Summer Fun Alert! 10 Reasons To Celebrate July
July! 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, and dinners from the grill, complete with buttery corn on the cob. Yum. Here are 10 events and holidays you and your family will want to recognize in July:
National Ice Cream Month
Because just one day won't do, July is ice cream MONTH. We think a scoop a day is the only way to celebrate. July 1-31
National Parks and Recreation Month
Get outside and explore some parks new to you this month! Maybe you'll find a new favorite family spot for hiking and playing. July 1-31
Canada Day
Oh, Canada. This is the day informally referred to as Canada's birthday. Much like America's July 4 holiday, Canadians celebrate the holiday with parades, festivals, barbecues, fireworks, and outdoor concerts. July 1
Independence Day
Picnics, parades, fireworks, and more! One of our favorite holidays of the year. July 4. Here are some local RVA fireworks to enjoy!
**Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the Chesterfield Fourth of July celebration presented by Virginia Credit Union. This event includes a Kids' Zone, food vendors, live music by The Tight Slacks, special entertainment, fireworks and more!Event DetailsChesterfield County Fairgrounds - 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks will begin at dark. There is no rain date.
** Colonial Heights 4th of July Fireworks Show . July 4th, 2023-Fireworks can be seen best around the Southpark Mall Area.
** Fireworks on the Appomattox - The Fireworks display will begin at 9:30 pm on Saturday, July 1, 2023 .The display is free and open to the public
**Dogwood Dell - Fourth of July Celebration -Tuesday, July 04, 2023 , 5:00pm .600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd
Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy live music and a fireworks show as part of the Festival of Arts.
** Flying Squirrels - A fireworks show will take place at The Diamond.
The Diamond, 3001 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond , game starts at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 4.
** FIREWORKS AT KINGS DOMINION -JULY 4, 2023, 9:00 p.m.
** Red, White, and Lights 2023- Celebrate the Independence Day holiday with live music, food trucks, and a kids’ zone. The Richmond Symphony is headlining the show with a laser light show finale.* FREE Admission! The finale is a laser-light show set to music. There are NO fireworks.
** FREE FOURTH OF JULY - LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN- FREE admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, courtesy of CarMax! Enjoy the beautiful gardens, Butterflies LIVE! and children's activities in the library
Teddy Bear Picnic Day
This holiday came about because of a children's song from 1907 called "Teddy's Bear Picnic." Round up the kids and their favorite stuffies to celebrate. Perhaps the menu calls for peanut butter and honey sandwiches, with gummy bears for dessert? July 10
Macaroni and Cheese Day
Don't make us throw elbows: Macaroni and Cheese Day is a holiday we love here at Macaroni KID. We feel it has all sorts of pastabilities. Celebrate by trying one of these yummy mac and cheese recipes from Macaroni Kid EATS!July 14
Shark Awareness Day
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
How can your family help sharks? Learn about sharks and how important they are at the Shark Trust website. There's even a quiz to find out what kind of shark you are! July 14
Nelson Mandela Day
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead," Mandela once said. Nelson Mandela Day is meant as a day worldwide to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela and his values through volunteering and community service. July 18
National Hot Dog Day
Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog. Today's a great day to fire up the grill and put out all the fixings for a hot dog bar. How creative can your family be? July 19
National Disability Independence Day
Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act's 33rd Anniversary! 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.July 26
