Category: Kids News

Will you skip your homework, for No Homework Day? Don’t blame me if you get in trouble! Today is also Beverage Day. Did you know you can go for 3 weeks without food, but only 3 to 4 days without water? Water’s the best thing for your body to drink, but it’s also in most other beverages.

Today is Free Comic Book Day! Many stores are excited to introduce people to the world of graphic novels, by giving them a free book. Find a participating comic book store near you. On your way, look for orange and black butterflies, because it’s Start Seeing Monarchs Day! Plant milkweed for them to eat.

Raccoons are smart critters, but some raccoons in Texas are trying to further their education. They’ve been hanging out in McCallum High School, walking the hallways and climbing the walls. Human McCallum students started an Instagram page for their Maccoon friends, to share their antics, until the animals are trapped and released elsewhere.

Tuba players rejoice. It’s International Tuba Day! The big bass horn gives the necessary oompah for marching bands. Practice outside, so everyone can enjoy it. It’s Space Day as well. How many planets can you name? Study the Moon tonight, and see if you can spot any constellations in the stars.

Today’s a weird holiday. It’s Hug A Shed And Take A Selfie Day! Okay then. Sheds can be used for tool storage, art studios, or cool spaces to hang out, but do they really need a hug? It’s also Nail Day. Give yourself a manicure, and and clip your nails, before hammering nails.

Today is Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for the Fifth of May. The day commemorates a victory in 18 61: when 2000 Mexican soldiers fought off 6000 French soldiers in the Battle of Puebla, during the Franco-Mexican War. Mexican-Americans started the holiday as a celebration of their Mexican heritage including music, food, and dancing.

Millions of Star Wars fans celebrated Star Wars Day yesterday, proclaiming “May the Fourth be with you.” But if you didn’t get a chance to complete your movie marathon, or just want to have an excuse to play Battlefront, you’re in luck. Today is Revenge of the Fifth. The Sith Lords want their day!

A traffic signal in Virginia wasn’t working, for an unusual reason. A snake was living in the breaker box! It tripped the breaker while it was molting, and turned off the stop lights. The snake was removed and released nearby unharmed. It needs to find a better place to hang out!

Get up before dawn this week, to see some shooting stars. Earth is passing through the debris field of Halley’s comet. Bits of rock burn up in the atmosphere, causing meteor showers. The Eta Aquarid meteor showers last until May 27th, but will peak May 5th to 6th.

It’s so frustrating when you forget your password, and your mom probably can’t help you find it! Today is World Password Day. It’s important to update passwords with something difficult to hack, but make sure you can remember it yourself! Try using random words, and don’t use 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 or the word PASSWORD, for your password!