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
Kick off October by making some cookies on Homemade Cookies Day. Check out this fun fall recipe for Caramel Apple Cookies. Yum! October 1
World Smile Day
Make someone smile today. It's a simple act of kindness and the perfect way to end Macaroni Kid Act of Kindness Week. October 4
International Frugal Fun Day
Today is the day to find inexpensive fun! Guess what?! We have you covered with our Macaroni Kid event calendar -- it's always filled with free or low-cost local family-friendly events. October 5
National Pasta Day
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? October 17
Make a Difference Day
The fourth Saturday in October is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. Find a project you and the kids can volunteer for and make a difference today. October 26
Plush Animal Lovers Day
Plan a teddy bear picnic or another fun activity for your children's favorite stuffies today! October 28
National Candy Corn Day
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. October 30
Halloween
Halloween is fun for kids! What's not to love? Dressing up in fun costumes, fun treats, and candy! Be sure to check the Halloween Event Guide to find all of the great local Halloween activities and events today. October 31
Jennifer Hill is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Fremont, CA
