The Ultimate October Social Media Content Calendar

October is packed with energy, creativity, and TONS of content opportunities—and we’re here to help you make the most of every single one. Whether you're celebrating world-changing causes or leaning into the spooky season, we've got you covered with animated video ideas, templates, and prompts that turn your October content calendar into a creative powerhouse

1st  October: International Coffee Day

Create a series of videos highlighting your energizing morning routines and whether you're fueled by Americano, Latte or Flat White? Whatever your preference it's the day to celebrate your love of coffee.

4th October: World Animal Day

World Animal Day, celebrated October 4th,  is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare. Why not commemorate this day by creating an animated video sharing interesting facts about an endangered animal? If you're an educator, you could ask your students to create a video about their favorite animal and then share it with the class. Check out some of our animal imagery below. 

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5th October: World Teachers' Day 

World Teachers' Day honors educators worldwide for their dedication and the vital role they play. The day recognizes the contributions of teachers to society, highlighting the challenges they face and the importance of quality education. It's an opportunity to express gratitude and support for the individuals who inspire, guide, and empower learners of all ages. You can use our World Teacher's Day template to celebrate your favorite educators. 

10th October: World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day raises awareness about mental health issues and promotes global efforts to support mental well-being. The day aims to reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and advocate for better mental health care access and serves as a reminder that mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. Be a part of the collective action to create a more supportive, understanding world for those affected by mental health challenges and promote this in your workplace or school. 

We have a range of video templates that can be customized the guide your audience to appropriate resources. First up a template that can promote positive wellbeing:

And a video template for businesses to signpost mental health resources to their employees:

17th October: Black Poetry Day

Celebrate the contributions of black poets past and present, honoring their powerful voices, rich storytelling, and cultural impact. Animate your favorite line of poetry to celebrate. Customize our template:

24th October: United Nations Day

United Nations Day recognizes the formation of the UN in 1945 and the global efforts of the United Nations in promoting peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development. The day highlights the importance of international cooperation and the UN's role in addressing global challenges like poverty, climate change, and conflict. Events worldwide often include discussions, ceremonies, and educational activities to promote the organization's mission of fostering unity among nations. highlight global unity with animated flags, facts or quotes. 

31st October: Halloween

It is spooky season once again! Did you know that Halloween has Celtic roots and was originally celebrated to mark the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. It was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead blurred on this night. Today, Halloween is more known for its fun and playful dressing up, trick or treating, carving pumpkins, and embracing those things that go bump in the night. Explore the supernatural and spread some festive fun with our Halloween greeting templates! and explore our image library for even more spooky assets. 

💬 Quick Tips to Maximize Engagement

• 🎥 Keep videos under 90 seconds
• 🎨 Use bright visuals and icons—VideoScribe has tons!
• 🎵 Add royalty-free music to set the mood
• 🧡 Use hashtags like #MentalHealthDay #ThankATeacher #SpookScribe

🚀 Ready to Start Animating?

✨ Whether you're an educator, marketer, content creator—or just love storytelling—October is your playground. With VideoScribe's easy-to-use templates and drag‑and‑drop animations, bringing your ideas to life is as easy as pumpkin pie. 🥧

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