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You’ve probably heard of the national days of August, but did you know that there are also August awareness months and nationally recognized August monthly observances? Just like the national days of the year, these monthly observances cover a wide variety of topics. From health awareness months to activity-focused months, each occasion is waiting to …

Get a free back to school word search printable. It’s a great way to get the kids excited to go back to school this year! There are 40 words hidden in this free word search. Some of them relate to school supplies, while others are things your kids might study or see in school. To solve …

National Prosecco Day falls on August 13th, right in the middle of summer. It’s one of the many wine days observed during the year. The best way to celebrate National Prosecco Day is to enjoy a chilled glass of this sparkling wine. If you’re wanting to get more inventive, you can use it as an …

National Rum Day is here! Grab a glass pour yourself a taste of rum to celebrate this drink themed national day which falls annually on August 16th. There’s so many types of rum to enjoy and this day celebrates them all! You can enjoy this spirit neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Keep reading …

Black Cat Appreciation Day falls annually on August 17th. Wayne H. Morris created this national day to honor his sister June and her beloved pet cat Sinbad. Throughout history, there have been many mixed perspectives on black cats. They were worshipped and revered by the ancient Egyptians, burned at the stake with witches, and were ordered …

If you’re a rum drinker you probably already know that not all rum is created equally. There are many different types of rum, which each have their own flavors, hues and methods of production. This popular spirit has a fascinating history. It has been consumed by everyone from pirates (who made the first piña colada) …

Looking for a fun, screen-free, summer activity for your kids? Have them solve this free printable scavenger hunt for summer! This scavenger hunt has 16 pictures in it. The pictures include clothing, food, and activities you can see during the summer months. To solve this outdoor scavenger hunt, have your kids put a check mark in …

There are over 150 national days in August! Celebrate them with a free August word search printable of national days. This is a moderate difficulty word search puzzle. It would be perfect for older kids, teens, and adults. If younger kids want to get involved with this word search for August, you can always solve …

This list of national food holidays in August gives us so many recipes to share. From Homemade Pie Day to Eat Outside Day, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month full of days to celebrate. National days are so much fun to celebrate, no matter …

There are more than 225 national days in August. Make sure to celebrate them all with the list of August national days below! These special days of August cover a wide variety of topics. In addition to the national food days of August, there are also monthly observances, days dedicated to animals, cocktails, people, concepts, objects and …

National Vinyl Record Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the history of vinyl records, and music in general! It occurs every year on August 12. Gary Freiberg of Los Osos, California founded National Vinyl Record Day. He chose to celebrate the day on August 12th to pay homage to Thomas Edison’s invention of the …

The history of vinyl records is a very important chapter of music history. Keep reading to learn how vinyl records have changed over time! Vinyl records have undergone many changes over the years, but no matter how they have evolved over time, records have always been a vital part of music history. Would you believe …

You may have heard of the national days of July, but did you know that there are also July awareness months and nationally recognized July monthly observances? Just like the national days of the year, these monthly observances cover a wide range of topics. From health awareness months to national food months, each occasion is …

With the warm days of summer and 4th of July celebrations upon us, it’s no surprise that July is National Grilling Month. It’s the perfect time get your friends and family together and throw your favorite grilling recipes on the barbecue! Whether you’re grilling for a large party, or just for yourself, make sure to …

The modern bikini has a long and controversial past. It is even associated with nuclear testing in the USA! Read on to find out more about the history of the bikini and the origin of early two piece swimsuits. The word bikini is generic term for a two-piece swimsuit that comes in many different cuts, …

Have you been curious about the Pina Colada origin? This rum based refreshing summer cocktail has a fascinating history. The creator of the Pina Colada is hotly debated, and even has ties to 1800s pirates! Keep reading to learn some facts about Pina Coladas and find out the history of how this popular tropical cocktail …

It’s officially summer, which means National Tattoo Day is here! Let’s celebrate this July 17 national day with some fun facts about tattoos! You might be surprised to learn that tattooing has been around for thousands of years! The oldest known tattoos date back to 3300 B.C.E. In 1991, a mummy named Ötzi the Iceman was …

National Fortune Cookie Day is one of the lucky few national days that is actually observed twice a year. In addition to being celebrated on July 20, National Fortune Cookie Day is also celebrated on September 13. There’s so many ways to celebrate this national food day, from eating a fortune cookie, to making your own …

There are over 200 national days in July. Make sure to celebrate them all with the list of July national days below. The national days of July cover a wide range of topics. In addition to the national food days of July, there are also monthly observances, days dedicated to animals, people, concepts, objects, drinks …

July gives us so many reasons to celebrate. In addition to Independence Day, there are over 200 national days this month. We’ve hidden 22 of them in our free July word search for you to find. The national days of July are hidden in every direction, including diagonally and backwards. This is a moderate difficulty …

Did you know that there are national day in July that are dedicated to food and drinks? This list of food holidays in July has them all! From National Gingersnap Day to National Cotton Candy day, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. Keep reading for the full list …

National Pina Colada Day falls on July 10, and celebrates the creation of the Pina Colada cocktail.  The Pina Colada is a tasty drink with an interesting history that deserves to be celebrated. This sweet drink is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a hot summer day. In addition to having its own national …

Piña coladas are a delicious, refreshing, sweet and tropical drink. You may like to drink them, but do you actually know what’s in a pina colada? A Piña Colada is a tropical rum based cocktail from Puerto Rico that beautifully showcases the flavors of pineapple and coconut.  The main ingredients of the cocktail are rum, …

Be a Kid Again Day is an annual holiday that occurs on July 8. This national day celebrates taking a break from being an adult, and acting like a kid again. Sometimes, we take life too seriously. Today, we can forget out troubles and act like a kid. Keep reading to find out how to …

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Independence Day? Get these 20+ free printable Fourth of July coloring pages! Some of the designs you will see in these free coloring sheets feature fireworks, the flag, and other patriotic items. These July fourth coloring pages are great for all ages. Some have designs with larger print …

Celebrate Independence Day this year with a free 4th of July crossword puzzle printable! It’s a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. There are two versions of this free printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This Fourth of July crossword puzzle has 16 …