Globe Trottin' Kids

Festival of the Sun, Peru
2025-06-24
Inti Raymi is an ancient Incan festival celebrated in honor of the Sun God, Inti. Held on the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, the festival involves elaborate ceremonies, processions, and rituals to express gratitude for the sun’s life-giving energy and seek blessings for the upcoming year.
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World Music Day
2025-06-21
Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world every June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries.

International Day of Yoga
2025-06-21
International Day of Yoga is a day to promote yoga as a way to improve mental and physical health.
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El Colacho, Spain
2025-06-21
El Salto del Colacho, also known as The Baby Jumping Festival, is a Spanish ritual in which men dressed as the devil jump over babies born within the year.
Traditionally, the “devils” jump over the babies to lure away evil spirits and leave the babies blessed and pure.

World Refugee Day
2025-06-20
World Refugee Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by refugees and displaced persons. The day seeks to promote empathy, understanding, and support for the millions of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or violence.
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Juneteenth
2025-06-19
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Anne Frank's Birthday
2025-06-12
Anne Frank (1929-1945), a young Jewish girl, and her family moved to the Netherlands from Germany after Adolf Hitler and the Nazis came to power there in 1933.
In 1942, Frank and her family went into hiding in a secret apartment behind her father’s business in German-occupied Amsterdam. The Franks were discovered in 1944 and sent to concentration camps; only Anne’s father survived.
Discover The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.

World Oceans Day
2025-06-08
World Oceans Day is dedicated to honoring, protecting, and conserving our oceans.

World Environment Day
2025-06-05
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise global awareness and action for environmental protection. Each year, a different country hosts the event with a specific theme, addressing issues such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity, and conservation. Activities include tree planting, clean-up drives, educational campaigns, and policy discussions, encouraging people worldwide to take steps toward a healthier planet.

World Bicycle Day
2025-06-03
World Bicycle Day celebrates the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries. It’s a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation that fosters environmental stewardship and health.
Pedal Power: Celebrating World Bicycle Day

American Indian Citizenship Day
2025-06-02
American Indian Citizenship Day commemorates the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, granting United States citizenship to all Native Americans born in the country.

World Reef Awareness Day
2025-06-01
World Reef Awareness Day is a call to action for protecting the reef ecosystem within our oceans.

Dragon Boat Festival, China
2025-05-31
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu or Tuen Ng Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday. Celebrated with dragon boat races, zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and the hanging of medicinal herbs, the festival commemorates the poet Qu Yuan and is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good health and protection.
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Memorial Day
2025-05-26
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States.

Cheese Rolling Festival, UK
2025-05-26
The Cheese Rolling Festival is an annual English tradition in which several contestants attempt to chase a rolling cheese wheel down a very steep hill to win one of the most unique competitions in the world.

African Liberation Day
2025-05-25
On African Liberation Day many African countries celebrate the hard-fought achievement of their freedom from European colonial powers.
Events include speeches, cultural performances, educational forums, and rallies, highlighting Africa’s ongoing efforts for peace, progress, and self-determination.

World Turtle Day
2025-05-23
World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to raise awareness about turtle and tortoise conservation and the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade. The day encourages people to learn about, protect, and appreciate these ancient reptiles. Activities include educational events, conservation projects, rescue efforts, and advocacy for stronger environmental protections.

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
2025-05-21
“On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, UNESCO encourages people around the world to join us in celebrating cultural diversity and advocating for ways to protect and promote it in their own communities. In this way, all will be included and no one will be left behind.” — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

World Bee Day
2025-05-20
World Bee Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for biodiversity, agriculture, and food production. The day emphasizes the need to protect bees and their habitats, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining ecosystems and global food security.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day
2025-05-15
Global Accessibility Awareness Day brings awareness to digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people living with disabilities or impairments.

Limerick Day
2025-05-12
Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer known for his nonsensical prose and poetry.

Vesak
2025-05-12
Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Buddha Day, as it celebrates the founder of Buddhism. Observances include prayers, meditation, temple visits, chanting, and acts of kindness such as giving to the needy. Many Buddhists light lanterns and candles to symbolize enlightenment.
The festival is widely celebrated in Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Thailand, and other Buddhist-majority countries, emphasizing compassion, peace, and wisdom.

Mother's Day
2025-05-11
Many countries, including the United States, celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. It is a day to honor and appreciate mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures for their love and contributions. Families typically celebrate by giving cards, flowers, and gifts, as well as spending quality time together. Many people take their mothers out for brunch or prepare special home-cooked meals.

Día de las Madres, Mexico
2025-05-10
In Mexico, Mother’s Day (Día de las Madres) is celebrated annually on May 10, regardless of the day of the week. It is one of the most important family celebrations, honoring mothers with flowers, gifts, music, and special meals.
Many families start the day with Las Mañanitas, a traditional song for mothers, often sung by mariachi bands. Schools and workplaces may host special events, and families gather for festive meals, typically featuring dishes like tamales, mole, or pozole. The day is marked by deep appreciation and gratitude for mothers.

Outdoor Classroom Day
2025-05-08
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. On Outdoor Classroom Day itself, which has two dates each year, teachers celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class.
Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Play not only teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, but is central to children’s enjoyment of childhood.
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Teacher Appreciation Day
2025-05-06
Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teacher Day, falls on the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Thank a teacher!

Children's Book Week in May
2025-05-05
During Children’s Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading.
Learn more at everychildareader.net

Cinco de Mayo
2025-05-05
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is observed with parades, music, traditional dances, and festive gatherings, particularly in the United States and the Mexican state of Puebla.

Seville Fair, Spain
2025-05-05
The Seville Fair (Feria de Abril) is one of Spain’s most famous and vibrant festivals, typically held in April, two weeks after Easter.
Originating in 1847 as a livestock fair, it has evolved into a grand celebration of Andalusian culture, featuring flamenco dancing, bullfights, parades, and colorful processions. The fair is held at a specially constructed fairground in Seville, with hundreds of decorated casetas (private tents) where families and friends gather to eat, drink, and dance. The event is marked by traditional attire, such as flamenco dresses for women and traje corto (short jackets) for men. It’s a lively and joyful celebration of Andalusian music, dance, and heritage.

Teacher Appreciation Week
2025-05-05
Teacher Appreciation Week in the U.S. is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. It is a time to express gratitude and recognition for the dedication and hard work of educators. It provides an opportunity for students, parents, and the community to show their appreciation through various gestures, such as cards, gifts, or special activities, honoring the crucial role teachers play in shaping the lives of their students.
