Events

Name: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-01T23:59:59-04:00

Month-long Events

October 2026
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

October 1 National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

Dates to Remember

Focuses on preventing substance misuse and supporting recovery. WellBeings - Substance Abuse Prevention Quiz @import url('https://fonts.cdnfonts.com/css/trade-gothic-lt-std'); :root { --wb-saq-charcoal: #2E2E3A; --wb-saq-cream: #FAFAF5; --wb-saq-purple: #7A00F5; --wb-saq-chartreuse: #E2FF00; --wb-saq-border: 3px solid #2E2E3A; --wb-saq-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #2E2E3A; } .wb-saq-root * { box-sizing: border-box; } .wb-saq-root { font-family: 'TradeGothicLTStd', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif; background-color: var(--wb-saq-cream); color: […]
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 1 National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Dates to Remember

Raises awareness of Down syndrome and promotes inclusion. (See flag above — your source list said "Down Syndrome Abuse Prevention Month.")
Healthy Lung Month

October 1 Healthy Lung Month

Dates to Remember

Raises awareness of lung health and chronic respiratory conditions.
National Orthodontic Health Month

October 1 National Orthodontic Health Month

Dates to Remember

Highlights orthodontic treatment for dental alignment and bite health. (Sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists, a professional trade group.)
National Farm to School Month

October 1 National Farm to School Month

Dates to Remember

October is National Farm to School Month, a chance to raise awareness about food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. Click the button below to […]
World Vegetarian Month

October 1

Dates to Remember

World Vegetarian Month takes place throughout October, kicking off with World Vegetarian Day on October 1st and running until World Vegan Day on November 1st. It promotes the joy, compassion, […]
National LGBTQ History Month

October 1 National LGBTQ History Month

Dates to Remember

LGBTQ History Month is an annual, month-long observance held every October to celebrate the achievements, history, and civil rights contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. WellBeings - […]
National Depression Awareness Month

October 1

Dates to Remember

National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is observed every year throughout October. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can contact the free, confidential, 24/7 SAMHSA […]
Menopause Awareness Month

October 1 Menopause Awareness Month

Dates to Remember

Each year, World Menopause Day shines a spotlight on the challenges facing women during the menopause transition and highlight improvements in research, education and support. Menopause Symptom Score: A Free, Validated Severity Calculator Rate 11 common menopause symptoms. Get a total score, severity tier, and a plain-English read on whether HRT or other treatment makes […]
Filipino American History Month

October 1 Filpino American History Month

Dates to Remember

Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinas/os and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 1 National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Dates to Remember

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a nationwide observance held every October to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and to highlight the importance of inclusive, disability-friendly employment policies and practices. Each year, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) selects a theme to guide employers, advocates, and communities […]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 1 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Dates to Remember

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Well Beings - Domestic Safety & Support Resources .wb-dvr-container * { box-sizing: border-box !important; } .wb-dvr-container { max-width: 760px !important; margin: 24px auto !important; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important; […]

October 2026