Scroll to explore events active on this date.
For the current year, this category includes: 5971 events.
Events found under the children category celebrate, support, or affect persons under the age of eighteen.
Daily
National Parents' Day was declared in 1994 by US President Bill Clinton through the Congressional Resolution. This promotion recognizes and supports the critical role of parents in the child's life. It...
Daily
Studies show that children who regularly spend time and are comfortable around water are healthier and have increased self-confidence. In advance of National Waterpark Day on July 28, Kalahari Resorts and...
Monthly
National Acne Awareness Month focuses on self-esteem, one of the most common skin conditions in the United States, affecting more than 40 million Americans. An estimated 40 percent of adolescents experien...
Daily
Anne and Samantha Day occurs on the summer and winter solstice to honor the work of two teenage women who died too young. Its purpose is to create a postage stamp to commemorate their actions promoting wo...
Daily
ASK Day is about gun safety. It is a day to remind parents, caretakers, and teens to ask, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" Safe storage of guns saves lives. Each day in the United States, an ave...
Monthly
National Burns Awareness Month seeks to teach Australians burn prevention and the correct first aid treatment for burns. Winter is just beginning, which means increased use of candles, fireplaces, heaters...
Daily
World Day Against Child Labor Day is sponsored by the International Program on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC). This day seeks to raise awareness of the issue of child labor worldwide. Each year fo...
Daily
World Day of Child Victims of Aggression brings to light children's suffering, particularly those who are victims of war and abuse. It is a United Nations (UN) affirmation to safeguard children's rights i...
Monthly
Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc sponsors Child Vision Awareness Month. It's a reminder to schedule your child's annual optometry exam. With over half of Americans needing glasses, contacts, or laser s...
Monthly
International Childhood Cancer Campaign Month raises awareness of the struggles of cancer-stricken children and the research needed to mitigate this disease. The Childhood Cancer Campaign Month event st...
Daily
Stand for Children Day raises awareness of childcare and safety throughout the US. Over the years, advocates have used this day to rally for reforms in child care. Fairs that focus on the health and the w...
Daily
National Children's Awareness Memorial Day each year is a time to grieve and remember all the children who died too young, whether through disease, accident, or war. Annually on the first Sunday of June.
Daily
Children's Day in China is a national celebration of the joys of childhood. Parents are encouraged to do something special with their children and spend quality time together. Throughout the nation, pagea...
Daily
International Children's Day was first declared in 1925 at the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland. The date varies around the world. In the United States, this even...
Daily
Children's Day observations in the United States predate Mother's and Father's Day, and the first such was acknowledged prior to the 1860s. Since 2007, the governor of Illinois has proclaimed "Children's...
Daily
Each Sunday in Christianity tends to center on a theme. The second Sunday of June is dedicated to children and is known as Children's Sunday.
Daily
Donald Duck Day (Take 2) marks the first appearance of Donald Duck on June 9, 1934, in "The Wise Little Hen" cartoon feature. Donald Duck Day (Take 1) celebrates the character's birthday, March 13, 191...
Daily
Adoption Exchange Days (AEDs) are events held in the United Kingdom to facilitate adoption by bringing together prospective adoptive families and children waiting for adoption. These events include adopti...
Daily
Family Health & Fitness Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in June and promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. Agencies everywhere are encouraged to participa...
Daily
Family History Day focuses on inter-generational family health and strength. It is a day to learn about your ancestors and develop family history records—brought to you by the people at Wellcat.