Updated for 2025 with new October Fun Days and fresh activity ideas!
October fun days for kids make it easy to enjoy simple activities that boost learning and more. But if you’re like most busy moms and teachers, you don’t have hours to plan crafts or themed parties. That’s where Fun Days Made Simple comes in!
Find tips and ideas for enjoying activities for holidays and quirky fun days this month. There are so many cool ways to add a touch of fun to each day. Think World Smile Day, Pumpkin Day, and even Candy Corn Day. You can enjoy these at home, in the classroom, or anywhere your crew wants to have a little extra fun.
Ready to make October memorable? Let’s look at these easy activities plus free printable calendar that you can use all month long.
Making October Fun Is Easier Than You Think!
October is full of fun little “holidays” you can use as a reason to celebrate. But, I understand how busy life can get. The good news is that you don’t need a bunch of time or money to enjoy them.
In fact, you can keep your October fun days simple and stress-free. These ideas can be be announced and talked about for a few minutes. Or you can choose to do a printable activity or craft. It’s up to your schedule and you!
Oh, and here’s another secret: You don’t have to celebrate on the exact date. If life is too busy, shift the celebration to another day that week. It’s all good!
Simple October Fun Days You Can Actually Do
There are so many amazing national and world fun days to celebrate each month. I narrow it down to themes that are appropriate for children and as fun as possible. In my free printable 365 Fun Days & Activities Pack, I share multiple ideas for each day.
To keep it simple, here are a few of our favorite October Fun Days that I think you’ll like:
- World Smile Day (First Friday in October): It’s the perfect excuse to spread a little happiness. A few easy ideas:
- Smile Jar: Fill a jar with jokes, riddles, or happy notes. Pull one whenever someone needs a boost.
- Silly Selfies: Snap photos with goofy grins or make paper smile props for a quick laugh.
- Playdough Emotion Mats: Use these mats to shape different smiles and feelings.
- Fire Prevention Day (October 9): A great reminder to practice fire safety without making it scary. Try one of these:
- Family Fire Drill: Set a timer and see how fast everyone can get outside.
- Storytime: Read a simple fire safety book or watch a short video together.
- Escape Map: Draw a quick “map” of your home and talk about safe exits.
- Pumpkin Day (October 26): Celebrate pumpkins without the carving mess.
- Pumpkin Fun Pack: Enjoy 4 print-and-go activities that are perfect for a busy day.
- Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft: Fantastic recycled craft with toilet paper roll and tissue paper.
- Inside a Pumpkin Craft: Super cute activity using paper plate!
- Candy Corn Day (October 30): Even if you don’t like the taste, you can have fun with candy corn!
- Math Play: Use candy corn pieces to make patterns, count, or sort by color.
- Candy Corn Color by Letter Activity: Use this free printable for some quick fun.
- Candy Corn Paper Plate Craft: Make your own candy corn pieces with paper pate and tissue paper.
More Fun October Celebrations
Here are a few extra ideas for creating a memorable October with kids:
- Name Your Car Day (October 2): Does your car have a name? If not, give it one! If so, chat about why it has that name.
- Farmers Day (October 12): Use our free printable farm color by number activity.
- Sloth Day (October 20): Enjoy our free printable sloth coloring bookmarks.
- Black Cat Day (October 27): Create a black cat-themed luminary with this easy craft.
Get Your Free October Fun Days Calendar
High five! I’m so excited that you’re going to have a bunch of fun this October. And to make it even easier, make sure to get our free printable October 2025 Fun Days Calendar.
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