Events in Modesto — October 2026 (53 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Modesto, California brings 53 live events across the city, led by music (17), community (15), festival (11). 6 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Modesto in October 2026?

There are 53 events in Modesto, California in October 2026, including Jazz Night sponsored by The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson at Intermission | 1301 J St, Modesto, CA 95354, DoMo First Fridays at Downtown Modesto, P-LO Live at The Palladium Nightclub at Palladium Nightclub (9:00 PM), Téa Noelle at Gallo Center for the Arts. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Modesto in October 2026?

Yes — 6 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Modesto. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Modesto for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Modesto, California with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Modesto — October 2026

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Events in Modesto — October 2026

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Jazz Night sponsored by The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson

DoMo First Fridays

P-LO Live at The Palladium Nightclub

Téa Noelle

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Saturday

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Graffiti USA Museum Car Show

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Thursday

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Hudson Westbrook

The Ol'man Brothers Band

Marlon Wayans

Midnight Haze

The Play That Goes Wrong - Gallo Center Repertory Company

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Saturday

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Lily Tomlin

Great Pumpkin Giveaway!

The Play That Goes Wrong - Gallo Center Repertory Company

Remembering Marirose

Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Jon Cleary

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Art Walk - Third Thursday

Jazz Night sponsored by The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Thursday

Zoey Rae

Joey Jay Live @ Splash Modesto

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

PTP's Radio Cavaldade: Gaslight

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Saturday

Community Drum Circle with Drum Love

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Jazz Night sponsored by The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Thursday

A Night of Music & Movement

Mitchell Dill Music

"Standing by Peaceful Waters" - A Tribute to John Prine

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Saturday

OPERATION: Laugh It Off! Modesto (TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT VFW HALL!)

Glitter Coven Cabaret - "Queer Magic: Halloween"

Off the Air

JW Jones

BOOK LAUNCH: Linda Scheller's "The Ghosts of 16 Larkin Street"

After Dark

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Thursday

Ronnie & PJ

Trick-or-treat Market

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Saturday

Trick-Or-Treat Market!

Halloween

Jazz Night sponsored by The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson

Jazz Night sponsored by The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson

DoMo First Fridays

DoMo First Fridays

P-LO Live at The Palladium Nightclub

P-LO Live at The Palladium Nightclub

Téa Noelle

Téa Noelle

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Saturday

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Saturday

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Graffiti USA Museum Car Show

Graffiti USA Museum Car Show

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Thursday

Modesto Certified Farmers' Market — Thursday

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market

Modesto Certified Farmer's Market