October 2026 Activity Calendar
A month of seasonal inspiration, cultural celebration and meaningful activity ideas to support inclusive, person-centred engagement throughout October.
NAPA Guide for Activity Providers Food-based activities
A practical NAPA guide to support activity providers with planning simple and meaningful food-based activities. It includes top tips for making food preparation inclusive, enjoyable and safe.
NAPA Guidance for Activity Providers Baking Activities
A practical guidance resource supporting safe, inclusive and meaningful baking activities in care settings.
Encourages creativity, reminiscence and social connection through enjoyable food-based engagement.
NAPA Guide for Activity Providers Food-based activities
A practical guide to using food as a meaningful and engaging activity.
Supporting connection, reminiscence and enjoyment through shared experiences.
Make it Hellmanns
A food-themed toolkit combining cooking, reminiscence and creative engagement activities.
Supports catering teams and Activity Providers to promote wellbeing through food and connection.
Guess the Country, Landmark & Cuisine!
An interactive cultural quiz game exploring countries, famous landmarks and traditional cuisine from around the world.
Supports meaningful engagement, conversation and cultural discovery through fun and inclusive gameplay.
Food Journeys: Tastes of Home and the World
A Year of Culture toolkit exploring food, culture and shared memories through meaningful activities.
Supports connection, reminiscence and wellbeing through cooking, conversation and cultural experiences.
Celebrating South Asian Heritage
A vibrant resource celebrating South Asian Heritage Month through culture, creativity and meaningful connection.
Supports inclusive engagement through music, dance, food, storytelling and shared cultural experiences.
Baking and Engagement
A practical resource celebrating the benefits of baking through meaningful and inclusive engagement activities.
Supports creativity, reminiscence and wellbeing through sensory-rich baking experiences and shared connection.
No Bake Cooking
Simple, engaging food-based activities with no oven required.
Perfect for safe, inclusive cooking experiences in any setting.