Globe Trottin' Kids

FIFA World Cup
2026-06-11
The FIFA World Cup is an international football (soccer) tournament held every four years, bringing together national teams from around the world to compete for the championship. It is one of the most prestigious and widely watched sporting events globally, capturing the attention of millions of fans and showcasing top-level football talent.

Anne Frank's Birthday
2026-06-12
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.

Dragon Boat Festival, China
2026-06-19
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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Juneteenth
2026-06-19
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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International Day of Yoga
2026-06-21
International Day of Yoga is a day to promote yoga as a way to improve mental and physical health.
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Father's Day
2026-06-21
Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers. In many countries, including the United States, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

June Solstice
2026-06-21
For the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the longest day of the year and the moment when the Sun reaches the Tropic of Cancer, its highest point.
For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the shortest day of the year and the arrival of winter. The solstice happens at the same moment for everyone, everywhere on Earth.

World Music Day
2026-06-21
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.

Festival of the Sun, Peru
2026-06-24
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 Refugee Day
2026-06-25
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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Helen Keller Day
2026-06-27
Helen Keller Day is celebrated every year on June 27th. As a presidential proclamation in 1980, along with international blind and deaf organizations, this holiday was designated to celebrate the life and work of the extraordinary Helen Keller.

Canada Day
2026-07-01
Canada Day marks the anniversary of the confederation of Canada in 1867 when the British North America Act came into effect. The day is observed with patriotic events, fireworks, parades, and various festivities across the country, symbolizing Canadian pride and unity.
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International Reggae Day
2026-07-01
International Reggae Day is celebrated each year on July 1 to honor reggae music and its powerful cultural roots in Jamaica. The day recognizes reggae’s global influence as a music style that shares messages of peace, unity, resilience, and social justice. It’s a great opportunity for students to listen to reggae rhythms, learn about Jamaica, and explore how music can connect people across cultures.

Independence Day, United States
2026-07-04
U.S. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the thirteen American colonies’ separation from British rule. The day is observed with patriotic displays, fireworks, barbecues, parades, and various festivities that symbolize the nation’s commitment to freedom and independence.

Running of the Bulls, Spain
2026-07-06
Running of the Bulls, the world’s most exciting bull race, takes place every July in the streets of Pamplona, Spain.

Tanabata (Star Festival)
2026-07-07
Tanabata, also known as the “Star Festival,” is celebrated every year on July 7 in Japan.
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World Chocolate Day
2026-07-07
World Chocolate Day marks the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 1500s, where it quickly became a popular treat.

Naadam Festival
2026-07-11
Naadam is a traditional festival marking Mongolia’s independence from China. The 3-day holiday blends traditional arts and sports with wrestling, horse racing, and archery competitions.
Learn more here.

World Population Day
2026-07-11
World Population Day is for bringing attention to population issues, such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.

Festival of Giants, France
2026-07-12
During the beginning of July, the north of France celebrates Fêtes de Gayant (Festival of Giants).
Most northern cities have a patron giant that is said to protect the city and its people. Carried through the streets, these giants are made of wood and measure between six and eight and a half meters in length (20 to 25 ft).

Bastille Day, France
2026-07-14
Bastille Day is a French holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille, a military fortress and prison. On July 14, 1789 this violent uprising helped spark the beginning of the French Revolution. Millions of French people all over the world celebrate this holiday to honor democracy and equality.

Nelson Mandela International Day
2026-07-18
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on his birthday – July 18th.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela
Celebrate Mandela Day! Get info here.

Women's Equality Day, US
2026-07-26
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.

International Day of Friendship
2026-07-30
The International Day of Friendship is meant to inspire people around the world to build culturally diverse bridges and bring people together through friendship.
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Kanto Matsuri, Japan
2026-08-03
The Kanto Festival is an annual event held every year in Akita City, Japan.
Eight-meter tall bamboo poles decorated with hanging lanterns are balanced by performers on their foreheads or lower backs.
The lanterns are decorated to resemble bags of rice. This is a time for people to pray for a good harvest.

Spicemas Festival, Grenada
2026-08-05
Spicemas Festival is Grenada’s vibrant annual carnival, celebrated in early August. It blends African, French, and Caribbean traditions in a colorful display of culture, music, and community spirit.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2026-08-07
Scotland’s capital hosts the largest performing arts festival in the world. Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place annually in the month of August and is open to anyone, with any type of performance.

Baba Jie, Taiwan
2026-08-08
Baba Jie is Father’s Day in Taiwan. It is not an official holiday in Taiwan, but is observed and celebrated every August 8th. People honor their fathers by going out for dinner, giving gifts, and spending time together.

International Day of the World's Indigenous People
2026-08-09
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is also a day to acknowledge and recognize the many achievements made by indigenous people around the world.

National Women's Day, South Africa
2026-08-09
Women’s Day is celebrated in South Africa every year on August 9th. It honors the thousands of women who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in 1956 to protest unfair pass laws during apartheid.
