Category: Kids News

Travis Gienger grew his own pumpkin for Halloween, and it’s massive. In fact, it’s the largest pumpkin ever grown in the United States, weighing 2,560 pounds. On Friday, the pumpkin, named Maverick, was carved into the world’s biggest jack o’ lantern. It has an eagle face and talons, big enough to swallow you.

Wool comes from sheep and some other mammals, like alpacas. Wool clothes have the amazing ability, to keep you warm, even when they’re wet. The surface can repel water, so sheep don’t worry about the rain. Since today is Hug A Sheep Day, find a farm that has kid-friendly sheep, and start hugging!

Today is World Stroke Day. A stroke is when blood flow gets blocked in the brain. Symptoms of stroke include sudden trouble walking, speaking, and understanding, as well as paralysis or numbness of the face, arm, or leg. It’s important to learn the signs, to get help fast. You could save someone’s life!

Everyone wants to be alone once in a while, but hermits prefer to isolate themselves from society all the time. Today is Hermit Day, giving you an excuse to stay in your room all day, avoiding people. Bring a pot of oatmeal too, because it’s Oatmeal Day. You’ll welcome new food and company tomorrow!

Today is Internet Day. It’s hard to imagine living without the internet. I wouldn’t be able to give you the Kids News! And how would you watch cat videos today, to celebrate Cat Day? Give your cat all his favorite treats, and learn a few cat phrases, like “meow-meow,” and “hiss!”

136 years ago, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York. The statue stands in the harbor, and has welcomed millions of people from other countries, entering the USA on ships. National Immigrants Day celebrates all those who came to the United States from other countries, to find opportunity and happiness.

Today is World Lemur Day. You might recognize several types of these small primates, in the movie “Madagascar,” but there are actually around 100 different species of lemur. They are all native to the island of Madagascar. Did you know lemurs have 2 tongues? The second smaller tongue, is used during grooming.

Chocolate lovers, today is your lucky day. It’s Chocolate Day! People have been eating chocolate, made from the seeds of cacao trees, for 4000 years or more. Be sure to watch some cartoons while you enjoy your chocolate, because it’s also Animation Day. Create your own stop-motion video or flip-book animation!

Today is Wild Foods Day. Your backyard might be full of delicious food. Blackberries, apples, and other fruit are easy to identify. Dandelions, chickweed, clover, and wild onions taste great, as long as your lawn is pesticide-free. Black walnuts take some work, to get inside. Don’t eat anything, until checking with an adult.

Celebrate Frankenstein Friday, by watching the classic movie, reading the book by Mary Shelley, carving a Frankenstein pumpkin with scars and neck bolts, or practicing your best monster lurch. It’s also Bandana Day, so your monster could also be a pirate, a cowpoke, or just considerately masking up.