Walking to school is a good way to get the blood flowing and get you ready for the day ahead. While our parents would often regale us with stories of having to walk miles in the snow or scorching heat to get to school, walking to school is a great way to actually enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. Children who walk to school also learn self-confidence and are happy when they arrive at school, and it is often seen as a rite of passage. National Walk to School Day encourages men, women, and children of all ages to get out and take a walk. This National Walk to School Day, ditch the car and take a walk to your school or workplace. There are many benefits to walking to school or work as it is a low-impact way of keeping fit. Join a walking group in your area and take advantage of this opportunity to exercise and enjoy nature.

National Walk to School Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of October. This year, we will celebrate this day on October 6th, 2021.

What started as a one-day event in 1997, National Walk to School day was founded in partnership with Walkable America. This foundation seeks to encourage community safety in areas where it is possible to walk to and from schools.