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Category: Friends and Family Events
Highlighting events, holidays, and awareness days celebrating, created for or about our closest relationships.
The Family and Friends category includes events that focus on the beautiful mess you were born into (aka family), parenting, and the circle of people you choose to populate your life (aka friends, acquaintances, and co-workers)
Family & Friends Events
Develop Alternative Vices Day, Ntl.: Febru...
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Develop Alternative Vices Day, created in 2016, is an unofficial event encouraging individuals to replace harmful vices with healthier alternatives. The concept behind this day is rooted in the understand...
January
Do a Grouch a Favor Day: February 16
Daily
Do a Grouch a Favor Day is an unofficial holiday that seeks to make that curmudgeon smile a bit, whether your grouch is a spouse, coworker, or boss. Think you can do it? What creative ways can you come u...
January
Doggy Date Night: February 3
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Doggie Date Night, a unique and heartwarming concept, has become increasingly popular with dog lovers worldwide. This event, designed to celebrate the bond between humans and their canine companions, typi...
January
Engineering Family Day, Discover: February...
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Discover Engineering Family Day is one of several events during Engineering Week. Family Day helps students between the ages of four and 12 learn about engineering and the importance of technological lite...
January
Epilepsy Day, World: February 10
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International Epilepsy Day features art contests, fundraisers, a social media campaign, and dozens of other activities to raise awareness and support for people with epilepsy. From the Sponsor: "Started...
January
Family Day (CA-BC): February 10
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Family Day is celebrated in British Columbia a week earlier than the rest of the country to permit Louis Riel Day, which falls on Family Day, its observance. Family Day is a national holiday in Canada a...
January
Family Day, Except BC (CA) : February 17
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Family Day (also known as Louis Riel Day) is a national holiday in Canada and is set aside for family activities. It is celebrated today in all provinces except British Columbia, which celebrates it a w...
January
Family, Career and Community Leaders of Am...
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Family Career and Community Leaders (FCCLA) Week seeks to promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Each year FCCLA Week features a different the...
January
Friends Day, Intl. (2004): February 4
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International Friends Day was created by Facebook in 2016 and falls each year on the anniversary of its founding, February 4, 2004. Utilizing the medium it pioneered - social media - the company produce...
January
Friendship Month, Intl.: February
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With so much of February focused on lovers, someone decided friends deserved an even more tremendous honor, an entire month. International Friendship Month celebrates the people you turn to that color you...
January
Galentine's Day: February 13
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Galentine's Day (Gals Valentine's) is at least one of two known events that originated from television shows. In this instance, it was suggested in a 2010 episode of the scripted comedy series, "Parks and...
January
Golden Retriever Day, Ntl.: February 3
Daily
National Golden Retriever Day is an unofficial event dedicated to one of the most beloved dog breeds, the Golden Retriever. This day is marked by dog lovers and owners showcasing their affection and appre...
January
Grandmother Achievement Day: February 11
Daily
Grandmother Achievement Day is an unofficial event that honors and recognizes grandmothers' significant contributions and achievements. This day serves as a heartfelt tribute to grandmothers' unique role...
January
Homegating Day, Ntl.: February 8
Daily
National Homegating Day is an unofficial celebration that merges the excitement of tailgating with the comfort of enjoying sports events from home. Typically observed on Super Bowl Sunday, the day encoura...
January
Hug an Addict or Alcoholic Day: February 7
Daily
Hug an Addict or Alcoholic Day is an unofficial observance aimed at showing support and compassion towards individuals struggling with addiction and alcoholism. The day is marked by encouraging people to...
January
Hug Day: February 12
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National Hug Day is an unofficial event leading up to Valentine's Day that focuses on the importance of human interaction and communication through hugging. Hugging, a simple yet profound gesture, plays a...
January
Human Fraternity, Intl. Day of: February 4
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The United Nations was established after World War II to promote international cooperation and respect for human rights. In 1999, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration and Programme of Action on a...
January
Human Spirit Day, World: February 17
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World Human Spirit Day encourages people worldwide to stop what they are doing and hold a moment of silence for two minutes beginning at 15:00 GMT-5 (3 PM EST). The idea is to raise global consciousnes...
January
I Love My GSA Day: February 14
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Created in 2023, I Love My GSA Day is an initiative by GLSEN. GSA stands for Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and promoting what has become known as inc...
January
Internet Friends Day, Intl.: February 13
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International Internet Friends Day, observed annually on February 13, celebrates the unique and often meaningful friendships formed over the Internet. In an age where digital communication transcends geog...
January
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