31 Weird & Random Activity Ideas for October

Need a few fresh ideas for October? This collection includes 31 activity ideas—one for every day of the month—inspired by special days, historical events, celebrations, anniversaries, and curious dates.

The goal isn't to give you 31 more complicated things to prepare. These are starting points for activity professionals. Use the whole idea, borrow one piece, simplify it, change it for your population, or save it for another time. The date is inspiration, not an expiration date.

Inside you'll find a varied mix of programs, including food and sensory experiences, creative activities, games, music and movement, conversation programs, history, social activities, and a few ideas that are simply a little weird and random.

Examples include:

• Monster Mash Dance Lab
• Make Your Own Mini Fluffernutter
• Teach Me Something
• The Parking Lot Naming Committee
• plus 27 more ideas to explore

Activities include practical information such as estimated cost, prep level, time, format, supplies, instructions, and adaptations or facilitation suggestions when helpful. Some are nearly grab-and-go, while others offer a more involved program when you want something different.

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There is still plenty here to use throughout October—and many of these ideas can be used any time of year.

Be on the lookout for November and December collections coming next as we finish out the year!