Events in Columbia — October 2026 (141 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Columbia, Missouri brings 141 live events across the city, led by music (37), comedy (26), community (22). 23 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Columbia in October 2026?

There are 141 events in Columbia, Missouri in October 2026, including Jocelyn Cullity discusses THE NURSE AT BAKER HOSPITAL; Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30 p.m. at Skylark Bookshop, Brickstravaganza! 2 at Bricks & Minifigs Columbia (1:30 PM), Smash & Dash at Cooper's Landing 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Rd. Columbia, MO 65203, Gentle Healing Yoga at 1600 W Broadway (5:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 23 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Columbia. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia — October 2026

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Jocelyn Cullity discusses THE NURSE AT BAKER HOSPITAL; Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

Brickstravaganza! 2

Smash & Dash

Gentle Healing Yoga

Trivia Night with Let's Get Trivial

Board Game Comedy Night at Hexagon Alley

Dancing With the Stars

Mid-West Tech Conference 2026

Just Ask!: The Musical

Fai Laci

AI Business Breakfast #12

Pinball League

The Beths: By Request Tour with support from Chelsea Jade

Knit, Crochet, Give

Das Byrd's Nest

John Till & Paul Weber

Trivia Night - Thursdays at 6:30pm

Just Ask!: The Musical

Pints & Punchlines

Lilly's Cantina

Aina Cook

Friday Night Comedy at The Tokyo Club

LIVE COMEDY at The Tokyo Club: CoMo's Ryan Kanavich and Bret Ditty!!!

Just Ask!: The Musical

Next Stop Comedy at Bur Oak Brewing! - Columbia, MO

LIVE COMEDY at The Tokyo Club: CoMo's Ryan Kanavich and Bret Ditty!!!

Boone County Farmers Market — Saturday

Columbia Farmers Market — Saturday

Zoso - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Tim Convy & Sean O'Brien

Stake Older Single Adult Game Day

2026 Mizzou Football v Texas A&M

Babylon Taste

Just Ask!: The Musical, followed by talkback

Naked Dave

Goat Yoga at Pierpont General Store- Columbia, MO

Doc Floyd at Birdies

The Fried Crawdaddies

Saturday Night Comedy at The Tokyo Club

LIVE COMEDY at The Tokyo Club for ONE NIGHT! LA's Mychael Anthony!!!

Hardcore Comedy at The Tokyo Club

LIVE HARDCORE COMEDY at The Tokyo Club!!! Columbia's Own LADY MOE JOE!

Billy Hinson's Old School BBQ

Just Ask!: The Musical

Billy Harring

The Arts as Divine Inspiration (Free Event)

Flying Wedges October

Super Smash Bros Tournament

Columbia Golf Foundation Golf in Schools Fundraiser

Columbia Golf Foundation Golf in Schools Fundraiser - Hole Sponsors

ORDER OF BOOKS AND BANTER: THE DUNGEON BOOK; Tuesday October 13 @ 6:30 p.m.

Congress the Band

Nacho Average Food Truck

Trivia Night with Let's Get Trivial

Bingo Night

Nightcap #3

Launch for DO YOU LIKE MY PANTS? with author Carrie Shryock, Wednesday, October 14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Wine & Dine 4-Course Wine Dinner

Pinball League

Danielle Nicole

Jocelyn Cullity discusses THE NURSE AT BAKER HOSPITAL; Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

Jocelyn Cullity discusses THE NURSE AT BAKER HOSPITAL; Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

Brickstravaganza! 2

Brickstravaganza! 2

Smash & Dash

Smash & Dash

Gentle Healing Yoga

Gentle Healing Yoga

Trivia Night with Let's Get Trivial

Trivia Night with Let's Get Trivial

Board Game Comedy Night at Hexagon Alley

Board Game Comedy Night at Hexagon Alley

Dancing With the Stars