Event Calendar

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT DAY National Night Out Day on the first Tuesday in August promotes police-community partnerships in neighborhoods across the country. The event focuses on the community and raising awareness through camaraderie. By improving area relationships, the hope is to make our neighborhoods safer. #NationalNightOutDay

NATIONAL WORK LIKE A DOG DAY On August 5th, National Work Like A Dog Day urges us to charge forth and meet every challenge we face. However, if you look to your dog for direction, you may be confounded. Also good to celebrate actual working dogs (service dogs).

NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY On August 6 we celebrate National Root Beer Float Day to tell us to float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice-cold mug of frothy root beer. The classic beverage creates a creamy treat loved by generations! #NationalRootBeerFloatDay

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY Observed annually on August 7th, National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light could be found across almost all of America’s shorelines

NATIONAL SEA SERPENT DAY National Sea Serpent Day, August 7, commemorates this siting and the many other stories that continue to be told. If you have ever looked out over the water and thought you saw a fantastic creature break the surface, you’re going to want to stick around. We’re going to explore the sea[...]

PURPLE HEART DAY Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The Purple Heart honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. During the American Revolutionary War, the Badge for Military Merit was awarded to six known soldiers. #PurpleHeartDay

NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration

AGENT ORANGE AWARENESS DAY Each year on August 10, Agent Orange Awareness Day presents an opportunity to provide information regarding the effects of Agent Orange. It also serves as a reminder of the lasting damage a single decision can cause. #AgentOrangeAwarenessDay

NATIONAL LAZY DAY National Lazy Day on August 10 gives us permission to relax and kick back. So, we’re going to be a bit lazy here. #NationalLazyDay

International Left Handers Day is an international day observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of left-handed individuals. The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell founder of the Left-handers Club. Studies suggest that approximately 90% of people are right-handed. Left-handedness is less common. Studies suggest that approximately[...]

NATIONAL NAVAJO CODE TALKERS DAY Each year on August 14th, National Navajo Code Talkers Day honors the contributions of the Native Americans who brought their unique abilities to the World War II effort. The day also highlights their impact on U.S. code and the Native American language that made it possible

NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 DAY National Spirit of ’45 Day honors the can-do attitude of an entire generation affected by the trials and hardships of World War II. Observed every year on August 14, communities around the country hold events and memorials. Each one honors those who have inspired us, sacrificed, and preserved our nation[...]

NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY National Relaxation Day on August 15 encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. #NationalRelaxationDay

NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY On August 17, National Nonprofit Day (NND) recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world. #NationalNonprofitDay  

NATIONAL AVIATION DAY National Aviation Day on August 19 recognizes the pioneers of human flight. #NationalAviationDay

NATIONAL RADIO DAY On August 20, National Radio Day recognizes the great invention of the radio. Celebrate the news, information, music, and stories carried across the airwaves. #NationalRadioDay

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUNDERS DAY On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed what is now called the Organic Act to establish the National Park Service. As part of the Department of Interior, the National Park Service protects 400 areas in 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, totaling 84 million acres. #NPSFoundersDay

NATIONAL PEACH DAY August 27 is National Peach Day on the National Day Calendar to celebrate one of summertime’s most scrumptious fruits known as the peach! August is prime peach season in the U.S. and we want everyone to enjoy a few peaches, plus remember the hardworking peach growers who provide us with this delicious[...]