Break out the flags and fireworks for the annual Independence Day festivities, but don’t stop there! Carry the fun on through summer with these lesser-known holidays. Once again, we turn to one of our favorite sites, HolidaysandObservances.com, for offbeat observances during July and August. What will you plan for these wacky days?
July – Wild About Wildlife Month
July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 5 – National Graham Cracker Day
July 10 – Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day
July 14 – National Macaroni and Cheese Day
July 16 – Sundae Sunday
July 19 – Stick Out Your Tonge Day
July 22 – National Hammock Day
July 24 – Tell an Old Joke Day
July 27 – Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day
July 30 – Share a Hug Day
August – Admit You’re Happy Month
August 2 – Dinsaur Day
August 4 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 6 – Friendship Day
August 9 – National Book Lovers Day
August 10 – Spoil Your Dog Day
August 11 – Play in the Sand Day
August 17 – Balloon Animal Day
August 22 – Eat a Peach Day
August 27 – World Rock, Paper, Scissors Day
August 31 – Eat Outside Day
Go on, admit you’re wild about wildlife and happy to have some wacky things to celebrate!