Mark your calendar! There are over 1,500 national days. So, there is always something fun and unique to enjoy throughout the year. Below is our personal list of non-traditional day, week, and month long celebrations happening in July. Learn a little about each one and simple ways you can join the celebration.
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National Family Reunion Month: July 1 – July 31
Origin: Unknown
Get ready to celebrate National Family Reunion Month in July! Whether connected by blood, law, or marriage, family is everything. And gathering together with loved ones is the perfect way to make memories and share experiences. From delicious food to fun games around the bonfire, there are endless ways to enjoy a family reunion. Plus, with our busy lives, it’s more important than ever to take a break and spend quality time with those who matter most. So mark your calendars and get ready for some much-needed family fun!
Ways To Observe:
- Throw a family get-together and potluck.
- Gather a crew and plan for a future family reunion.
- Facetime or Zoom with family who are far away or those you haven’t seen in awhile.
- Watch old family videos or look through family photos and reflect on memorable moments.
Celebrate With Us:
- Free resource: Family Matters (a great way to capture important parts of your family’s amazing story).
- Digital Family Keepsake Journal for documenting different aspects of your family history and memories.
Social Wellness Month – July 1 – July 31
Origin: Words of Wellness (counseling group)
July is Social Wellness Month – a perfect time to shake up your routine and make new connections. Social wellness is all about building fulfilling relationships with others. And it’s not just about having fun – making new acquaintances can lead to new hobbies, experiences, and adventures you never thought possible. Plus, socializing has significant benefits for your physical health! So get out there, meet new people, and see what exciting opportunities come your way.
Ways To Observe:
- Get a group of family or friends together and doing something fun!
- Challenge yourself to meet someone new this month.
- Volunteer your time and assistance.
- Connect with others: laugh, smile, hug, or help.
Celebrate With Us:
- Check out these ideas from the National Institute of Health: Social Wellness Toolkit.
Be A Kid Again Day – July 8
Origin: Unknown
Have you ever wished you could go back to the good old days, when life was carefree and fun? Well, now you can! Mark your calendars for July 8 – it’s Be a Kid Again Day! On this special day, take a break from adulting and give yourself permission to be a kid again. That means no responsibilities, no work pressures, and no worrying about the future. It’s all about immersing yourself in childhood memories and channeling your inner child. So go ahead, let loose and have some fun – after all, there’s still a little bit of that joyful, innocent kid inside all of us, just waiting to come out and play.
Ways To Observe:
- Spend the day with the kids in your life.
- Play games you enjoyed as a kid.
- Look through happy photos of yourself as a kid and reflect on those memories.
- Do something you loved to do as a kid.
Celebrate With Us:
- Free resource: Have More Fun
- Free resource: Adult Coloring Pages