Autumn is filled with wonderful celebrations!
- September is classical music month; celebrate with lesson plans on Handel, Stravinsky, or Peter and the Wolf.
- The first Monday in September is Labor Day.
- September 7 is Google Commemoration Day.
- September 8 is National Literacy Day.
- September 13 is Programmers Day. It’s also International Chocolate Day. Clearly, this is the day to give chocolate to programmers.
- September 14 is National Anthem Day, the anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner”
- September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month.
- September 16th is Mexican Independence Day.
- September 17th is Constitution Day.
- September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
- September 21 is International Day of Peace and World Gratitude Day. Sometimes it’s the first day of fall.
- September 22 is Elephant Appreciation Day.
- September 24th is National Punctuation Day.
- September 26 is Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday.
- October 3 is Techies Day.
- October 12 is Columbus Day (may be observed on the nearest Monday).
- October 23 is Mole Day.
- October 24 is United Nations Day.
- October 25 is World Pasta Day.
- October 31 is Hallowe’en.
- November is Native American Heritage Month.
- November is Good Nutrition Month.
- November 3 is Sandwich Day.
- November 4, ironically, is National Candy Day.
- November 5 is Guy Fawke’s Day or Bonfire Night.
- November 11 is Veterans Day.
- The fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving.
Every day can be a party!
