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Events Taking Place in October

Month and Week-Long Events

Black History Month

Throughout October

Menopause Awareness Month

Throughout October

Stoptober

Throughout October

Looking to quit smoking? Click here to read the NHS' expert advice.

National Work Life Week

6th to 10th October

On 6th to 10th October, it's National Work Life Week and the International Week of Happiness at Work as well! To make your colleagues feel appreciated, why not sing their praises on Viva Engage? Just write a post and choose the 'praise' post option!

National Baking Week

14th to 20th October

Special Days

National Poetry Day

2nd October 

Get your creative juices flowing with this fantastic poetry prompt generator!

World Animal Day

4th October​

World Smile Day

3rd October

World Mental Health Day

10th October

Diwali

20th October (Provisional)

Learn how to make Diwali sweets with BBC Good Food's recipes, here!

Make a Difference Day

25th October

Halloween

31st October

Get creative with your carving this year with these Jack-O'-Lantern ideas!

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