Poetic Earth Month
Allow the Earth’s beauty to inspire you, and enjoy and share poetry, stories, or art to connect with your planet during Poetic Earth Month.
Rumi Day
Dive into one of history’s greatest wordsmiths, the 13th Century Persian poet Rumi who has become one of the most widely-read and oldest artists of all time.
Poet in a Cupcake Day
Bake a cupcake that reflects your favorite poet. Pick the flavor, colors, and appearance, and add a poem on a popsicle stick to celebrate two of life’s great joys.
Poem on Your Pillow Day
Print or write out a poem to leave on the pillow of a loved one or guest. Maybe a funny poem for a child, or a love poem to make your special someone smile.
Random Acts of Poetry Day
Grab some chalk or a megaphone and get ready to share your poetry with the whole entire world, guerilla-style, on Random Acts of Poetry Day.
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.
National Mother Goose Day
Nursery rhymes and fairy tales like Mother Goose have proven to help kids read, think, and be better, so tell some stories on National Mother Goose Day.
National Poetry Month
Lord Byron, Shel Silverstein, Emily Dickinson…you? Honor one of the richest literary forms by writing or reading poetry, learning about poets, or joining a community.
National Limerick Day
Read or write your own five-line limericks to enjoy the humorous, simple formula that has entertained children and adults alike for many generations.
Poetry at Work Day
Infusing everyday office chatter with verses of creativity, transforming cubicles into havens of poetic expression and fostering a unique sense of unity.
World Poetry Day
With words as paint and emotions as the canvas, verses come alive, painting stories of heart and soul, in a symphony of expression.
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Verses that dance in your mind, painting feelings with words, capturing the essence of life's beauty and its tangled emotions.
International Haiku Poetry Day
Write your own Haiku. Take in other poet’s works. Let Haikus move you.
Valentino Day
On the anniversary of his death, honor the life of 1920s film star Rudolph Valentino with a marathon of movies like The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921).
National Bad Poetry Day
Put aside your self-consciousness and create some bad poetry –on purpose. Read others’ horrendous rhymes, and get creative about making something awful.
National Dictionary Day
Challenge and broaden your vocabulary on World Dictionary Day. If you don’t own one already, purchase a dictionary and learn some new words to describe the world.
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National Eat A Peach Day
Luscious fruit with velvety skin and a sweet aroma, reminding of warm summer days and offering a taste of heaven.
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Low salt doesn’t mean flavorless. Find some healthy new recipes, or make your old recipes healthier by substituting some of the salt for more flavorful herbs.
National Cheese Pizza Day
When it comes to satisfying your pizza cravings, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, gooey slice of cheesy goodness.