What's happening in Sterling in October 2026?

There are 7 events in Sterling, Illinois in October 2026, including Knitting with Hani at Sterling Public Library, Toddler Time at Sterling Public Library, Preschool Storytime at Sterling Public Library, Sterling Police Department Trunk or Treat at Sterling Municipal Band. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

No October 2026 events in Sterling are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.

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

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7 things to do in Sterling, Illinois in October 2026

October 2026 in Sterling, Illinois brings 7 live events across the city, led by family (4), holiday (2), festival (1). Here's what's on.

Family (4)Holiday (2)Festival (1)Food & Drink (1)Workshop (1)

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Coming up in November 2026

ARKS Book Club
Nov 3 · Sterling Public Library
Toddler Time
Nov 6 · Sterling Public Library
Preschool Storytime
Nov 6 · Sterling Public Library
Twin City Farmers Market — Saturday
Nov 7 · Twin City Farmers Market
Annual Local Author Fair
Nov 7 · Sterling Public Library
Knitting with Hani
Nov 9 · Sterling Public Library
Monday Book Club
Nov 9 · Sterling Public Library
Teen Game Night
Nov 10 · Sterling Public Library

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Sterling in October 2026?: There are 7 events in Sterling, Illinois in October 2026, including Knitting with Hani at Sterling Public Library, Toddler Time at Sterling Public Library, Preschool Storytime at Sterling Public Library, Sterling Police Department Trunk or Treat at Sterling Municipal Band. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.
Are there free things to do in Sterling in October 2026?: No October 2026 events in Sterling are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.
How do I find events in Sterling for a specific date in October 2026?: VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Sterling, Illinois 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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Events in Sterling — October 2026

7 things to do in Sterling, Illinois in October 2026

October 2026 in Sterling, Illinois brings 7 live events across the city, led by family (4), holiday (2), festival (1). Here's what's on.

Family (4)Holiday (2)Festival (1)Food & Drink (1)Workshop (1)

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Knitting with Hani

Mon, Oct 26Workshop

Knitting with Hani

Sterling Public Library

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Toddler Time

Fri, Oct 30Family

Toddler Time

Sterling Public Library

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Preschool Storytime

Fri, Oct 30Family

Preschool Storytime

Sterling Public Library

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Fri, Oct 30Holiday

Sterling Police Department Trunk or Treat

Sterling Municipal Band

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Twin City Farmers Market — Saturday

Sat, Oct 31Festival

Twin City Farmers Market — Saturday

Twin City Farmers Market

· Sterling, IL

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Twin City Farmers Market OPEN YEAR AROUND!

Sat, Oct 31Food & Drink

Twin City Farmers Market OPEN YEAR AROUND!

Sterling Municipal Band

· Sterling, IL

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Trick or Treat

Sat, Oct 31Holiday

Trick or Treat

Sterling Municipal Band

· Sterling, IL

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Coming up in November 2026

ARKS Book Club
Nov 3 · Sterling Public Library
Toddler Time
Nov 6 · Sterling Public Library
Preschool Storytime
Nov 6 · Sterling Public Library
Twin City Farmers Market — Saturday
Nov 7 · Twin City Farmers Market
Annual Local Author Fair
Nov 7 · Sterling Public Library
Knitting with Hani
Nov 9 · Sterling Public Library
Monday Book Club
Nov 9 · Sterling Public Library
Teen Game Night
Nov 10 · Sterling Public Library

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Sterling in October 2026?: There are 7 events in Sterling, Illinois in October 2026, including Knitting with Hani at Sterling Public Library, Toddler Time at Sterling Public Library, Preschool Storytime at Sterling Public Library, Sterling Police Department Trunk or Treat at Sterling Municipal Band. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.
Are there free things to do in Sterling in October 2026?: No October 2026 events in Sterling are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.
How do I find events in Sterling for a specific date in October 2026?: VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Sterling, Illinois 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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