July is here! We're in the heat of summer now. This month brings to mind the "oohs" and "aahs" of fireworks, long, hot summer days by the pool, the splash pad and the beach along with dinners from the grill, complete with buttery corn on the cob - Yum! There are lots of tasty foods to celebrate this month even one we'll all scream for: ice cream!
As we dive into these sun-soaked days, it's the perfect time to explore new adventures and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you're cooling off with a splash at the local pool, enjoying a leisurely day at the beach, or gathering around the barbecue for a feast, July offers endless opportunities for family fun.
Looking for family-fun activities? Be sure to visit the Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas event and activity calendar to find the latest local happenings in Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park, Malibu, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and nearby in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Here are 10+ holidays you and your family will want to Celebrate, honor and recognize in July:
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Independence Day
July 4
Celebrate the 4th of July with picnics, parades, fireworks and more! One of our favorite holidays of the year. Independence Day or the Fourth of July is an American celebration commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Although the Continental Congress voted in favor of Independence on July 2nd, 1776 it wasn't until 2 days later on July 4, 1776 when the delegates from all 13 colonies officially adopted the Declaration of Independence.
If you are looking for family fun ways to celebrate Independence day visit the Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas Event Calendar.
Learn more:
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National Macaroni Day
July 7
Don't make us throw elbows: Macaroni Day is a holiday we love here at Macaroni KID. We feel it has all sorts of pasta-bilities. If your family is like my family it's macaroni day at least weekly especially if it's covered in cheese, although in our house it typically comes from a box. Step outside of the box "pun intended" and consider making one of these easy recipes for your family to celebrate!
July 14 is National Macaroni and Cheese Day
Celebrate by trying one of these yummy mac and cheese recipes from Macaroni KID EATS!
- Macaroni and Cheese: Three Yummy Recipes your Family will Enjoy!
- Avocado Mac and Cheese: A twist on an old time favorite!
Teddy Bear Picnic Day
July 10
This holiday came about because of a children's song called the "Teddy Bears Picnic." Originally an instrumental piece from 1907 titled "The Teddy Bears' Two-Step" then in 1932 lyrics were added and the song became "Teddy Bears Picnic." Listen to it performed in 1932 by Henry Hall & His Orchestra!
Gather the kids, their teddy bear or favorite stuffie and celebrate. Perhaps the menu calls for peanut butter and honey sandwiches, with gummy bears for dessert? Head out to one of our amazing parks or beaches and have your own Teddy Bear Picnic, look below for location suggestions or set one up at home in your yard or even your living room.
Read more:
- Songfacts: The Teddy Bears Picnic by Henry Hall
- The Library of Congress Presents the Songs of America: “The Teddy Bear’s Picnic”
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Shark Awareness Day
July 14
Sharks are super cool, but they can be scary until you learn more. They're ocean superheroes, keeping fish populations in check and helping coral reefs stay healthy. Sadly, many shark species are endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss. How can your family help sharks? Learn about sharks and how important they are. By protecting them, we ensure a vibrant and balanced marine world for everyone to enjoy. Let's help these incredible creatures continue their important work!
Discovery Shark Week starts July 7, 2024
SHARKFEST: Starting June 30, 2024 over 4-weeks enjoy 26 hours of shark themed programs on National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN2.
Shark facts to amaze your kids:
- There are more than 500 species of shark
- You're more likely to be killed by a falling coconut than by a shark attack
- 100 million sharks are killed each year by humans
Visit a local aquarium / sea life center:
Take your kids where they can learn about, see and touch these awesome and amazing creatures in person - don't worry they only let you touch the little ones.
- Heal the Bay Aquarium - Santa Monica Pier: Open Wednesday - Sunday from 12 - 4 pm
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - San Pedro
- Roundhouse Aquarium - Manhattan Beach
- Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach
- Legoland Sea Life Aquarium - Carlsbad
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps - La Jolla
- SeaWorld - San Diego
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
Tune in to the Aquarium of the Pacific Live Shark Lagoon Cam - Long Beach:
Learn more about Sharks:
- Visit your local library and check out some books about sharks - ask the librarian for help.
- National Geographic Kids: all about Sharks
- Shark Stewards
- Aquarium of the Pacific - Online Learning: Sharks
- Shark Research Institute
- Advice to Swimmers, Surfers, Kayakers & Divers Concerning Sharks in California
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National Disability Independence Day
July 26
Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act's 34th Anniversary, it was signed into law on July 26, 1990! The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Find out more about this landmark legislation.
- California native Ed Roberts, described as the “father of independent living,” was the disability rights movement’s first major spokesperson.
- Also read: Two Geniuses, One Wheelchair and an Audacious Plan to Swim with the Whales.
#ThanksToTheADA #ADA #ADANetwork #DisabilityPride
Month long Observances
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National Ice Cream Month
July 1-31
Because just one day won't do, July is National Ice Cream Month. We think a scoop a day is the only way to celebrate. We're luck to have so many local options, stop by your favorite local shop and treat your family to something frozen and yummy! In addition to being "Ice Cream Month" July also offers some special "ice cream days" and a few that are closely related for your family to celebrate!
Where to find Yummy Frozen Treats near Conejo Valley-Malibu-Calabasas
National Ice Cream Days in July:
- July 1 🍨 Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
- July 7 🍓 Strawberry Sundae Day
- July 17 🍑 Peach Ice Cream Day
- July 21 🍦 Ice Cream Day - 3rd Sun. in July
- July 23 🍦 Vanilla Ice Cream Day | ✨ Sprinkle Day | 🥜 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day 🍫
- July 25 🍫 Hot Fudge Sundae Day - Invented at C.C. Brown's DTLA
- July 26 ☕ Coffee Milkshake Day
Fun "ice cream" things to do with your kids:
- Family-Fun ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July
- 5 Super Yummy Ways for your Family To Enjoy Ice Cream This Summer
- Ice Cream Craft: Ice Cream Painting
- STEM Fun: Make Ice Cream in a Bag in Just 15 Minutes
- DIY Frozen Hot Cocoa Ice Cream
- DIY Ice Cream Cake
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National Park and Recreation Month
July 1-31
Get outside with your family and explore some parks new to you this July! Maybe you'll find a new favorite family spot for hiking and playing.
- National Hop-A-Park Day is the first Saturday in July.
- Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas opened July 10, 1976
- July is also National Picnic month
We are fortune to have so many amazing options when it comes to local parks in Conejo Valley, Malibu, Calabasas, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Newbury Park, Thousand Oak, Westlake Village and nearby communities.
Local Parks to explore with your kids:
- Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District - Oak Park and Simi Valley
- City of Calabasas Parks and Trails
- Malibu City Parks
- Alumni Park at Pepperdine - Malibu
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
- Santa Monica Mountains Trails - Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
- Conejo Recreation and Park District - Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park
- Westlake Village City Parks
- City of Agoura Hills Parks
- Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency - Trails and Open Space in the Conejo Valley
- Ventura County Beach Front Parks
- City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
- California Department of Parks and Recreation
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National Grilling Month
This is perfect timing - some days are just too hot to cook inside, so why not fire up the barbie! You can grill just about anything tasty, including pizza!
- Grilled Pizza: A New Way to Make an Old Family Favorite Special Again
- Amazing Corn on the Cob Recipe for Your Family BBQ!
- Cooking with Kids: Getting Corny with Grilled Corn Salad
- Sizzling Summer Eats: Flash-Grilled Skirt Steak & Charred Tomato Salsa
- A Flavorful Twist on Taco Night: Grilled Pork Tacos & Pineapple Slaw
- Guide To Grilling With Kids
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National Hot Dog Month
Hot diggity dog - it's hot dog month! Too hot to cook inside? It's a great time to fire up the grill and put out all the fixings for a hot dog bar. How creative can your family be? Chili anyone? And of those of us who are vegetarian or vegan there are options for us too.
Fun Fact from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council: Los Angeles residents consume more hot dogs than any other city - I wonder how many are Dodger Dogs?
Quiz: How much do you know about hot dogs?
Hot Dog related National Days in July:
- July 13: French Fry Day 🍟
- July 13: Beans 'N' Franks Day 🍲
- July 17: National Hot Dog Day 🌭 3rd Wed. in July
- July 25: Chili Dog Day 🌭 last Thurs. in July
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National Watermelon Month
I confess this is one of my favorites, nothing says summer more than a slice of cold and juicy watermelon! Although we can find it in the stores most of the year I have noticed it tasted so much better in the Summer, so get out and pick up some watermelon for your family. It makes a great healthy snack, a cool treat and it's perfect for popsicles.
Interesting Watermelon facts:
- They are 92% water
- Have been around for over 5000 years
- Believed to have originated from Africa
- It's seeds were found in the tomb of King Tut
- In 2007, Oklahoma designated watermelon as their state vegetable
- It's one a few foods grown classified as both a fruit and a vegetable
- On average, Americans eat 14 pounds a year
- The largest watermelon recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records weighed 350.5 lb.
- Every part of the watermelon is edible, including the rind
Watermelon recipes and information:
- No Added Sugar In These Yummy 2-Ingredient Watermelon Pops
- 5 Ingredient Watermelon Salsa is Summer In a Bowl
- Wonderful Watermelon: The Perfect Summer Food, From Salads to Desserts
- Star Spangled Watermelon
- Family-Favorite Watermelon Recipes: A Delight for Everyone to Enjoy 🍉
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