October National
Holidays
Holidays
This day, named for the seasonal spice blend, often found in lattes, candles, and everything autumn, is celebrated with its own national day on October 1st.
What is National Pumpkin Spice Day?
A pumpkin is technically a fruit, because it comes from the seed-bearing part of a flowering plant, and is a member of this family.
What is the gourd family?
You go here to pick one of the most common fall decorations. Where do you go?
What is the Pumpkin Patch?
Originally called "chicken feed," this tri-colored candy is a staple of Halloween and has its own national day on October 30.
What is Candy Corn?
This monster tried online dating, but his profile just said “Wrapped up in my past.”
What is a Mummy?
Love it or hate it, this tri-colored Halloween treat gets its own national day on October 30th—just in time to divide candy lovers everywhere.
What is National Candy Corn Day?
Before Irish immigrants brought the jack-o'-lantern tradition to America, they carved faces into these root vegetables.
What is the Turnip?
You go here to pick a fresh fruit and enjoy doing fall activities. Where is it?
What is an Apple Orchard?
This chocolatey, layered dessert is made with crushed cookies and gummy worms and creates a spooky graveyard landscape, perfect for the frightful fun of October.
What is "dirt" or "dirt cake"?
He’s big, green, stitched together, and just wants to borrow your phone charger—preferably lightning-powered.
Who is Frankenstein?
On October 2nd, this national holiday encourages you to give your trusty vehicle a personality by doing this—just like Lightning McQueen or Herbie.
What is National Name Your Car Day?
This is another name for pumpkin seeds, especially when shelled.
What are pepitas?
You walk through a path made of grain that has multiple routes, a lot of people get lost in these. What is it?
What is a corn maze?
This is the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. overall, though candy corn is the most popular specific Halloween candy.
What is Reece's Peanut Butter Cups?
This monster howls at the moon, grows a full coat in seconds, and still can’t find a decent razor that lasts through a full moon.
What is a Werewolf?
This day is named after a gooey sandwich, made with peanut butter and marshmallow creme, and is honored every October 8th with its own national day.
What is National Fluffernutter Day?
In October 2023, the world record for the largest pumpkin, named "Michael Jordan", came in weighing over how many pounds? (hint: in the thousands!)
What is over 2,000 lbs.?
It weighted 2,749 to be exact.
After doing this spooky activity, the final product is illuminated and put on display on the front porch for all to see. What is the activity?
What is carving pumpkins?
You thought Uggs and infinity scarves were the most essential fall accessories, but this tasty coffee treat has had people obsessing since 2003.
What is the Pumpkin Spice Latte?
This monster rides a broomstick, brews potions, and still can’t figure out how to unlock her iPhone with those long, pointy nails.
What is a witch?
Celebrated on October 19th, this national holiday honors those who replay conversations, rewrite texts 10 times, and still wonder if they locked the door—twice.
What is National Overthinkers Day?
Though they are most famous for their orange color, pumpkins can also grow in these three other colors.
What is white, green and yellow?
Grab a hot dog, a cold beverage and a foam finger! In October after clinching the pennant, two teams come together to compete for a championship and wrap up their sports season. Where are you heading?
What is the world series?
Though it’s called “pumpkin” pie, many canned fillings are actually made from this sweeter, smoother squash variety.
What is Butternut Squash?
According to legend, this creature avoids garlic, casts no reflection, and sleeps in a coffin by day.
What are Vampires?