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Full Cold Moon

2023-12-26T00:00:00Z

In Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

First Day of Winter

2023-12-21T00:00:00Z

The first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.

Hanukkah/Chanukah begins

2023-12-07T00:00:00Z

Hanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.

Full Beaver Moon

2023-11-27T00:00:00Z

Thanksgiving Day

2023-11-23T00:00:00Z

In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.

Election Day

2023-11-07T00:00:00Z

Election Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay.

Daylight Savings Time Ends

2023-11-05T00:00:00Z

Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”

Full Hunter's Moon

2023-10-28T00:00:00Z

The first moon after the Harvest Moon is the Hunters Moon, so named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest Moon, the Hunters Moon is also particularly bright and long in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night. Probably because of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunters Moon is generally accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes. Note that some years the Harvest Moon falls in October instead of September. The Hunters Moon of October is sometimes referred to as the Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, as the Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. Other names for this full moon include the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Mother-in-Law Day

2023-10-22T00:00:00Z

Mother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.

Sweetest Day

2023-10-21T00:00:00Z

Columbus Day

2023-10-08T00:00:00Z

Columbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages. Columbus day is celebrated in America on the second Monday in October.

Child Health Day

2023-10-02T00:00:00Z

The purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more.

Full Harvest Moon

2023-09-29T00:00:00Z

The Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Yom Kippur

2023-09-24T00:00:00Z

Yom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur.

First Day of Fall

2023-09-23T00:00:00Z

The first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.

Grandparent's Day

2023-09-10T00:00:00Z

The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Labor Day

2023-09-04T00:00:00Z

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday.

Blue Moon

2023-08-30T00:00:00Z

The term blue moon is commonly used metaphorically to describe a rare event, as in the saying "once in a blue moon." This year it brings the only eclipse for North America just before dawn. It's total phase can be seen from west of the Mississippi and in western Canada. It will also be considered a "Supermoon." A blue moon is actually a name given to an irregularly timed full moon. Most years have twelve full moons which occur approximately monthly, but each calendar year contains those twelve full lunar cycles plus about eleven days to spare. The extra days accumulate so that every two or three years there is an extra full moon (this happens every 2.72 years). Different definitions place the extra moon at different times - the extra moon is called a "blue moon." The moon has also literally had a visible blue coloring on rare occasions, caused by atmospheric disturbances.

National Friendship Day

2023-08-06T00:00:00Z

Considering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!

Full Sturgeon Moon

2023-08-01T00:00:00Z

The Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August.

Parent's Day

2023-07-23T00:00:00Z

Parents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children.

National Ice Cream Day

2023-07-16T00:00:00Z

Full Buck Moon

2023-07-03T00:00:00Z

The Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

First Day of Summer

2023-06-21T00:00:00Z

The first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.

Father's Day

2023-06-18T00:00:00Z

Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries.

Full Strawberry Moon

2023-06-03T00:00:00Z

The Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Memorial Day

2023-05-29T00:00:00Z

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.

Mother's Day

2023-05-14T00:00:00Z

Mother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.

Full Flower Moon

2023-05-05T00:00:00Z

Full Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Arbor Day

2023-04-28T00:00:00Z

Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.

Easter Sunday

2023-04-09T00:00:00Z

Easter, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a special Christian day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving

Good Friday

2023-04-07T00:00:00Z

Good Friday (from the meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good" - Good Friday is therefore also known as Holy Friday) is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is part of Holy Week (Easter Week), the annual Christian observance commemorating Jesus' last week on earth and the events leading up to his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is preceded by Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) and followed by Holy Saturday (often referred to - wrongly - as Easter Saturday). It is also known as Great Friday, Easter Friday (though this term correctly refers to the following Friday, the Friday in Easter Week) and Black Friday (not to be confused with "Black Friday" in late November, the name given to the first day of the Christmas shopping season in the United States). Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries but not in the United States.

Full Pink Moon

2023-04-06T00:00:00Z

The Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

First Day of Spring

2023-03-20T00:00:00Z

Spring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year.

Daylight Savings Time

2023-03-12T00:00:00Z

Daylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year.

Full Worm Moon

2023-03-07T00:00:00Z

March’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Mardi Gras Day

2023-02-21T00:00:00Z

Also known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).

President's Day

2023-02-20T00:00:00Z

Also knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.

Super Bowl Sunday

2023-02-12T00:00:00Z

The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.

Full Snow Moon

2023-02-05T00:00:00Z

The Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Chinese New Year

2023-01-22T00:00:00Z

2023 is the year of the Rabbit. People born in a year of the Rabbits tend to be gentle, quiet, elegant, and alert as well as quick, skillful, kind, patient, and very responsible. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world and is the most important holiday in China to Chinese people. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days. Here are a few superstitions to remember during this special time. Wearing red is a very lucky color. Washing your hair or dishes on New Years Day washes away good luck. Sweeping the floors sweeps away wealth. Needle work depletes wealth, and eating porridge leads to poverty. Happy Chinese New Year!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2023-01-16T00:00:00Z

The day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.

Full Wolf Moon

2023-01-06T00:00:00Z

First Day of Winter

2022-12-21T00:00:00Z

Hanukkah/Chanukah begins

2022-12-18T00:00:00Z

Full Cold Moon

2022-12-07T00:00:00Z

Thanksgiving Day

2022-11-24T00:00:00Z

Full Beaver Moon

2022-11-08T00:00:00Z

Election Day

2022-11-08T00:00:00Z

Daylight Savings Time Ends

2022-11-06T00:00:00Z

Mother-in-Law Day

2022-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sweetest Day

2022-10-15T00:00:00Z

Columbus Day

2022-10-10T00:00:00Z

Full Hunter's Moon

2022-10-09T00:00:00Z

Yom Kippur

2022-10-04T00:00:00Z

Child Health Day

2022-10-03T00:00:00Z

First Day of Fall

2022-09-22T00:00:00Z

Grandparent's Day

2022-09-11T00:00:00Z

Full Harvest Moon

2022-09-10T00:00:00Z

Labor Day

2022-09-05T00:00:00Z

Full Sturgeon Moon

2022-08-11T00:00:00Z

National Friendship Day

2022-08-07T00:00:00Z

National Friendship Day

2022-08-07T00:00:00Z

Parent's Day

2022-07-24T00:00:00Z

National Ice Cream Day

2022-07-17T00:00:00Z

Full Buck Moon

2022-07-13T00:00:00Z

First Day of Summer

2022-06-21T00:00:00Z

Father's Day

2022-06-19T00:00:00Z

Full Strawberry Moon

2022-06-14T00:00:00Z

Memorial Day

2022-05-30T00:00:00Z

Full Flower Moon

2022-05-16T00:00:00Z

Mother's Day

2022-05-08T00:00:00Z

Arbor Day

2022-04-29T00:00:00Z

Easter Sunday

2022-04-17T00:00:00Z

Easter, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a Christian special day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving

Full Pink Moon

2022-04-16T00:00:00Z

Good Friday

2022-04-15T00:00:00Z

First Day of Spring

2022-03-20T00:00:00Z

Full Worm Moon

2022-03-18T00:00:00Z

Daylight Savings Time

2022-03-13T00:00:00Z

Mardi Gras Day

2022-03-01T00:00:00Z

President's Day

2022-02-21T00:00:00Z

Full Snow Moon

2022-02-16T00:00:00Z

Super Bowl Sunday

2022-02-13T00:00:00Z

Chinese New Year

2022-02-01T00:00:00Z

2022 is the Year of the Tiger. People born in a year of the Tiger are predicted to be brave, competitive, unpredictable, and confident. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world and is the most important holiday in China to Chinese people. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days. Here are a few superstitions to remember during this special time. Wearing red is a very lucky color. Washing your hair or dishes on New Years Day washes away good luck. Sweeping the floors sweeps away wealth. Needle work depletes wealth, and eating porridge leads to poverty. Happy Chinese New Year!

National Hugging Day

2022-01-21T00:00:00Z

National Hugging Day was allegedly celebrated for the first time on January 21, 1986, in Clio, Michigan, USA. It is an annual event dedicated to hugging, aimed to encourage everyone to hug their family and friends more often. National Hugging Day is celebrated every year on January 21st. Is there a day that could warm your heart more?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

2022-01-17T00:00:00Z

Full Wolf Moon

2022-01-17T00:00:00Z

First Day Of Winter

2021-12-21T00:00:00Z

Full Cold Moon

2021-12-18T00:00:00Z

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Begins

2021-11-28T00:00:00Z

Thanksgiving Day

2021-11-25T00:00:00Z

Full Beaver Moon

2021-11-19T00:00:00Z

November’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. This is the time Beavers become particularly active building their winter dams in preparation for the cold season. The beaver is nocturnal, so they keep working under the light of Full Moon. This year however, The Beaver Moon on November 19th will be partially eclipsed, with 97% of it going to a reddish color as seen from the whole of North America. So it will almost be a total lunar eclipse. However, if you watch this month’s full Moon at moonrise it will appear a bright orange color. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

World Peace Day

2021-11-17T00:00:00Z

World Peace Day was started by Don Morris of Miami Florida, around 1997. It encourages individuals to play a role in making the world a better place. It is a day to remember to be kind to others, and promote peacefulness. Just think of how much better the world would be if we could all be kind to one another.

Forget-Me-Not Day

2021-11-10T00:00:00Z

Forget-Me-Not day is the perfect day to remember your family, friends, and loved ones. It is a day to reach out to those you care about and haven't seen in a while; you don't want them to forget you, do you?! It is a day intended for the living, but many have also utilized it to remember and memorialize a loved one they have lost. Take a moment and reach out to those close to your heart...you will not only make them happy, but you will make sure you are not forgotten.

Daylight Saving Time Ends

2021-11-07T00:00:00Z

Election Day

2021-11-02T00:00:00Z

Mother In-Law Day

2021-10-24T00:00:00Z

Full Hunter's Moon

2021-10-20T00:00:00Z

Sweetest Day

2021-10-16T00:00:00Z

Columbus Day

2021-10-11T00:00:00Z

Child Health Day

2021-10-04T00:00:00Z

First Day of Fall

2021-09-22T00:00:00Z

The Harvest Moon

2021-09-20T00:00:00Z

The Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! Due to the atmosphere, the Harvest Moon has a pumpkin orange plow! It is perfect for bringing in the Autumn season and rises shortly after sunset.

Yom Kippur

2021-09-15T00:00:00Z

Grandparents Day

2021-09-12T00:00:00Z

Labor Day

2021-09-05T00:00:00Z

Full "Sturgeon Moon"

2021-08-22T00:00:00Z

National Friendship Day

2021-08-01T00:00:00Z

Parent's Day

2021-07-25T00:00:00Z

"Buck Moon"

2021-07-23T00:00:00Z

The Full Moon in July is the Buck Moon, named after the new antlers that emerge from a buck's forehead around this time of the year. It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wort Moon.

National Ice Cream Day

2021-07-18T00:00:00Z

When you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. Did you know? Charles E. Minches of St. Louis, Missouri is credited with inventing the ice cream cone. On July 23, 1904 at the World's Fair in St. Louis, he filled a pastry cone with two scoops of ice cream to make the first ice cream cone. There is some controversy over this claim. Italo Marchiony of New York City filed a patent for the ice cream cone months before the fair opened. And, he was selling lemon ice in cones as early as 1896.

Full Cold Moon

2020-12-30T00:00:00Z

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Begins

2020-12-11T00:00:00Z

Full Beaver Moon

2020-11-30T00:00:00Z

Thanksgiving Day

2020-11-26T00:00:00Z

Election Day

2020-11-03T00:00:00Z

Daylight Saving Time Ends

2020-11-01T00:00:00Z

Blue Moon

2020-10-31T00:00:00Z

Mother In-Law Day

2020-10-26T00:00:00Z

Sweetest Day

2020-10-17T00:00:00Z

Columbus Day

2020-10-12T00:00:00Z

Child Health Day

2020-10-05T00:00:00Z

Full Hunter's Moon

2020-10-01T00:00:00Z

Native American tribes referred to October’s Moon as the Full Hunter’s Moon as it was the time to go hunting in preparation for winter. This full Moon is also called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Yom Kippur

2020-09-27T00:00:00Z

First Day of Fall

2020-09-22T00:00:00Z

Grandparents Day

2020-09-13T00:00:00Z

Labor Day

2020-09-07T00:00:00Z

The Harvest Moon

2020-09-02T00:00:00Z

Full Sturgeon Moon

2020-08-03T00:00:00Z

Native American tribes called this Moon the Sturgeon Moon because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. Different tribes had different Moon name preferences. Other examples are: Full Green Corn Moon, Wheat Cut Moon, Moon When All Things Ripen, or the Blueberry Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

National Friendship Day

2020-08-02T00:00:00Z

Parent's Day

2020-07-26T00:00:00Z

National Ice Cream Day

2020-07-19T00:00:00Z

Full Buck Moon

2020-07-05T00:00:00Z

First Day of Summer

2020-06-20T00:00:00Z

Father's Day

2020-06-16T00:00:00Z

National Cancer Survivors Day

2020-06-07T00:00:00Z

National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.

Full Strawberry Moon

2020-06-05T00:00:00Z

Memorial Day

2020-05-25T00:00:00Z

Mother's Day

2020-05-10T00:00:00Z

National Day Of Prayer

2020-05-07T00:00:00Z

The National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May.

Full Flower Moon

2020-05-07T00:00:00Z

Arbor Day

2020-04-24T00:00:00Z

Administrative Professionals Day

2020-04-22T00:00:00Z

Formerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.

Easter Sunday

2020-04-12T00:00:00Z

The date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.

Good Friday

2020-04-10T00:00:00Z

In the Catholic Church, Good Friday is the day which commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. It is the culmination of Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday, and it takes place two days before Easter Sunday.

Full Pink Moon

2020-04-08T00:00:00Z

First Day of Spring

2020-03-19T00:00:00Z

Full Worm Moon

2020-03-09T00:00:00Z

Daylight Savings Time Begins

2020-03-08T00:00:00Z

Mardi Gras Day

2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Mardi Gras -- also known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany.

Presidents Day

2020-02-17T00:00:00Z

Full Snow Moon

2020-02-09T00:00:00Z

Super Bowl Sunday

2020-02-02T00:00:00Z

Chinese New Year

2020-01-25T00:00:00Z

2020 is the Year of the Rat. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over the world. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2020-01-20T00:00:00Z

Full Wolf Moon

2020-01-10T00:00:00Z

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Begins

2019-12-22T00:00:00Z

First Day Of Winter

2019-12-21T00:00:00Z

Full Cold Moon

2019-12-12T00:00:00Z

Thanksgiving Day

2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

Full Beaver Moon

2019-11-12T00:00:00Z

Election Day

2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

Daylight Saving Time Ends

2019-11-04T00:00:00Z

Mother In-Law Day

2019-10-27T00:00:00Z

Sweetest Day

2019-10-19T00:00:00Z

Columbus Day

2019-10-14T00:00:00Z

Full Hunter's Moon

2019-10-13T00:00:00Z

Yom Kippur

2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Child Health Day

2019-10-07T00:00:00Z

First Day of Fall

2019-09-23T00:00:00Z

The Harvest Moon

2019-09-14T00:00:00Z

Grandparents Day

2019-09-08T00:00:00Z

Labor Day

2019-09-02T00:00:00Z

Full Sturgeon Moon

2019-08-15T00:00:00Z

National Friendship Day

2019-08-04T00:00:00Z

Parent's Day

2019-07-28T00:00:00Z

National Ice Cream Day

2019-07-21T00:00:00Z

Full Buck Moon

2019-07-16T00:00:00Z

First Day of Summer

2019-06-21T00:00:00Z

Full Strawberry Moon

2019-06-17T00:00:00Z

Father's Day

2019-06-16T00:00:00Z

National Cancer Survivors Day

2019-06-02T00:00:00Z

Memorial Day

2019-05-27T00:00:00Z

Full Flower Moon

2019-05-18T00:00:00Z

Mother's Day

2019-05-12T00:00:00Z

National Day Of Prayer

2019-05-02T00:00:00Z

Arbor Day

2019-04-26T00:00:00Z

Administrative Professionals Day

2019-04-24T00:00:00Z

Easter Sunday

2019-04-21T00:00:00Z

Good Friday

2019-04-19T00:00:00Z

Full Pink Moon

2019-04-19T00:00:00Z

Full Worm Moon

2019-03-20T00:00:00Z

First Day of Spring

2019-03-20T00:00:00Z

Daylight Savings Time Begins

2019-03-10T00:00:00Z

Mardi Gras Day

2019-03-05T00:00:00Z

Full Snow Moon

2019-02-19T00:00:00Z

Presidents Day

2019-02-18T00:00:00Z

Chinese New Year

2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

2019 is the Year of the Pig. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over the world. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days.

Super Bowl Sunday

2019-02-03T00:00:00Z

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2019-01-21T00:00:00Z

Full Wolf Moon

2019-01-21T00:00:00Z

Women's Equality Day

2018-08-26T00:00:00Z

Women's Equality Day celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States' Constitution on August 26, 1920. Women's Equality Day is an annual observance that commemorates the anniversary of the first time voting rights were extended to women in the United States.

Purple Heart Day

2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Purple Heart Medal – a military decoration that is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Full Sturgeon Moon

2018-07-27T00:00:00Z

Full Buck Moon

2018-06-28T00:00:00Z

First Day of Summer

2018-06-21T00:00:00Z

Father's Day

2018-06-17T00:00:00Z

National Cancer Survivors Day

2018-06-03T00:00:00Z

Full Strawberry Moon

2018-05-29T00:00:00Z

Memorial Day

2018-05-28T00:00:00Z

Mother's Day

2018-05-13T00:00:00Z

National Day Of Prayer

2018-05-03T00:00:00Z

Full Flower Moon

2018-04-29T00:00:00Z

Arbor Day

2018-04-27T00:00:00Z

Administrative Professionals Day

2018-04-25T00:00:00Z

School Librarian Day

2018-04-04T00:00:00Z

The education of young minds needs to be nurtured. Feeding those minds with good quality, yet challenging reading material is something that school librarians excel at doing. School Librarian Day honors those who serve our young students so well in our local school libraries. April 4th was the most common referenced date, and most referenced on educational sites. In honor of our school librarians, take a minute today to appreciate all the hard work that a school librarian does on a daily basis, and the patience that they display, as he or she aids in nurturing our youth.

Easter Sunday

2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

Full Pink Moon

2018-03-31T00:00:00Z

Good Friday

2018-03-30T00:00:00Z

First Day of Spring

2018-03-20T00:00:00Z

Daylight Savings Time Begins

2018-03-11T00:00:00Z

Full Worm Moon

2018-03-01T00:00:00Z

Presidents Day

2018-02-19T00:00:00Z

Chinese New Year

2018-02-16T00:00:00Z

2018 marks the Year of the Dog. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over the world. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days.

Mardi Gras Day

2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Super Bowl Sunday

2018-02-04T00:00:00Z

Full Snow Moon

2018-01-31T00:00:00Z

The Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, but, this year missed it by one day. Because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Blue Moon / Supermoon / Lunar Eclipse

2018-01-31T00:00:00Z

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2018-01-15T00:00:00Z

Full Wolf Moon

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

First Day Of Winter

2017-12-21T00:00:00Z

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Begins

2017-12-13T00:00:00Z

Full Cold Moon

2017-12-03T00:00:00Z

Thanksgiving Day

2017-11-23T00:00:00Z

Election Day

2017-11-07T00:00:00Z

Daylight Saving Time Ends

2017-11-05T00:00:00Z

Full Beaver Moon

2017-11-04T00:00:00Z

Mother In-Law Day

2017-10-28T00:00:00Z

Sweetest Day

2017-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts. Although, mostly a regional celebration in the Great Lakes region and the Northeast, Sweetest Day now is beginning to be observed in other areas as well. Over time, it is evolving to be another holiday in which to show romantic love or appreciation to friends.

Boss's Day

2017-10-16T00:00:00Z

National Boss Day is celebrated on October 16 in the United States. The day is meant to celebrate bosses who have been fair and kind throughout the year. The origin of Boss's Day can be traced back to 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski registered "National Boss' Day" with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1958. Patricia was working as a secretary for State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois. While working, she became aware of the challenges her boss (who also happened to be her father) had to face. In order to show her admiration and respect for her boss, she invented Boss Day. She chose her dad's birthday on the 16th of October as the date. If it falls on a weekend, it is celebrated on the work day closest to the 16th.

Columbus Day

2017-10-09T00:00:00Z

Full Hunter's Moon

2017-10-05T00:00:00Z

Child Health Day

2017-10-02T00:00:00Z

Yom Kippur

2017-09-29T00:00:00Z

First Day of Fall

2017-09-22T00:00:00Z

Grandparents Day

2017-09-10T00:00:00Z

Full Harvest Moon

2017-09-06T00:00:00Z

The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the Harvest Moon since, during this month, the Moon helps the harvest by providing more light at the right time than other Full Moons do. The September full Moon has also been called Full Corn Moon, the Barley Moon, Moon When the Plums Are Scarlet, Moon When the Deer Paw the Earth, and Moon When the Calves Grow Hair by different Native American tribes. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Labor Day

2017-09-04T00:00:00Z

Solar Eclipse

2017-08-21T00:00:00Z

Today, the Moon’s shadow will cross the continental U.S. This total solar eclipse promises to be the most widely observed in history. The Moon's umbral shadow hasn't passed over U.S. soil since 1991, nor across any part of the contiguous 48 states since 1979. Moreover, a total solar eclipse hasn't run coast to coast since 1918! This particular event will be of modest duration, offering up to 2 minutes 40 seconds of totality. Of course, all this occurs weather permitting.

Full Sturgeon Moon

2017-08-10T00:00:00Z

Native American tribes called the August Moon the “Sturgeon Moon” because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. They also called August’s Moon the “Full Green Corn Moon.” Different tribes had different Moon name preferences. Other examples for August are: “Wheat Cut Moon” (San Ildefonso, and San Juan), or “Moon When All Things Ripen” (Dakotah Sioux) or “Blueberry Moon” (Ojibway). A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

National Friendship Day

2017-08-06T00:00:00Z

Parent's Day

2017-07-23T00:00:00Z

National Ice Cream Day

2017-07-16T00:00:00Z

Full Buck Moon

2017-07-09T00:00:00Z

July is the month of the Full Buck Moon. Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

First Day of Summer

2017-06-21T00:00:00Z

Father's Day

2017-06-18T00:00:00Z

Full Strawberry Moon

2017-06-09T00:00:00Z

June’s Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

National Cancer Survivors Day

2017-06-04T00:00:00Z

Memorial Day

2017-05-29T00:00:00Z

This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.

Mother's Day

2017-05-14T00:00:00Z

Full Flower Moon

2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Depending on the tribe, May’s Full Moon was called the Full Flower Moon as well as Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. The May Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

National Day Of Prayer

2017-05-04T00:00:00Z

Arbor Day

2017-04-28T00:00:00Z

Administrative Professionals Day

2017-04-26T00:00:00Z

Easter Sunday

2017-04-16T00:00:00Z

Good Friday

2017-04-14T00:00:00Z

Full Pink Moon

2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

April’s Full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

National Single Parent Day

2017-03-21T00:00:00Z

This day was created to honor and recognize the hard work, devotion and sacrifices of single parenting. Raising children can be challenging. In 1984, Janice Moglen wrote an article, collaborated with the organization, Parents Without Partners, and began to petition to have states declare recognition of single parents with their own Single Parents Day. It is the belief that the day, March 21, was chosen to coincide with the inception of Parents Without Partners, which began on March 21,1957. Proclamation 5166 was presented to, and signed, by President Ronald Reagan declaring March 21st, 1984 as National Single Parent Day. We all know of a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker or someone who is a single parent. Support and appreciate them. Make this day a special one for the single parents that you know.

First Day of Spring

2017-03-20T00:00:00Z

Daylight Savings Time Begins

2017-03-12T00:00:00Z

Full Worm Moon

2017-03-12T00:00:00Z

Mardi Gras Day

2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Presidents Day

2017-02-20T00:00:00Z

Full Snow Moon

2017-02-11T00:00:00Z

February’s full Moon is traditionally called the Full Snow Moon because usually the heaviest snows fall in February.Hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Super Bowl Sunday

2017-02-05T00:00:00Z

Chinese New Year

2017-01-28T00:00:00Z

2017 marks the Year of the Rooster. The date of Chinese New Year’s changes every year. It is a 15-day celebration, beginning on the first day of the new moon and ends on the full moon. The celebration on the 15th day is called the Lantern Festival. Chinese culture is amongst the oldest in the world. While the rest of the world is in the early years of but the third millennium, Chinese culture is in their fifth millennium. Chinese New Year’s or Spring Festival, is the biggest holiday in Chinese culture. It is celebrated with festivities, fireworks, brightly colored lights, special meals with family and gift giving. Like Christmas in the western world, most Chinese travel home to be with family for the new year celebration.

Global Belly Laugh Day

2017-01-24T00:00:00Z

There are thousands of spoken languages in the world, but what unites everyone? Laughter! Even the title of the day can bring a smile to your face! We all know how good it feels to laugh, but exactly why does it make us so healthy and happy? Having a good chuckle causes the tissue lining our blood vessels to expand increase blood flow. This makes us feel more positive, boosts our immune systems, increases pain tolerance, and generally just makes us feel happier and more energetic! So, on Global Belly Laugh Day, throw your arms up in the air and laugh out loud to celebrate the gift of laughter!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2017-01-16T00:00:00Z

Full Wolf Moon

2017-01-12T00:00:00Z

In Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

First Day Of Kwanzaa

2016-12-26T00:00:00Z

Kwanzaa (or Kwaanza) is a week-long festival celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African-American heritage. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. It consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It was created by Ron Karenga and first celebrated from December 26, 1966, to January 1, 1967. It was established as a means to help African-Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage by uniting in meditation and study of African traditions and common humanist principles.

Christmas Day

2016-12-25T00:00:00Z

Merry Christmas to all our residents! Get hourly updates on Santa sightings and Santa's progress at www.noradsanta.org. Although traditionally a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, Christmas is widely celebrated by many non-Christians, and some of its popular celebratory customs have pre-Christian or secular themes and origins. Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, and garlands, mistletoe, nativity scenes, and holly. In addition, Father Christmas (known as Santa Claus in North America, Australia and Ireland) is a popular figure in many countries, associated with the bringing of gifts for children.

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Begins

2016-12-24T00:00:00Z

First Day Of Winter

2016-12-21T00:00:00Z

Full Moon

2016-12-14T00:00:00Z

A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

2016-12-07T00:00:00Z

On December 7, 1941, our Nation was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor. America's Pacific Fleet was battered and broken and more than 2,400 American lives were lost. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, America honors those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our homeland and we recognize those veterans who with strength and resolve defended our Nation and advanced the cause of freedom during World War II.

Thanksgiving Day

2016-11-24T00:00:00Z

Full Moon

2016-11-14T00:00:00Z

A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

Veterans Day

2016-11-11T00:00:00Z

Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is on the weekday closest to November 11th each year. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.

Election Day

2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

Daylight Saving Time Ends

2016-11-06T00:00:00Z

Halloween

2016-10-31T00:00:00Z

Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, visiting "haunted houses" and carving jack-o-lanterns. Irish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century. Halloween is celebrated in several parts of the Western world, most commonly in Ireland, the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom and occasionally in parts of Australia and New Zealand.

Mother In-Law Day

2016-10-23T00:00:00Z

Boss's Day

2016-10-17T00:00:00Z

Full Moon

2016-10-16T00:00:00Z

Global Hand Washing Day

2016-10-15T00:00:00Z

Global Handwashing Day is a campaign to motivate and mobilize millions around the world to wash their hands with soap. The campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of handwashing with soap as a key approach to disease prevention. It was invented at the annual World Water Week 2008, which was held in Stockholm from August 17 to 23 and initiated the Public Private Partnership for Handwashing (PPPHW). Global Handwashing Day took place for the first time on October 15, 2008, the date appointed by UN General Assembly in accordance with year 2008 as the International Year of Sanitation. The theme for Global Handwashing Day's inaugural year was Focus on School Children. The members pledged to get the maximum number of school children handwashing with soap in more than 70 countries. The tradition goes on today to help children around the world prevent infection and the spread of disease by learning to wash their hands.

Sweetest Day

2016-10-15T00:00:00Z

Yom Kippur

2016-10-11T00:00:00Z

Columbus Day

2016-10-10T00:00:00Z

Child Health Day

2016-10-03T00:00:00Z

National Good Neighbor Day

2016-09-28T00:00:00Z

National Good Neighbor Day was created in the early 1970s by Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana and President Jimmy Carter made it official in 1978. We now acknowledge and celebrate the importance of a good neighbor.by annually on September 28. Being neighbors goes beyond having that someone to run and borrowing the occasional cup of sugar when you run out. Good neighbors often become friends, they watch out for each other, lend a helping hand and are there for advice when asked. Neighbors are there when we need to borrow something, to get our mail for us when we are on vacation, to watch our homes and sometimes to watch our children and our pets as well as the many other things we do with our neighbors. Take today to take advantage of National Good Neighbor Day and do something nice for your neighbor. It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater one to BE a good neighbor.

First Day of Fall

2016-09-21T00:00:00Z

Full Moon

2016-09-16T00:00:00Z

Patriot Day

2016-09-11T00:00:00Z

Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the nearly three thousand who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks. On this day, the President directs that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff and displayed from individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) marking the first plane crash on Sept. 11, 2001.

Grandparents Day

2016-09-11T00:00:00Z

Labor Day

2016-09-05T00:00:00Z

National Senior Citizens Day

2016-08-21T00:00:00Z

National Senior Citizens Day honors our elderly population. On this day, we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family and society. In his Presidential Proclamation (August 19, 1988), President Ronald Reagan said, "For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older."

Full Moon

2016-08-18T00:00:00Z

National Dollar Day

2016-08-08T00:00:00Z

We've all heard the expression "the buck stops here," but where did the buck start in the first place? It started on this day in 1786 when Continental Congress established the United States monetary system. Of course back then the dollar could probably buy you a horse and now you're lucky if it gets you a candy bar. National Dollar Day is a day to be happy for every dollar you have in your pocket and every dollar that may come your way.

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

2016-08-04T00:00:00Z

In 1937, Ruth Grave Wakefield took her invention of the chocolate chip morsels and her curiosity of how they would taste in a sugar cookie and created this heavenly cookie loved by all ages. There is something so enjoyable about eating one straight out of the oven, closing your eyes and having the warm chocolate goodness melt in your mouth. So thank you Ruth Grave Wakefield! Without your ingenuity, generations would have missed out on the bliss that is known today as the Chocolate chip cookie. In honor of today--go enjoy the delectable treat!

National Milk Chocolate Day

2016-07-28T00:00:00Z

Chocoholics unite—it’s National Milk Chocolate Day! Milk chocolate is made of cocoa solids - cocoa paste and cocoa butter - mixed with dry or condensed milk and sugar, and is one of the most common types of chocolates available around the world. It is believed that milk chocolate was first created as a drink in Germany during the mid-19th century. The first milk chocolate in the form of a bar that we all recognize today was created by Swiss chocolatier Daniel Peter in collaboration with Henri Nestlé, the founder of the chocolate company Nestlé. Did you know that chocolate actually has mood-enhancing benefits? Due to a stimulant called theobromine and a compound called anandamide that it contains—chocolate can make you happy! Now that sounds like an extra reason to celebrate! So today, enjoy it your favorite way--Happy Milk Chocolate Day!

Cheer Up the Lonely Day

2016-07-11T00:00:00Z

This is one holiday that is easy to celebrate. Cheer Up the Lonely Day was established to spread awareness about the damaging effects of loneliness and asks for people to give some of their time to bring happiness and cheer into the lives of those who may be lonely. Unfortunately, whether it is being alone or feeling alone; loneliness is an inevitable part of life. For some people, it can be temporary, and for others it may be a daily struggle; affecting all ages, and people from all walks of life. If you know someone who is lonely or going through a difficult time, this was created as a day to reach out to them and try to cheer them up. Your small act of kindness can make a big difference to them. According to L.J. Pesek, Cheer Up the Lonely Day was created by her father, Francis Pesek from Detroit, Michigan. She said her father "was a quiet, kind, wonderful man who had a heart of gold. He got the idea as a way of promoting kindness toward others who were lonely or forgotten as shut-ins or in nursing homes with no relatives or friends to look in on them." Francis Pesek chose this July 11th, because it was his own birthday.

Independence Day

2016-07-04T00:00:00Z

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

Full Moon

2016-06-20T00:00:00Z

National Smile Power Day

2016-06-15T00:00:00Z

No one knows where it originated, but June 15 has become the unofficial National Smile Power Day. Negativity is soul-sucking, but the simple act of smiling has the ability to turn that around. It can convey encouragement and happiness without having to say a word. Smiling (even when you’re not happy) can help lift your mood and it helps everyone around you feel better. Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and likability between humans as well as creating a greater trust and increased interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will lift your mood and can make you a happier person. So use today as the perfect excuse to shine your pearly whites and show off those dimples. Challenge yourself to see how many others you make smile today too--after all--smiling is contagious.

Flag Day

2016-06-14T00:00:00Z

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though, on June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first (and only) U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday. It is at the President's discretion to proclaim officially the observance.

International Children's Day

2016-06-01T00:00:00Z

The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland proclaimed June 1st to be International Children's Day in 1925. It is a day that revives, celebrates, and commits to our children and their future. Children hold a special place in our lives, and raising healthy, happy children is the greatest success any parent can hope to achieve. It should also be an important goal of every member of society because children are profoundly influenced by the people around them. They need the assistance of parents, other adults, educators, religious and business leaders to cope with the many issues and problems that they face in the 21st century.

Full Moon

2016-05-21T00:00:00Z

Armed Forces Day

2016-05-20T00:00:00Z

Armed Forces Day is a day to salute all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face. Just how did it all begin? Well, each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.

Peace Officers Memorial Day

2016-05-15T00:00:00Z

John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. To pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962 (75 Stat.676), has authorized and requested the President to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day," and the week in which it falls as "National Police Week" and by Public Law 103-322 (36 U.S.C. 175) has requested that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Amended in 1994, Bill Clinton, through Public Law 103-322, directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on May 15. According to a proclamation by George W. Bush in 2002, "Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism." Let's take a moment to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifices, for their legacy will endure.

Cinco de Mayo

2016-05-05T00:00:00Z

Cinco de Mayo, (Spanish for "Fifth of May") is a national holiday in Mexico commemorating the Mexican Army's defeat of French forces on May 5, 1862, in the Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla). During the battle, General Ignacio Zaragoza led the vastly outnumbered Mexican army to victory over the French forces of Emperor Napoleon III. The triumph of Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla became a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. Today it is not only celebrated in Mexico but also regions across the United States with sizable communities of Mexican origin. Particularly well known is the celebration in Los Angeles, California, on the streets outside City Hall. Festivities often include sports events, parades, mariachi music and dancing, picnics featuring Mexican food, and more.

Full Moon

2016-04-22T00:00:00Z

Earth Day

2016-04-22T00:00:00Z

In September 1970, at a conference in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin announced that in the spring of 1970 there would be a nationwide grassroots demonstration on the environment. Senator Nelson first proposed the nationwide environmental protest to thrust the environment onto the national agenda. "It was a gamble," he recalls, "but it worked." Each year, the April 22 Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day is the only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths, and nationalities. More than a half billion people participate in Earth Day Network campaigns every year. These campaigns promote healthy, sustainable environments, using clean energy, and encouraging recycling efforts.

Today in History

2016-04-03T00:00:00Z

The Pony Express service officially opened on April 3, 1860, when riders left simultaneously from St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Young, often teenage, lightweight riders were hired for the job. Due to the dangers of the job, orphans were preferred. One of the most famous Pony Express riders was Buffalo Bill Cody. Although the express route was extremely hazardous, only one mail delivery was ever lost. The Pony Express lasted only nineteen months, from April 3, 1860 to October 24, 1861. The completion of the Pacific Telegraph line ended the need for its existence. The first westbound trip was made in 9 days and 23 hours and the eastbound journey in 11 days and 12 hours. Today, an email can make the same the same trip in a matter of seconds.

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

2016-04-02T00:00:00Z

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd. This food holiday is a classic favorite of many. The average American will have eaten over 2000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time they graduate from high school. It is thought to be that the first reference of peanut butter paired with jelly on bread, was published in the United States in 1901. Peanut butter was considered a delicacy in the early 1900's, and was only served in New York City’s finest tea rooms. In the late 1920's, the price of peanut butter declined, and the sandwich became very popular with children. During World War II, both peanut butter and jelly were part of the US soldiers military ration list. Today, it is a popular staple in most households--loved by most everyone.

April Fool's Day

2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

April Fool's Day sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons while others believe it stems from the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar which replaced the Julian Calendar.

Full Moon

2016-03-23T00:00:00Z

A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely illuminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

National Good Samaritan Day

2016-03-21T00:00:00Z

National Good Samaritan Day also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day, is a day for unselfish actions to help those in need and to celebrate kindness. It is not an official national holiday, but one that should remind us to keep an eye out for one another, and to help whenever you can on a daily basis. See how you can make a difference in a strangers life today by putting forth the effort to help someone in need and performing an act of kindness.

National Let's Laugh Day

2016-03-19T00:00:00Z

Observed annually around the world, March 19th is National Let’s Laugh Day. Some studies have shown that laughter may boost your immune system, relieve tension and help you relax. Who does not need any of those things in our busy and hectic world? Did you know that when you and a friend have those long bouts of uncontrolled laughter that end in tears and aching stomach muscles, you burn between 10-40 calories per 10 minutes? And, we have all heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine." Since laughter is contagious, go ahead and keep giving each other those don’t-look-at-me-or-I’ll-start-laughing-again looks and you’ll keep right on burning more laugh-calories--while keeping each other healthy! "We don’t laugh because we’re happy — we’re happy because we laugh." William James

Saint Patrick's Day

2016-03-17T00:00:00Z

Also known as St. Paddy's Day or Paddy's Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa 385–461 AD), one of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on March 17. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and increasingly by non-Irish people. Celebrations are generally themed around all things Irish and, by association, the color green. Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green or orange, eating Irish food and/or green foods, enjoying Irish drinks and attending parades.

Full Moon

2016-02-22T00:00:00Z

A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely illuminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

National Love Your Pet Day

2016-02-20T00:00:00Z

This “unofficial” National holiday is a day set aside to give extra attention to and pamper your pets that you love every day. Did you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? Our pets give us so much. They give us unconditional love and many health benefits which include stress relief and lower blood pressure. Our pets give us these benefits without asking for anything in return. So today, it is our turn to pay them back by getting them an extra-special treat, a new toy, taking them for an extra long walk or just spending some extra special time with them. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to spoil and appreciate your pets!

Valentine's Day

2016-02-14T00:00:00Z

Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished. The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of valentines. Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline and the figure of the winged Cupid.

Ground Hog Day

2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Legend has it that on this morning if a groundhog can see its shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way. Since a groundhog hibernates for the winter, its coming out of the ground is a natural sign of spring. Germans who immigrated to Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s began keeping an eye on the groundhog. Due to the groundhog population, the rodent made a handy agent for this particular weather superstition.

Compliment Day

2016-01-24T00:00:00Z

Sometimes a compliment really goes a long way. To celebrate Compliment Day, simply launch sincere flattery attacks on random people throughout the day, especially those who wouldn't expect it. To give yourself a challenge, find compliments for people that you don't like. The key, of course, is sincerity. Complimentday.com suggests that you try to compliment 2-5 people and provides a list of sample compliments for those who struggle with the art of flattery.

Full Moon

2016-01-23T00:00:00Z

A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely illuminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.

New Year's Day

2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar also used in ancient Rome. In countries using the Gregorian calendar as their main calendar, it is a public holiday, often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts.

2018 NFL Draft

2018-04-27T05:00:00Z

Date: Thurday April 26, 2018 through Saturday April 28, 2018

Friday, April 27th 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday, April 28th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: AT&T Stadium

Address: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX

Price: NFL Draft Festivities at AT&T Stadium - FREE, No tickets required!

http://attstadium.com/events/nfl-draft-april-26

Cultural Music Series - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

2018-05-05T05:00:00Z

McKinney's Cultural Music Series is FREE to the public. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic basket if desired. Parking is FREE.

Location: Old Settler's Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, TX 75069

Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

https://www.mckinneytexas.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9405

Downtown Dallas Movie Series

2018-05-03T05:00:00Z

Join the Dallas Farmers Market for FREE movies under the stars! Come early, grab dinner or snacks at the Dallas Farmers Market and bring your lawn chairs and blankets for movie time!

Location: Dallas Farmers Market, 1010 S. Pearl St., Dallas, TX 75201

Time: 7:45 pm - Movie starts at 8:00 pm

https://dallasfarmersmarket.org/event/downtown-dallas-movie-series/2018-05-05/

Saturday, May 5th: Coco PG

Friday May 11th: Moana G

Friday May 18th: E.T. PG

Friday May 25th: The Incredibles PG

11th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival

2018-05-20T05:00:00Z

11th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite & Lantern Festival, FREE admission

Location: Lake Carolyn, Irving, TX 75039 at the Las Colinas Urban Center

Time: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

www.dfwdragonboatfestival.com/index.shtml

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

2018-06-01T05:00:00Z

Garland's inaugural Sounds of Summer Concert Series is sure to be an excellent way to spend a summer evening under the beautiful Texas stars. Sounds of Summer is a FREE, family friendly series incorporating various avenues of the arts all into one fun-filled series. Festivities begin at 3:00 pm with a comprehensive assortment of high quality craft and food vendors lining the square and continue throughout the evening with live music and fireworks to end the event.

Location: Historic Downtown Garland Square at 520 W. State St.

Time: Vendors open at 3 pm, Main Headliner begins at 7 pm and fireworks are at 9:30 pm

June 2: Me and My Monkey - Beatles Tribute

June 9: Memphis Soul (Motown Cover)

June 16: Bid Bidi Banda (Selena Tribute)

June 23: Escape (Journey Tribute)

June 30: Mars Hill Band (High-Energy Variety Cover)

https://www.garlandtx.gov/gov/lq/parks/rec/events/sounds_of_summer.asp

Reunion Lawn Party

2018-06-23T05:00:00Z

The summer parties at the base of Reunion Tower return for a 4th year with FREE admission, live music, craft beer and wine garden, food trucks and lawn games. Bring chairs or blankets. Admission is FREE but bring money for food and drinks.

http://www.reunionlawnparty.com/

Rangers Baseball

2018-06-06T05:00:00Z

If you're in the mood for a game night, Texas Rangers vs. Oakland A's is June 6, 2018. It's $1 Hot Dog Night!

https://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/304810/texas-rangers-vs-oakland-as-dollar-hot-dog-night-globe-life-park-in-arlington

Lava Luau

2018-06-16T05:00:00Z

FREE admission, live music, hula dancers, contests, vendors and fun in the sun featuring:

Hula Dallas

Poly Hwy

The Tiki torches

Luqman Rashada

DJ Dr. Skotch

and more...

Location: Downtown Carrollton Square at 1106 S. Broadway St.

Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

http://thelavaluau.com/

Sounds of Lewisville Concert

2018-07-02T05:00:00Z

FREE summertime concert series is held in Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville. The family friendly concerts take place on Tuesdays in June and July from 7-9:30 pm.

Location: 148 W. Church St., Lewisville, TX

July 3 - Sounds of RW&L with Desperado (Eagles Tribute)

July 10 - Forever Mack (Fleetwood Mack Tribute) with the Fool Hearts (local/country/Americana)

July 17 - Dancing Dream (Abba Tribute) with winner of the Texas Tunes songwriter competition

July 24 - Memphis Soul Motown with Fingerprints (jazz & soul)

July 31 - King George (George Strait Tribute) with Local Yoakum (Dwight Yoakum Tribute)

Vitruvian Nights: King George (George Strait Tribute)

2018-07-12T05:00:00Z

Addison's FREE summer concert series features popular party and tribute artists every other Thursday night starting June 14th in the amphitheater at Vitruvian Park. In addition to the live music, guests may purchase bites from food trucks and shop from the mobile boutiques. The events are family and dog friendly.

Location: 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison, TX 75001

Time 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

July 12 - King George (George Strait Tribute Band)

July 26 - The Landsharks (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band)

August 9 - Blaze of Glory (Bon Jovi Tribute Band)

http://www.vitruvianpark.com/events/event/vitruvian-nights-live-4/2018-07-12/

Vitruvian Nights: The Landsharks (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)

2018-07-26T05:00:00Z

Location: 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison, TX 75001

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

July 12 - King George (George Strait Tribute Band)

July 26 - The Landsharks (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band)

August 9 - Blaze of Glory (Bon Jovi Tribute Band)

Addison's Summer Series

2018-08-02T05:00:00Z

Enjoy FREE outdoor entertainment every Friday night through August at Addison's Summer Series. This 13-week celebration of summer features favorite local bands from tribute to salsa, country to jazz. Pack a picnic or grab a bite from one of Addison's 180 restaurants. The first show of each month is held at Addison Circle Park and the remainder are at Beckert Park.

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

August 3: Bidi Bidi Banda

August 10: Hiip Hop Hooray

August 17: IDT Band

August 24: Kraig Parker (Elvis tribute)

August 31: Kody West

https://addisontexas.net/index.php?section=tourism_summer-series

Frisco RoughRiders vs. Northwest Arkansas - Star Wars Night

2018-08-17T05:00:00Z

Location: Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco, TX 75034

Date: Friday, August 17, 2018

Time: 7:05 pm

https://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/304844/frisco-roughriders-vs-northwest-arkansas-star-wars-night-dr-pepper-ballpark

Plano's Movies in the Park - A Wrinkle in Time

2018-08-25T05:00:00Z

Plano's Movies in the Park series is a family fun night with costumes encouraged, food trucks on site and pre-movie activities. Admission is FREE! The movie starts at dusk.

Location: Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano, TX 75074

Date: August 25, 2018

Time: 6:30 pm

Sales Tax Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend

2018-08-10T05:00:00Z

August 10 - 12, 2018

During this annual sales tax holiday, you can buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. Follow the link below to the state website with all the details:

https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/

Garland Labor Day Parade and Festivities

2018-09-03T05:00:00Z

The Exchange Club of Garland hosts the 73rd community parade featuring local bands, sports groups and floats winding through the streets of downtown Garland. The parade route starts at Glenbrook and Ave. D, travels north on Glenbrook, east on Main to 5th St., then north to Austin. Following the parade is the classic car show on the square.

When: 9 am - 2 pm

http://www.visitgarlandtx.com/events/2018/labor-day-parade/

Plano Bridal Show

2018-09-16T05:00:00Z

This upscale bridal show will feature:

Professional wedding businesses with everything to plan your perfect wedding
Fashion show
Door prizes and giveaways
New wedding trends

Location: Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, TX 75074

Time: 12:00 - 5:00 pm

Tickets:

$12 - Adults

$6 - Children ages 3-14

FREE - Children 2 and under

https://secure.exposites.com/bridalshowsinc.com/show.html?show.id=6552

Girls Day to Fly!

2018-09-22T05:00:00Z

Girls in Aviation Day Dallas

The North Texas Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) will be hosting its fourth annual Girls in Aviation Day - a FREE program for girls ages 8 to 16 designed to introduce them to the possibilities available in a career in aviation. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk to women in various fields of aviation and aerospace, including pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, air port managers, business owners and more. There will be exciting hands-on activities including a flight simulator and build-a-helicopter!

Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX 75209

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

https://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/events/view/6099/Girls-in-Aviation-Day-Dallas.html

Monarch Migration Festival and Mariposa Market

2018-10-06T05:00:00Z

Spend the day in the garden with games, vendors, food trucks, face painting and Ballet Folklorico dancers. From 1 to 4 pm, take part in butterfly-themed activities in celebration of the Monarch butterfly migration.

Location:

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Time:

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Monarch Migration Festival and Mariposa Market

Plano International Festival

2018-10-13T05:00:00Z

Fun for all ages! Experience the diversity of Plano with sights, sounds, and tastes of cultures from around the world. The festival features a naturalization ceremony, parade of flags, international art exhibit, multicultural music and dance performances, fitness and wellness fair, international fashion show and children's educational activities. Sample bites from around the world in ethnic food court.

Location:

Haggard Park, Down Town Plano

East 15 St. and Avenue J

Plano, TX 75074

Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Admission is FREE

Plano International Festival

Oak Cliff Lively Fest

2018-10-14T05:00:00Z

Family-friendly Reggae/Roots inspired festival showcases multicultural arts, music and diversity. The 5th Annual outdoor gathering will bring together families of all ethnicities for a fun day of DJs, live performances, drum circles, kids' zone, food and vendors.

Location:

Kiest Park

West Kiest Boulevard and South Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75224

Time:

11:00 am - 8:00 pm

FREE admission

https://www.facebook.com/events/162974151039583/

Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship

2018-10-28T05:00:00Z

With music, vendor booths, a children's play area, food stations and cooking demonstrations, there is something for all ages. Under the supervision of Dallas Kosher and the world-renowned Kansas City Barbeque Society, teams from around Texas and beyond will compete in a delectable, family-friendly event that is sure to draw a big crowd.

Location:

Sunnyland Patio Furniture

7879 Spring Valley Road (Coit at Spring Valley)

Dallas, TX 75254

Time:

Starts at 11:00 am

Admission is FREE, and food is available for purchase.

Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship

Carrollton Festival at the Switchyard

2018-11-03T05:00:00Z

Carrollton's annual street fair, held in the historic downtown district. The day is packed with family fun, carnival food, live entertainment, free rides and games, and children's entertainers. Vendors will line the street with delicious choices of food and drink, arts and crafts and more. Stone Temple Pilots headline the music lineup with an evening concert.

Location:

Downtown Carrollton, W Main St. and S Broadway St. 75006

Time:

Saturday, November 3rd, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/CarrolltonFestival/

Women's Health and Fitness Expo Dallas

2018-11-10T06:00:00Z

Come dressed to sweat and get "Healthy for the Holidays" at a FREE health and fitness expo. Women of all ages are invited to particiate in fitness workshops, health screenings and seminars. Wellness and beauty vendors will be on site with products and giveaways. The Expo is FREE to attend with reservation.

Location:

Crowne Plaza Dallas, in Downtown Dallas, West End, 1015 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75202

Time:

Saturday, November 10th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

https://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/307279/womens-health-and-fitness-expo-dallas-crowne-plaza-dallas

Parade of Lights - Fort Worth

2018-11-18T06:00:00Z

It's a day filled with holiday cheer! Go to downtown Fort Worth and enjoy holiday shopping in Sundance Square, eat at any of the great restaurants and stay for the 2018 Parade of Lights, one of the country's top holiday parades! It all begins at the intersection of Weatherford and Houston Street!

Location:

Parade proceeds down Weatherford Street, then south on Commerce all the way to 9th.

Time:

Sunday, November 18th, 6:00 pm

Cowboy Santas will collect new toy donations along the parade route.

https://www.fortworthparadeoflights.org/parade-information/program-and-schedule/

http://www.cowboysantas.org/

Japanese Fall Festival - Fort Worth

2018-12-01T06:00:00Z

Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku, tea ceremonies and more in the garden. Admission to the Japanese Garden is $7, $5 for seniors 65+, $4 for children ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and younger.

Location:

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Time:

Saturday & Sunday, December 1-2

10:00 am- 5:00 pm

https://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/291947/japanese-garden-fall-festival-fort-worth-botanic-garden

Frisco Square's Christmas in The Square

2018-11-30T06:00:00Z

Presents the largest choreographed holiday lights and music show in North Texas. Christmas in The Square returns for its 14th year, full of established favorites and new surprises.

Location:

Frisco Square

Time:

November 23rd - December 31st, 2018

6:00 - 9:00 pm

FREE to the public

http://friscosquare.com/cits/

Christmas In Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas

2018-11-30T06:00:00Z

When it comes to getting folks into the ho-ho holiday spirit, few places do it better than Grapevine, Texas! See Grapevine sparkle with millions of lights, enormous decorations, animated characters and much more! From the North Pole Express to holiday shopping, wine tasting and more, there is something for all ages!

Location:

Main Street

Grapevine, TX 76051

Time:

Begins with Lighting Ceremony Monday, November 19th.

https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas-capital-of-texas/

Day 1 Dallas Benefitting Vogel Alcove

2019-01-04T06:00:00Z

Day 1 Dallas is a FREE family fair hosted at Fair Park on New Year's Day. The event begins at 3 pm in the Centennial Building and contains amazing activities for young kids. Activities include bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts, legos, smash-a-car, rock climbing, live musical performances, and to round out the evening a spectacular 360-degree fireworks show set to popular kid's music. All activities are FREE, just pay $10 for parking.

Where:

Centennial Hall at Fair Park

1001 Washington St.

Dallas, TX 75210

When:

January 4th & 11th

Begins 3pm

Apple "Cookie" Decorating Station at the Dallas Farmers Market

2019-01-04T06:00:00Z

Bring the family to shop at the market. January 4th and 11th. A Natural Grocers' nutritional health coach will be leading an Apple "Cookie" Decorating Station plus a walk around tour of the weekend market. FREE!

Where:

Dallas Farmers Market

920 S. Harwood St.

Dallas, TX 75201

When:

January 4th & 11th

Saturday, 12:30 - 1:00 pm

WWI Remember Me! Exhibit

2018-12-31T06:00:00Z

November 11, 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the war we know as World War I. From November to February, visit the library to see how the war had a lasting impact on the citizens and culture of North Texas.

Where:

Fort Worth Public Library - Central Library

500 W. 3rd St.

Fort Worth, TX 76102

When:

November 10, 2018 - February 23, 2019

Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat.: 10 am - 6 pm

Tue. & Thurs.: noon - 8 pm

Sun.: 1-5 pm

FREE Admission

Doktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science Is Coming!

2019-02-05T06:00:00Z

Doktor Kaboom is an over the top German physicist with a passion for science that knows no bounds. Sporting chrome goggles, orange lab coat, motorcycle boots, and wicked cool hair, Doktor Kaboom travels the world, thrilling adults and children alike with an explosive comedic style that is guaranteed to please every crowd. Tickets $10.

Doktor Kaboom

When:

February 5-6, 2019

10:30 am and 12:30 pm

Where:

Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

2400 Flora Street

Dallas, TX 75201

Tickets $10

Dallas Veterans Job Fair

2019-02-14T06:00:00Z

RecruitMilitary provides this event to assist transitioning military, veterans, and their spouses in meeting with recruiters from dozens of companies. These events are FREE for attendees. RecruitMilitary has held 46 events in Dallas, drawing 22,317 attendees and 2,984 exhibitors.

https://events.recruitmilitary.com/events/dallas-veterans-job-fair-february-14-2019

Flyer

When:

February 14, 2019

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where:

AT&T Stadium

One AT&T Way

Arlington, TX 76011

FREE Admission

Market at the Star

2019-03-02T06:00:00Z

Shop the open-air market at the Star's Cowboy-themed entertainment district. This pop-up event will feature a curated mix of fashion, jewelry, home decor and other unique lifestyle goods vendors.

Along with 80+ curated vendors, Market at the Star features food specials from neighboring restaurants, children's activities and more. Entrance and parking will be FREE to guests.

https://thestardistrict.com/events/market-at-the-star/

Where:

The Star District

9 Cowboys Way

Frisco, TX 75034

When:

March 2, 2019

9 am - 5 pm

FREE Event

McKinney St. Patrick's Day Festival & Shamrock Run

2019-03-16T05:00:00Z

McKinney is celebrating St. Patrick's Day in a big way! Join the fun at Tupps Brewery on Saturday, March 16th from 9 am - 3 pm! The festival is FREE and family friendly! Festivities include costume contests, delicious food, a play-zone for kids, two Irish bands, Irish dancing, cold beer and more! The Shamrock Run will kick off at 9 am at the front of Tupps Brewery! Early bird 5k registration is only $25 and a portiion of the proceeds benefits The Warrior's Keep.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2309696235919877/

Where:

Tupps Brewery

721 Anderson St.

McKinney, TX 75069

When:

Saturday, March 16, 2019

9 am - 3 pm

FREE Admission

Unlimited Off-Road Show - Texas 2019

2019-04-06T05:00:00Z

Jeep, Truck, UTV and Off-Road Performance Communities Go Wild! Meet the top brands first hand, check out the hottest builds, find the best deals and enjoy off-road entertainment like nowhere else! Tickets $10-$15

https://uorshow.com/Texas/

Where:

Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle

Fort Worth, TX

When:

Saturday, April 6, 2019

9 am - 5 pm

Sunday, April 7, 2019

10 am - 5 pm

Tickets: $10-$15

Klyde Warren Park Food Truck Rally

2019-04-13T05:00:00Z

Kick off spring with our second annual food truck rally. Enjoy an amazing array of culinary treats from more than 25 of the best food trucks and carts in the Metroplex. This daylong, FREE family-friendly event will feature contests and activities, giant games on the lawn and great live music.

https://www.360dallas.com/event/klyde-warren-park-food-truck-rally/171076

Where:

Klyde Warren Park

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway

Dallas, TX 75201

When:

Saturday, April 13, 2019

12 pm - 10 pm

FREE Admission

Off the Rails Country Music Fest: Luke Bryan/Jake Owen/Luke Combs

2019-05-04T05:00:00Z

Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jake Owen and Luke Combs lead the bill for the two-day event coming to Toyota Stadium in Frisco May 4 and 5, 2019. More than a dozen acts, including Aaron Watson, Eli Young Band, Craig Morgan and Lauren Alaina, were listed in the first wave of announcements alongside the promise of more to come! Ticket prices start at $29.

http://www.offtherailsfest.com/

Where:

Toyota Stadium

9200 World Cup Way

Frisco, TX 75033

When:

May 4-5, 2019

Doors open at 12 pm. Begins 12:30 pm.

Ticket Prices start at $29.

Fort Worth Fairytale Ball

2019-05-25T05:00:00Z

Children can meet all their favorite princesses and even a royal prince at the Fairytale Ball. Activities include create-a-craft with the Little Mermaid, a candy buffet, stories, sing-alongs, professional portraits and a lot of interaction with the princesses. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions are available.

https://www.facebook.com/events/836396723419459/

Where:

Fort Worth Convention Center

1201 Houston St.

Fort Worth, TX 76102

When:

Saturday, May 25, 2019

9 am - 7 pm

Ticket prices:

Adult $25

Child $40

Cool Thursdays Concert Series: Journey Unauthorized (Journey Tribute)

2019-06-06T05:00:00Z

Grab a scenic spot at the Dallas Arboretum near White Rock Lake and enjoy the concert! Gates open at 6 pm, spring concerts are from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The garden closes at the end of the concert. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, bring low-to-the-ground chairs and blankets as no seating is provided. Picnic baskets with food and your choice of drinks are permitted. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved inside to Rosine Hall.

Dallas Arboretum in East Dallas

8525 Garland Road

Dallas, TX ;75218

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Tickets start at $29

Dallas Job Fair

2019-06-12T05:00:00Z

Open the doors of opportunity when you meet and interview with hiring managers of companies ranging from small local businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. FREE to attend.

When:

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where:

Doubletree by Hilton Dallas-Market Center

2015 Market Center Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75207

FREE to attend

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-job-fair-june-12-2019-job-fairs-hiring-events-in-dallas-tx-tickets-52550278297?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Harvest Project Free Produce

2019-03-16T05:00:00Z

Harvest-West Baptist Church is making healthy produce accessible to you and the community! Join them every 3rd Saturday from 10 am until noon. Please bring your own bags or container. Also, if you are interested in volunteering sign up by email at justice@friendshipwest.org.

Location:

Friendship-West Baptist Church

2020 West Wheatland Road

Dallas, TX 75232

When:

Saturday, March 16, 2019

10 am - 12 pm

Produce is free.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvest-project-free-produce-tickets-46129057252?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Fabulous 4th of July Festivals!

2019-07-03T05:00:00Z

Celebrate the 4th of July in patriotic Texas style! Firework galore, food trucks, children's activities and live entertainment! Check out the festival below!

Addison Kaboom Town

http://addisonkaboomtown.com/

Grand Prairie's Lone Stars and Stripes Celebration

https://www.lonestarpark.com/events/lone-stars-stripes-celebration-2/

Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion

http://fortworthsfourth.com/

McKinney's Red, White and BOOM!

https://www.mckinneytexas.org/830/Red-White-and-BOOM

Sundance Square Thursday Movie Nights!

2019-07-18T05:00:00Z

All shows begin approximately at 8:30 pm in Sundance Square Plaza, in downtown Fort Worth. Moviegoers are invited to bring blankets or chairs. Coolers and outside food or drink are not permitted, but beverages will be available for purchase and restaurants will be open throughout the evening. Parking is always free weekdays after 5 pm in Sundance Square's garages.

July 18th - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

July 25th - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!

https://sundancesquare.com/events/

The Dallas Cowboys Football Academy

2019-06-03T05:00:00Z

The Dallas Cowboys Football Academy offers individualized on-field coaching from former NFL players and lessons in teamwork, dedication, and character from current Dallas Cowboys players to give campers an educational and memorable experience. For athletes of all skill levels, grades 1-6. See below for schedules and pricing:

https://www.dallascowboys.com/fans/football-youth-camp

Let's Play Gaming Expo!

2019-08-09T05:00:00Z

One of the most interactive conventions in the land, celebrating all of gaming, be it board, card or video. #LPGE has featured 85+ vendor tables, 80+ arcade cabinets, the national Smash Bros Tournament Low Tier City, the only Classic Tetris World Championship regional qualifier, the only Tecmo Madison qualifier, retro game tournaments, modern game tournaments, panels, special guests, and much, much more! Children 7 and under get in FREE of charge at the Expo!

Where:

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

500 West Las Colinas Boulevard

Irving, TX 75039

When:

August 9-11, 2019

https://www.letsplaygamingexpo.com/

Ticket Pricing:

https://www.letsplaygamingexpo.com/registration/attendee/

Mesquite Championship Rodeo with Clay Walker

2019-08-24T05:00:00Z

Clay walker's show will follow a full PRCA Rodeo showcasing competitors from around the country in bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, saddleback bronc riding, barrel racing, tie down roping and team roping.

Where:

Mesquite Arena

1818 Rodeo Drive

Mesquite, TX 75149

When:

August 24, 2019, Saturday, 7:30 pm

Tickets start at $37

https://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/314698/mesquite-championship-rodeo-with-clay-walker-mesquite-arena

2019 Walk Like MADD North Texas & Madd Dash 5K Run/Walk

2019-09-07T05:00:00Z

Do you like to run or walk for a cause? If so, join Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the 2019 Walk Like MADD North Texas & MADD Dash 5K! Walk Like MADD brings together victims, survivors, volunteers, law enforcement, and community and corporate partners to remember those killed or injured by drunk driving; inspire those who may feel helpless or lost; and to commit to a future of No More Victims.

Where:

Lake Carolyn

514 E. Las Colinas Blvd.

Irving, TX 75039

When:

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Registration time: 7 am - 8:30 am

Race/Walk starts 8 am - 12 pm

https://www.madd.org/north-texas/event/2019-walk-like-madd-north-texas-madd-dash-5k/

State Fair Classic - Grambling State Tigers & Prairie View A&M Panthers

2019-09-28T05:00:00Z

Since the 1980s, Grambling State Tigers and Prairie View A&M Panthers have traveled to Dallas during the State Fair to go head-to-head on the grass of the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. The Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic is filled with great football for four quarters and a stunning battle of the bands during halftime. Game tickets are purchased through each university's athletic office. A ticket to the 2019 State Fair Classic includes admission to the State Fair of Texas on game day - Saturday, September 28, 2019.

https://bigtex.com/event/state-fair-classic-prairie-view-am-university-v-grambling-state-university/

Where:

Cotton Bowl Stadium

3750 The Midway

Dallas, TX 75215

When:

Saturday, September 28, 2019

World Food Championships

2019-10-16T05:00:00Z

Nothing brings out the passion, performance and profound creativity from chefs and award-winning cooks like the World Food Championships. More than 1500 grand champions will bring their best to Dallas to dazzle, to impress and ultimately, to beat the best in this one epic Food Sport event! The experience is amazingly unique and one that every foodie can find the perfect way to devour.

Where:

Reunion Tower Lawn

300 Reunion Blvd. E

Dallas, TX 75207

When:

October 16-20, 2019

Ticket Prices yet to be announced.

https://worldfoodchampionships.com/tickets

The Temptations!

2019-10-20T05:00:00Z

The soul and R&B vocal group comes to Winstar World Casino and Resort this October!

Where:

Winstar World Casino

777 Casino Ave.

Thackerville, OK 73459

When:

Sunday, October 20, 2019

4 pm

Tickets start at $25

https://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/315340/the-temptations-winstar-world-casino-thackerville

Plano Family Expo Trick or Treat

2019-10-26T05:00:00Z

A family fun-filled event designed by families for families.

Where:

The Plano Event Center

2000 East Spring Creek Parkway

Plano, TX 75074

When:

October 26, 2019

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

General Admission is FREE

Haunted Maze is $5 plus $1.89 FEE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plano-family-expo-trick-or-treat-tickets-54333984410

Festival at the Switchyard in Historic Downtown Carrollton

2019-11-02T05:00:00Z

The Festival at the Switchyard honors the critical role the railroad played in putting Carrollton on the map and the continuing importance of rail in Carrollton's present and future. The event is held on the streets of Downtown Carrollton off IH-35E at Belt Line Road, just steps away from the DART Green Line Downtown Carrollton Station. With FREE admission, FREE parking, FREE rides, FREE games and FREE concerts, the Festival at the Switchyard is a family favorite!

Where:

Downtown Carrollton, Texas

Off IH-35E at Belt Line Road

When:

Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 11 am to 10 pm

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/about-us/calendar/carrollton-s-festival-at-the-switchyard/about-the-festival#ad-image-0

Chi Omega Christmas Market 2019

2019-11-20T06:00:00Z

Get your holiday off to a great start! Chi Omega Christmas Market 2019 offers a unique, one-of-a-kind shopping experience with more than 220 merchants showcasing gifts for every age including holiday decor, women's clothing/accessories, home accents, children's clothing and toys, food items and much more! Chi Omega Christmas Market has distributed more than $8.5 million dollars to the Dallas community through grants to local charities and collegiate scholarships. Be a part of the holiday spirit of giving and attend the Chi Omega Christmas Market 2019!

Where:

Centennial Hall at Fair Park

1001 Washington St.

Dallas, TX 75210

When:

November 20th - 7-10 pm - Preview Party

November 21st - 9:30 am - 1 pm - First Call

November 21st - 1-9 pm - General Admission

November 22nd - 10 am - 8 pm - General Admission

November 23rd - 1- am - 5 pm - General Admission

General Admission $12 at Tom Thumb or $15 through Eventbrite

http://www.chiomegaxmas.org/

Christmas In Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas!

2019-12-01T06:00:00Z

Grapevine is the Christmas Capital of Texas! Millions of magical lights, enormous decorations and season events perfectly capture the spirit of the season!

Where:

Grapevine Texas

When:

Mid November 2019 through early January 2020 - Check exact dates at website below:

https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas-capital-of-texas/ice-lone-star-christmas/

Frisco Square's Christmas in The Square!

2019-12-01T06:00:00Z

Presents the largest choreographed holiday lights and music show in North Texas, Christmas in the Square returns for its 14th year, full of established favorites and new surprises. See dates at their website below:

https://friscosquare.com/cits/

FREE to the public

75th Anniversary of D-Day: Community Ceremonial Remembrance

2019-06-06T05:00:00Z

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of allied troops landing in Normandy during WWII. More than 2,500 American servicemen lost their lives during the invasion of northern France, including 100 Texans. Twenty-five of those came from the DFW area and they will be honored during this event.

When:

June 6, 2019

6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Where:

Plano Event Center

2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.

Plano, TX 7574

Tickets are Free - Follow the link below to register

Registration

Dive-In Movies - Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

2019-07-20T05:00:00Z

Cool off in the pool while watching a family-friendly movie. Gates open at 8 pm, movie starts at dusk. $5 a person

Bahama Beach Waterpark

1895 Campfire Circle

Dallas, TX 75232

In Oak Cliff/South Dallas

https://www.guidelive.com/locations/276172/bahama-beach-waterpark-dallas

State Fair of Texas Begins September 27th!

2019-09-27T05:00:00Z

The theme for the State Fair of Texas 2019 is "Celebrating Texas Creativity"! Texas is excited to highlight Texan artistry through it's 2019 theme. It is stitched in the fabric of Texas history. Proudly illustrating the Lone Star State culture and the many ways Texans express their ingenuity.

Where:

State Fair of Texas

3921 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75210

When:

September 27 - October 20, 2019

State Fair of Texas Info

Monthly Mobile Food Pantry Provided by The Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood

2019-11-19T06:00:00Z

Grab a bag of groceries! The Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood has partnered with the North Texas Food Bank to distribute food. Admissions and food are both FREE! Come join every 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Where:

Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood

2006 Didsbury Circle

Dallas, TX 75224

When:

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. In November it will be on the 19th.

Monthly Mobile Food Pantry

Let's Talk Money & Kids!

2020-01-10T06:00:00Z

How to talk to your kids about money.

January 10, Friday, 10 am - 11:15 am

January 28, Tuesday, 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual - Online - FREE

How to Talk to Your Kids About Money

International Bowl 2020

2020-01-14T06:00:00Z

International Bowl presented by USA Football returns to AT&T Stadium. The International Bowl pits teams from around the world against America's best at the U19, U18, U17 and U16 levels.

January 14-15, 2020

AT&T Stadium

Cost: $35-$85

Children under 12: Free

Parking is Free

International Bowl 2020

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.

2020-02-01T06:00:00Z

Take a stroll down Memory Lane and relive the experience of learning made fun! Recommended for ages 5 and up! It will run with no intermission.

Dallas Children's Theater

Rosewood Center for Family Arts

5938 Skillman St.

Dallas, TX 75231

January 25 - February 23, 2020

Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:30 pm

ASL Performance: Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 4:30 pm

Tickets: $15 - $40

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.

Baby Day! Dallas!

2020-02-15T06:00:00Z

A celebration of the extraordinary first 3 years of life and the critical bonding experience that occurs for children and caregivers.

Dallas Museum of Art

1717 North Harwood St.

Dallas, TX 75201

Saturday, February 15, 2020

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

FREE to attend. Registration required.

Baby Day! Dallas!

Montreal at FC Dallas!

2020-03-07T06:00:00Z

FC Dallas vs Montreal Impact

March 7th at 2:00 pm

Toyota Stadium & Soccer Center

9200 World Cup Way

Frisco, TX 75034

214-705-6700

Ticket Prices: $10-$65

FC Dallas

Dinosaur Adventure!

2020-03-21T05:00:00Z

Dinosaur Adventure is North America's newest and most advanced traveling Dinosaur exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars! The whole family will also be amused by our live entertainment featuring velociraptor training sessions and a baby dinosaur meet and greet.

March 21-22

9 am - 8 pm

Dallas Market Hall

2200 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75207

Event website: Dinosaur Adventure