It’s October. Here’s what to think about this month and for fall.

October is one of the most popular months of the year because the weather isn’t insane. Holidays like Halloween give it some fun. Other major events, including the Jewish High Holy Days and Diwali, take place this month. If you’re going away for any upcoming holidays, use our Travel Kit.

Here are a few dates to keep in mind:

Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 2-4 and Thursday-Friday, Oct. 11-12 - Jewish High Holy Days
Monday, Oct. 14 – Columbus Day
Monday, Oct. 14 – Indigenous Peoples' Day
Thursday, Oct. 31 - Halloween
Thursday, Oct. 31-Friday, Nov. 1 - Diwali

Start thinking about …

Friday, Nov. 1 – Halloween candy goes on sale. We can’t resist a good bargain.
Friday, Nov. 1-Saturday, Nov. 2 – Dias de los Muertos
Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Elections. Register to vote at vote.gov.
Monday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Christmas
Wednesday, Dec. 25-Thursday, Jan. 2 - Hanukkah