September means summer is ending and fall has arrived. It means kids are back at school ... or will be soon! But those aren't the only reasons to mark this month. Here are 10 holidays and events your family can recognize in September:
World Coconut Day Sept. 2
Celebrate World Coconut Day with these Toasted Coconut and Caramel Apple Nachos the whole family will enjoy.
National Cheese Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza Days Sept. 5 and Sept. 20
What? Two days to celebrate pizza this month? Why not?!? Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day first, and then a few weeks later mark National Pepperoni Pizza Day. The kids will love you! Stay tuned for our top pizza restaurants article coming next week to order out or grill your pizza to celebrate.
Be sure to check out our top favorite pizza joints Chicopee, Holyoke & Ludlow!
National Read a Book Day
Sept. 6
Today is the perfect opportunity to make some time to read. Read something you love and read with the kids. Share that joy of reading with them not just today -- but every day.
I love reading books that help me be better at something and try to read personal development books for at least 10 minutes a day. Check out my list of top personal development books to read for any area of growth.
Are you a parent struggling to find time to read, check The Busy Parents' Guide to Reading More for 5 great tips on how to fit reading into your hectic life.
National Grandparents Day Sept. 8
Grandparents are special. If your children's grandparents are local, spend time showing them just how important they truly are to your family. If they aren't local, plan ahead and send a handmade card and some recent photos of the kids or make a Family Tree Craft with the kids.
Check out how you can celebrate grandparents locally in our Ways to Celebrate Grandparents in Chicopee, Holyoke & Ludlow.
National Day of Service and Remembrance Sept. 11
Sept. 11 is a day to reflect on the devastating 2001 attacks that changed our country so much. Remember those we lost and give thanks to the first responders.
National Cheeseburger Day Sept. 18
Macaroni Kid EATS! compiled a list of 25 great spots around the country to bite into the American classic. Where is your favorite spot to enjoy a cheeseburger?
International Talk Like a Pirate Day Sept. 19
Ahoy, Matey! Have fun and talk like a pirate today.
First Day of Fall Sept. 23
As summer slips away into fall and days get shorter, enjoy the cooler fall weather. Celebrate fall by finding all of the local fall happenings on our event calendar.
While fall is towards the end of September, you don't need the first day of fall to start my Fit Girl Fall health and fitness challenge!
National Comic Book Day Sept. 25
Comic books first originated in the United States in the 1930s. Celebrate National Comic Book Day with a visit to the local comic book store.
Macaroni Kid Act of Kindness Week Sept. 28-Oct. 5
Macaroni Kid publishers across the United States and Canada will be spreading kindnesses throughout their communities this week, in ways both big and small. Won't you join us in spreading joy? Show us by using hashtag #MKAOKWeek.
Jennifer Hill is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Fremont, Calif.
