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What’s Happening In October

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Breast Cancer Awareness, Emotional Wellness, National Chili, National Pizza, and National Book Month

10/01- International Coffee Day, International

Day of Older Persons

10/04 - Cinnamon Roll Day

10/05 - World Teachers’ Day

10/06 - International Geodiversity Day

10/07 - National Taco Day

10/10 - World Mental Health Day

10/13 - Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, National M&M Day

10/16 - Boss’s Day

10/17 - National Pasta Day

10/18 - Chocolate Cupcake Day, Sweetest Day

10/19 - National New Friends Day

10/22 - National Nut Day

10/26 - Pumpkin Day

10/28 - National Chocolate Day

10/29 - National Cat Day

10/30 - National Candy Corn Day

10/31- Halloween, National Candy (Caramel) Apple Day

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Browse Ideas for October

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Events, Season: Fall

Cozy Cupcake Decorating

Events, Season: Fall

Ready to whip up a little fall fun? Invite residents to grab a cupcake, pile on the frosting and toppings, and get creative with their sweetest seasonal masterpiece. Add a cozy drink, a little friendly competition, and some take-home packaging, and you’ve got an easy drop-in activity that’s festive, fun, and oh-so-sweet!

Events, Season: Fall

"Golden Harvest" Fall Fest

Events, Season: Fall

Highlight the simplicity of fall fun with this beautiful Golden Harvest Party. Have residents stop by for a snack, snap a picture, and create a memory of their time living life at your community.

Events, Season: Fall

Events, Season: Anytime of Year

Pie-Making Class

Events, Season: Anytime of Year

Residents can learn to make a pie, enjoy slices with their neighbors, grab it to-go, or receive it at their door with these pie events.

Events, Season: Anytime of Year

Events, Season: Fall

Fall Door Decorating Contests

Events, Season: Fall

This blog offers five fun fall door-decorating ideas—including pumpkins, thankful leaves, hallway themes, and a pink Breast Cancer Awareness contest—complete with extras and prizes to engage residents.

Events, Season: Fall

Candy Corn Guess How Many

Events, Season: Fall

Ready for a little fall-friendly competition? Fill a jar with candy corn, invite residents to guess how many pieces are inside, and let the closest guess take home the sweet prize! It’s quick, easy, budget-friendly, and just the right amount of corny—plus, you can pair it with the Candy Corn Snack Shack or make it a standalone October activity.

Events, Season: Fall

Candy Corn Snack Shack

Events, Season: Fall

Ready to get a little corny this fall? Turn a simple seasonal treat into a fun resident experience with a Candy Corn Snack Shack! Residents can mix, match, and build their own sweet-and-salty Candy Corn Crunch Mix with popcorn, pretzels, chocolate, candy corn, and more. It’s colorful, budget-friendly, and easy to set up—making it the perfect grab-and-go treat.

Events, Season: Fall

Fall-Themed Game Night

Events, Season: Fall

Bring on a healthy dose of competition and gather your residents for fall-themed game nights!

Events, Season: Fall

Autumn Candy Corn Bar

Events, Season: Fall

Give residents a sweet reason to stop by this fall! Set up a festive Candy Corn Bar where residents can grab a bag and fill it with candy corn, chocolatey treats, caramel candies, and other fall favorites. It’s colorful, easy, and just the right amount of corny—a simple grab-and-go treat that creates a little connection, adds some October fun, and makes a big impression without a big event.

Events, Season: Fall

Pumpkins & Prosecco

Events, Season: Fall

Pumpkins, bubbly, and a little fall fun! Give residents an easy reason to stop by with a festive Pumpkins & Prosecco grab-and-go event. Set out pumpkins, a bubbly drink, and a few simple fall touches for an experience that feels special without requiring a big event.

Events, Season: Fall

Candy Bingo

Events, Season: Fall

Ready to fall into some fun? Put a sweet spin on a classic with Candy Bingo! Residents can use colorful candy as their bingo markers, enjoy a few friendly rounds, and munch on their markers when the game is over. Add some cozy fall treats, seasonal décor, and small prizes, and you’ve got an easy, budget-friendly event that’s sure to sweeten up the season!

Events, Season: Fall

Events, Season: Anytime of Year

Charity Events

Events, Season: Anytime of Year

Beyond the joy of giving, a charity event offers a chance to create lasting memories while making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need.

Events, Season: Anytime of Year

Events, Season: Fall

Autumn Movie Night

Events, Season: Fall

A cozy night of fall favorites and film-worthy fun, giving residents a chance to settle in, socialize, and enjoy a classic movie without ever leaving the community.

Events, Season: Fall

"Life Is Sweet" Candy Bar

Events, Season: Fall

This October, celebrate how sweet life at your community truly is with warm fall colors and plenty of candy. Our “Life is Sweet” trio of events offers everything from a full candy bar to quick grab-and-go treats and a fun virtual guessing game

Events, Season: Fall

Personal & Career, Season: Fall

The Manager’s Fall Bucket List

Personal & Career, Season: Fall

A little fall reset, just for you. The Manager’s Fall Bucket List is a 10-minute personal reset filled with simple things to enjoy, plus prompts to clear your mental clutter, rethink your routines, and make a little more room for yourself this season.

Personal & Career, Season: Fall

Appreciation, Season: Fall

Fall Sweets & Treats Appreciation Gifts

Appreciation, Season: Fall

Fall sweets and treats like pies, candy corn, and cinnamon rolls bring the cozy spirit of the season to life, sparking warm memories and a festive atmosphere.

Appreciation, Season: Fall

Marketing, Season: Fall

Best Pick of the Patch: Pumpkin Outreach

Marketing, Season: Fall

Here’s a very fall outreach idea for you - pumpkins! You can go so many different directions with this one - candy, real pumpkins, pumpkin-flavored anything!

Marketing, Season: Fall