Events in Manchester — October 2026 (23 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Manchester, Connecticut brings 23 live events across the city, led by community (8), art (7), music (6). 4 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Manchester in October 2026?

There are 23 events in Manchester, Connecticut in October 2026, including Thursday at Portal! at The Portal (6:00 PM), Shoot your Shot...at pool! at Buckland Billards and Bar (7:00 PM), Pet Fair and Adoption Event with many vendors , food and live music! at Northwest Park (10:00 AM), Latin Nerdz Night! The Spooky Edition! at Sakura Haven (8:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 4 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Manchester. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Manchester — October 2026

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Events in Manchester — October 2026

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Thursday at Portal!

Shoot your Shot...at pool!

Pet Fair and Adoption Event with many vendors , food and live music!

Latin Nerdz Night! The Spooky Edition!

Self-Empowerment 30+ Meetup in Manchester, CT!

Central Plains Cuisine Lunch By Advanced Food Preparation

Manchester, CT: Nathan Hale Toastmasters Club

Cider and Spice Dinner Buffet by Catering Management

Date Night Downtown: Glass Painting

kinusaiga art: tucking fabric into a board to create a picture.

Manchester Fall festival

LGBTQIA+ Speed Dating Ages 21-39 in Manchester, CT at Urban Lodge Brewing

NOT A LOST TRIBE The Wangunk Story with Gary “Red Oak” O'Neil

Video Shoot with Lunch Sponsored by Total Mortgage - October 2026

Hanging The Ghosts Out To Dry Paint Night

3rd Thursday Listening Room / Open Mic

Steely Beck - Tim Palmieri & Friends

Oktoberfest at Murphy's in Manchester

Sip • Paint • Sing-a-Long

Puff N Paint Manchester

I Will Follow-(america's "rare-Intimate" Autumn U2 Concert Experience.)

Speed Dating Ages 50-65 in Manchester, CT at Urban Lodge Brewing

Hayley Jane Band

Thursday at Portal!

Thursday at Portal!

Shoot your Shot...at pool!

Shoot your Shot...at pool!

Pet Fair and Adoption Event with many vendors , food and live music!

Pet Fair and Adoption Event with many vendors , food and live music!

Latin Nerdz Night! The Spooky Edition!

Latin Nerdz Night! The Spooky Edition!

Self-Empowerment 30+ Meetup in Manchester, CT!

Self-Empowerment 30+ Meetup in Manchester, CT!

Central Plains Cuisine Lunch By Advanced Food Preparation

Central Plains Cuisine Lunch By Advanced Food Preparation

Manchester, CT: Nathan Hale Toastmasters Club

Manchester, CT: Nathan Hale Toastmasters Club

Cider and Spice Dinner Buffet by Catering Management

Cider and Spice Dinner Buffet by Catering Management

Date Night Downtown: Glass Painting

Date Night Downtown: Glass Painting

kinusaiga art: tucking fabric into a board to create a picture.

kinusaiga art: tucking fabric into a board to create a picture.

Manchester Fall festival

Manchester Fall festival

LGBTQIA+ Speed Dating Ages 21-39 in Manchester, CT at Urban Lodge Brewing

LGBTQIA+ Speed Dating Ages 21-39 in Manchester, CT at Urban Lodge Brewing

NOT A LOST TRIBE The Wangunk Story with Gary “Red Oak” O'Neil

NOT A LOST TRIBE The Wangunk Story with Gary “Red Oak” O'Neil

Video Shoot with Lunch Sponsored by Total Mortgage - October 2026

Video Shoot with Lunch Sponsored by Total Mortgage - October 2026

Hanging The Ghosts Out To Dry Paint Night

Hanging The Ghosts Out To Dry Paint Night

3rd Thursday Listening Room / Open Mic

3rd Thursday Listening Room / Open Mic

Steely Beck - Tim Palmieri & Friends

Steely Beck - Tim Palmieri & Friends

Oktoberfest at Murphy's in Manchester

Oktoberfest at Murphy's in Manchester

Sip • Paint • Sing-a-Long

Sip • Paint • Sing-a-Long

Puff N Paint Manchester

Puff N Paint Manchester

I Will Follow-(america's "rare-Intimate" Autumn U2 Concert Experience.)

I Will Follow-(america's "rare-Intimate" Autumn U2 Concert Experience.)

Speed Dating Ages 50-65 in Manchester, CT at Urban Lodge Brewing

Speed Dating Ages 50-65 in Manchester, CT at Urban Lodge Brewing

Hayley Jane Band

Hayley Jane Band

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Thursday at Portal!

Shoot your Shot...at pool!

Pet Fair and Adoption Event with many vendors , food and live music!

Latin Nerdz Night! The Spooky Edition!