DLTK's Holidays Activities
October Holidays and Special Events
Crafts and Activities for Major October Holidays:
Halloween
October 31st
Crafts and Activities for October Holidays that change days each year:
National Poetry Day (UK)
first Thursday in October
National Fire Week
Observed during the week in which October 9th falls (Sunday to Saturday)
Child Health Day
first Monday in October
Canadian Thanksgiving
second Monday in October
World Egg Day
second Friday in October
World Migratory Bird Day
second Saturday in October
Columbus Day
second Monday in October
National Wolf Awareness Week
third week in October
Diwali
Celebrated in October or November depending on the lunar calendar
Crafts and Activities for October Special Days that are celebrated on the same day each year:
Octoberfest
throughout October
National Crime Prevention Month
throughout October
Eat Better – Eat Together Month
throughout October
National Dental Hygiene Month
throughout October
World Vegetarian Day
October 1st
Farm Animals Day
October 2nd
Peanuts Comic Strip First Published
October 2nd, 1950
Sputnik 1 Launched
October 4th, 1957
World Animal Day
October 4th
World Teachers' Day
October 5th
World Octopus Day
October 8th
National Hamster Day
October 10th
Poet Evaleen Stein's Birthday
October 12th
National Grouch Day
October 15th
World Food Day
October 16th
Bat Appreciation Day
October 17th
National Pasta Day
October 17th
Reptile Appreciation Day
October 19th
Star Spangled Banner First Sung
October 19th, 1814
International Chef's Day
October 20th
National Apple Day
October 21st
Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Birthday
October 21st
National Color Day
October 22nd
United Nations Day
October 24th
St. Crispin's Day
October 25th
National Pumpkin Day
October 26th
Poet Dylan Thomas' Birthday
October 27th
Statue of Liberty's Birthday
October 28th, 1886
Candy Corn Day
October 30th
Poet John Keats' Birthday
October 31st
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October is a month full of fun, creativity, and important causes. From spooky Halloween celebrations to days honoring poetry, teachers, and the natural world, there’s something for every interest. These special days give kids (and grown-ups!) a chance to explore new activities, learn about different traditions, and celebrate the changing season. Whether you’re crafting, reading, or enjoying fall flavors, October is a perfect time to bring imagination to life.