Ahoy me mateys! Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of International Talk Like a Pirate Day. What? You haven’t been celebrating the past 10 years? Don’t worry. It’s never too late.
First off, you need to get you and your kids a Pirate Name. Do that by going to this Pirate Name Generator. My pirate name is Black Morgan Vane. Argh!!
Next, do something pirate themed. Here are some ideas:
- Serve your kids some Pirate’s Booty for snack.
- Read How I Became a Pirate with your child.
- Watch Jake and The Neverland Pirates with preschool kids.
- Rent The Pirates! Band of Misfits and watch with your kids.
- Watch Pirates of the Caribbean with your older kids.
- Take the family to the Montclair Public Library, Bellevue Branch for a special Talk Like a Pirate Day Magic show!
Swashbuckling Pirates: Magician Mark Zacharia
Who: Appropriate for children ages 5 to 11
What: Ahoy mateys! Celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” with a visit from magician Mark Zacharia! Zacharia will astound you with his swashbuckling feats of wizardry guaranteed to boggle the mind! Daring little buccaneers are invited aboard for a one-of-a-kind sleight of hand show!
When: Wednesday, September 19 at 6 pm
Where: Kids Place@ Bellevue Avenue Branch Library, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043
Cost: Free. Please register by calling 973-744-0500 ext. 2284
Question : Where does a pirate keep his Buccaneers ?
Answer : Under his Buccin’ hat.
Have you ever read the original tale of how the day grew in popularity? It is super-funny if you have time for a click and a read: https://www.miamiherald.com/2002/09/08/100129/arrrrr-talk-like-a-pirate-or-prepare.html
That’s great Anna! thanks for sharing the link.