International Fairy Day
Join a festival or celebration that honors the mythical fairie, or settle in to read or watch a fairie tale featuring these remarkable, captivating creatures.
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.
International Amateur Radio Day
The “International” in “International Amateur Radio Day” honors how amateur radio-ers pioneered fast, immediate global connection in the 20th century.
National No Housework Day
Give yourself a break. Eat off paper plates, order in, and ignore that vacuum. Do whatever you want on National No Housework Day—just so long as it’s not chores.
Extraterrestrial Culture Day
Exploring the mysteries of celestial civilizations unveils a universe rich in diversity and knowledge, inviting mankind to contemplate its place in the vast cosmic tapestry.
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Delightfully creamy dessert with a luscious filling embraced by a flaky, golden crust - a sweet slice of heaven in every bite.
National Play Monopoly Day
Gathering friends and wheeling and dealing through a colorful cityscape — it's all about strategy and stacking those colorful paper notes.
National Red Mitten Day
Wearing red mittens as a symbol of unity behind Canada's sporting competitors — it's a colorful way to stand by your team.
National Forget-Me-Not Day
Tiny blue blooms that silently honor those who served, a symbol of remembrance for the brave souls who defended our freedom.
Alien Day
Host a movie marathon, read a graphic novel, or break out the Alien video games to honor Ridley Scott’s iconic and beloved science fiction franchise.
Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day
After it was invented in the 2015 pixelated video game Undertale, fans set out to create the Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie in real life. Try it, it’s worth it.
World TB-303 Appreciation Day
An electronic music pioneer, its unique sound sculpted a genre that continues to resonate through the rhythms of today's tracks.
National Pokemon Day
Epic adventures with adorable creatures as you explore vibrant worlds, make new friends, and battle fierce opponents in this iconic game.
World Rabies Day
Help educate yourself and others and raise awareness about the risk of rabies, and how to prevent this deadly and incurable disease before it takes hold.
Gary Gygax Day
Gather together your friends and play a game of Dungeons and Dragons to honor the life and legacy of Gary Gygax, creator of this beloved game.
World Rhino Day
Visit a wildlife preservation, “adopt” a rhino, or donate to any of the many organizations caring for this fascinating but tragically endangered species.
National Library Card Sign-up Month
Go get yourself a library card and take advantage of all the books, computers, magazines, events and other media and resources your library can provide.
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Gingerbread House Day
Get creative decorating a tiny, edible home and have a friendly competition with family to see who can make the tastiest, prettiest, gingery house.
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Wear your most garish knitwear with pride, add some tacky accessories and organize a jumper auction to fundraise for Save the Children.