It’s time for October holidays. I skipped September holidays since I was on location. I think we all survived National Beheading Day and the move into Autumn. There is one seasonal event I failed to mention but it’s not too late to sill celebrate: Oktoberfest.

Oct 1: World Vegetarian Day. You can velcro green styrofoam balls to your chest and be a pea pod. If you’re not in the mood for a carrot blazer, try a dinner of tempura battered veggies. Mmmmmm.

Oct 3: Techie Day. This day seems to be held on the 5th of October, but it’s a weekend this year. I hope this date is right. Cnet thought of this idea in 1999 to celebrate technology jobs and promote the tech industry. If you want to let your techie side out wear jeans and a wrinkled shirt and keep your thumbdrive on your key chain with your fob.

Oct 5: Last day of Oktoberfest. Have your friends and family over for brats and beer. Have everyone bring their own stein and have a little costume and mug contest.

Oct 6: Mad Hatter Day. Wear your wackiest hats to work today. It’s all about the fun and the absurd. If you don’t have a mad hat, you can modify an existing hat. Add ribbons, baubles, flowers, stuffed animals, or anything else you have on your coffee table to a cheap hat.

Oct 9 and Oct 13: Leif Erikson Day and Columbus Day. Since Columbus didn’t really discover the New World (he told Europe where it was), many people now refer to it as Discoverer’s Day. You can have a viking party. That sounds like a lot of fun. Get the kids interested in explorers with fun globe activities.

Oct 17: Wear Something Gaudy Day. Rumor is Larry Dallas came up with this one. This is a day made for thrift stores. Once you’re dressed in bright and bold designs you should head on down to the Regal Beagle.

Oct 23: Talk Show Host Day. This day was picked in honor of Mr. Johnny Carson’s birthday. Carry a mic with you and ask people questions all day. You could wear a red pompadour wig and be Conan. If you want to be Ellen you can wear skinny jeans with a vest and dance.

Oct 24: United Nation’s Day. This is a fun one for the kids. Have everyone dress in traditional garb from one of the 192 member nations. It’s a great opportunity for an international food party…mousse, strudel, baklava, and etc.

Oct 31: The Greatest Holiday Ever. In the United States, Halloween, aka All Hallow’s Eve, is celebrated by children and adults by wearing costumes, sharing treats, and having parties. I’m giddy thinking about it!

October is a great time of year. The weather’s perfect for cookouts and afternoon get-togethers. Pick a holiday and have fun with it.