What's happening in Carbondale in October 2026?

There are 41 events in Carbondale, Illinois in October 2026, including Preservation Commission Meeting at City of Carbondale, Lawyer in the Library at Carbondale Public Library, crafters n' stitches at Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale Halloween at City of Carbondale. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 1 October 2026 event is explicitly listed as free in Carbondale. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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Events in Carbondale — October 2026 (41 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Carbondale, Illinois brings 41 live events across the city, led by holiday (18), community (15), festival (13). 1 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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Preservation Commission Meeting

Lawyer in the Library

crafters n' stitches

Carbondale Halloween

Fall Storytime

Carbondale Halloween

Join To Stop Hate Carbondale Community Conversation

S'mores & Spells Outdoor Movie Night — Ghostbusters (1984)

Ordinance Committee

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

SIU Halloween Takeover

Carbondale Halloween

Yoga & Mimosas

Terror on The Strip: A Mystery Horror Film Marathon 2026

Southern Illinois Salukis Football vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Football

Varsity Improv: Under Maintenance

Haunted Hollow

Carbondale Halloween

STEAMing into Fall

SI Stitchers

Carbondale Halloween

Local Liquor Control Commission

Carbondale Halloween

Fall Storytime

Carbondale Halloween

Property Enhancement Committee

Capital Vision Committee

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Ward Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat

Alien (1979)

The Thing (1982)

Carbondale Halloween

Howl-o-ween at the Dog Park

Glendale Heights Trick-or-Treat Hours

Safety Town Halloween

Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Edition Shadowcast - 7 PM SHOW

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Edition Shadowcast - 11 PM SHOW

Preservation Commission Meeting

Preservation Commission Meeting

Lawyer in the Library

Lawyer in the Library

crafters n' stitches

crafters n' stitches

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

Fall Storytime

Fall Storytime

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

Join To Stop Hate Carbondale Community Conversation

Join To Stop Hate Carbondale Community Conversation

S'mores & Spells Outdoor Movie Night — Ghostbusters (1984)

S'mores & Spells Outdoor Movie Night — Ghostbusters (1984)

Ordinance Committee

Ordinance Committee

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

SIU Halloween Takeover

SIU Halloween Takeover

Carbondale Halloween

Carbondale Halloween

Yoga & Mimosas

Yoga & Mimosas

Terror on The Strip: A Mystery Horror Film Marathon 2026

Terror on The Strip: A Mystery Horror Film Marathon 2026

Southern Illinois Salukis Football vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Football