Global Sleep Under the Stars Night
Reveling in nature's embrace, gazing at the infinite cosmos, one finds solace and wonder beneath the night sky.
Sun Day
Embracing warmth and radiance, basking in the vibrant glow that uplifts spirits and infuses joy into everyday moments.
National Astronaut Day
Blast off into an out-of-this-world celebration! Learn about space, astronauts, and explore the cosmos. It's time to reach for the stars!
Yuri’s Night
The first person to orbit the Earth, this trailblazer showed us the potential of humanity's spirit and our drive to explore the unknown.
National Space Day
Visit an observatory or use a telescope to explore the night sky, or peruse one of NASA’s livestreams to remind yourself how big the universe really is.
First Contact Day
On April 5th, 2063, Zefram Cochrane makes first contact between man and extraterrestrials: this day is for Trekkies everywhere to let their geekdom out.
Space Exploration Day
Organize a star gazing party, set off bottle rockets, watch a classic science fiction movie or just look up at the night sky on Space Exploration Day.
International Astronomy Day
Visit a museum or planetarium, chart the stars, or see how many constellations you can find to celebrate the vast and wonderful beauty of space and astronomy.
National Near Miss Day
It's amazing how our planet dodges a bullet (or meteor!) sometimes. The close calls of asteroids and meteors show us the incredible power of nature.
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National Eat What You Want Day
Drop your rules and restrictions around eating and just enjoy life a little by eating what you want on this health and body image conscious day.
National No Dirty Dishes Day
Give yourself a break from the drudgery of dishes for one day, by eating only food that don’t create dirty dishes. Order in, and use disposable containers and cutlery.
Geek Pride Day
Meet fellow geeks at Geek Pride events and celebrations, or simply show your pride and interest by talking about the geeky things you love most.