National Herb Day (1st Saturday in May)
Explore simple gardening ideas, cooking tips, and fun ways to use fresh herbs in everyday meals and activities.
Food & Beverage Weird Holidays
From bacon and banana splits to salami and spumoni, these food and beverage weird holidays celebrate some very specific cravings. This collection rounds up the strangest food-focused days on the calendar, each dedicated to a particular dish, drink, or guilty pleasure that somehow earned its own holiday.
Whether you’re into sweet desserts, savory snacks, or niche comfort foods, these holidays give you a fun excuse to indulge. Each post shares the origin of the day, creative ways to celebrate, and includes a free black-and-white coloring page to mark the occasion.
-
-
Lemonade Day (1st Sunday in May)
Enjoy a refreshing spring tradition with simple recipes, outdoor fun, and creative ways to celebrate with kids.
-
National Orange Juice Day (May 4)
Discover the history of this breakfast staple, fun nutrition facts, and easy ways to enjoy fresh, citrus-inspired drinks at home.
-
National Blueberry Pie Day (April 28)
Learn the story behind this fruity dessert favorite, plus baking tips, fun facts, and celebration ideas.
-
National Pretzel Day (April 26)
Discover the long history of this twisted baked snack, fun facts, and tasty ways to enjoy sweet or salty varieties.
-
National Pigs in a Blanket Day (April 24)
Explore the origins of this bite-sized party snack, plus fun serving ideas and easy recipes.
-
National Picnic Day (April 23)
Plan the perfect outdoor meal with picnic tips, easy recipes, and fun activities for families and classrooms.
-
National Jelly Bean Day (April 22)
Learn the sweet history of these colorful candies, fun trivia, and playful ways to enjoy them with kids.
-
National Cheddar Fries Day (April 20)
Discover how cheesy loaded fries became a comfort food favorite, plus fun serving ideas and easy recipes.
-
National Garlic Day (April 19)
Explore garlic’s bold culinary history, health benefits, and flavorful recipes perfect for home cooks.
