemicals that make you feel happier, more confident, and more relaxed.
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Show the world you’re proud of your hard-earned knitting skills by taking your needles and yarn out into public and crafting something lovely in front of everyone.
International Panic Day
Take some time to reduce the panic and stress of daily life by talking to your loved ones, meditating, and doing things that make you feel happy and relaxed.
National Daylight Appreciation Day
On the longest day of the year, appreciate all the benefits of daylight. From mood boosts and Vitamin D to more time for outdoor activities, sunlight is our friend.
World Productivity Day
Nip procrastination in the bud and focus on how you can maximize your productivity, decrease wasted time, and make more time in your life for things you love.
Hot Air Balloon Day
Cross an item off your bucket list and sign up for a hot air balloon ride. Afraid of heights? Read or Watch “Around the World in 80 Days”, or go see a festival.
Poetry & The Creative Mind Day
The mind needs creative outlets to be happy and healthy, and that’s the point of Poetry And The Creative Mind Day, when you can let your emotions out in word or art.
Top Gun Day
Host a watch party, with costumes and topical games, or simply gather your friends to watch the 1986 Tom Cruse classic Top Gun and its sequels.
Fun Day
Carve out some time for yourself to laugh, play, and unwind from the high-speed stress of everyday life by doing something that brings you joy and happiness.
Golfer’s Day
Hit the green and practice your swing. Never played golf, or have terrible weather? Find a mini-golf course, or even fire up a golfing video game at home.
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Bone up on cell phone etiquette and do your part to make our society less annoying. Keep your volume down, don’t use speakerphone in public, and be self-aware.
Color TV Day
Host a TV or movie watching marathon and work your way through different eras to see how color TV has developed, improved and changed over time.
Independent Retailer Month
Embrace the vibrant community spirit and make a positive impact by supporting local shops and businesses. It's a win-win for everyone, fostering growth and creating a thriving neighborhood.
Childhelp National Day of Hope
From the nonprofit Childhelp, this day is dedicated to the plight facing many children around the world: the devastating effects of neglect and abuse.
National Title Track Day
Title tracks, or the songs after which an album is named, are often the greatest singles. Fire up your favorite title tracks or explore new ones.
National Read a Road Map Day
Take yourself back to a time before built-in-GPS and smartphones in every pocket, and feel the thrum of adventure from reading a simple, tangible road map.
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Hug Day
Spread comfort, connection, and joy - one simple embrace can brighten someone’s day.
International Tug of War Day
Two teams fiercely pull a rope in opposite directions in this exciting competition that has been around for centuries.
National Tell A Fairy Tale Day
Once upon a time, magical stories of princesses, knights, and talking animals filled our hearts with wonder and imagination.