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 …
October National Days - Pumpkins, Black Cats, Caramel Apples & More!
Halloween isn’t the only day to celebrate this month. There’s plenty of October national days to enjoy too!
Say hello to spooky food days like National Caramel Apple Day on the 31st to National Candy Corn Day on the 30th. There’s also plenty of chocolate holidays this month to delight trick-or-treaters.
There’s also devilishly good drink days like National Vodka Day on the 4th, National American Beer Day on the 27th and the various wine holidays throughout the month. There’s also National Frappé Day on the 7th, for a non-alcoholic beverage treat.
Veer away from food and beverage days and celebrate Carve a Pumpkin Day on the 31st, and National Black Cat Day on the 27th.
Find out more about the October national days, by reading the posts below. Don’t forget to see which days you can find in our free national days word search puzzle for the month!
Halloween isn’t the day worth celebrating this month! There are over 200 national days in October, and we’ve featured 21 of them in this free October word search printable. It’s the latest addition to our collection of free printables! The October national days are hidden in this word find puzzle in all directions, including diagonally. …
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 …
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 …
If your favorite spirit is vodka, then you’re in luck! October 4th is celebrated annually as National Vodka Day. While the history of the day is unknown, it’s definitely a day worth celebrating! No matter how you enjoy your vodka – in a cocktail, or over ice – make sure you enjoy responsibly! Keep reading …
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 …
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 …
As we enter the Halloween season, you’re going to notice pumpkins are everywhere! Check out the interesting facts about pumpkins below to learn more about this symbol of Halloween. Pumpkins are so popular, they have not just one, but several national days of the year dedicated to them! In addition to learning some fun pumpkin …
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 …
Black cats have a reputation for being unlucky. National Black Cat Day helps remind us how special and deserving of adoption these cats are! National Black Cat Day falls in October, and is not to be confused with Black Cat Appreciation Day which falls in August. Both days celebrate these cuddly kittens and cats, but …
Fall is here, which means it’s the season for pumpkins and sharing gratitude! If you want to try your hand at a fall themed project, try making these adorable mini pumpkin planters for succulents. These succulent planters are particularly appropriate during the month of October because pumpkins are one of the symbols of Halloween. Plus, …
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 …
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 …
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 …