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National Rat Catcher’s Day

Enchanting melodies, luring shadows, captivating an entire town with a mysterious musical tale and whimsical charm.

Great Poetry Reading Day

Verses unfurl emotions, language's dance, a rhythm of words echoing through time, evoking sentiments, captivating hearts.

National Poetry Day

Stringing words like pearls, creating a dance of emotions and thoughts on paper, poetry weaves magic that speaks to the heart.

Burns Night

Celebrate Burns Night with friends, whisky, and of course, haggis! Gather round and pay tribute to Scotland's beloved poet, Robert Burns, with traditional food, drink, and poetry readings.

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.

Potteries Bottle Oven Day

Honor the last time the traditional Potteries Bottle Oven was fired by Gladstone Pottery Museum in the UK’s pottery history heaven, Stoke-on-Trent.

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 And 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 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.

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National Espresso Day

Get your shot of concentrated coffee, try blends from different regions or treat yourself to an espresso machine for an easy caffeine fix all year round.

National Computer Security Day

From using strong passwords to avoiding phishing scams, take measures to secure your devices and personal information.

National Cotton Candy Day

Head over to your local funfair for an airy, spun-sugar treat or whip up creative cakes and cocktails like cotton candy cupcakes and fairy floss martinis.

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