In October, the weather is getting cooler and the holidays are starting to approach. Not to mention, all the Halloween festivities that come towards the end of the month. Don’t wait until the 31st to celebrate! Start celebrating now with this list of small holidays and businesses to celebrate them at.
October 1st: World Vegetarian Day
- Salad and Go: Celebrate World Vegetarian Day by indulging in an excellently crafted salad at Salad and Go! With a variety of salads and dressings, they are the perfect place to get your vegetables in.
October 3rd: Butterfly and Hummingbird Day
- River Legacy Nature Center: What better way to celebrate Butterfly and Hummingbird Day than looking for them on the trails of the River Legacy Nature Center.
October 4th: National Taco Day
- Grounds and Gold: Through the Save the Tacos campaign, the CVB uncovered Arlington’s top taco spot: Grounds and Gold! Try it on National Taco Day to expand your Tex-Mex horizons.
October 5th: World Teachers Day
- E. Canon Floral & Greenhouses: Bring your teachers a thoughtful flower arrangement this World Teachers Day from H.E. Canon Floral. With a variety of floral options they are a great spot to pick up a special gift.
October 14th: National Dessert Day
- Sugar Bee Sweets: Dessert is the best meal of the day! Grab a hand-crafted sweet treat from Sugar Bee on October 14th. One of our favorites is the cake pop — get it in any flavor you can imagine!
October 16th: Home Movie Day
- LOOK Dine-In Cinemas: Home Movies are a lot of fun, but there’s nothing like seeing a movie at a cinema. Feel right at home at LOOK Dine-In Cinema’s this Home Movie Day. With reclining seats and in-theatre dining, you won’t even realize you left the house!
October 17th: National Pasta Day
- Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant: There’s no better way to celebrate National Pasta Day than at Piccolo Mondo Restaurant. Enjoy a romantic dinner of delicious pasta and fresh sauces.
October 26th: National Pumpkin Day
- Howell Family Farms: National Pumpkin Days requires a great pumpkin patch and Howell Family Farms is just that. Visit with friends and family this October 26th to get into the fall spirit!
October 28th: National Chocolate Day
- Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop: Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop has a few chocolate flavors that make an excellent stop on National Chocolate Day. Our favorite for National Chocolate Day is definitely the chocolate cream.
Don’t wait for Halloween to celebrate, start October first with these small holidays! For a full list of holidays and observances in October click here. For a full list of members of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, click here.