In this post, you’ll find over 99+ Social Media Content Ideas for October that you can use to create captivating quality content on your Instagram, TikTok, blog posts, Google My Business, YouTube channel, and more! The key to a successful month is always to plan your marketing and social media content ahead of time. Without a doubt, there are so many wonderful ways to create content in October! Think beyond just Halloween, on the other hand leaning into Halloween content can never go wrong!
With Fall in full swing, October is the perfect time to build out engaging campaigns and get creative. Firstly, check out the 99+ Social Media Content Ideas for October to get you started. Secondly, copy and paste all your favourite ones into your notes and start planning! From themed days, holidays, and national days to week-long observances. Read through the below list and pick out ideas that fit your brand or business.
So get ready to let the creative juices flow and have some spooky fun this month!
Generic Fall Content You Can Create
Think about creating 1-3 pieces of content from the following generic October list:
- Fall outfits
- Nail inspiration
- Halloween costume ideas
- Soup and stew recipes
- Pumpkin recipes
- Gameday outfits and decorations
- Gift Guides for upcoming holidays
- Fall Views – gorgeous fall foliage
Here are three tips to help you plan your social media content:
- First, take a step back and assess your goals. What do you hope to achieve with your social media marketing? Once you know your goals, you can develop a content strategy that aligns with them.
- Next, consider what kind of content will resonate with your audience. What topics are they interested in? What tone should you use? Answering these questions will help you create content that engages your audience.
- Finally, plan ahead! October is a great month to start promoting holiday deals and gift ideas. By planning your social media content in advance, you can ensure that your marketing efforts are efficient and effective.
First Week of October Social Media Ideas
- October 1
- International Coffee Day
- Older People’s Day
- World Vegetarian Day
- CD Player Day
- October 2
- Farm Animals Day
- Name Your Car Day
- Custodial Worker Day
- Random Acts of Poetry Day
- Day of Non-Violence
- October 3rd
- National Techies Day
- Boyfriends Day
- Bring Your Bible to School Day
- Virus Appreciation Day
- October 4th
- Smile Day
- Vodka Day
- Improve Your Office Day
- Ship in a Bottle Day
- Taco Day
- World Animal Day
- Kids Music Day
- October 5th
- Chic Spy Day
- Card Making Day
- World Teacher’s Day
- Country Inn Bed & Breakfast Day
- Balloons Around the World Day
Second Week of October Content Days
- October 6th
- Mad Hatter Day
- Badger Day
- Noodle Day
- Change a Light Day
- Cerebral Palsy Day
- October 7th
- Habitat Day
- Bathtub Day
- Day of Bullying Prevention
- Frappe Day
- Physician Assistant Day
- Architecture Day
- October 8th
- Octopus Day
- Touch Tag Day
- Face Your Fears Day
- Own Business Day
- Podiatry Day
- October 9th
- Canadian Beer Day
- Scrubs Day
- Emergency Nurses Day
- Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- Fire Prevention Day
- International Beer and Pizza Day
- October 10th
- World Mental Health Day
- Hug a Drummer Day
- Cake Decorating Day
- Porridge Day
- Homeless Day
- Handbag Day
- Sight Day
- October 11th
- Coming Out Day
- Egg Day
- Sausage Pizza Day
- Vet Nurse Day
- Day of the Girl Child
Third Week of October Post Ideas
- October 12
- Old Farmers Day
- Pulled Pork Day
- Arthritis Day
- October 13
- No Bra Day
- Train Your Brain Day
- October 14
- Be Bald and Free Day
- Standards Day
- Top Spinning Day
- National Dessert Day
- Native American Day
- Columbus Day
- October 15
- Handwashing Day
- Students’ Day
- White Cane Safety Day
- Chicken Cacciatore Day
- October 16
- World Food Day
- Dictionary Day
- Boss Day
- Hagfish Day
- Steve Jobs Day
- Feral Cat Day
- October 17
- Get Smart About Credit Day
- Spreadsheet Day
- Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- Wear Something Gaudy Day
- Mulligan Day
- Conflict Resolution Day
- Playing Card Collection Day
- October 18
- Chocolate Cupcake Day
- No Beard Day
- Developmental Language Disorder Day
Fourth Week of October
- October 19
- Evaluate Your Life Day
- Repair Day
- October 20
- Community Media Day
- Office Chocolate Day Chef Day
- Suspenders Day
- International Sloth Day
- October 21
- Reptile Awareness Day
- Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
- Gin and Tonic Day
- October 22
- International Caps Lock Day
- Stuttering Awareness Day
- October 23
- World iPod Day
- Event Organizers Day
- Mole Day
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Action Day
- October 24
- United Nations Day
- Tripe Day
- Bologna Day
- October 25
- World Pasta Day
- Artists Day
- Punk for a Day Day
- Bandana Day
- Greasy Food Day
- October 26
- National Pumpkin Day
- Howl at the Moon Day
- Hug a Sheep Day
- October 27
- Black Cat Day
- Mother-in-Law Day
- October 28
- Plush Animal Lovers Day
- Animation Day
- October 29
- National Internet Day
- National Cat Day
- October 30
- Checklist Day
- Haunted Refrigerator Day
- Candy Corn Day
- October 31
- Halloween
- Magic Day
- National Caramel Apple Day
Ultimately, depending on your brand, you can easily find ten or more content ideas that can be put to work. If you’re struggling with finding new content ideas, then be sure to DM me on Instagram at @conradsocial and I’d be happy to shoot you a few ideas.
October Month-Long Observances For Social Media Content
Month-long observances are the perfect creative way to build a fun campaign. I’ve provided some examples underneath some of the monthly themes. I think there is a lot of potential for some amazing content around these ideas. For example, providing weekly cyber security tips for a B2B business on Linkedin, Twitter, or Instagram.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Promote your business’s charitable contributions or partake in the ‘Run for the Cure’.
- Black Cat Awareness Month
- Fair Trade Month
- Feature your favourite fair trade ingredients or brands (perfect for coffee shops!).
- Mental Health Month
- Highlight self-care tips or resources for mental health.
- Cyber Security Awareness Month
- Creating a weekly series that gives cyber security facts or tips.
- Fire Prevention Month
- Use IG stories to give quizzes on Fire Safety.
- Family History Month
- Computer Learning Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Canadian Library Month
- ADHD Awareness Month
- Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
- Financial Planning Month
- National Pizza Month
- LGTB History Month
- National Chilli Month
- National Chiropractic Health Month
- National Pasta Month
- National Women’s Small Business Month
- Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
‘100+ October Content Ideas’
Week-Long October Content Ideas
You can get creative with week-long themes. For instance, you could use “National Retirement Planning Week” (which is the 3rd full week in October) if you’re a financial planner. Build a campaign on the first 3 steps everyone can do to begin retirement planning. Another example would be creating a series of posts around ‘National Business Women’s Week” (3rd Full Week) highlighting your favourite women-owned businesses if you’re a creator or brand.
Week 1 & 2 of October
- National Walk Your Dog Week – 7 days starting 1st October
- Universal Children’s Week – 7 days starting 1st October
- Mental Illness Awareness Week – First Week in October
- Mystery Series Week – First Full Week of October
- National Carry a Tune Week – Week of October 7
- National Fire Prevention Week – Week of October 9
- International PostCard Week – First Full Week
- National Midwifery Week – Changes Annually
- National Chili Week – First Week of October
- National Chimney Safety Week – Week before Fire Prevention Week
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend – First Weekend in October
- Customer Service Week – First Full Work Week
- Spinning & Weaving Week – First Week in October
- National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week – First Full Week in October
- National Newspaper Week – Begins First Sunday
- World Space Week – October 4-10
- National Physician Assistants Week – October 6-12
- Healthcare Security & Safety Week – Second Full Week in October
- Veterinary Technicians Week – Second Week
- National Metric Week – Week of October 10th
- National School Lunch Week – Starts 2nd Monday
Week 3 & 4 of October
- Nuclear Science Week – Third Week
- National Healthcare Quality Week – Third Full Week
- National Wolf Awareness Week – Third Full Week in October
- National Pharmacy Week – Third Full Week in October
- International Infection Prevention Week – Third Week
- National Business Women’s Week – Third Full Week
- National Friends of Libraries Week – Third Full Week
- National Forest Products Week – Begins Third Sunday
- National Food Bank Week – Week of October 16th
- Free Speech Week – Third Full Week
- National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week – Third Week
- National Kraut Sandwich Week – Third Week
- National Retirement Planning Week – Third Full Week
- YWCA Week Without Violence – Third Week
- National School Bus Safety Week – Third Full Week
- National Teen Driver Safety Week – Third Full Week
- Respiratory Care Week – Last Week
- Pastoral Care Week – Last Week
- National Massage Therapy Week – Last Full Week
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week – Last Week
- Nuclear Science Week – Third Week
- Disarmament Week – Week of October 24
- National Red Ribbon Week – Last Week
Clearly, there’s no shortage of week-long observances to choose from in October. Skim through the list a second time and copy your favourites or the ones that are most relevant.
If you’re still having a hard time finding content ideas for your business? DM me “99+ Social Media Content Ideas for October” on @conradsocial on Instagram and I’ll select 10 specifically for your niche!
Popular October Hashtags for Social Media
Check out the following hashtags you can use in October to get a headstart on research and campaign ideas for the month to hopefully have your content land on the Explore page in October.
- #october
- #halloween
- #autumn
- #fall
- #spooky
- #spookyseason
- #pumpkin
- #autumnvibes
- #trickortreat
- #happyhalloween
- #fallvibes
- #pumpkins
- #halloweencostume
- #halloweendecor
- #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
- #BlackCatAwarenessMonth
- #FamilyHistoryMonth
- #ComputerLearningMonth
- #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
- #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
- #FirePreventionMonth
- #CanadianLibraryMonth
- #ADHDAwarenessMonth
- #EmotionalIntelligenceAwarenessMonth
- #FairTradeMonth
- #MentalHealthMonth
- #PizzaMonth
In addition to this list, you have endless options for content to choose from in October. All you have to do is spend a little time researching on Google, AnswerThePublic, Instagram Explore, or TikTok to find fresh new ideas for content!
October Social Media Content
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That’s it! We hope you found the 99+ Social Media Content Ideas for October list helpful and that you have a lot of fun creating content for your social media channels in October. Be sure to tag @conradsocial in your posts so we can see them and share our favourites. And as always, if you need help with anything, don’t hesitate to reach out. We love working with businesses of all sizes to create amazing social media campaigns that engage customers and drive sales.
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Super helpful post. I struggle with coming up with content for my social media accounts. I have some ideas now. Pinning for future reference. Thanks for sharing.
Happy you found this helpful, happy creating!
Love this! Its’s so helpful to have this on hand. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Happy to help!
Wow! I had no idea there were so many special days during October! So many great ideas, thank you!
The options are endless! My pleasure 🙂
Great ideas for October! Thanks for sharing!
No shortage of ideas, happy to help! 🙂