Celebrate August 2025 with S'mores Day, Tooth Fairy Day, and a variety of other holidays and activities!
August is a month filled with special days, each offering a unique opportunity for fun and learning. Here are some ideas to make the most of each celebration:
National Coloring Book Day (August 2)
Host a coloring party with family or friends using a variety of coloring books and supplies. Visit local bookstores for special events or promotions on coloring books, join online coloring communities to share artwork, or simply relax and color your favorite pages. 1, 3
International Friendship Day (August 3)
Organize a get-together or virtual call with friends, exchange friendship cards or DIY crafts, share stories about your friendships on social media, or volunteer for a community activity together.
Go Play Outside Day (August 4)
Plan outdoor activities like hiking, biking, picnics, or nature scavenger hunts with family or friends to enjoy fresh air and physical activity.
National Night Out Day (August 5)
Participate in local neighborhood block parties, safety fairs, or community meals to build neighborhood spirit and connect with neighbors and local law enforcement.
National Back-to-School Day (August 6)
Prepare fun back-to-school crafts, organize school supply drives, create personalized school supplies, or have a motivational movie night focused on learning and growth.
National Sea Serpent Day (August 7)
Enjoy sea or lake-themed art projects, read folklore or stories about sea creatures, watch ocean documentaries, or do a creative writing activity imagining your own sea serpent. 4
International Cat Day (August 8)
Pamper your cat with new toys or treats, volunteer at animal shelters, share cute cat photos online, or host a cat-themed party or craft session.
National Book Lovers Day (August 9)
Host a book swap or book-themed craft party (e.g., making bookmarks and bookplates), visit a local library or bookstore, or cozy up with a good book and share book recommendations with friends. 2, 5
National S'mores Day (August 10)
Have a backyard bonfire or use an indoor fireplace to make s’mores with family or friends, trying creative variations with different chocolates or marshmallow flavors.
August 12: World Elephant Day
Celebrate these majestic creatures by learning more about them, watching documentaries, and creating easy elephant crafts like paper plate, toilet paper roll, or hand-print elephants.
August 13: Peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower
Witness one of the best shooting star displays of the year. Gather with family or friends, find a dark area, and enjoy the spectacle of the Perseid Meteor Shower.
August 14: National Creamsicle Day
Make homemade creamsicles or ice cream treats, experiment with creamsicle-inspired recipes, or enjoy a picnic featuring creamsicle-flavored drinks or desserts. A taste-alike Orange Julius recipe is available for making homemade creamsicles.
August 15: Camp Indoors Day
Transform your living space into a campsite without leaving your house. Pitch a tent, tell stories around a "fire" (indoor fireplace or candles), and enjoy camping activities like making solar ovens for baking s'mores outdoors.
August 18: Plan a Sleepover
Organize a fun sleepover with games and snacks for the perfect overnight party.
August 19: National Potato Day
Cook a potato-themed meal with various recipes like baked, mashed, or roasted potatoes, host a potato tasting party, or learn about potato farming and history.
August 20: National Lemonade Day
Set up a lemonade stand, make different flavors of homemade lemonade, or organize a refreshing lemonade party outdoors. A recipe for Watermelon Lemonade is available.
August 21: National Spumoni Day
Celebrate by enjoying spumoni ice cream, hosting a dessert tasting party, or trying to make your own spumoni-inspired treats at home.
August 22: National Tooth Fairy Day
Share tooth fairy stories with children, do tooth-related crafts, teach dental hygiene tips in a fun way, or create a "tooth fairy" scavenger hunt or game.
August 23: Use Summer Seashells for Crafts
Create beautiful seashell crafts to remember your summer memories. 15 easy summery seashell craft ideas are available.
August 24: National Waffle Day
Make a waffle board for dinner, or enjoy a waffle-themed breakfast or brunch with a variety of toppings.
August 25: National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
Organize a clothes swap with friends, explore thrift stores for new-to-you fashion, or host a DIY upcycling workshop for old clothes.
August 26: National Cherry Popsicle Day
Make homemade cherry popsicles, hold a popsicle party, or experiment with cherry-flavored frozen treats.
August 27: National Banana Lovers Day
Enjoy banana-based recipes like banana bread or smoothies, try banana art or crafts, or share banana trivia and fun facts. A recipe for Banana Chip Oatmeal Bites is available.
August 29: National Beach Day
Spend the day at the beach enjoying swimming, beach games, building sandcastles, or simply relaxing with a picnic. A Bikini Box guide is available for a Labor Day weekend beach outing.
August 30: National Beach Day (Repeated by mistake)
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August 31: National Eat Outside Day
Plan a picnic or barbecue in a park or your backyard, try dining al fresco at a local restaurant, or host an outdoor potluck.
These activities combine relaxation, creativity, socializing, and outdoor fun suited to each celebration's theme. They can be adapted for all ages and settings to make each day memorable.
For more ideas, check your local calendar for National Night Out events and our Back-to-School Guide, which includes school jokes for kids and 100 fun lunch ideas.
On August 16, celebrate National Tell a Joke Day by sharing a laugh with friends and family.
Lastly, on August 17, celebrate Balloon Airmail Day, marking the first attempt to carry mail by balloon approved by the USPS on August 17, 1859.
Happy August!
- To continue crafting and socializing, consider joining an online coloring community on National Coloring Book Day and sharing your artwork with others, or organize a cat-themed party or craft session on International Cat Day.
- Similarly, on National Book Lovers Day, host a book-themed craft party with friends, create personalized school supplies for National Back-to-School Day, or share book recommendations with friends just like you would share stories about your friendships on International Friendship Day.
- If you're inspired by sea serpent folklore on National Sea Serpent Day, create easy elephant crafts like paper plate or hand-print elephants on World Elephant Day or use seashells for crafts during one of the two National Beach Days.
- Turn the attention to fashion and beauty by exploring thrift stores for new-to-you clothing during National Secondhand Wardrobe Day or pampering your pet with new toys or treats on International Cat Day.
- During National S'mores Day or Camp Indoors Day, organize a refreshing lemonade party outdoors with homemade lemonade recipes or gather family and friends for a potato tasting party on National Potato Day.
