View October’s educational events below, or choose another month using these links:
Saturday, October 1
Black History Month
Black History Month is marked in March, celebrating the contributions of black people throughout history.
Tuesday, October 4
Dussehra
Dusshera is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
Tuesday, October 4
World Animal Day
World Animal Day is an international day of action, promoting animal rights and welfare.
Tuesday, October 4
World Space Week
World Space Week is an international event that celebrates science and technology, and how they benefit the human race.
Wednesday, October 5
World Teacher’s Day
World Teachers’ Day is an annual celebration of teachers, held by the United Nations (UN).
Friday, October 7
World Smile Day
World Smile Day can be marked by anyone, just by being kind and making someone smile.
Sunday, October 9
Sukkot
The Jewish festival of Sukkot celebrates how God sheltered the Jewish people when they were wandering in the desert.
Friday, October 14
Battle of Hastings
The rule of the Anglo-Saxons over England ended on 14 October 1066 during the famous Battle of Hastings.
Saturday, October 15
Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day exists to educate people about the importance of hand hygiene.
Sunday, October 16
World Food Day
The aim of World Food Day is to develop a better global food system.
Monday, October 24
Diwali
Diwali is a festival of light which is celebrated in India and across the world.
Monday, October 31
World Cities Day
World Cities Day aims to raise awareness of issues facing cities and ways to make cities more safe and sustainable.
Monday, October 31
Halloween
Halloween is celebrated around the world on the 31st of October every year. Parties are held and children enjoy ‘trick or treating’ and bobbing for apples.
We have taken care to ensure that all information on the calendar was correct at the time of publication. However, please double-check this before planning events and activities with your children in case events have been moved or cancelled.
