Ghosts and goblins roam among these national food holidays.
- October 1: World Vegetarian Day
- October 1: Homemade Cookies Day
- October 2: National Fried Scallops Day
- October 3: National Caramel Custard Day
- October 4: National Taco Day
- October 4: National Vodka Day
- October 5: National Apple Betty Day
- October 6: National Noodle Day
- October 7: National Frappe Day
- October 8: National Fluffernutter Day
- October 4 is National Taco Day
- October 8: National Pierogi Day
- October 9: Moldy Cheese Day
- October 9: Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day
- October 10: National Angel Food Cake Day
- October 11: National Sausage Pizza Day
- October 12: National Gumbo Day
- October 13: National Yorkshire Pudding Day
- October 14: National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day
- October 14: National Dessert Day
- October 15: National Chicken Cacciatore Day
- October 15: National Roast Pheasant Day
- October 16: World Food Day
- October 16: National Liqueur Day
- October 17: National Pasta Day
- October 17: Four Prunes Day
- October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
- October 19: National Seafood Bisque Day
- October 20: National Brandied Fruit Day
- October 21: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
- October 21: Caramel Apple Day
- October 18 is National Pasta Day
- October 22: National Nut Day
- October 23: National Boston Cream Pie Day
- October 23: National Canning Day
- October 24: National Bologna Day
- October 24: Good and Plenty Day
- October 25: National Greasy Foods Day
- October 26: Pumpkin Day
- October 26: Pretzel Day
- October 26: Mince Meat Pie Day
- October 27: National Potato Day
- October 27: American Beer Day
- October 28: National Chocolate Day
- October 28: Wild Foods Day
- October 18 is National Chocolate Cupcake Day
- October 29: National Oatmeal Day
- October 30: National Candy Corn Day
- October 30: Buy a Doughnut Day
- October 31: National Candy Apple Day
- October 31: Trick or Treat Day