Columbus Day is observed each year on the second Monday in October to remember Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
This year, Columbus Day is on Monday, October 10, 2016.
For more information about Columbus Day, visit this link. For children’s activities, including arts and crafts, word searches, and puzzles, visit this link.
Looking for a bit of family fun away from home? Check out these great ideas:
- Kid Friendly DC’s Weekend Roundup
- Culture Capital’s Columbus Day Weekend Ideas