April is here, bringing warmer days, blooming flowers, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! From gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to meaningful traditions like Passover, this month is packed with fun, awareness, and seasonal excitement.
Ready to fill your calendar with unique holidays and special observances? Here are 11 must-know dates to mark in April:
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Autism Awareness Month
One in 59 children born in the United States is on the autism spectrum. It is the fastest-growing developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. April 1-30
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
All families need help sometimes. Commit in April to learn new ways to strengthen child and family well-being. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. Learn more from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. April 1-30
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April Fool's Day
Kids are all about April Fool's Day ... and we're here to help. Check out this article on jokes and pranks to make April Fools' Day memorable for your kids. Have fun! But always watch your back. April 1
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Day of No Silence
The Day of No Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies share their stories and take action against harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. Find more, including lessons and activities, here. April 4
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National Library Week
Libraries are at the heart of our communities and schools, providing a public space where all community members can come together to connect and learn. Take your child to get their very own library card this week! April 6-12
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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
A great day to serve this perennial kid favorite for dinner! Ooey gooey goodness. "Adult" it up, if you must, by adding toppings like bacon, tomatoes, spinach, or portabella mushrooms. April 12
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Passover
Passover, also known as Pesach — the Hebrew word for Passover — is celebrated during the spring, the time of rebirth. This holiday also celebrates social justice, freedom, and equality — very relevant concepts today. Celebrate with this recipe for Delicious Matzah Ball Soup. Delicious.
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National Park Week
Celebrate America's treasured parks! National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, volunteer, and explore a national park near you! April 19-27
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Easter
This holiday marks the date Christians believe Jesus was resurrected. It's also a day kids look forward to because the Easter bunny visits. April 20
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Earth Day
This is a great day to assess how your family impacts the environment and think about small changes you can make to help reduce the effects of climate change. Here are 10 ways to be a greener family. April 22
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Pay it Forward Day
Mark this day by letting your kids come up with an act of kindness as a way to "pay it forward." It's a great way to show them that even small gestures of kindness matter — and ripple outward. Want to know more about the concept? Read "Pay It Forward," a novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde. April 28
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