The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in October 2020. This should help you to plan and organise for upcoming events and celebrations for October 2020.
1 October
- World Vegetarian Day
- Be Kind To Animals Week Starts
- National Safe Work Month Starts
- Buy Nothing New Month Starts
- Big Cake Bake Month Starts
2 October
- World Farm Animals Day
4 October
- World Smile Day
- World Space Week Starts
5 October
- International Teachers Day
- World Habitat Day
9 October
- Odd Socks Day
10 October
- Hat Day
11 October
- International Day Of The Girl Child
- National Nutrition Week Starts
15 October
- - Global Handwashing Day
16 October
- World Food Day
17 October
- CBCA Book Week Starts
- Navratri Starts (India)
19 October
- National Water Week Starts
- Aussie Backyard Bird Count Starts
21st October
- National Ride2Work Day
23 October
- Loud Shirt Day
- National Unity Week Starts
- National Bandanna Day
24 October
- Children's Week Council Of Australia Starts
30 October
- Day For Daniel
31 October
- Halloween
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Note: This is to be used as a general guideline only. These dates may subject to change.
Reference:
Yearly Calendar of Cultural Celebrations, Aussie Childcare Network

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