Discover August 2026 cultural events, awareness weeks, and celebrations to plan engaging activities and learning.

July offers a lively mix of cultural celebrations, awareness days, and playful occasions that enrich early childhood programming. From the giggles of International Joke Day to the imaginative adventures of Alice in Wonderland Day, each event provides opportunities to spark curiosity, creativity, and community connection. The following lists cultural, special, and community events that are taking place in July 2026. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for July 2026.

From 27 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to engage in shared histories and cultures and understand how we can all work towards reconciliation. The following article provides Curriculum Ideas To Implement during National Reconciliation Week. 

National Families Week (15 - 21 May), is a time to celebrate the contributions families make in early childhood services and for children to acknowledge the importance of families. The following provides ideas and experiences that can be incorporated into the program for National Families Week.

National Simultaneous Storytime, held on Wednesday 19th May. It is an annual event that aims to engage children of all ages to enjoy books by creating a sense of excitement around reading.

The following lists cultural, special and community events that are taking place in March 2025. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for March 2025.

February is a month filled with celebrations of culture, kindness, science, and community. From global awareness days to fun food festivals, this calendar highlights opportunities to connect, reflect, and enjoy. Whether you’re honoring traditions, promoting well-being, or simply indulging in Nutella or pizza, February offers something for everyone.

Australian Community Children's Services NSW is holding two free webinars on Monday 24th August and  Monday 7 September 2020 on advice on wearing or not working a mask while working with children.

On Friday 29th July go crazy and raise awareness about cystic fibrosis by encouraging children and Educators to wear their craziest hair for the day.

On Thursday, the 21st of May, it is Outdoor Classroom Day, a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning. The following provides activity ideas and resources that will help you celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day at your service and can be implemented into the curriculum for children.