Events in Rochester — October 2026 (154 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Rochester, Minnesota brings 154 live events across the city, led by film (56), family (21), workshop (21). 14 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Rochester in October 2026?

There are 154 events in Rochester, Minnesota in October 2026, including The Most Terrible Time in My Life at Pop's Art Theater (6:30 PM), Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! at Pop's Art Theater (4:00 PM), BBQ/Grillout/Hang-out at Graybills (5:00 PM), Pan's Labyrinth at Pop's Art Theater (9:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 14 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Rochester. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Rochester — October 2026

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Events in Rochester — October 2026

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The Most Terrible Time in My Life

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

BBQ/Grillout/Hang-out

Pan's Labyrinth

Friends Autumn Book Sale

Pan's Labyrinth

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Pan's Labyrinth

Night of the Vamp-Friars

The Most Terrible Time in My Life

Baby Gym

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Night of the Vamp-Friars

LWV Information Session - Education Funding

Fresh Meat Anthology: Volume One

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Depolarizing Ourselves

How Do We Find Community in Our Differences

Craft & Chat

English Learning Group - English Connect

DJ Trivia

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Night of the Vamp-Friars

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake With A LIVE Orchestra

The Most Terrible Time in My Life

Lapsit Storytime

Get Moving Storytime

Building Our Olmsted Community Clubhouse: Next Steps Together

"How Not to Die" by Dr. Michael Greger Presentation Screening

Night of the Vamp-Friars

DJ Bingo

DJ Trivia

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Outer Space Family Dance Party

Social Worker Hours

Super Mario Party!

Night of the Vamp-Friars

English Conversation Group

Portal to Hell

Ken Russell's The Devils

HAIRBALL Live! presented by RPBA

Homeowner Mentorship Networking Event

Ken Russell's The Devils

Pikachu & Pals Party!

Peer Recovery Specialist

Rochester's Downtown Burgers & Brews Get Together

Creatures of the Night 2026

Family Lego® Night!

Ken Russell's The Devils

CMDA Rochester: Annual Fall Banquet

Agates IndyBookstore Tour

Spookiest House on the Block

Horrorthon II: The Sequels

Rochester Downtown Farmers Market — Saturday

Distant Worlds Book Club

Game Day at the Library!

Fall Painting with Natalia

Ken Russell's The Devils

Diwali Celebration

Spookiest House on the Block

The Most Terrible Time in My Life

The Most Terrible Time in My Life

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

BBQ/Grillout/Hang-out

BBQ/Grillout/Hang-out

Pan's Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth

Friends Autumn Book Sale

Friends Autumn Book Sale

Pan's Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!