September is Back To School but there is still time for fun family activities! Read on to find out more about special days and fun activities families can do together during September There are crafts and recipes you can create with your children during September to bring out the inner chef, adventurer, and artist in your child.
9/4 Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is a Federal Holiday in the U.S. celebrating the achievements of the American Workers. Celebrate Labor Day while educating your children about the contributions of workers all over the country. Create these “Thank You” cards and deliver them to local facilities.new jersey leisure guide for labor day
9/5 While the origins of National Cheese Pizza Day unclear, this simple food is easy to make with very few ingredients! An easy day to celebrate, all you do is indulge with your favorite cheese pizza. Love cheese pizza? Ever make it at home? This easy recipes calls for English muffins, sauce, and cheese! Your child(ren) can make it and you can bake it! njfamily best pizza
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9/6 National Read a Book Day calls all book lovers to indulge in their favorite hobby, guilt-free. Why should we engage with reading a book? It will bring new worlds to life; books enlighten us and transport us on exciting adventures. https://www.nationaldaystoday.com/national-read-a-book-day/
9/9 National Teddy Bear Day! U.S. Teddy Bear Day is celebrated on September 9 annually, a day set aside for everyone to bring out all their teddy bears to thank them for their companionship, the wonderful moments we’ve had with them, and all the days and nights they’ve comforted us. Teddy bear gets its name from former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, who was affectionately known as “Teddy” (though he loathed being referred to as such). The name was inspired by an incident that occurred during a bear hunting expedition in Mississippi in November 1902. Here are some fun Teddy Bear Facts! Here are a few Teddy Bear Activities!
9/11 Grandparents Day, “It’s a day when we stop to honor grandparents and grand friends for their contributions to our families, neighborhoods and communities.” On the first Sunday after Labor Day we celebrate National Grandparents Day. Grandparents and children have a special connection that is proven to both make grandparents live longer, and also make children more emotionally resilient. Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure that connection and spend some quality family time together. Here are a few fun Grandparent Day Projects for you to have fun with along with Pinterest Grandparents Day!
9/12 The milkshake has been around since the late 19th century and was originally made as an alcoholic beverage! Today’s modern milkshake is a sweet, non-alcoholic beverage made with milk and ice cream. Today, on Chocolate Milkshake Day, make your milkshake chocolate, it’s easy to do! In the lazy hazy days of summer, there is nothing better in my opinion then a good old-fashioned chocolate milkshake, especially on chocolate milkshake day! national today nationalchocolate milkshake day
9/16 Play-Doh was originally manufactured as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930’s. The product was reworked in the 1950’s as a product for children when a classroom began using the cleaner as a modelling compound! In 2003, Play-Doh was placed on the Toy Associations “Century of Toys” list. Here are several homemade playdough recipes to make your own Playdough. National Play Doh Day. kids activities blog play-dough
9/16 National Cleanup Day is held in conjunction with World Cleanup Day. Let’s work together keeping the earth clean and have some fun getting rid of litter in the parks and streets.You can have fun and clean up litter at the same time! What would happen if everyone picked up one piece of litter on National Cleanup Day? Here are several fun facts about National Cleanup Day!
9/18 Once part of the U.S. Army, the Air Force was created as a separate entity in 1947. The U.S. Army Air Force was heavily used in WWII and because of its success, the creation of the Department of Defense and separate Air Force was created. Let’s celebrate the Air Force’s birthday today! Come celebrate with us! The National Museum will have events throughout the weekend that include open aircrafts, family-centered activities, special Veteran speakers and more.
9/19 Created by 2 friends in the 1990’s, Talk like a pirate day is a very simple, fun & silly thing to do. Take a break from the seriousness of the day and say “Ahoy Buckoo” (Hello Friend) to your friends and co-workers. Ahoy me hearty! On Talk Like a Pirate Day, use this scroll of pirate words to ask your buckaroos to meet you in the galley for some pirate grub!
9/24 It’s National Cherries Jubilee! beloved dessert with little known heritage, Auguste Escoffier is credited with the invention of Cherries Jubilee. Based on her love of cherries, it’s said that Escoffier created this sweet and sour treat as a tribute to Queen Victoria for her Diamond Jubilee celebration in 1897. Cherries Jubilee is a dessert whose sauce is made of cherries, a warmed liquor and is served over vanilla ice cream then you flambé it (set it on fire!) Have you ever had a cherries jubilee? Cherries Jubilee is delicious and easy to make, but the whole flambé thing makes it a little dangerous and scary for some kids, but this Cherries Jubilee cookie recipe looks scrumptious! (If you make them, feel free to share!)
9/25 National Family Day-puts the spotlight on the people that make our lives meaningful. Families come in many forms and sizes and under different circumstances, but what they all share is unconditional love and support for those growing on the same family tree. From nuclear family units to extended clans, families can drive us crazy and make life worth living.
Take some time today to appreciate the special folks in your life — give them a call, take them out to lunch, or send them a note to let them know you’re thinking of them! Family Day Activities
9/29 The VFW was established on September 29, 1899, by veterans of the Spanish-American war. This group of combat veterans promote patriotism, goodwill, youth scholarships, provide military assistance and volunteer in local communities. Let’s celebrate them today on VFW Day!
Here are great websites that detail fun & often free things to do in New Jersey every month! Call ahead and make sure the activities are happening before you head out for your day!
For additional things to do within Somerset County, check out the Somerset County tourism page weekly! https://visitsomersetnj.org/
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website for information on special events!
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