National Tie Month
Spicing up outfits with those sleek, fabric accessories that effortlessly add a dash of personality and professionalism.
National Yellow Pig Day
Adding the first four prime numbers together equals the fifth: 17. Create your own origami or paper maché yellow pig, based on the studies of two students obsessed with 17.
National Bikini Day
Hit the beach or lay out in the sun in your bikini on the anniversary of the invention of this ever-popular two-piece swimsuit in 1946. Don’t forget sunscreen!
Log Cabin Day
Warm and inviting, an image away from the buzz of modern life: take a tour of log cabins in your area, and let yourself daydream of a simpler life.
National Flip Flop Day
Tropical Smoothie Café customers get a free smoothie for showing up in flip-flops on Flip-Flop Day, but let your feet breathe even if you don’t have a local one.
Towel Day
No matter what you do on Towel Day, the number one thing to remember is: DON’T PANIC. Honor the legacy of Douglas Adams by carrying a towel with you.
National Maritime Day
Learn about the contributions of maritime workers such as transporters, and the regulations, safety rules, and security that goes into those crucial jobs.
No Socks Day
Go barefoot, dig out your sandals, or take the opportunity to stay home and let your feet relax, free of their usual prison of socks and constraining shoes.
World Play Your Ukulele Day
This happy-go-lucky instrument can turn any frown upside down. Its sweet sound and portability make it perfect for jamming anywhere, anytime!
National Bunsen Burner Day
That nifty lab gadget that cranks up the heat for chemical experiments, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Navy Day
Honoring the brave sailors who protect the seas, safeguard freedoms, and ensure national security is a testament to their unwavering dedication and sacrifice.
International Children’s Book Day
Revisit your childhood favorites, or read them to your own kids or grandkids. Check out new children’s book recommendations, and help kids learn to love reading.
Juneteenth
Bone up on your history to fully understand the importance of Juneteenth, the day when Union General Gordon Ranger announced that all slaves are free.
Morse Code Day
Learn a valuable skill, and a fun new way to communicate with friends and family by trying your hand at the simple but highly useful Morse Code.
National Ford Mustang Day
Look for an event or showcase near you to admire Ford Mustangs throughout the ages, and learn about the history of this popular every-mans sports car.
National Frog Jumping Day
Discover Mark Twain’s bizarre and originally unpublished tale of jumping frogs, “The celebrated jumping frog of Calaveras County, and other sketches”.
National Train Day
Go out and take a ride on a train, or watch them go by from a comfortable vantage point, whether fast, sleek commuter trains or large, loud steam engine transporters.
National Bike to Work Day
Improve your health and help the environment at the same time by leaving the car at home and taking your bike to work for at least one day of the year.
National Cellophane Tape Day
Get creative with arts and crafts and find new ways to use the remarkable 1930s invention known as cellophane tape, a staple of every home and kindergarten class.
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Pop Music Chart Day
Groovy beats and catchy melodies that fill the airwaves, this musical genre is all about upbeat rhythms that get feet tapping and spirits soaring.
National Winnie the Pooh Day
Grab a pot of “hunny”, enjoy a game of Poohsticks and revisit these beloved childhood stories about a bear and all his friends.