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Halloween isn’t the only special day this month, there’s also tons of October food days to enjoy. Some are dedicated to sweet foods, and others to savory foods – There’s a day for everyone to enjoy!

For a month that’s known for trick-or-treating, there’s so many treats! The month begins with National Homemade Cookies Day on October 1st, and ends with National Caramel Apple Day on October 31.

There’s also lots of pumpkin-themed days this month like National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day on October 21st, National Pumpkin Day on October 26th, and National Pumpkin Bread Day on October 30th.

For more reasons to celebrate this month, read our full list of October national days. See which October food days you can find in this free word search printable, and in the list below.

Caramel apples are a Halloween treat with their own national day in October dedicated to them called National Caramel Apple Day.  Just as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky costumes remind us of Halloween, so do caramel apples! They have a fascinating history with ties to early Halloween celebrations. Keep reading to learn their history, some …

Read More about National Caramel Apple Day – Plus a Homemade Caramel Apple Recipe

Even though October is known for Halloween, it isn’t the only important day to celebrate! There are over 250 October national days to celebrate this month. This list of special days in October features not only national days, but international days in October too. They are dedicated to foods and drinks, animals, activities, awareness campaigns …

Read More about October National Days – Get a List of the Special Days in October

 This list of October food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From National Homemade Cookies Day on October 1 to National Caramel Apple Day on October 31, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month very easy to honor with food.  National …

Read More about October Food Holidays – List of National Food Holidays This Month

You may have heard of the national days of October, but did you know that there are also October awareness months and nationally recognized October monthly observances? Just like the national days of the year, these monthly observances cover a wide range of topics. From health awareness months to national food months, there are so many occasions …

Read More about October Awareness Months & National Months October Celebrates

These pumpkin cheesecake muffins have a delicious cream cheese layer that is swirled into a soft and fluffy pumpkin muffin. They are perfect for fall! The recipe features a nice combination of granulated and brown sugar, combined with the flour, pumpkin puree, and spices. The cheesecake layer adds a lovely light and fluffy topping to …

Read More about Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins – Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins for Fall

Get ready to delight your tastebuds on World Pasta Day on October 25! There are roughly 350 different types of pasta, and this October food day is the perfect excuse to try one you hadn’t before. Keep reading to learn about twenty of the most popular types of pasta and their best sauce pairings. There …

Read More about 20 Types of Pasta & How to Use Them – Guide for World Pasta Day

October 17 is National Pasta Day. Pasta is a classic comfort foods and can be prepared in many ways. The use of pasta dates back to 1154 in Sicily, Italy and remains popular to the present day. Not only is the 17th of October honored as National Pasta Day, but the entire month of October …

Read More about National Pasta Day – October 17 – Recipes Tips and Fun Facts

October 10 is celebrated each year as National Cake Decorating Day. What better way to observe this national day than with a few beautifully decorated cakes? Cakes can be the highlight of any party dessert table, so knowing how to decorate one will make sure yours are a hit with guests. Whether you are a …

Read More about National Cake Decorating Day – Celebrate with one of these Cakes

These delicious candy corn recipes have you seeing candy corn in a whole new way! It’s not just for snacking or handing out for Trick or Treat. You can use candy corn to make many delicious treats and desserts. October 30 is National Candy Corn Day. Many national days are associated with food. What more …

Read More about 20 Candy Corn Recipes – Dessert Ideas Using Candy Corn