Calendar Connection - October

Without a doubt October is my favorite month of the year! I have been a Halloween fanatic for years, but it's not just because of Halloween. October brings with it a true feeling of Autumn (which is hard to find in our Oklahoma heat). October also brings with it a plethora of programming possibilities. We have events in each and every category for this month, and there's a Holiday Hoopla on nearly every day of the month. 

Movement-centric Events
October 13-27 - National Fitness Competition
October 26 - Lights on Afterschool

Club-centric Events
October 13 - Thirteen Days of Halloween Kick Off
October  18-20 - Fall Break
October 20 - Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus
October 27 - Field Trip: Haunted House at BGC of Chelsea

Monthly Celebrations
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)

Weekly Celebrations
Week 1: Space Week
Week 2: Fire Prevention Week
Week 3: National Chemistry Week
Week 4: International Magic Week

Holiday Hoopla - Daily Events
October 01 - World Vegetarian Day
October 02 - Blue Shirt Day
October 03 - Techie Day
October 04 - Balloons Around the World Day
October 04 - Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
October 05 - World Teachers' Day
October 06 - Mad Hatter Day
October 07 -
October 08 -
October 09 - World Post Day
October 10 - National Cake Decorating Day
October 11 - National Coming Out Day
October 12 - World Sight Day
October 13 - Friday the 13th
October 14 - Universal Music Day
October 15 - White Cane Safety Day
October 16 - Dictionary Day
October 17 - Black Poetry Day
October 18 - National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 19 - Diwali Begins
October 20 -
October 21 - Sweetest Day
October 22 -
October 23 -
October 24 - United Nations Day
October 25 - Pablo Picasso Day
October 26 - National Pumpkin Day
October 27 - Frankenstein Friday
October 28 - Make a Difference Day
October 29 - Visit a Cemetery Day
October 30 -
October 31 - Halloween
October 31 - Girl Scout Founders Day

How many special events do you celebrate in October? Are you creating any fun themed events within your group? Let me know!