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National Make a Gift Day
Dec 3
National Make a Gift Day on December 3 encourages handmade presents. Learn the history of homemade gifts and easy DIY gift ideas…
Hobbies & Games Days
Puzzles, card games, fishing, crafts and more. Find days that celebrate the pastimes people love.
16 days, starting with the next one coming up.
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National Dice Day
Dec 4
National Dice Day on December 4 celebrates one of the world's oldest gaming tools. Learn dice history, from 5,000-year-old dice to tabletop…
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Crossword Puzzle Day
Dec 21
Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21 marks the first crossword, published in 1913. Learn its history and tips for solving tougher puzzles.
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World Basketball Day
Dec 21
World Basketball Day on December 21 marks the first basketball game in 1891. Learn how James Naismith invented the sport and why…
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Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day
Dec 27
Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day on December 27 is a fun winter craft day. Learn the science of real snowflakes and how to…
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National Card Playing Day
Dec 28
National Card Playing Day on December 28 celebrates games from poker to solitaire. Learn how playing cards began in China and new…
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National Puzzle Day
Jan 29
National Puzzle Day on January 29 celebrates jigsaws, crosswords, sudoku and brain teasers. Learn puzzle history and find a challenge to try…
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National Kite Flying Day
Feb 8
National Kite Flying Day is February 8. Learn about famous kites in history, how to fly one safely and where to find…
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National Scrabble Day
Apr 13
National Scrabble Day is April 13, Alfred Butts' birthday. Learn how the game was invented, how it got its name and fun…
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National Safe Boating Week
May 22–28
National Safe Boating Week kicks off boating season each May. Learn who runs it, what Coast Guard data show about drownings and…
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National Scavenger Hunt Day
May 24
National Scavenger Hunt Day is May 24. Learn the history of the scavenger hunt and get easy ideas for hunts at home,…
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National Paper Airplane Day
May 26
National Paper Airplane Day is May 26. Learn how paper planes fly, the world record and easy experiments to try.
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National Sewing Machine Day
Jun 13
National Sewing Machine Day is June 13. Learn how the sewing machine was invented, the famous patent fights and easy beginner projects.
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National Go Fishing Day
Jun 18
National Go Fishing Day is June 18. Learn how many Americans fish, how free fishing days work and simple tips for a…
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National Video Game Day
Jul 8
National Video Game Day is July 8. Learn the day's surprising origin, early games like Tennis for Two and the Odyssey, and…
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National Checkers Day
Sep 23
National Checkers Day on September 23 celebrates the classic board game. Learn checkers history, from ancient games to the computer that solved…