July makes me think of summer vacations, camp, and lazy days at the beach/pool. This fun holiday calendar also reminds us that it’s a great month of food celebrations. Blueberries, ice cream, watermelon, and kids' favorite mac & cheese! No matter what you eat, Macaroni Kid hopes to inspire you to create family experiences you’ll never forget all summer long.
MONTHLY OBSERVATIONS
National Blueberry Month
National Parks & Recreation Month
- National Parks Offer Free Admission for 6 Days in 2021
- Parks & Playgrounds - Fayette
- Parks & Playgrounds - Coweta
National Watermelon Month
- Wonderful Watermelon: The Perfect Summer Food, From Salads to Desserts
- How to Carve a Jawesome Shark Head Out of a Watermelon
- Watermelon Ice Pops
July 4: Independence Day
Did you know three Presidents of the United States died on July 4th? Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were the last surviving members of the original American revolutionaries. They both died hours apart on Independence Day 1826. Supposedly, the final words from John Adams were, "Thomas Jefferson still survives." But since the communication was a lot slower back then, he had no idea that Jefferson died five hours earlier. As for the third President who died on July 4th, it was James Monroe but in 1831.
- July 4th Crafts
- Turn a Tuna Can into a July 4th Centerpiece
- Red, White & Blue Cupcakes
- Family Favorite Red, White & Blue Treats
July 8: Video Game Day (not to be confused with National Video Games Day on Sept. 12)
Fun Fact: The very first video game ever invented was a simple table tennis game.
July 10: Teddy Bear Picnic Day
A fun way for your kids to share a meal outside this summer with a “friend” is a Teddy Bear (named after President Theodore Roosevelt) picnic.
July 11: National Blueberry Muffins Day
Blueberries are a “superfood” that is high in antioxidants and tons of health benefits. Here's a muffin recipe to add them to your diet:
July 14: National Macaroni & Cheese Day
The oldest known recipe for mac and cheese is included in the medieval cookbook "Forme of Cury," written in the 1300's. If you'd like to try some medieval recipes, you can find the cookbook on Gutenburg.
July 16: Fresh Spinach Day
What's so great about spinach that it made Popeye strong? It's packed with vitamins A, B, B6, E, C, and K, as well as being an incredible source of folate, potassium, and most notably iron.
July 18: National Ice Cream Day
Did you know? Americans eat more than 23 pounds of ice cream every year — we're the top ice cream consuming nation in the world. Here's another fun fact: Immigrants at Ellis Island were served vanilla ice cream as part of their "Welcome to America!" meal.
- Make Ice Cream in a Bag in Just 15 Minutes
- Kids Will Love to Make This Frozen Hot Cocoa Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Cake
July 20: Moon Day
Moon Day celebrates the day that man first walked on the moon, July 20, 1969.
July 23: Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
Cheer on your favorite Olympians with these fun crafts.
- 4 Olympic Inspired Craft Projects
- What Elite Athletes Can Teach Our Children
- Olympics Torch Craft
- Olympic DIY Medals
- Make Your Own Olympic T-Shirt
July 24: National Day of the Cowboy
It's a great day to dress up as a cowboy and watch Toy Story or old western movies!
July 31: National Avocado Day
Fun Fact: Archaeologists have found evidence that avocados were eaten in Central Mexico as early as 8000 BC.
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