Events in Fort Wayne — October 2026 (223 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana brings 223 live events across the city, led by community (66), music (51), sports (31). 24 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Fort Wayne in October 2026?

There are 223 events in Fort Wayne, Indiana in October 2026, including Live Music: Basketcase at Vinland Reserve Winery, Jeffrey Keller at Summit City Comedy Club, Cigarettes for Breakfast, Etymon, Sleep Keeper at The Brass Rail, Movement for Moms at Fitness Studio (11:00 AM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Fort Wayne in October 2026?

Yes — 24 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Fort Wayne. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Fort Wayne — October 2026

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Events in Fort Wayne — October 2026

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Live Music: Basketcase

Jeffrey Keller

Cigarettes for Breakfast, Etymon, Sleep Keeper

Movement for Moms

Fishbowl #26: Whitney Bandemer

Breastfeeding Basics

Foodies + New Friends: Fort Wayne | Benefit for The Water Project

Live Music: Jackson Vibe

STIHL 2‑Cycle Safety and Maintenance Seminar - Fort Wayne, IN

Halloween Laser Spooktacular – Planetarium Show

Jeffrey Keller

Robbery Club, Joyhouse

The Bringer Show

October First Fridays - on October 2 - with Jennifer Atienzo-Fisher

2026 Annual Ft Wayne Masonry Education Day

Rooted & Renewed: Practical Tips for Everyday Well-Being

Indiana Coalition Monthly Meeting

Pumpkin Succulent Workshop

Indiana Tech vs Davenport University Men's ACHA D1 Hockey Game

Art This Way Fest Day 1

Free Horror, Anime & Pokemon Art & Cosplay Event

Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event: Anime, Disney, Star Wars, Horror & More

Anime, Pokemon, Game Event: Free Fort Wayne Event

Free Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Disney & Anime Art & Cosplay Event

Free Fort Wayne Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Anime Art & Cosplay Event

Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Anime & Horror Free Fort Wayne Event

Indiana Tech vs Grand Valley State University Women's ACHA D1 Hockey Game

New York Voices in Concert

Opening Night! Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Gallows Bird, Sparkle Teeth and Frog tongue

Sci-Fi Central

Kevin James Thornton

Jeffrey Keller

PBR: Challenger Series

Slippery When Wet

96.3XKE Presents: Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

Music Lovers Lounge: Reserved Table

Music Lovers Lounge: General Admission

South Side Farmers Market — Saturday

Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo

RANI Golf Fundraiser

Art This Way Fest Day 2

YLNI Farmers Market (Summer)

Brunch on Barr

USA Hockey Try Hockey Free

Drive Alive Chocolate Walk

Project King Fort Wayne: Leadership Development

Famous Asian Food Fest

Live Music: Wilson/Kimball

BS Theatre - Adults Version

Wired Word

Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation

Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo

3B (Body, Brain, and Belief) Lifetime Fitness

Faith, Fibers, and Fellowship

The Empathy Trap: A Lunch & Learn by IWU's Enterprise, TheTalent Studio

2026 Prosight (f/k/a RMA) Northern IN Chapter President/CEO Town Hall Event

Discovery Workshop - October 6 and 8, 2026 (Two-Session Class)

Table Talk Women's Book Study

3B (Body, Brain, and Belief) Lifetime Fitness

Live Music: Basketcase

Live Music: Basketcase

Jeffrey Keller

Jeffrey Keller

Cigarettes for Breakfast, Etymon, Sleep Keeper

Cigarettes for Breakfast, Etymon, Sleep Keeper

Movement for Moms

Movement for Moms

Fishbowl #26: Whitney Bandemer

Fishbowl #26: Whitney Bandemer

Breastfeeding Basics

Breastfeeding Basics

Foodies + New Friends: Fort Wayne | Benefit for The Water Project