20 weird and wacky world days to celebrate with your kids

Coming up with new ways to entertain your kids is always hard.

So why not take inspiration from some of the ever increasing number of wonderful and wacky world celebration days?

Our calendar of fun events is perfect for giving you new ideas for busting boredom and putting a smile on your children's faces...

20 world days to celebrate

International Pillow Fight Day
 When: April 7, <a href="http://www.pillowfightday.com/" target="_blank">Pillowfightday.com</a> It’s probably the only harmless way to let your kids bash each other! Why not join in the mass pillow fights taking place across the globe by organising your own at home?
National Doodle Day
 When: February 8,<a href="http://doodle.epilepsy.org.uk/"> Doodle.epilepsy.org.uk</a>             Turn those artistic scribblings into something really meaningful. Get drawing for prizes and to raise money for those suffering with epilepsy.
Guinness World Records Day
 When: Every November,  <a href="http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/">Guinnessworldrecords.com</a> At the last Guinness World Records Day 300,000 people around the globe tried to break a world record. And anyone can set one.
Playday
 When: August 1, <a href="http://www.playday.org.uk/">Playday.org.uk</a> Whether it’s taking them to an adventure playground or just larking about in the park this day celebrates the importance of playing for kids. Join in with the events taking place nationally too...
World Book Day
 When: Every March, <a href="http://www.worldbookday.com/">Worldbookday.com</a> When was the last time your children visited the local library or you read them a bedtime story? Help them discover the wonder of books by joining in these annual celebrations. For 2013’s date follow...
National Skipping Day
 When: Every March,<a href="http://www.skipping-workshops.co.uk/">Skipping-workshops.co.uk</a> Brilliant for getting them fit - why not get your children’s school involved in this national celebration of skipping with fantastic workshops to help them hone their skills.
Global Belly Laugh Day
 When: January 24,<a href="http://www.bellylaughday.com/bellylaughdayhome.html"> Bellylaughday.com</a> Whether it’s taking them to see a funny movie or encouraging them to learn some gags this date is sure to raise a smile during the dark days of winter.
World Conker Championships
 When: October 14,<a href="http://www.worldconkerchampionships.com/"> Worldconkerchampionships.com</a> Forget the PC brigade. Mark the big conker battle happening near Oundle, Northamptonshire by challenging your child to find conkers. Then take them on in a traditional match.
World Animal Day
 When: October 4, <a href="http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/">Worldanimalday.org.uk</a> Whether it’s visiting an animal sanctuary or even sponsoring one you can help them show their appreciation for wildlife. Check out the ideas on how to get involved at...
World Worm Charming Championships
 When: June 23,<a href="http://www.wormcharming.com/"> Wormcharming.com</a> Did you know that you can charm worms to the surface by vibrating a fork in the earth? At a primary school in Nantwich, Cheshire they’ve turned it into a sport. Join in at the championships or devise your own contest.
International Museum Day
 When: May 18            Why not take them to a museum to celebrate this occasion which has been celebrating the centres of learning since 1977? There are plenty of free ones too from the British Museum in London to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
World Porridge Day
 When: October 6, <a href="http://www.goldenspurtle.com/">Goldenspurtle.com</a> Marking the World Porridge Making Championships why not use this day as an excuse to make them a healthy, oaty breakfast – sure to give them plenty of energy for the rest of the day.
World Pea Shooting Championships
 When: July 14, <a href="http://www.witcham.org.uk/">Witcham.org.uk</a> Either visit and take part in the fun event held annually in the village of Witcham near Ely in Cambridgeshire or organise your own contest in the garden.
Go Skateboarding Day
 When: June 21, <a href="http://www.goskateboardingday.org/">Goskateboardingday.org</a> If they’re bored...get them on a board. Visit a skatepark or join in some of the events taking place across the world marking the cool street activity.
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
 When: September 19, <a href="http://www.talklikeapirate.com/">Talklikeapirate.com</a> If they liked Pirates of the Caribbean they’ll love this, a whole day dedicated to pirate activities. Check out the website for fun and games as well as a guide to speaking fluent pirate.
The Pooh Day
 When: January 18th Held annually to celebrate the birth date of author AA Milne this is the perfect time to take them to play a game of Poohsticks or introduce them to the stories about the loveable bear and his friends.
Wrong Trousers Day
 When: June 29th, <a href="http://www.wallaceandgromitfoundation.org/">Wallaceandgromitfoundation.org</a> A chance to celebrate the cartoon favourites Wallace and Gromit and raise money for a children’s charity too. Get sponsored to wear your craziest legwear.
Dress Up Your Pet Day
 When: January 14,<a href="http://www.dressupyourpetday.com/"> Dressupyourpetday.com</a> Technically an American celebration, but why let that stop you from having some fun dressing up your pet in a new outfit. Remember not to be cruel!
Stars Wars Day
 When: May 4th           May the fourth be with you - fans mark Star Wars Day with movie marathons and playing Star Wars themed games. Ideal for an ‘out of this world’ day with the kids.
Roald Dahl Day
 When: September, <a href="http://www.roalddahlday.info/" target="_blank">Roalddahlday.info</a> Celebrate the number one children’s storyteller with a special day marking his birthday. Read them books like James and the Giant Peach and discover more ways to mark Dahl’s day at the website...