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September Special Days, Freebies & Fun
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items September has a reason to celebrate almost every day! 🎉 Browse by date for quirky holidays, classic cartoons, food days, and more, with themed books, printables, crafts, activities, and freebies from Frugal Freebies. I’ll keep the posts updated as I...
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Special Days 1–7
Special Days 8–14
Special Days 15–21
Special Days 22–30
Special Days 1–7
Start September with kindness, sports, classic comics, Barbie, and Raggedy Ann. Browse the first week’s themed books, printables, crafts, activities, and freebies.
Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand)
A kind gesture can be as simple as buying someone a coffee or leaving an encouraging note. I gathered kindness-themed freebies and ideas in my September 1 post for anyone who wants to make someone’s day a little brighter. 💛
A kind gesture can be as simple as buying someone a coffee or leaving an encouraging note. I gathered kindness-themed freebies and ideas in my September 1 post for anyone who wants to make someone’s day a little brighter. 💛
Sept 1st - Random Acts of Kindness Fun & Freebies!
Spalding Baseball Day
September 2 is Al Spalding’s birthday. He was a star pitcher before he and his brother opened the sporting goods business that became part of baseball history. My post rounds up baseball-themed things to read, make, and enjoy, even if your pitching a...
September 2 is Al Spalding’s birthday. He was a star pitcher before he and his brother opened the sporting goods business that became part of baseball history. My post rounds up baseball-themed things to read, make, and enjoy, even if your pitching a...
Sept 2nd - Baseball Fun & Freebies!
U.S. Bowling League Day
A day for league bowlers, gutter-ball survivors, and everyone who just likes an excuse to go bowling. I’ve collected bowling-themed freebies and fun ideas in my September 3 post. Fancy shoes are optional, unless you’re actually at the lanes. 🎳
A day for league bowlers, gutter-ball survivors, and everyone who just likes an excuse to go bowling. I’ve collected bowling-themed freebies and fun ideas in my September 3 post. Fancy shoes are optional, unless you’re actually at the lanes. 🎳
Sept 3rd - Bowling Fun & Freebies!
Beetle Bailey Day
Beetle made his comic-strip debut on September 4, 1950, as a college student. He didn’t join the Army until the following year. I’ve rounded up some Beetle Bailey freebies in my September 4 post, because even Beetle has to do a little work now and th...
Beetle made his comic-strip debut on September 4, 1950, as a college student. He didn’t join the Army until the following year. I’ve rounded up some Beetle Bailey freebies in my September 4 post, because even Beetle has to do a little work now and th...
Sept 4th - Beetle Bailey Freebies!
Marvel Super Heroes Birthday
Before the Marvel movies, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and Sub-Mariner shared a 1966 animated TV series. My September 5 roundup brings that superhero theme to printables and other free finds. Capes optional. 🦸
Before the Marvel movies, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and Sub-Mariner shared a 1966 animated TV series. My September 5 roundup brings that superhero theme to printables and other free finds. Capes optional. 🦸
Sept 5th - Marvel Superheroes Fun & Freebies!
Barbie Doll Day
Ruth Handler noticed her daughter Barbara giving grown-up roles to her paper dolls, and that helped inspire Barbie. I’ve gathered a Barbie-themed printable and other fun finds in my September 6 post. Thankfully, none of them come with tiny shoes to l...
Ruth Handler noticed her daughter Barbara giving grown-up roles to her paper dolls, and that helped inspire Barbie. I’ve gathered a Barbie-themed printable and other fun finds in my September 6 post. Thankfully, none of them come with tiny shoes to l...
Sept 6th - Barbie Fun & Freebies!
Raggedy Ann’s Birthday
That red yarn hair and triangle nose have been around for a long time! Johnny Gruelle’s design patent for the Raggedy Ann doll was granted on September 7, 1915. I’ve gathered some Raggedy Ann themed fun in my September 7 post for anyone who still has...
That red yarn hair and triangle nose have been around for a long time! Johnny Gruelle’s design patent for the Raggedy Ann doll was granted on September 7, 1915. I’ve gathered some Raggedy Ann themed fun in my September 7 post for anyone who still has...
Sept 7th - Raggedy Ann Fun & Freebies!
Special Days 8–14
From Star Trek and Scooby-Doo to hot dogs and cream-filled donuts, this week has a bit of everything. There are also thoughtful ways to mark September 11 and plenty of ideas for the days in between.
Star Trek Day
The original Star Trek premiered on September 8, 1966, and I couldn’t leave a sci-fi day out of this list. I’ve rounded up Star Trek themed fun and freebies for fellow fans. No transporter required. 🖖
The original Star Trek premiered on September 8, 1966, and I couldn’t leave a sci-fi day out of this list. I’ve rounded up Star Trek themed fun and freebies for fellow fans. No transporter required. 🖖
Sept 8th - Star Trek Fun & Freebies!
Care Bears Share Your Care Day
September 9 is about showing someone you care, even with a small gesture. A kind note counts. So does taking out the trash without being asked. I’ve gathered Care Bears themed fun and freebies for the day, because even Grumpy Bear deserves a little k...
September 9 is about showing someone you care, even with a small gesture. A kind note counts. So does taking out the trash without being asked. I’ve gathered Care Bears themed fun and freebies for the day, because even Grumpy Bear deserves a little k...
Sept 9th - Care Bear Fun & Freebies!
Hot Dog Day
Apparently, hot dogs get more than one day on the calendar. September 10 is one of them, so I rounded up hot dog themed fun and freebies for anyone who needs an excuse to break out the toppings. I’ll stay out of the ketchup debate. 🌭
Apparently, hot dogs get more than one day on the calendar. September 10 is one of them, so I rounded up hot dog themed fun and freebies for anyone who needs an excuse to break out the toppings. I’ll stay out of the ketchup debate. 🌭
Sept 10th - Hot Dog Fun & Freebies!
Remembering Emergency Responders
September 11 is a day to remember the people who lost their lives and the responders who went toward danger to help others. I’m sharing resources that recognize the work of firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and others who answer calls for help.
September 11 is a day to remember the people who lost their lives and the responders who went toward danger to help others. I’m sharing resources that recognize the work of firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and others who answer calls for help.
Sept 11th - Honouring Emergency Responders
National Video Games Day
One early gaming machine, Bertie the Brain, stood four metres tall and played tic-tac-toe at the Canadian National Exhibition. My September 12 roundup has video game fun and freebies that are a little easier to bring home. No forklift required. 🎮
One early gaming machine, Bertie the Brain, stood four metres tall and played tic-tac-toe at the Canadian National Exhibition. My September 12 roundup has video game fun and freebies that are a little easier to bring home. No forklift required. 🎮
Sept 12th - Video Game Fun & Freebies!
Scooby-Doo’s TV Debut
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! first aired on September 13, 1969. My roundup has Scooby-Doo themed fun and freebies for anyone who’d happily climb into the Mystery Machine. I’d bring snacks. 🐾
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! first aired on September 13, 1969. My roundup has Scooby-Doo themed fun and freebies for anyone who’d happily climb into the Mystery Machine. I’d bring snacks. 🐾
Sept 13th - Scooby-Doo Fun & Freebies!
National Cream-Filled Donut Day
Vanilla cream or chocolate cream? September 14 sounds like a perfectly reasonable day to test both. 🍩 My roundup has donut themed fun and freebies to go with the taste test. Napkins recommended.
Vanilla cream or chocolate cream? September 14 sounds like a perfectly reasonable day to test both. 🍩 My roundup has donut themed fun and freebies to go with the taste test. Napkins recommended.
September 14th - Donut Fun & Freebies!
National Police Woman Day
September 12 recognizes women in policing, from early officers who made a place for themselves to the women serving today. My roundup shares a little of their history alongside police themed fun and freebies for families.
September 12 recognizes women in policing, from early officers who made a place for themselves to the women serving today. My roundup shares a little of their history alongside police themed fun and freebies for families.
Sept 12th - Police Fun & Freebies!
Positive Thinking Day
Some days, “just think positive” is a bit much. I prefer starting smaller: notice one good thing, share an encouraging word, or take a breather. My September 13 roundup has uplifting fun and freebies for the day. No forced sunshine required. ☀️
Some days, “just think positive” is a bit much. I prefer starting smaller: notice one good thing, share an encouraging word, or take a breather. My September 13 roundup has uplifting fun and freebies for the day. No forced sunshine required. ☀️
Sept 13th - Positivity Fun & Freebies!
The Waltons TV Debut
The Waltons premiered on September 14, 1972, and brought a whole household into our living rooms. My roundup has Waltons themed fun and freebies for anyone who remembers the show. Goodnight, John-Boy. Goodnight, everyone else. 📺
The Waltons premiered on September 14, 1972, and brought a whole household into our living rooms. My roundup has Waltons themed fun and freebies for anyone who remembers the show. Goodnight, John-Boy. Goodnight, everyone else. 📺
Sept 14th - The Waltons Fun & Freebies!
Special Days 15–21
Make a hat, break out the Play-Doh, or talk like a pirate. Explore cartoons, food, history, gratitude, and more September fun.
Make a Hat Day / National Felt Hat Day
September 15 gives us two reasons to talk hats: make one yourself or bring out a felt one you already own. My roundup has hat themed fun and freebies for anyone feeling crafty. Whether your creation is wearable is entirely up to you. 🎩
September 15 gives us two reasons to talk hats: make one yourself or bring out a felt one you already own. My roundup has hat themed fun and freebies for anyone feeling crafty. Whether your creation is wearable is entirely up to you. 🎩
Sept 15th - Hat Fun & Freebies!
National Play-Doh Day
Play-Doh started out as wallpaper cleaner. Thankfully, someone realized it was much more fun to squish than to clean with. My September 16 roundup has Play-Doh themed activities and freebies for anyone who still enjoys making something colourful, eve...
Play-Doh started out as wallpaper cleaner. Thankfully, someone realized it was much more fun to squish than to clean with. My September 16 roundup has Play-Doh themed activities and freebies for anyone who still enjoys making something colourful, eve...
Sept 16th - Play-Doh Fun & Freebies!
Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner’s Debut
Wile E. Coyote has spent decades building elaborate plans to catch the Road Runner, with results that are rarely kind to the Coyote. My September 17 roundup has themed fun and freebies for fans of the chase. Beep beep! 🐦
Wile E. Coyote has spent decades building elaborate plans to catch the Road Runner, with results that are rarely kind to the Coyote. My September 17 roundup has themed fun and freebies for fans of the chase. Beep beep! 🐦
Sept 17th - Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner Fun & Freebies!
National Cheeseburger Day
Several people have claimed they invented the cheeseburger. I’m willing to let them argue while I eat one. 🍔 My September 18 roundup has cheeseburger themed fun and freebies, plus a perfectly good excuse to keep dinner simple.
Several people have claimed they invented the cheeseburger. I’m willing to let them argue while I eat one. 🍔 My September 18 roundup has cheeseburger themed fun and freebies, plus a perfectly good excuse to keep dinner simple.
Sept 18th - Cheeseburger Fun & Freebies
U.S. Air Force Birthday
The U.S. Air Force became its own military branch on September 18, 1947. My roundup marks its birthday with Air Force themed freebies and activities for anyone interested in aviation and the people who serve. ✈️
The U.S. Air Force became its own military branch on September 18, 1947. My roundup marks its birthday with Air Force themed freebies and activities for anyone interested in aviation and the people who serve. ✈️
Sept 18th - Air Force Fun & Freebies!
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Ahoy! September 19 is your excuse to say “matey” far more often than usual. My roundup has pirate themed fun and freebies for landlubbers of all ages. No ship required. 🏴☠️
Ahoy! September 19 is your excuse to say “matey” far more often than usual. My roundup has pirate themed fun and freebies for landlubbers of all ages. No ship required. 🏴☠️
Sept 19th - Pirate Fun & Freebies!
Railroad History
The first public passenger railway opened in Wales in 1807, with horses pulling the carriages. We’ve come a long way from that! My September 20 roundup has railroad themed fun and freebies for train fans of all ages. 🚂
The first public passenger railway opened in Wales in 1807, with horses pulling the carriages. We’ve come a long way from that! My September 20 roundup has railroad themed fun and freebies for train fans of all ages. 🚂
Sept 20th - Railroad Fun & Freebies!
World Gratitude Day
A thank-you text or a few kind words can mean a lot. For September 21, I’ve gathered gratitude themed fun and freebies to help share that appreciation. No need to write a heartfelt speech, unless you want to. 💛
A thank-you text or a few kind words can mean a lot. For September 21, I’ve gathered gratitude themed fun and freebies to help share that appreciation. No need to write a heartfelt speech, unless you want to. 💛
Sept 21st - Gratitude Fun & Freebies!
Special Days 22–30
Finish the month with elephants, classic cartoons, comic books, whales, travel, and coffee. There’s one more theme to explore almost every day, with extra posts on September 29.
The Jetsons’ TV Debut
The Jetsons first aired on September 23, 1962, with flying cars, robot helpers, and gadgets that still managed to make life complicated. Enjoy some Jetsons fun and freebies while we wait for Rosey to come do the housework. 🤖
The Jetsons first aired on September 23, 1962, with flying cars, robot helpers, and gadgets that still managed to make life complicated. Enjoy some Jetsons fun and freebies while we wait for Rosey to come do the housework. 🤖
Sept 23rd - Jetsons Fun & Freebies!
National Elephant Appreciation Day
Elephants are hard to overlook, and I’m not just talking about their size. 🐘 My September 22 roundup has elephant themed fun and freebies for kids and grown-ups who have a soft spot for these remarkable animals.
Elephants are hard to overlook, and I’m not just talking about their size. 🐘 My September 22 roundup has elephant themed fun and freebies for kids and grown-ups who have a soft spot for these remarkable animals.
Sept 22nd - Elephant Fun & Freebies!
Rocky & Bullwinkle on NBC
On September 24, 1961, Rocky and Bullwinkle brought their adventures to NBC. A flying squirrel, a moose, two hopeless spies, and jokes for the grown-ups too? That’s plenty of inspiration for some cartoon fun and freebies. 🫎
On September 24, 1961, Rocky and Bullwinkle brought their adventures to NBC. A flying squirrel, a moose, two hopeless spies, and jokes for the grown-ups too? That’s plenty of inspiration for some cartoon fun and freebies. 🫎
Sept 24th - Rocky + Bullwinkle Fun & Freebies!
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National Comic Book Day
September 25 is a good excuse to revisit a comic you loved or discover a new one. Superheroes, silly strips, and stories told one panel at a time all count. I’ve rounded up some comic book fun and freebies to go with the day. 💥
September 25 is a good excuse to revisit a comic you loved or discover a new one. Superheroes, silly strips, and stories told one panel at a time all count. I’ve rounded up some comic book fun and freebies to go with the day. 💥
Sept 25th - Comic Book Fun & Freebies!
Kalina the Orca’s Birthday
Kalina, an orca once known as “Baby Shamu,” was born on September 26, 1985. Her story is a chance to learn more about these remarkable animals. I’ve gathered some whale-themed fun and freebies for curious kids and grown-ups alike. 🐳
Kalina, an orca once known as “Baby Shamu,” was born on September 26, 1985. Her story is a chance to learn more about these remarkable animals. I’ve gathered some whale-themed fun and freebies for curious kids and grown-ups alike. 🐳
Sept 26th - Whale Fun & Freebies!
World Tourism Day
September 27 is World Tourism Day, a chance to appreciate the places we visit and the people who make them memorable. Whether you’re planning a trip or exploring somewhere close to home, I’ve gathered some travel-inspired fun and freebies to enjoy al...
September 27 is World Tourism Day, a chance to appreciate the places we visit and the people who make them memorable. Whether you’re planning a trip or exploring somewhere close to home, I’ve gathered some travel-inspired fun and freebies to enjoy al...
Sept 27th - Tourism Fun & Freebies!
Quick Draw McGraw’s TV Debut
The Quick Draw McGraw Show debuted on September 28, 1959. Quick Draw may have worn the sheriff’s badge, but his sidekick Baba Looey often had the better ideas. Saddle up for some cartoon fun and freebies! 🐴
The Quick Draw McGraw Show debuted on September 28, 1959. Quick Draw may have worn the sheriff’s badge, but his sidekick Baba Looey often had the better ideas. Saddle up for some cartoon fun and freebies! 🐴
Sept 28th - Quick Draw McGraw Fun & Freebies!
World Heart Day
September 29 is a reminder to give our hearts a little attention, whether that means learning something new or taking a small step toward healthier habits. I’ve gathered heart-themed fun and freebies for the day. ❤️
September 29 is a reminder to give our hearts a little attention, whether that means learning something new or taking a small step toward healthier habits. I’ve gathered heart-themed fun and freebies for the day. ❤️
Sept 29th - Heart Fun & Freebies!
National Coffee Day
Coffee lovers don’t need much encouragement, but September 29 gives us an excuse anyway. I’ve gathered coffee-themed freebies and deals for the day, because a good cup tastes even better when it comes with a little extra. ☕
Coffee lovers don’t need much encouragement, but September 29 gives us an excuse anyway. I’ve gathered coffee-themed freebies and deals for the day, because a good cup tastes even better when it comes with a little extra. ☕
Sept 29th - Coffee Day Freebies & Deals!
National Chewing Gum Day
September 30 gives us an excuse to enjoy a piece of gum, as if we needed one. Mint, fruit, or the kind that loses its flavour before you’ve left the room, I’ve gathered some gum-themed fun and freebies for the day. 🫧
September 30 gives us an excuse to enjoy a piece of gum, as if we needed one. Mint, fruit, or the kind that loses its flavour before you’ve left the room, I’ve gathered some gum-themed fun and freebies for the day. 🫧
Sept 30th - Gum Fun & Freebies!