Events in Urbana — October 2026 (100 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Urbana, Illinois brings 100 live events across the city, led by music (29), art (23), family (16). 3 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Urbana in October 2026?

There are 100 events in Urbana, Illinois in October 2026, including Living History with Queer Elders at Urbana Free Library, Watson's Chicken at Riggs Beer Company, UIUC LIT READINGS at Gallery Art Bar, Witch Party! Kool Max Kids Karaoke at The Rose Bowl Tavern. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 3 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Urbana. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Urbana — October 2026

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Events in Urbana — October 2026

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Living History with Queer Elders

Watson's Chicken

Uiuc Lit Readings

Witch Party! Kool Max Kids Karaoke

Jeff Helgesen & Friends

La Paloma

Smith Burger Co.

Cu Jazzfest

Ian Shepherd & Friends

2000s Dance NIGHT

Urbana's Market at the Square — Saturday

Fast Firsts! (First chapter books edition)

Jump Into Science

Stake Service Project

Saturday Story Time - Animal sounds

The B-Sides

Queer Line Dancing

Pastamania

Smith Burger Co.

Cu Jazzfest

THER'UP.Y presents "BACK TO MOTOWN"

Gaybar Presents

The Corn Flakes

Nick's Country Jam

The German Food Truck

The Urbana Hootenanny

Project READ - Drop-in Tutoring for Adults

Teen Movie Monday

Larry Gray Accordion/Guitar Trio

Death Cafe

LEGO Club - For Grades 2 - 5

LEGO Club - Middle School

Preserving History with Geoffrey Baer (Virtual)

Books and Bounces!

Teen Open Lab

Stitching Circle

Collage Night

CU Broad Comedy

Trivia Night

Jazz Jam

Teen Open Lab

Broadmoor Quartet

Latin Dance Night

Crafty Tales

Teen Open Lab

Watson's Chicken

J'Lyn Hope

Queer Line Dancing

Goth Night

OVVEN with Lys Allen & Marble Teeth

Write On! - Story Club

Hot Club of Urbana

Speaker Series—Getting Healthcare to Act on Air Quality

La Paloma

Acatoberfest 2026 | Friday the 23rd

Live Stand Up Comedy - Urbana, IL - Red Lion Inn & Suites

Bad Bunny Dance Night

Cool Visual Art Show

Matt North Record Release with special guest Don Henry

Urbana's Market at the Square — Saturday

Living History with Queer Elders

Living History with Queer Elders

Watson's Chicken

Watson's Chicken

Uiuc Lit Readings

Uiuc Lit Readings

Witch Party! Kool Max Kids Karaoke

Witch Party! Kool Max Kids Karaoke

Jeff Helgesen & Friends

Jeff Helgesen & Friends

La Paloma

La Paloma

Smith Burger Co.