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November Special Days, Freebies & Fun

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November is full of fun things to celebrate! 🍁 From quirky holidays and delicious food days to animals, classic cartoons, history, Thanksgiving, and the start of Christmas fun, I've gathered themed freebies and activities from Frugal Freebies. Brows...
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Special Days 1-7

Start November with a week of fun! 🍁 Explore special days from November 1–7, with themed freebies, printables, coloring pages, activities, books, food celebrations, and more.

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πŸŽ‰ Finished exploring November's Special Days? The fun doesn't stop here! πŸ˜‚Β 

Visit my main Special Days index to discover a whole year of quirky holidays, food celebrations, favorite characters, fascinating history, and plenty of excuses to enjoy more freebies, printables, crafts, and activities.Β 

There's always something to celebrate!
Celebrate More Special Days with Freebies & Fun!
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I first learned about DΓ­a de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) from watching TV shows with Latino main characters.Β 

Until then, I'd never even heard of it!Β 

I found it fascinating to learn about this Mexican tradition of remembering and celebrating loved ones who have passed away. ❀️

Β I've gathered free coloring pages, printables, crafts, recipes, activities, and books to help you explore this colorful celebration!
Nov 1st - Day of the Dead Fun & Freebies! πŸ’€πŸŒΌ
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Cookie Monster's birthday
– I remember coming home from high school and finding my little brothers and sister watching Sesame Street.Β 

They absolutely loved Cookie Monster! πŸ˜‚Β 

Who could resist that big blue cookie-loving monster shouting "COOKIE!" and gobbling up everything in sight?Β 

Celebrate Cookie Monster's birthday with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, recipes, activities, and fun books!
Nov 2nd - Cookie Monster Fun & Freebies! πŸͺπŸ’™
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World Jellyfish DayΒ 
-- The closest I've ever come to a jellyfish was at the zoo, but I've always found them fascinating!Β 

They look like something from another planet, floating around with their long, flowing tentacles. πŸ‘½Β 

And did you know they don't even have a brain or bones? How alien is that? πŸ˜‚Β 

Celebrate World Jellyfish Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 3rd - Jellyfish Fun & Freebies! πŸͺΌπŸ’™
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King Tut Tomb Discovery/King Tut DayΒ 
-- I've always dreamed of visiting Egypt and studying the ancient Egyptians.Β 

Their history fascinates me, and I can't help wondering how much knowledge has been lost over thousands of years!Β 

Imagine the excitement when Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb in 1922, filled with treasures hidden for over 3,000 years.Β 

What other secrets are still waiting to be discovered? πŸ€”Β 

Celebrate King Tut Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 4th - King Tut Fun & Freebies! πŸ‘‘πŸΊ
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Guy Fawkes NightΒ 
-- I first learned about Guy Fawkes Night through books I was reading.Β 

At first, I thought it was something like the American Fourth of July, with all the fireworks and celebrations.Β 

But then I discovered the very different history behind it!Β 

The holiday marks the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, when conspirators planned to blow up England's King James I and Parliament.Β 

Explore Guy Fawkes Night with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 5th - Guy Fawkes Night Fun & Freebies! πŸŽ†πŸ“š
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Stranger Things DayΒ 
-- Stranger Things was a popular show in our house, and everyone was talking about it!Β 

I loved the science fiction, the mysteries, and all the strange things happening in Hawkins.Β 

But the monsters and horror? Not quite my thing! πŸ˜‚Β 

November 6th is Stranger Things Day, marking the date Will Byers disappeared in the very first episode.Β 

Explore the Upside Down with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 6th - Stranger Things Fun & Freebies! πŸ‘½πŸš²
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National Hug a Bear DayΒ 
-- When my first husband and I were dating, he took me to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), somewhere I'd been going since the year I was born!Β 

He tried so hard to win me a teddy bear at one of those carnival games, but no luck! πŸ˜‚Β 

So he took me inside one of the buildings and bought me an emerald green teddy bear instead.Β 

That bear sat on my bed for years, long after my older boys were born! But I have no idea whatever happened to him. πŸ’šΒ 

Celebrate National Hug a Bear Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 7th - Teddy Bear Hugs & Freebies! 🧸❀️
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Special Days 8-14

Another week, another collection of reasons to celebrate! 🍁 From fascinating traditions and historical events to quirky holidays and fun discoveries, explore November 8–14 with free printables, coloring pages, crafts, activities, books, and more. Yo...

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DiwaliΒ 
-- I first learned about Diwali in a rather unusual way!Β 

An Amazon parcel arrived, and I opened it thinking it was mine. Inside was a beautiful little lamp that I didn't recognize, so I looked it up.Β 

That's how I discovered Diwali, the Festival of Lights!Β 

Then I thought to check the shipping label. Oops! πŸ˜‚ It wasn't my parcel at all!Β 

When I realized what the lamp was for and how important the celebration was, I looked up the address and delivered it myself.Β 

I wanted to make sure they had it in time! ❀️ 

Discover Diwali with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 8th - Diwali Fun & Freebies! πŸͺ”βœ¨
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X-ray Discovery Day (1895)Β 
-- I think my family has helped keep the X-ray department in business! πŸ˜‚Β 
Jason broke both arms playing King of the Hill when he was 10, then broke an arm snowboarding at 18.Β 

Michael rode his bicycle down some outdoor stairs and woke up in an ambulance!Β 

And me? I fell down the stairs, broke my leg, and couldn't walk for five months! Those are just a few of our adventures.Β 

I'm certainly grateful Wilhelm RΓΆntgen discovered X-rays back in 1895!Β 

Explore X-ray Discovery Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 8th - X-Ray Discovery Day Fun & Freebies! 🩻
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National Child Safety Council BirthdayΒ 
-- I'll never forget the day Josh was riding his bicycle and hit a huge boulder.Β 

He went flying over the handlebars and landed on his head. His bicycle helmet actually cracked in half! 😱 

I can't imagine what would have happened if he hadn't been wearing it. That's one safety lesson I'll never forget!Β 

Celebrate child safety awareness with free coloring pages, printables, educational activities, books, and other resources to help teach children how to stay safe!
Nov 9th - Child Safety Fun & Freebies! 🚲πŸͺ–
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Sesame Street TV PremiereΒ 
-- I remember my little brothers and sister watching Sesame Street when I came home from high school.Β 

Then my three boys grew up watching it, followed by my grandson. And one day, my little great-granddaughter will be watching it too!Β 

Imagine that, four generations of our family enjoying the same show! ❀️ 

Sesame Street first aired on November 10, 1969, and those lovable characters are still teaching children today.Β 

Celebrate Sesame Street's birthday with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 10th - Sesame Street Fun & Freebies! 🐸πŸͺ
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Veteran's DayΒ /Remembrance Day
-- Growing up in Canada, I wasn't used to seeing military uniforms very often.Β 

So when we drove down to Florida one year, I was surprised by how many people in uniform we saw along the way!Β 

It was quite a difference from what I was used to back home.Β 

November 11th is Remembrance Day here in Canada and Veterans Day in the US, a time to remember, honour, and thank those who have served. ❀️ 

Explore free patriotic printables, coloring pages, educational activities, books, and resources to help children learn about this important day.
Nov 11th - Veterans Day & Remembrance Day Freebies! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Military Appreciation DayΒ 
– I was surprised to discover another military appreciation day right after Veterans Day!Β 

But then I learned that Military Appreciation Days can be held at different times throughout the year.Β 

It's another opportunity to recognize those who serve, the sacrifices they make, and the families who support them.Β 

Explore free military-themed coloring pages, printables, educational activities, books, and more!
Nov 12th - Military Appreciation & Freebies! πŸŽ–οΈβ€οΈ
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Caregiver Appreciation DayΒ 
--As a caregiver myself, I know how much love, patience, and energy it takes.Β 

But today I'm thinking about someone in my family who is caring for a loved one while dealing with serious challenges of her own.Β 

It makes me wonder, who takes care of the caregivers when they have nothing left to give? ❀️ 

Caregivers need care, too. Sometimes the greatest gift isn't another thank-you, but someone stepping in to help.Β 

Explore free printables, coloring pages, activities, books, and resources celebrating the people who care for others.
November 13th Special Days - Featuring Caregiver Freebies!
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Streetcar Birthday (1832)Β 
-- When I was young, my mom would give my sister and me a quarter each, and we'd take our three-year-old twin siblings on adventures around Toronto!Β 

We'd carry the twins onto the streetcar so they could ride for free, then spend hours exploring the city.Β 

Sometimes we'd pack a picnic and head to High Park or Riverdale Zoo, or ride down to Woodbine Beach to play in the water.Β 

All those adventures for just 50 cents! We were free-range children back then, and what a wonderful time we had! πŸ˜‚

Celebrate Streetcar Birthday with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 14th - Streetcar Fun & Freebies! πŸš‹β€οΈ
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Special Days 15-21

We're halfway through November, and there's still plenty to celebrate! 🍁 From childhood memories and fascinating history to quirky holidays and fun discoveries, explore November 15–21 with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, books, ...

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Little Red Wagon DayΒ 
– When Josh was little, I used to load him into our wagon along with all the mail-order parcels from my business and pull everything to the post office!Β 

I'd rigged up a bungee cord for a seat belt and even added an umbrella to keep the rain off him. πŸ˜‚Β 

Who needed a fancy delivery vehicle when you had a wagon, a little boy, and a pile of packages?Β 

Celebrate Little Red Wagon Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 15th - Little Red Wagon Fun & Freebies! πŸ›’β€οΈ
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National Fast Food DayΒ 
-- I remember my first visit to a fast-food restaurant!Β 

I was a teenager, dating my future first husband, when he suggested trying this new place called McDonald's. πŸ˜‚Β 

Hamburgers were 25Β’ each, drinks were 15Β’, and fries were just 10Β’.Β 

Our entire meal for two cost him $1.00! Can you imagine getting dinner for two at that price today?Β 

Celebrate National Fast Food Day with free coloring pages, printables, recipes, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 16th - Fast Food Fun & Freebies! πŸ”πŸŸ
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The Little Mermaid DayΒ 
-- I remember reading Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales when I was young, and I'm sure I must have read The Little Mermaid.Β 

But funny enough, that particular story never really stuck with me! πŸ˜‚Β 

Then Disney released its animated movie in 1989, and suddenly everyone knew Ariel and her underwater world.Β 

Who would have guessed that an old fairy tale would become such a beloved classic?Β 

Dive into The Little Mermaid Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 17th - Little Mermaid Fun & Freebies! πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈπŸš
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Calvin and Hobbes' BirthdaysΒ 
-- I always loved reading the comics in the newspaper, and Calvin and Hobbes was one of my favorites! πŸ˜‚Β 

I remember visiting my cousin's house, where my uncle wouldn't let anyone touch his newspaper.Β 

There I'd be, longing to get my hands on the comics section! Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes always made me laugh with their wild imaginations and adventures.Β 

Celebrate Calvin and Hobbes with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 18th - Calvin & Hobbes Fun & Freebies! πŸ―πŸ“°
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National Play Monopoly DayΒ 
-- I used to love playing board games, until I met my first husband!Β 

Somehow, he managed to cheat at just about every game we played, and that took all the fun out of it! πŸ˜‚Β 

But when I played Monopoly, I always liked being the banker.Β 

Counting out all that money was half the fun for me! Maybe I was destined to go into business someday. πŸ’°Β 

Celebrate National Play Monopoly Day with free coloring pages, printables, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 19th - Monopoly Fun & Freebies! πŸŽ²πŸ’°
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Automatic Traffic Light BirthdayΒ 
-- When Josh was little, one of the things he really wanted to do was build a working traffic light! 🚦 

We tried all sorts of ideas, from colored construction paper lights to little flashing lights inside a cardboard box.Β 

I don't remember how many versions we made, but we certainly had fun trying! πŸ˜‚Β 

Celebrate the anniversary of Garrett Morgan's traffic signal patent with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 20th - Traffic Light Fun & Freebies! 🚦
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Tweety Bird's Birthday (1942)
– I always loved Tweety Bird! That cute little yellow canary looked so innocent, but he always managed to outsmart poor Sylvester the cat! πŸ˜‚Β 

No matter how hard Sylvester tried, Tweety usually came out on top. Those old cartoons still make me smile!Β 

Celebrate Tweety Bird's birthday with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 21st - Tweety Bird Fun & Freebies! 🐀
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Special Days 22-30

We're wrapping up November with more fun holidays, favorite characters, childhood memories, and a little history along the way! πŸ‚ From beloved fairy tales to Thanksgiving and the first hints of Christmas, explore November 22–30 with free coloring pa...

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Beauty and the Beast Birthday (1991)Β 
-- Most people remember Disney's Beauty and the Beast, but I remember reading the fairy tale when I was young!Β 

My favorite version, though, was the 1987 TV series starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton.Β 

I loved that interpretation of the story, long before Disney released its animated movie in 1991. ❀️ 

Celebrate Beauty and the Beast with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 22nd - Beauty and the Beast Fun & Freebies! 🌹
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Doctor Who TV Premiere/Doctor Who Day/TARDIS DayΒ 
-- Doctor Who is my favorite science fiction TV show! I've watched so much of it that I think I've seen every episode! πŸ˜‚Β 

I was thrilled when the series returned in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor, although David Tennant will always be my favorite.Β 

There's just something about traveling through time and space in a blue police box that never gets old!Β 

Celebrate Doctor Who Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more. Allons-y! πŸ’™
Nov 23rd - Doctor Who Fun & Freebies! πŸš€πŸ’™
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Softball Birthday (1887)Β 
-- I was always the kid picked last for the team in gym class! πŸ˜‚Β 

I hated sports, was a complete klutz, and softball definitely wasn't my game.Β 

But I do find it funny that softball got its start in 1887 with someone throwing a boxing glove and another person hitting it with a stick.Β 

Who knew a game could start that way?Β 

Celebrate softball's birthday with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 24th - Softball Fun & Freebies! πŸ₯Ž
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Aladdin's Disney Film Debuted (1992)Β 
-- Aladdin was another one of those wonderful stories I read as a child!Β 

I've enjoyed Disney's versions of so many old fairy tales, but they're never quite the same as reading the original stories and imagining everything for yourself. ❀️ 

I did love the music in Disney's 1992 Aladdin movie, though! Some of those songs are hard to forget. 🎢 

Celebrate Aladdin's Disney movie anniversary with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 25th - Aladdin Fun & Freebies! πŸ§žβ€β™‚οΈπŸͺ”
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On Thanksgiving, many of your favorite stores are offering special coupons frugal shoppers can turn into free items and early customers have first dibs on items free after the rebate. Check them out!
For Thanksgiving, there are all sorts of freebies, printables, activities, ebooks, crafts, and so much more!
FREEBIE: Gobble Up 101+ Thanksgiving Freebies for 2023
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Charles Schulz's Birthday/Good Grief DayΒ 
-- Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang were always among my favorites!Β 

I loved reading their comics in the newspaper, and later watching their specials on TV.Β 

There was something so lovable about Charlie Brown, who never seemed to have much luck but kept trying anyway! πŸ˜‚Β 

And of course, who could resist Snoopy and his wonderful imagination?Β 

Celebrate Charles Schulz's birthday and Good Grief Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 26th - Peanuts Fun & Freebies! 🐢❀️
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Nov 26 - Thanksgiving Day (US)Β 
-- Whenever someone asks me why Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in October instead of November, I tell them it's because we were grateful sooner! πŸ˜‚β€οΈΒ 

Our American friends are celebrating Thanksgiving today, so it's the perfect time to enjoy some holiday fun!Β 

Find free Thanksgiving coloring pages, printables, recipes, crafts, activities, and more. Happy Thanksgiving! πŸ¦ƒ
Nov 26th - Thanksgiving Fun & Freebies! πŸ¦ƒπŸ‚
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FREEBIE: Gobble Up 101+ Thanksgiving Freebies
– One of my favorite things to do for major holidays has always been putting together HUGE collections of freebies! πŸ˜‚Β 

And Thanksgiving is no exception. Why stop at a few freebies when you can find more than 100?Β 

I've rounded up 101+ Thanksgiving freebies, including coloring pages, printables, crafts, recipes, games, ebooks, decorations, and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

 Plenty of holiday fun without spending a fortune! ❀️
Gobble Up 101+ Thanksgiving Freebies! πŸ¦ƒπŸ
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Turtle Adoption Day/Turtle Sponsorship DayΒ 
-- One day my older boys came home carrying a GIANT turtle!Β 

They claimed they'd found it walking down our street. I'm still not sure I believe that story! πŸ˜‚Β 

Of course, they wanted to keep it. Absolutely not!Β 

So off they went to return it to the creek.Β 

I still wonder about that poor turtle and hope he eventually got wherever he was going!Β 

Celebrate Turtle Adoption Day with free turtle coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 27th - Turtle Fun & Freebies! 🐒
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I've always loved science fiction, especially stories about space exploration and discovering new worlds! πŸš€Β 

And Mars has fascinated people for generations. Just imagine what we might discover there someday!Β 

I love that exploring the Red Planet isn't just science fiction anymore. ❀️ 

Celebrate Red Planet Day with free Mars coloring pages, space printables, STEM activities, crafts, interesting books, and more!
Nov 28th - Red Planet Day Fun & Freebies! πŸ”΄πŸš€
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National Square Dance DayΒ 
-- I've never actually tried square dancing, but it certainly looks like fun! πŸ˜‚Β 

All those dancers moving around, changing partners, and trying to keep up with the caller's instructions.Β 

I'm not sure I'd remember which way to go, but I think I'd enjoy watching everyone else!Β 

Celebrate National Square Dance Day with free coloring pages, printables, crafts, activities, interesting books, and more!
Nov 29th - Square Dancing Fun & Freebies! πŸ’ƒπŸŽΆ
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National Mason Jar Day
-- I remember trying to make homemade pickles in Mason jars once. Let's just say it didn't turn out quite the way I'd hoped! πŸ˜‚Β 

Fortunately, Mason jars are good for a lot more than canning. They're great for storing things, making gifts, and creating all sorts of fun crafts and decorations.Β 

Celebrate National Mason Jar Day with free printables, recipes, crafts, activities, coloring pages, interesting books, and more!
Nov 30th - Mason Jar Fun & Freebies! πŸ«™
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