Celebrate June!

June can only mean one thing… SUMMER is here at last! Since we have been so excited for summer to get here, we want to celebrate is as long as we can. Enjoy our first installment of some of the silly and unique June holidays and ways that you can join in on the celebration!

June 8th ~ Best Friends Day

The quarantine has been tough, but think of today as your excuse to make that video call to your best friend to catch up! Reminisce about all of the fun times, and silly stories you share.

June 9th ~ Donald Duck Day

This holiday is especially exciting for Disney fanatics. We urge everyone to observe this unique holiday by practicing your best Donald Duck Impersonation all day!

June 10th ~ Iced Tea Day

With the weather warming up outside, this day would be one of many perfect days to cool down with a nice glass of iced tea!

June 11th ~ National Corn on the Cob Day

This Holiday is perfect for us here in Cornhusker nation! Think about adding fresh corn on the cob to your family dinner.

June 12th ~ National Flip Flop Day

The flip flop is widely recognized as the shoe of summer, and we could not be more excited. Take a walk outside, or even through your apartment sporting your summer footwear.

June 13th ~ Random Acts of Light Day

Random Acts of Light, is a movement that brings light to the darkness of cancer by encouraging others to do something kind for someone. Read more about Random Acts of Light here.

June 14th ~ Flag Day

Flag day commemorates the official adoption of the American Flag. Today would be a good day to make an American Flag themed craft, like red, white, and blue popsicles.

June 15th ~ National Nature Photography Day

Exploring nature is a great way to celebrate June and the start of summer. Take a walk around Askarben’s Stinson Park, or Elmwood, and share your best nature photograph!

June 16th ~ Fresh Vegetable Day

This is an amazing way to celebrate all of the new and exciting fresh vegetables that summer brings along with it! Try incorporating a new vegetable into your dinner!

June 17th ~ National Apple Strudel Day

A twist on apple pie, try your hand at baking up some apple strudel!

June 18th ~ International Picnic Day

International Picnic Day is one that is so easy to celebrate, no matter how you do it. Take a picnic lunch to Stinson Park with a blanket and enjoy the warm weather, or lay down a blanket in your living room for an at-home picnic!

June 19th ~ World Sauntering Day

This is a holiday specifically designed to remind everyone to slow down and enjoy the world around you. Saunter through your day, don’t sprint, and savor the day!

June 20th ~ Icecream Soda Day

Ice cream soda is a fantastic way to cool down in the summer heat! Try a traditional root beer float, or take it to the next level with an orange-flavored soda.

June 21st ~ Fathers Day

Today is a day for celebrating fathers, and positive male figures alike! Celebrate by video chatting with the men who have brought positivity to your life!