June is such a big month. For most of us, it is the time when school is ending. Summer officially arrives. And we are six months into 2019 already! How did that happen?!?
We have plenty of ideas for your family to mark the month and the change in the season. Here is our list of the top 10 events and holidays happening in June:
LGBT Pride Month
LGBT Pride events are held nationwide this month to mark Pride Month, held each June as a way to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City. But June also marks other important events in U.S. history: It's the month when same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 and when the Pulse nightclub shooting occurred in Orlando in 2016. June 1- 30
Editors Note: Celebrate Pride Month in Birmingham at the Pride Parade on June 8th!
National Donut Day
Do-nut let this day go by without a celebration. Get one ... or a dozen! June 7
Editor's Note: Your local donut shop may be celebrating. Definitely find out how they are, because it may involve FREE donuts!
Father's Day
Celebrate the men in your life who have had an impact on a child's life. Need ideas? Our Macaroni Kid EATS! editors have plenty for you! June 16
Eat Your Vegetables Day
Let your kids choose a new vegetable to try at the grocery. Or plant a garden together. Need some ideas on how to get kids excited about veggies? Check out this easy recipe for kale chips! June 17
International Picnic Day
Everyone loves a picnic! You can head to your favorite park for an elaborate grill out or simply throw a blanket down in your backyard and serve PB&Js. The joy of a picnic is in spending time together enjoying the outdoors. That amazing potato salad? Well, that's just a bonus. June 18
Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the date Texas slaves were told in 1865 that they were free -- two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Today Juneteenth emphasizes African American education and achievement and is a time marked with everything from family reunions to rodeos. June 19
Editor's Note: Celebrate Juneteenth in Birmingham at Kelly Ingram Park with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on June 15th
Take Your Dog to Work Day
They look at you every morning when you leave for the office with those wide, sad eyes, practically pleading: Don't leave me. So put a grin on those furry faces and invite them along for a day at the office -- after you make sure it's OK with your employer, of course. June 21
First Day of Summer
Get outside and celebrate! June 21
National Selfie Day
Love 'em or hate 'em, selfies are here to stay. Need proof? As of May 2019, nearly 400 million photos had been tagged on Instagram with the hashtag #selfie. So do we really need a "selfie day"? I'll leave you to debate that. I'll be over here perfecting my duck lips. June 21
Great American Campout
The National Wildlife Foundation established Great American Campout Day as an easy way to encourage families to get outdoors! Whether you're a pro or first-time camper, check out the foundation's Great American Campout page for tips and ideas. June 22
Kara Murphy is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Erie, Pa.
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