Those hot days of August are upon us — and we're loving all this time outside with our kiddos! But it also feels like summer is drawing to a close, with the start of a new school year just around the corner. Here are 10 holidays and events you and your family can mark this August.
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World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week, supported by UNICEF and the World Health Federation in more than 120 countries, was created with the goal to provide support for breastfeeding moms everywhere. Aug. 1-7
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National Night Out
National Night Out, observed annually on the first Tuesday of August, is a night for community building. Aug. 3
Visit one of these local events:
National Night Out - The City of Gardner invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Today we raise a glass of milk to Ruth Graves Wakefield, the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie. She made the first batch in 1938 by chopping up pieces of a Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar and mixing them into her dough. Aug. 4
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National S'mores Day
That's right. Give me s’more. We’ve got more than a dozen takes on this ooey, gooey, delicious summertime treat. Check out this idea for a S'mores buffet to help you find your favorite combination! Aug. 10
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International Youth Day
International Youth Day, a day designated by the United Nations, is an opportunity to celebrate the involvement of young people in issues worldwide, ranging from the political to the environmental. Take the opportunity to ask your kids what they think the most pressing issues of today are. You might be surprised by their insights. Aug. 12
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International Elephant Day
Elephants are a threatened species and International Elephant Day is a great chance to talk to your kids not only about this amazing creature, but also other endangered animals and the importance of caring for them and our world. Aug 12
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Bad Poetry Day
Get the whole family involved by writing bad poetry together — who can come up with the worst verse? Read them out loud and whoever gets the most groans wins. Aug. 18
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Hawaii Admission Day
Celebrate the anniversary of the Aloha state's admission to our union. Aug. 20
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Anniversary of 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Martin Luther King Jr. made his "I Have a Dream” speech on this day in 1963. Today, read the speech in its entirety with your kids and talk about King's message. How far have we come? How far do we have to go? Aug. 28
Cool events to check out on the calendar:
August 10 ⚾️ Wally's Making Books Come Alive ~ All Ages (Harvard)
August 15 🚘 Hollis Hills Farm Car Show
August 22 🧚🏼♂️ Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes (Ages 4-12) at Tower Hill Botanic Garden
August 27 🍿 Friday Night Movies in the Park (Fitchburg)
