Today is:   August 29

Scroll to explore events active on this date.

For the current year, this category includes: 6609 events.

Category: Friends and Family Events


Highlighting events, holidays, and awareness days celebrating, created for or about our closest relationships.

The Family and Friends category includes events that focus on the beautiful mess you were born into (aka family), parenting, and the circle of people you choose to populate your life (aka friends, acquaintances, and co-workers)

Forget-Me-Not Days / The Longest Day, Alzh...

Daily

0

January

Handshake Day, World: June 21

Daily

World Handshake Day is created by Ivan _upa from Croatia. Here is how he describes his motivation for this day (Edited for grammar and clarity): "When I was a little boy I grew up in Croatia nearby the A...

January

Meow Monday, Take Your Cat to Work Day: Ju...

Daily

Meow Monday is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US and encourages Americans to bring their cats with them to work for the day. It also kicks off National Take Your Pet to Work Week, which...

January

Pet, Take Your Pet to Work Week, Ntl.: Jun...

weekly

Take Your Pet to Work Week is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US and encourages Americans to bring their animal friends with them to work during this time.

January

Infant Mental Health Week, Ntl. (UK/AU): J...

Weekly

0

January

Widow's Day, Intl. (1954): June 23

Daily

0

January

Handshake Day, Ntl.: June 24

Daily

Handshakes are a part of business culture, which originated with the need to make sure the person you were speaking with wasn't concealing a dagger up their sleeve. Today they are the most common form of...

January

Dog, Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Ntl. (UK)...

Daily

0

January

Fido Friday, Take Your Dog to Work Day, Nt...

Daily

Created in 1998, Take Your Dog to Work Day (aka Fido Friday) is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US.

January

Great American Backyard Campout: June 26

Daily

The Great American Backyard Campout encourages Americans to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It is an opportunity to bond with family and discover the ecosystem present in your own backyard.

January

Married Day, Decide to Be: June 27

Daily

0

January

May One Day: May 1

Daily

May One Day is about defining a dream, taking steps to realizing that dream and making it a reality. Annually on May 1 since 2016.

January

Scrapbooking Day, Ntl.: May 1

Daily

0

January

Silver Star Families of America Day: May 1...

Daily

Silver Star Families of America Day was founded in 2004. The Silver Star Families of America's main goal is to assist the American soldiers, wounded or who have fallen ill in the line of duty, as well a...

January

Civility Awareness Month, Global: May

Monthly

For thirty-one days, at home, work or school, people worldwide are encouraged to practice civility by being considerate, polite and helpful. Observed annually in May.

January

Family Wellness Month: May

Monthly

0

January

Foster Care Month, Ntl.: May

Monthly

The purpose of National Foster Care Month is to take an active role in activities across the country that recognize not only these cherished children and youth, but also the commitment of so many that tou...

January

Military Appreciation Month, Ntl.: May

Monthly

National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), created in 1999, was originally designated by Congress. The purpose is to learn more about the history and recognition of US armed services, the individuals wh...

January

Older Americans Month: May

Monthly

Older Americans Month was proclaimed by the President of the United States and established to honor the contributions of persons over the age of 65 to the nation. Older Americans are now living longer, h...

January

Pet Cancer Awareness Month, Ntl.: May*

Monthly

A successful example of cause marketing, National Pet Cancer Awareness Month is sponsored by Blue Buffalo the pet food, Petco, Morris Animal Foundation and the Riedel Cody Fund. The month is dedicated to...

January
AD

Jubilee LLC, 1712 Pioneer Avenue,Suite 2019 Cheyenne, WY 82001 +1 (484) 226 4777

Copyright © Jubilee LLC / LEEPCalendar.com 2025. All rights reserved.