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April Fools’ Pranks and Jokes

There’s nothing quite like making someone laugh with an April Fools’ Day prank or joke. It’s such a fun day because the possibilities for April Fools’ Day shenanigans are endless. If you’re looking for some ideas for the day, keep reading for pranks to do at home, with kids, and with friends!

Get that whoopie cushions out! Here are some classic pranks for April 1. Tip: You need to be nearby when you’re doing the prank so you can say, “April Fools!” or they might be a little confused!

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Calendar

Today is Day 92 of 2023

80 days until summer begins

Question of the Day

What is a sous-chef? I hear the term regularly on cooking shows.
Answer

Upcoming Holidays

Palm Sunday

Passover Begins

Maundy Thursday

Full Pink Moon

Word of the Day

Dominical letter
A letter from A to G, denoting Sundays in the ecclesiastical calendar for a given year, determined by the date on which the first Sunday falls. If it falls on January 1, the letter (for the year) is A; if it falls on January 2, the letter is B; and so on.

Puzzle of the Day

How much is a skunk worth?
One scent.

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Gardening

Planting Calendar

Planting Calendar Sample

Gardening for Everyone

Learn How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Find our FREE online series of step-by-step guides! Think of it as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. Learn more!

Growing Guides

Vegetables
Fruits
Herbs
Flowers
Foliage Plants
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Houseplants

Weather

Seasonal Forecast

Almanac Spring Frost Dates

Spring Frost Dates

See the average last spring frost dates for your location.

Long-Range Weather

Click on a Region
  1. Northeast
  2. Atlantic Corridor
  3. Appalachians
  4. Southeast
  5. Florida
  6. Lower Lakes
  7. Ohio Valley
  8. Deep South
  9. Upper Midwest
  10. Heartland
  11. Texas-Oklahoma
  12. High Plains
  13. Intermountain
  14. Desert Southwest
  15. Pacific Northwest
  16. Pacific Southwest
  17. Alaska
  18. Hawaii

Weather History

Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

88% of Full • 12 days old

Next Full Moon

The April full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, will occur on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Sunrise and Sunset

Also, see moon rise and visible planets for your area.

Food

About The Almanac

About the Almanac

What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac? For more than 225 years, we’ve been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun—including the Moon! We may be “old,” but in fact we’re new every year—and even every day. Find out what makes our little yellow book so special.

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Visit the The Almanac Webcam

Welcome to the Almanac’s HQ! We’re located in the tiny village of Dublin, New Hampshire, which is small-town America at its best—complete with Old Glory high atop her pole, a church steeple, the town hall—and New England weather! Check it all out on our webcam.