Trying to plan out your social media calendar for October? We’ve put together a list of seasonal (and spooky!) post ideas to help you get started. Spend less time worrying about your agency’s social media activities and more time enjoying the many activities and traditions that October brings!

1. Motivational Monday post idea: “Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.”
2. October is National Bake and Decorate Month. Does someone in your agency have a delicious recipe or dessert idea? Share it with your followers and ask them for their family’s favorites.
3. To help your followers get in the October mindset, share some pumpkin related craft ideas for families to try.
4. October is also National Bullying Prevention And Awareness Month. Share statistics and helpful information about preventing bullying.
5. Trivia Tuesday post idea: Q: What is the zodiac sign for the majority of October? A: Libra, which is the sign from those born between September 23^rd and October 23^rd.
6. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join in and help promote any local events or fundraisers that are taking place this month.
7. As leaves start to fall off the trees, they can sometimes create a dangerous road surface. Share some tips with your followers on how they can drive safely on leaf-covered roads.
8. October is National Chili Month. Share your favorite chili recipe, and ask your followers if they think they have one that tops it.
9. Quote idea: “October skips along the lanes, it kicks the leaves and laughs with rains.” – Inez Rice
10. Share some fun facts about Halloween, the history of the holiday, statistics, etc.
11. Is anyone in your agency dressing up for Halloween? Post pictures showing your staff dressed up at work, and ask your followers to vote for their favorite costume.
12. Call to action: Ask your followers what their favorite scary movie is, or what they plan to dress up as on Halloween.

Planning out your social media topics for October doesn’t need to be as scary as it sounds. Simply let these ideas lead the way, and before you know it your social media calendar will be complete.