It's October, and the spookiest time of year is finally here! From Halloween to Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, the month is packed with different celebrations and holidays.

Besides fun holidays, celebrations, and festivals, such as Halloween and Diwali, October also brings fall foliage, the peak of the apple-picking season, pumpkin patches, and autumn festivals.

With only three months left in the year, October is also a sign that 2025 is drawing to a close and that the holiday season is about to begin.

So grab your pumpkin spice lattes and candy corn, because here's everything you can expect from this month.

Are there any federal holidays in October?

Yes. Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day will fall on Monday, October 13. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, while Indig

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