International Archaeology Day Oct. 18, 2025

International Archaeology Day

Each year, International Archaeology Day—observed on the third Saturday of October—invites us to literally look beneath the surface. Established in 2011 by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), it"s celebrated worldwide through events, tours and hands-on excavations.

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Oct. 18, 2024Jasper Dark Sky Festival, Alberta
Oct 18, 2026Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) in Wales turns 75

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A galaxy full of stars
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May 20, 2026World Bee Day
Aug. 16, 2024Canadian National Exhibition 2024
Jun. 4, 2025Cala Luna beach, Sardinia, Italy
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Mar. 12, 2025Château de Sully-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Nature’s own canvas
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A breathtaking cave when it’s cold
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Feb. 21, 2026Red fox, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States
Mar. 25, 2026Forgetmenot Pond, Kananaskis Country, Alberta
A day for cousins of every stripe
Oct. 13, 2023Jasper Dark Sky Festival
Aug. 24, 2024Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine, USA
Surrounded by a sea of sand
Heavenly hot springs
Aug. 26, 2025Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
Oct. 15, 2025National Mushroom Day
Single file, now!
Oct. 26, 2025National Pumpkin Day
Oct 29, 2026Standing stones at Avebury in Wiltshire, England
Beautiful from all angles