31 Days of Spooky Fun in October

October has come out to play! The time has come to welcome Autumn activities and ghoulish delights. In this month’s calendar, you will find ways to celebrate the coming of a new season with children of all ages.

Collect acorns, make a leaf rubbing, and—at the end of the month—celebrate with a whole week of Halloween fun! Whether you’re looking to fall into a daily rhythm for the entire month or just searching for an activity or two to tuck in your back pocket, you can find bunches of fun in Bella Luna's October calendar.

Explore our ideas below or download and print our calendar to hang up in your home! Follow along on Instagram for helpful videos and tutorials.

1 Make a playscape

2 Play a string game

3 Observe local wildlife

4 Make a chalk mural

5 Create spooky window decor

6 Collect acorns

7 Try face painting

8 Bake bat-shaped cookies

9 Use a stick to make music

10 Make your own crayons

11 Learn about the Indigenous history of your town

12 Create a pumpkin fairy house

13 Make apple cider

14 Explore fall colors with red and yellow

15 Make a finger knit snake

16 Visit a pumpkin patch or go apple picking

17 Make a leaf rubbing

18 Draw on leaves

19 Read “Autumn” by Gerda Miller

20 Make a spooky face out of loose parts

21 Scoop out a pumpkin to make a gooey sensory bin

22 Jump in a leaf pile

23 Press leaves between books

24 Make a leaf garland

25 Decorate for Halloween

26 Make Spiderweb soup

27 Learn a fall verse

28 Make beeswax figures

29 Try on costumes

30 Have a Hallow's Eve scavenger hunt

31 Enjoy a Halloween treat!

Share your play with us on Instagram by tagging @BellaLunaToys and using the hashtag #BellaLunaToys. Wishing you a crafty and cozy October!