Diwali
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Read more.
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America. Discover the Traditions of Día de los Muertos.
Children’s Book Week in November
During Children's Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading. Learn more at everychildareader.net
Election Day, United States
Voters in the United States elect a new President every four years.
Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. On Outdoor Classroom Day itself, which has two dates each year, teachers celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection…
STEM/STEAM Day
STEM/STEAM Day is focused on inspiring kids to explore and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Pushkar Camel Fair
The Pushkar Camel Fair, or Pushkar Mela, is an annual 14-day Hindu festival and one of the largest and most popular festivals in India. Camel trading and religious rituals are the main parts of the fair.
World Science Day
World Science Day for Peace and Development is dedicated to highlighting the importance of science in promoting peace and sustainable development. The day encourages global awareness and engagement in scientific endeavors to address pressing global challenges and improve the quality of life for all.
Veteran’s Day, US
Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day celebrates the natural human desire to be kind and the positive changes that kindness can bring to our communities. Teach Kindness in Your Classroom