October Member Preview & Calendars
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What’s Happening In October
Use the Creative Dates Below for Event, Marketing & Social Post inspiration
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
*** New: Social Graphics for Creative Holidays
Browse Ideas for October
Ideas featured below go with the season and some of the creative holidays happening within the month.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Our Guess How Many Candy Corns game is a quick and easy way to connect with your residents and it can be done in-person or virtually.
Get residents outside for a little fall fun and friendly competition with a Field Day that’s sure to be a gourd time.
Turn your community into Stars Hollow for a weeklong Gilmore Girls viewing marathon where residents can drop in, stay awhile, and binge their way through the beloved series.
This event is all about indulging in delicious treats and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Ready to wine down and get a little pumpkin-spired? Gather your residents for a festive Sip & Carve (or paint) where pumpkins, creativity, and good conversation come together. Residents can decorate or carve their own pumpkins, enjoy a cozy fall atmosphere, and even turn their creation into a festive wine dispenser to take home. It’s a crafty, social way to pour into your community this fall!
Residents will appreciate the opportunity to unwind and socialize in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere as they sip on their favorite fall drinks.