October Acts of Kindness (with Printable)
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As we move towards the colder seasons and a reflective time of year, a little kindness can make even more of a difference to someone.
October’s acts of kindness can spread love, positivity, and generosity throughout your community and beyond.
Get inspired to do something kind for someone every day. Set the example, and see the difference it can make to people’s lives.
- Bring coffee or snacks to work.
- Encourage a friend to pursue their dreams.
- Offer to go for a walk with someone to talk about whatever they like.
- Donate towels and blankets to an animal shelter.
- Share an encouraging ‘thank you’ message to teachers online.
- Ask someone if they’d like to join you for lunch.
- If possible, organize a neighborhood walk for National Walk to School Day.
- Check in on a friend you haven’t heard from in a while.
- Thank the mail carrier and wish them a happy day.
- Organize a group neighborhood walk, or ask online if anyone wants to walk with you.
- Reach out to someone who inspired you.
- Volunteer at a community garden.
- Share a STEM resource online for Ada Lovelace Day.
- Take a loved one out for coffee or dessert.
- Light a candle at 7pm for the Wave of Light.
- Donate canned goods to a food bank.
- Leave an encouraging note for a friend or loved one.
- Bake cupcakes for a group or local community.
- Send a message to a friend group chat telling them you’re grateful for them.
- Get lunch at a family-owned cafe or restaurant.
- If you have an apple tree, offer apples to a neighbor or people in a group chat.
- Start a conversation with someone who’s quieter at work.
- Ask a friend if they want to talk about anything.
- Share a heartfelt song with a loved one.
- Reminisce about a past Halloween with someone.
- Decorate a pumpkin with someone.
- Say something kind or encouraging to someone today.
- Thank a first responder online or in-person.
- Organize a video call with family you haven’t seen for a while.
- Encourage friends online to share their favorite Halloween memories.
- Have a bowl of candy ready for trick-or-treaters.
