To me, May seems like the Spring version of December - often busy with birthdays, proms, graduations, teacher appreciation week, and end of school shenanigans. It's when we make final preparation for summer and ensure our kids are signed up for camps. It also houses Nurses Week, National Police Week, and Emergency Medical Services Week ~ all of which have seen the spotlight this past year.
Macaroni Kid is here to help you celebrate a wacky holiday or a whole national month of fun. We hope to inspire you to create family experiences you’ll never forget, even when you’re quarantined at home.
This month you won't want to miss:
Celebrate these things all month long:
- Date Your Mate Month
- Foster Care Month
- National Barbecue Month
- National Bike Month
- National Photo Month
This week you won't want to miss:
- Week 1: Nurses Week
- Week 2: Wildflower Week
- Week 3: National Police Week
- Week 4: Emergency Medical Services Week
May 4 - Star Wars Day
- May the fourth be with you. Celebrate with Baby Yoda Deviled Eggs and have a family movie marathon.
May 5 - Cinco de MayoThis holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
- Are you thinking of hosting a family Fiesta? Check out Party Starters in Indian Trail for all the decorations! In addition to pinatas and sombreros, you might consider adding vibrant balloons, tableware and decorations. And, if you live within 7 Miles, delivery is FREE!
- Looking for some other fun ways to celebrate? Check out these crafts and food ideas!
May 7 - Child Care Provider Day/Daycare Provider Day
- It takes a village, right? This special day is always the Friday before Mother's Day because these ladies give you much-needed support. Here are 5 Ways to Say Thank You to the men and women who have your back.
May 9 - Mother's Day
- Celebrate that special someone in your life with any of these great ideas:
- Hit up TBH Skincare Spa for THE perfect Mother's Day gift!
- Free Printables for Mother's Day
- Mother's Day Self Gift Guide
May 12 - Native American Rights Day
May 15 - National Chocolate Chip Day
- Ever wondered how the Toll House Cookie recipe came about? Here’s the story with a recipe for No-Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Balls. If you want a recipe you don’t have to turn the oven on, here’s a No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.
May 16: National Piercing Day
- Thinking of Getting Your Child’s Ears Pierced? Here’s What to Know.
May 21: National Waitstaff Day
- Imagination at Work: Setting Up an In-Home Restaurant
- Check out any of these great local restaurant guides!
May 22 - Buy a Musical Instrument Day
- Stuck at home and don’t have a musical instrument? Here are Four DIY Musical Instruments Your Kids Can Make.
May 23 - Macaroni Kid Slice of Summer Event at Rea Farms 12 - 4:30 PM
- Presented by Macaroni Kid and Rea Farms, this annual kick-off to summer is BACK with triple the fun! Fort Mill, South Charlotte and Union County Macaroni Kid editions are teaming up with Rea Farms and other great sponsors (including Carolina Kids Dentistry) to deliver an amazing afternoon of FREE family fun. Check out our event page HERE.
May 27 - Sun Screen Day
- The weather is getting warmer and that means more time outside. Here is what you need to know about choosing a sunscreen.
May 31 - Memorial Day
- Here are some ideas to honor the men and women who have died while serving in our military:
- Make Your Own Poppies which are the traditional symbol for Memorial Day
- Memorial Day Facts
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