Events in Dover — October 2026 (21 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Dover, Delaware brings 21 live events across the city, led by community (5), family (3), music (3). 12 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Dover in October 2026?

There are 21 events in Dover, Delaware in October 2026, including Let's Do Trivia! at Maple Dale Country Club's Par & Plate Restaurant at Maple Dale Country Club Golf (6:30 PM), Turn Down Tuesdays: Open Mic Experience at The Hive on Loockerman (7:00 PM), Boardgame Night: Estuary Pictionary at 818 Kitts Hummock Rd (6:00 PM), "For The Love Of DSU" Black Excellence Alumni Gala 2026 at Bally's Dover Casino Resort (8:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 12 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Dover. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

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Let's Do Trivia! at Maple Dale Country Club's Par & Plate Restaurant

Turn Down Tuesdays: Open Mic Experience

Boardgame Night: Estuary Pictionary

"For The Love Of DSU" Black Excellence Alumni Gala 2026

Books by the Bay

Delaware State Hornets Football vs. Franklin Pierce Ravens Football

Family Search, Full Text Search, and the Family History Center

FH VOLUNTEER - Chonda Pierce Tour / Dover, DE

Your Earned VA Loan Benefit Unlocked! Real Estate and Growth Strategies

Naloxone (Narcan) POD - Dover Public Library

Ready For Anything: Bully Prevention Workshop

Naloxone (Narcan) Access Training - Dover Public Library

Julia Her

A Gathering of Mountain Voices: Poetry on the Front Porch

Naloxone (Narcan) Access Training - Dover Public Library

Delaware State Hornets Football vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Football

16th Annual KWRCD Trunk or Treat

Party Fowl

BPL Wrestling Performance Assessments

Halloween Trunk or Treat - Dover, DE

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Let's Do Trivia! at Maple Dale Country Club's Par & Plate Restaurant

Let's Do Trivia! at Maple Dale Country Club's Par & Plate Restaurant

Turn Down Tuesdays: Open Mic Experience

Turn Down Tuesdays: Open Mic Experience

Boardgame Night: Estuary Pictionary

Boardgame Night: Estuary Pictionary

"For The Love Of DSU" Black Excellence Alumni Gala 2026

"For The Love Of DSU" Black Excellence Alumni Gala 2026

Books by the Bay

Books by the Bay

Delaware State Hornets Football vs. Franklin Pierce Ravens Football

Delaware State Hornets Football vs. Franklin Pierce Ravens Football

Family Search, Full Text Search, and the Family History Center

Family Search, Full Text Search, and the Family History Center

FH VOLUNTEER - Chonda Pierce Tour / Dover, DE

FH VOLUNTEER - Chonda Pierce Tour / Dover, DE

Your Earned VA Loan Benefit Unlocked! Real Estate and Growth Strategies

Your Earned VA Loan Benefit Unlocked! Real Estate and Growth Strategies

Naloxone (Narcan) POD - Dover Public Library

Naloxone (Narcan) POD - Dover Public Library

Ready For Anything: Bully Prevention Workshop

Ready For Anything: Bully Prevention Workshop

Naloxone (Narcan) Access Training - Dover Public Library

Naloxone (Narcan) Access Training - Dover Public Library

Julia Her

Julia Her

A Gathering of Mountain Voices: Poetry on the Front Porch

A Gathering of Mountain Voices: Poetry on the Front Porch

Naloxone (Narcan) Access Training - Dover Public Library

Naloxone (Narcan) Access Training - Dover Public Library

Delaware State Hornets Football vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Football

Delaware State Hornets Football vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Football

16th Annual KWRCD Trunk or Treat

16th Annual KWRCD Trunk or Treat

Party Fowl

Party Fowl

BPL Wrestling Performance Assessments

BPL Wrestling Performance Assessments

Halloween Trunk or Treat - Dover, DE

Halloween Trunk or Treat - Dover, DE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Let's Do Trivia! at Maple Dale Country Club's Par & Plate Restaurant

Turn Down Tuesdays: Open Mic Experience

Boardgame Night: Estuary Pictionary

"For The Love Of DSU" Black Excellence Alumni Gala 2026

Books by the Bay

Delaware State Hornets Football vs. Franklin Pierce Ravens Football

Family Search, Full Text Search, and the Family History Center

FH VOLUNTEER - Chonda Pierce Tour / Dover, DE

Your Earned VA Loan Benefit Unlocked! Real Estate and Growth Strategies

Naloxone (Narcan) POD - Dover Public Library