Columbus Day, which is observed annually on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492.

For more information about this holiday go to: http://www.history.com/topics/columbus-day

For activities for children including arts and crafts, word searches, puzzles and more facts and history go to http://www.theholidayzone.com/columbus/

If you’re off this Monday (October 10), you might want to see the Columbus Day Parade in NYC. The parade travels up Fifth Avenue from 47th Street to 72nd Street and marching bands will perform along its length.  http://www.nycgo.com/events/columbus-day-parade2