October brings with it all sorts of annual celebrations and traditions, from fall football games to carving pumpkins. We love this month — it's a time when the weather cools, the leaves change, and we can take our favorite cozy sweaters out of storage and sip on warm apple cider.
Here are 10 more reasons to celebrate October:
Homemade Cookies Day ~ October 1
Kick off October by making some cookies on Homemade Cookies Day. Check out this fun recipe for Creepy Finger Cookies. BOO!
World Smile Day ~ October 4
Make someone smile today. It's a simple act of kindness and the perfect way to end Macaroni Kid Act of Kindness Week.
International Frugal Fun Day ~ October 5
Today is the day to find inexpensive fun! We've got you covered with our Macaroni Kid event calendar, filled with free and low-cost local family-friendly events.
National Pasta Day ~ October 17
Obviously this is a day Macaroni Kid totally gets excited about! Enjoy a plate of pasta today. There are more than 600 pasta shapes — which one is your favorite?
Make a Difference Day ~ October 26
The fourth Saturday in October is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. Find a local project you and the kids can volunteer for at volunteerconnectdc.org.
Plush Animal Lovers Day ~ October 28
Plan a teddy bear picnic or another fun activity for your children's favorite fluffy friends!
National Candy Corn Day ~ October 30
Did you know that Candy Corn was originally called "Chicken Feed"? Sure glad they changed the name! Here's a recipe to make your own candy corn from scratch. Bonus: this recipe is nut, egg, and gluten free.
Carve a Pumpkin Day ~ October 31
If you haven't carved your pumpkins yet, today's the day! If you'd rather not break out the knives, here are four no-carve ideas your kids can do!
Halloween ~ October 31
Halloween is fun for kids! What's not to love? Dressing up in fun costumes, fun treats, and candy! Be sure to check the Macaroni Kid event calendar to find all of the great local Halloween activities and events today.
