Events in Stamford — October 2026 (119 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Stamford, Connecticut brings 119 live events across the city, led by art (36), community (24), film (21). 19 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Stamford in October 2026?

There are 119 events in Stamford, Connecticut in October 2026, including Fall Sunday Funday at Nissen Carousel, The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park at Nissen Carousel, Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes at Astronomy Center & Planetarium (8:59 AM), SM&NC Sunday Farm Market at Farmhouse Parking Lot (North Gate). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 19 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Stamford. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Stamford — October 2026

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Events in Stamford — October 2026

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Fall Sunday Funday

The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

SM&NC Sunday Farm Market

Farm Market Event: Meet our Snakes

Daily Otter Feeding

Drop In: Tarantula Feeding!

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

Daily Otter Feeding

Creepy Critters

8-Legged Art Drop-in

Daily Otter Feeding

Dinner with Bluey

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

What Touches Your Skin: The Role of Laundry and Personal Care Products

Daily Otter Feeding

Artist Talk & Curator Tour

Fall Cornhole Leage

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert ZOOM, John Garber, Sales/Customer Retention

Daily Otter Feeding

Pinots Palette: Black Light Painting + Planetarium Show

Thursday Night Sky Observing

Max B – "ever Since You Left Me Party"

Anthony Rodia, INSANELY FUNNY TOUR

Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

Daily Otter Feeding

Drop In: Tarantula Feeding!

Friday & Saturday Night Sky Observing

TGIF - Live

The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

Breathe Into Nature — An Immersive Meditation & Breathwork Experience

Daily Otter Feeding

Union Baptist Church's Day Party

High Tea and Cabaret 2026

Glow in the Dark Party

Friday & Saturday Night Sky Observing

The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

Fall Sunday Funday

SM&NC Sunday Farm Market

Planets & Pumpkins Fall Fest Sundays

Daily Otter Feeding

Drop In: Tarantula Feeding!

Daily Otter Feeding

Junior Curator: Fall II

Daily Otter Feeding

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

Daily Otter Feeding

Fall Cornhole Leage

Matteo Lane

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert ZOOM, Atty. Frank Eucalitto, Term Sheets

Daily Otter Feeding

Drop The Mic Night Benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut

Octoberfest

Thursday Night Sky Observing

Fall Sunday Funday

Fall Sunday Funday

The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park

The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

Today's Planetarium Shows & Showtimes

SM&NC Sunday Farm Market

SM&NC Sunday Farm Market

Farm Market Event: Meet our Snakes

Farm Market Event: Meet our Snakes

Daily Otter Feeding

Daily Otter Feeding

Drop In: Tarantula Feeding!