Globe Trottin' Kids

Global Read Aloud
2025-10-06
Global Read Aloud was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world.
Each year new books are chosen and read aloud to students during a set 6-week period. During that time, teachers try to make as many global connections as possible.
Click here for more information and to get signed up!

World Habitat Day
2025-10-06
World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world.
The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage action for the basic right to adequate shelter for everyone.

Tet Trung Thu, Vietnam
2025-10-06
Tet Trung Thu, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Children’s Moon Festival, is a significant Vietnamese celebration. It is a time for family gatherings, feasting, and activities such as lantern parades. The festival is especially focused on celebrating children and is characterized by the sharing of mooncakes, traditional performances, and the lighting of lanterns to symbolize brightness and good fortune.

Chuseok, South Korea
2025-10-06
Chuseok is a major harvest festival and a time for giving thanks in South Korea. Families gather to pay respects to ancestors, share traditional meals, and participate in activities like folk games and dance during this three-day holiday.

Mid-Autumn Festival, China
2025-10-06
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and Mooncake Festival, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
Traditionally, the Chinese share cakes (mooncakes) with people they appreciate and love.
It is a national holiday in China, Macau, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Learn more HERE.

Sukkot
2025-10-06
Sukkot is a week-long Jewish harvest festival that is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur.
In 2025, Sukkot begins at sunset on October 6 and ends at nightfall on October 13.

World Teachers' Day
2025-10-05
World Teachers’ Day is a global celebration that honors the contributions and dedication of teachers worldwide. The day highlights the importance of education, recognizes teachers’ impact on students and society, and advocates for better working conditions and support for educators.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, US
2025-10-04
For nine days in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the skies with hundreds of balloons.

World Animal Day
2025-10-04
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare held annually on October 4.

Dussehra
2025-10-02
Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
This Indian holiday takes place on the 10th day of the seventh month according to the Hindu calendar.

International Day of Non-Violence
2025-10-02
The International Day of Non-Violence takes place every year on October 2, honoring the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The goal is to promote non-violence through education and public awareness.

Gandhi's Birthday
2025-10-02
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. He was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Learn About Mohandas Gandhi

International Coffee Day
2025-10-01
International Coffee Day is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their appreciation of the beverage and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on the crop.

Yom Kippur
2025-10-01
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. The holy day is traditionally observed by fasting, praying, and attending synagogue services.
In 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on October 1 and ends at nightfall on October 2.

Autumn Equinox
2025-09-22
The autumn equinox, also known as the September or fall equinox, takes place on or around September 22 at the moment the Sun crosses the equator. Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere and spring begins in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are several celebrations around the world in mid-autumn when the equinox occurs.

International Day of Peace
2025-09-21
The International Day of Peace (or Peace Day) is observed around the world each year on 21 September.
Teach Peace: Books & Activities for Kids

Oktoberfest
2025-09-20
Oktoberfest is a 16-18 day festival held annually in late September to early October in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is the world’s largest fair.
Other cities around the world hold similar celebrations.

Love & Friendship Day, Colombia
2025-09-20
Love and Friendship Day (El Día de Amor y Amistad) is the Colombian version of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September each year.

Mexican Independence Day
2025-09-16
September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. On this day, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1810.

International Dot Day
2025-09-15
International Dot Day was inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
People of all ages are encouraged to trust their own inner talent and embrace their own creativity to create art.

Independence Day for 5 Central American Nations
2025-09-15
Five Central American nations (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) celebrate their independence from Spain every September 15.

Hispanic Heritage Month
2025-09-15
Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Mindfulness Day
2025-09-12
Mindfulness Day was created as a way to promote mindfulness and raise awareness about its benefits.
Try 5 Free Mindfulness Activities!

National Day of Service and Remembrance
2025-09-11
National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a day of unity and charitable service, observed throughout the U.S. and in other countries around the world on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

International Literacy Day
2025-09-08
International Literacy Day is for raising awareness of global literacy issues and for supporting campaigns that help increase literacy for all people. It was originally established by UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization – in 1965.

The Hungry Ghost Festival, China
2025-09-06
The Hungry Ghost Festival is celebrated during the month-long Ghost Month. It is one of several traditional festivals in China to worship ancestors.
It is believed that on this night, many lost and hungry ghosts come to visit the living. Families honor these spirits by offering food, burning incense and joss paper, and performing rituals to ensure peace and protection.

International Day of Charity
2025-09-05
The International Day of Charity is observed annually on September 5th to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related activities all over the world.

Aloha Festivals
2025-09-01
Aloha Festivals occur annually all over the state of Hawaii. These festivals are celebrated to acknowledge and preserve the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands.
The celebrations are enjoyed for the entire month of September.

Day of Knowledge, Russia
2025-09-01
In Russia, September 1 is called the Day of Knowledge. It marks the start of the school year for children.

Labor Day, US
2025-09-01
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.
