Welcome, September! 🍎 It's the start of so much! For many families, this can be a busy month as fall arrives, kids get back into the full swing of homework and enrichment classes, and scouts and sports activities resume after that “not long enough” summer break. The sun is setting a little earlier each day, and if we're lucky, we'll start getting some cooler days too. Fingers crossed they're on their way soon!
Fall also brings pumpkins -- but we'll wait until next month to talk about those. 🎃 September also brings important holidays and remembrances, along with plenty of opportunities for families to learn, celebrate, and connect.
Anytime you're looking to find fun things to do with your kids visit the Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas event calendar. Don't forget to follow us on social media for more family fun ideas. You'll find the links below.
Here are 10+ holidays and events to fill your September with joy and meaningful connections:
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National Cheese Pizza Day | National Pepperoni Pizza Day
September 5th | September 20th
Two days to revel in the cheesy, savory goodness of pizza? Why not! Kick off the month by celebrating National Cheese Pizza Day, then a few weeks later savor the occasion once more on National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Order out or get creative and grill your pizza to celebrate. Pizza nights are a surefire way to delight the kids! These might be the tastiest holidays this month, my family loves cheese pizza!
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Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
Bid farewell to summer in style with a Labor Day celebration. A day dedicated to honoring the contributions of hardworking Americans, it's also the perfect opportunity to spend the day enjoying good company, delicious food, and toasting a summer well spent. Since this annual holiday is always on a Monday it's a three day weekend for many and it can be a chance to spend extra time with family / friends, for a laid-back end-of-summer BBQ, go on a picnic, head to the beach or take a hike, lol. The date changes every year, but is always the first Monday in September.
📅 Events: Be sure to check the Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas event calendar for family fun things to do!
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Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 11th
National Days of Prayers and Remembrance is a time for us to pause to remember the somber events of September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to the heroes who emerged from the tragedy. This day invites us to reflect on our resilience as a nation and express gratitude to the first responders who put their lives on the line for our safety every day. Let's also take a moment to honor the memories of the innocent lives lost to the attacks on September 11, 2001.
September 11th, 2001 changed our Nation, and the World forever. Patriot day and National Day of Service is a chance for us to help others and pay tribute to those killed and injured on 9/11, all the first responders and civilians who risked their lives to help others on that day and the days that followed not to mention the brave men and women who served to protect this country afterwards.
If you are looking for ways to support the American Military visit For the Troops website, they are a local organization in Simi Valley. For the Troops sends "we care" packages to those serving in the American Military. There are many ways you can help; make a direct donation, donate items for care packages - download the troops wish list, writing letters, cards or drawing pictures all are perfect opportunities to involve your kids. You can do this anytime of the year. They really love to include cards, letters and drawings from children to make their "we care" packages extra special.
- Ways to Commemorate September 11 Locally, Virtually and at Home
- At home activities to teach children about courage, compassion, resilience, and hope
- How to talk to children about terrorism
- Help your kids learn more: 9/11 FAQs
- Waves of Flags:
September 5-18, 2026 at
Alumni Park at Pepperdine University, Malibu
- 9/11 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony: Alumni Park • Friday, September 11, 2026 • 9 AM
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szefei from Gettty Images via CanvaNational Grandparents Day
September 13, 2026
Grandparents are special. If your children's grandparents are local, spend time showing them just how important they truly are to your family.
If they aren't local, plan ahead and send a handmade card and a hug: Simply tape together a few pieces of newspaper or use the white side of wrapping paper and outline your child with their arms outstretched. Let your kids color themselves in. Fold it up, put it in an envelope and send that hug to grandma! The date changes annually but it's always the first Sunday after Labor Day.
National Grandparents Day is the Sunday after Labor Day
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😊 10 Grand Ideas for your Family To Celebrate Grandparents Day
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National Fortune Cookie Day
September 13th
Now who doesn’t love fortune cookies? I’m not sure what’s more exciting -- the yummy Chinese food, the just-sweet-enough crunchy cookie, or the anticipation of the fortune tucked neatly inside. National Fortune Cookie Day is a great excuse to celebrate! Interestingly, this holiday seems to pop up on two different days, so why not celebrate twice? Don’t be surprised if you see this tasty holiday again in July.
And here’s a fun fact: this delicious treat enjoyed after your Chinese food isn’t actually from China. The fortune cookie we know and love was created in California in the early 1900s by Japanese immigrants, either in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or maybe both. It was inspired by similar cookies from Japan dating back to the 1800s.
Celebrate National Fortune Cookie Day with your family by making your own! It’s a great way to remind your loved ones how special they are. Our recipe is quick, easy, and inexpensive -- just the way we like it! Enjoy some fun in the kitchen and create memorable moments with homemade fortune cookies.
🧑🍳 Fortune Cookie Day - Celebrate by Making Some at Home With Your Kids
Learn more about this delightful cookie with a surprise inside:
- The Surprising Origins of the Fortune Cookie
- Tracing the Origin of the Fortune Cookie
- Origins of a fortune cookie
- ▶️ Unwrapping the California Origins of the Fortune Cookie
- ▶️ Where Do Fortune Cookies Actually Come From?
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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th thru October 15th
Taste the richness of culture with this delicious Arroz con Leche recipe, handed down through generations. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your family by honoring the histories, traditions, culture and contributions of Hispanic people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Learn more:
- 📚 5 Books our Family is Reading for Hispanic Heritage Month
- 🎦 10 Family Movies to Watch During Hispanic Heritage Month
- 🎦 12 Family-Friendly Films that Celebrate Hispanic Culture
- 🎊 Celebrating the Diverse, Beautiful, and Vibrant Hispanic Culture
🧑🍳 Tasty Dishes:
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With An Arroz con Leche Recipe
- A Flavorful Twist on Taco Night: Grilled Pork Tacos & Pineapple Slaw
- Empanadas
- Family Tradition: Grandma's Empanadas for Hispanic Heritage Month
- Homemade Chips, Guacamole, and Pico de Gallo
- Easy Cheesy Quesadillas Your Family will Love
- Easy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Three Ways
- Nicaraguan Salpicón: Chopped Steak, Veggies Combine For Delicious Dish
- Sizzling Summer Eats: Flash-Grilled Skirt Steak & Charred Tomato Salsa
- Baked Chicken Chimichangas Your Family is Sure to Love
- Super Easy Flan
- My Family's Tres Leches Recipe
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National Play-Doh Day
September 16th
Play-Doh. You used it as a child and we're betting that your kids have at least one can in their collection. September 16th marks National Play-Doh day, a time to celebrate the iconic children's toy / activity that has helped kids create all sorts of things from animals to food to flowers to almost anything in between. You can admit it you love it too, it's fun to squish it between your fingers and make fun creations. I love play-doh as long as it's not in my carpet, that's why my favorite is to let them play on a table outside - less mess. Did you know you can make your own play-doh right in your kitchen?
Easy DIY Play Dough recipes you can make at home:
- DIY Modeling Dough Keeps Kids Busy
- The Best Playdough Recipe ~ Make Your Own Rainbow Dough
- DIY Homemade Moon Dough
- Macaroni Fun ~ Snow Dough
- Make homemade Kool-Aid® Play Dough
- DIY Pumpkin Scented Play Dough With Just 5 Ingredients
- DIY - Homemade Gingerbread Playdough
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 19th
Aaarrr! Ahoy, me hearties! Ahoy, Matey! Ahoy, landlubbers! Inject some swashbuckling fun into your day by adopting your best pirate accent with your junior mateys.
Avast, me hearties! We've got lots of fun ideas to help you celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day that require hardly any planning at all!
🦜 Watch your favorite pirate movie or show with your kids to celebrate - have fun and talk like a pirate today.
- Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19: Fun Ways for Kids to Celebrate
- 🏴☠️ It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day—But Where Does ‘Pirate Talk’ Really Come From?
- 🏴☠️Talk like a Pirate Storytime ▶️
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Autumnal Equinox ~ First Day of Fall
September 22, 2026
Bid a colorful welcome to autumn as the equinox marks the first day of fall ushering in cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours. Make the most of the new season by exploring local fall events! Visit Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas event calendar.
Fall Activities and Crafts to Engage and Entertain your Kids:
- 4 Fall Fun Sensory Projects for Toddlers
- Fall Imagination DIY Craft for Kids
- Create a Fall Tree Sun Catcher with Real Leaves
- Get Your Free Fall Bucket List Printable!
- 5 Easy Upcycled and Recycled Crafts for Fall
- Fall Leaf Lacing Card Craft for Kids
- Macaroni Kid Crafts - THREE Autumn Leaf Crafts To Do With Your Kids
- Kid Craft: Painting with Nature
- Macaroni Crafts: Colorful Autumn Tree Craft
- Find Your Fall Family Fun with Macaroni Kid's ABC Fall Bucket List!
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Rosh Hashanah
Evening of September 11 - 13, 2026
Embrace the spirit of new beginnings with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year - one of the High Holidays. It's one of the more important holidays observed by Jewish people around the world, like all Jewish holidays it begins at sundown. Many families attend synagogue together and some celebrate with a family meal, often featuring traditional foods. As the sun sets on the first day, many will gather around a table featuring cherished dishes like a round challah "special bread" and honey-dipped apples, symbolizing hopes for sweetness in the coming year.
One typical family favorite is Jewish Noodle Kugel there are many different versions, recipe's are often handed down from generation to generation, try this recipe for your family. Looking for something sweet for the end of your meal, try this delicious recipe for Jewish Apple Cake, a popular dish at Rosh Hashanah celebrations. Just know you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these sweet treats with your family.
Are you looking for ways to celebrate or teach your kids more about this holiday? See the PJ Library's Fall Holidays Guide for helpful information.
Rosh Hashanah, like all Jewish holidays, follows the Jewish calendar, which means the dates shift each year when aligned with the Gregorian calendar. It’s usually observed in September, though some years it falls in October.
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Yom Kippur
September 20 - 22, 2026
Yom Kippur is the holies day of the year for the Jewish People around the world. It's also know as the “Day of Atonement,” during which Jews around the world reflect on their sins from the past year and ask for forgiveness. The focus of the Yom Kippur holiday is introspection and connecting to g-d. To do that adults, including anyone 13 years and older will fast from the start of Yom Kippur at sundown to sundown the next day as Yom Kippur comes to a close - all Jewish holidays begin and end at sundown. Many families and friends will gather together as this holiday ends to share a light meal to "break the fast."
Yom Kippur is observed as early as mid September or as late as mid October, the date changes every year as it follows the Jewish Calendar. Next year Yom Kippur will begin September 20, 2026 at sundown.
Helpful resources to help you learn more about Yom Kippur:
- What Is Yom Kippur?
- This noodle kugel is one traditional way to break the fast
- Chabad's Guide to Yom Kippur for Kids
- PJ Library's Family Guide to Yom Kippur
- Learning more about Yom Kippur, where to attend services, activities for kids, local resources, recipes to break the fast and more - How to Celebrate and Observe the High Holidays with Your Family 🕍✡️
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Sukkot
September 25 - October 2, 2026
Sukkot is an eight-day Jewish holiday that falls in late September or October, depending on the Jewish calendar. Like other Jewish holidays, its dates change from year to year, and the holiday generally begins and ends around sunset.
Sukkot celebrates family, community, gratitude, and the harvest. During the holiday, Jewish families gather in a sukkah, a temporary outdoor structure that is often decorated with greenery, fruit, artwork, and other festive touches. Families may eat meals, spend time together, and welcome friends and family in the sukkah.
Because the sukkah is temporary and less sturdy than a permanent home, it is also a reminder to appreciate what we have and the people we share our lives with.
Sukkot is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about Jewish traditions, decorate a sukkah together, share a meal, and enjoy time with loved ones.
Learn more and find a delicious recipe to enjoy during Sukkot:
- Celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Sukkot With Your Family
- Delicious Jewish Apple Cake - Perfect for Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot
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