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  • Día de la Raza/Day of the Race

    October 12 is traditionally celebrated throughout the Americas as the day Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. The day is celebrated in English-speaking countries as Columbus Day or Native American Day.…

  • World Food Day

    World Food Day celebrates the founding of the U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization and is a day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. Read more.  

  • Dussehra

    Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated across India and in other parts of South Asia. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is connected with different traditions across the region.

  • Oxi Day

    Oxi Day, the “Day of No,” is an important part of Greek history that is celebrated each year on October 28th. It marks the day when General Metaxas said "no" (oxi) to an ultimatum given by Mussolini during World War II.

  • Halloween

    Halloween is a holiday celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. The tradition dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and…

  • World Cities Day

    The United Nations designated October 31 as World Cities Day. The focus is to create awareness of the role of urbanization in global sustainable development and social inclusion.

  • day of the dead

    Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead

    Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America. Discover the Traditions of Día de los Muertos.  

  • Outdoor Classroom Day

    Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and…

  • Diwali

    Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Information & Activities  

  • STEM/STEAM Day

    STEM/STEAM Day is focused on inspiring kids to explore and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.