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Safe Kids Pennsylvania participates in many national campaigns for weekly, monthly and seasonal safety observances. Do not miss an opportunity to inform parents and caregivers with timely reminders, tips and event information. The safety calendar below offers story ideas. Please share this information with your communities.

Because when it comes to keeping kids happy, active and safe, we’re all in this together!

For media inquiries, contact: Jessica Ritter at (717) 766-1616 x103 or jritter@atspa.org

Calendar

Upcoming Awareness Dates

  • February: National Burn Awareness Week
  • March: National Poison Prevention Week
  • April: Distracted Driving Awareness Month; National Youth Sports Safety Month; National Window Safety Week; National Playground Safety Week
  • May: National Water Safety Month; National Bike Safety Month; National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
  • June: National Safety Month; Rip Current Awareness Week
  • July: National Fireworks Safety Month; National Heatstroke Prevention Day
  • August: Back to School Safety Month; Stop on Red Week
  • September: National School Backpack Awareness Day; Concussion Awareness Day; Child Passenger Safety Week and Seat Check Saturday
  • October: Pedestrian Safety Month; Fire Prevention Week; Walk to School Day; National School Bus Safety Week
  • November: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
  • December: Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Injury Risk Areas