Events in Ann Arbor — October 2026 (264 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan brings 264 live events across the city, led by community (80), music (51), art (37). 54 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Ann Arbor in October 2026?

There are 264 events in Ann Arbor, Michigan in October 2026, including Sean Dobbins Organ Trio at Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant, A2 Artoberfest at Main Street Ann Arbor (10:00 AM), Badass Women Band at Ark, University of Michigan Alumnae Council Fall Hybrid Event at Michigan League (11:00 AM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Ann Arbor in October 2026?

Yes — 54 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Ann Arbor. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Ann Arbor — October 2026

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Events in Ann Arbor — October 2026

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Sean Dobbins Organ Trio

A2 Artoberfest

Badass Women Band

University of Michigan Alumnae Council Fall Hybrid Event

Ann Arbor Ski & Snowboard Swap | October 10-11, 2026

Coffee and Clay with Nancy Bulkley

Introductory and Continuing Wheel with Barry Braun

AADL Welcomes | Wee-Write with 826michigan

Japanese Storytime

Vinyasa Yoga Flow & Brewery Social (Drink Included)

UMMA's Re-Opening Celebration

SynthFest | Solder an Oscillator

SynthFest

SynthFest | Music Tools Free Play

Rocket Ship Blast Off

SynthFest | Performances

Lucky Strike Ann Arbor Lucky Launch Party!

Dance 2XS Michigan Fall BARNITE 2026 VIRTUAL TICKET

Michigan Wolverines Hockey vs. University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey

2nd Saturday Contra Dance Party - October

Michigan Wolverines Womens Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks Womens Volleyball

Co-Founder: Dinner with Entrepreneurs - Ann Arbor: Dinner for a Cause

Charlie King & Annie Patterson in Concert

Stephen Day

The Opera Ghost

⁠Mindful Wellness Walk in Ann Arbor

Live Jazz at Weber's: The Ultimate Date Night

Argus Farm Stop - Packard — Sunday

Joshua Redman Quartet

Sarah Jarosz

6th Annual HoneyBee Nut Festival

AADL Welcomes: Jewish Storytime and Activities

Introductory and Continuing Wheel with Susi Stiles

Mahjong at hear.say brewing

UMMA Highlights Tour: Art, Architecture and Renewal

Tinkered Toy Box

Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Barry Braun

All About Multicolored Corn and Traditional Native Preparation Methods with Anishnabe Meejim

Living Oral History Project: Phase 11 Premiere

LEGO Connection

Alash

Argus Farm Stop - Packard — Monday

Monday Momentum

School's Out Family Swim!

Kids' Fall Craft Day

Healing Breathwork Online - Ann Arbor

Introductory and Continuing Wheel with Kevan Wilson

Grassroots Bookclub

Introductory and Continuing Wheel with Kevan Wilson

Designing Your Surface with Tempest NeuCollins

Blind Pig Comedy

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

Argus Farm Stop - Packard — Tuesday

Cobblestone Farmers Market — Tuesday

Grow With People Who Grow: LBN Ann Arbor Business Referral Network

Atmospheric Soda Firing with Kay Yourist

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytimes

Closing the Loop: Guided Tour & Local Foods Discussion at U-M Campus Farm

Sewing Lab | Zig Zag Finishes

Sean Dobbins Organ Trio

Sean Dobbins Organ Trio

A2 Artoberfest

A2 Artoberfest

Badass Women Band

Badass Women Band

University of Michigan Alumnae Council Fall Hybrid Event

University of Michigan Alumnae Council Fall Hybrid Event

Ann Arbor Ski & Snowboard Swap | October 10-11, 2026

Ann Arbor Ski & Snowboard Swap | October 10-11, 2026

Coffee and Clay with Nancy Bulkley

Coffee and Clay with Nancy Bulkley

Introductory and Continuing Wheel with Barry Braun