October ... just the word brings to mind beautiful fall leaves, cool nights, apples, fall celebrations, and pumpkins! But that's not all! Did you know Taco Day is in October too? Turns out there's so much to celebrate and do this month in Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley. Here are eight ideas on how to celebrate the month of October with your kids.
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1. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The City of Murrieta is helping to raise awareness about Breast Cancer with two events this month.
- Join in on making a Human Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Susan G. Komen More than PINK Walk
- Breast Cancer Awareness Day Vendor Fair | Promenade Mall
2. Crunch into tacos
Oct. 4
Celebrate Taco Day with a visit to two amazing restuarants!
- The Mexico Cafe - $2.95 tacos all day throughout the entire restaurant. Happy Hour is from 2-6 pm. Just come on by the restaurant to enjoy this deal!
📍44500 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592
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- Cruz Tacos - Carne Asada and Pollo Asado only $1.99 per taco plus tax. Come on by the Restaurant 11am-7pm or order by calling 951-461-4824
📍41539 Kalmia St Suite 120, Murrieta, CA 92562
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3. Suck up some noodles
Oct. 6
It's National Noodle Day on Oct. 6, a day we love (for obvious reasons!) here at Macaroni KID. Here is one of our favorite places to get some Filipino noodles (pancit)! You can get $2 off of the original price for your order at Tisoy Curryative Cuisines on National Noodle Day! Order onlineHERE. You can pick up your order in Murrieta. Chef Matthew of Tisoy Curryative Cuisines is part of Foodnome. Foodnome is the first legal marketplace for home-cooked food in California. All Foodnome chefs have their kitchen and preparation protocols reviewed, inspected, and approved by a panel of the County's top Health Officials.
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4. National Walk to a Park Day
Oct. 10
There are so many parks to enjoy in the Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley area. Take some time out of your busy schedules to just walk with the kids to your local park or maybe find a new favorite park in our area. Did you know we have a Playground guide with a list of all of the parks in the Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley area, their amenities and an interactive map? Make sure to check it out!
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Don't miss our FREE printable October calendar to hang on your fridge to fill with family fun in Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley!
Click the picture below to download!
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5. Pick apples
Oct. 21
Head to Oak Glen to pick your own apples on Oct. 21, which is National Apple Day. Picking apples at any of the apple farms in Oak Glen is always a favorite thing to do with our kids ... plus the picture opps can't be beat! Also don't forget to try some of their Apple Pie 😋.
6. Make a difference
Oct. 22
Make a Difference Day is Oct. 22! It's a great time to find a place in our are where you can volunteer with your kids. There are some family-friendly volunteer opportunities coming up around town which include:
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- IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO BE A PART OF THE HALLOWS EVE INC TEAM‼️
👻This is a great and flexible way to earn some community service hours and have fun while doing so!
🎈We have staff and actor positions still open!
🎃Applications available at HallowsEveInc.com - Volunteers needed for Barnett Elementary School Harvest Festival Date and time: October 28th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pmContact Information: Jovy SalangaEmail information: BESVolunteer@gmail.comMust email before October 24th to sign up.
- Volunteers needed for Murrieta Rod Run Location: Downtown Murrieta off Washington streetDates and times: October 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmOctober 8th from 8:30 am - 10:30 amOctober 8th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pmContact information: Kristi PiatkowskiContact number: 951-677-5599 ext. 2238
- Blanket Drive: Donate a blanket and earn 3 hours of community service. Deadline to donate: November 12, 2022Contact Information: Kimberly Legg Contact number: 760-717-1216
- TVSA Top Soccer Location: Sommers Bends Sports ParkDate: September 9th to October 28th (Every Friday)Contact email: TVSAtopsvolunteer@gmail.com
- Volunteers needed for Temecula Public Library Contact email: Thctemecula@gmail.comContact number: 951-693-8942
- Military Valley Resource Center The Valley Resource Center is looking for part-time volunteers to assist with the military care package program . If you are interested, please contact Raven Hilden @ 951-384-0110 or contact www.valleyresourcecenter.org
- Belarian Farm Horseback Riding School - If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Anjalica Date @ 805-551-5981.
- City of Temecula Homeless Outreach Program Hygiene Kits - Make Male Kits - soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razor, socks, deodorant, cologne or spray, all placed in a ziplock bag. You can find these items at the dollar store. 1 kit = 2 hours. Email Mrs. Washko - dwashko@tvusd.us with any questions and deliver the kits to Sparkman Alternative Education Center in Room
- Volunteer hours need everyday at the Duck Pond - If interested call or email Howard Berkowitz - Wiskerbird@gmail.com 949-306-53907. National Candy Corn Day
Oct. 30
Candy Corn is often associated with fall and Halloween. Why not start getting in the spirit of the season by checking out some of our favorite businesses and their Candy Corn inspired goodies?- Busy Bugs Boxes- You can get 20% off your orders by using Candy 20 HERE
- Made By Dali- Get one of these adorable Candy Corn Hair Bows to wear on National Candy Corn Day or even for the whole Halloween season. Shop for these bows and more by Made by Dali HERE. Use code MACKID to get 25% off your order staring NOW through November 30th!
8. Trick or treat!
Halloween is many kids' favorite holiday (our kids have been talking about possible costumes since July!). Have fun trick or treating in Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley and beyond! You can find all of the Trunk-or-treats and Fall Festival in our Halloween/Fall Guide. Want to take the kids to see all of the spooky houses around town? Check out our Interactive map so you can plan your haunted house trail.
One of our favorite shops is also having a Boo-Tastic sale for Halloween!
Justforzo Boutique - For the whole week of Halloween, JustForZo Boutique will have her Halloween bows on sale! Availability will vary. Mention Macaroni KID and get a set of Halloween Pigtail bows/clips for $10 (usual price - $12).
Don't forget to check out the 🎃 MacKID Halloween & Fall FAMILY FUN Events & Attractions Guide 2022!
Want to check out all the Best Decorated Halloween Homes in Temecula, Murrieta & French Valley? Click here to use our interactive google map and take a spooky drive around town! Have a decorated Halloween house to share with our readers? Submit it here!
When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!
