Events in Wake Forest — October 2026 (63 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Wake Forest, North Carolina brings 63 live events across the city, led by music (24), nightlife (17), food & drink (13). 6 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Wake Forest in October 2026?

There are 63 events in Wake Forest, North Carolina in October 2026, including Vinyl Night at Bird's Nest at Blackbird, Martini Night at Bird's Nest at Blackbird, Author Event: Wade Rouse at Page 158 Books (6:00 PM), Live Music w/ Grant Paxton at Blackbird Brewery. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Wake Forest in October 2026?

Yes — 6 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Wake Forest. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Wake Forest — October 2026

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Events in Wake Forest — October 2026

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Vinyl Night

Martini Night

Author Event: Wade Rouse

Live Music w/ Grant Paxton

Unmasking With Compassion: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Mindfulness Support

Trivia

Lonerider Live! Series: Chatham County Line with special guest Blue Cactus

DJ Al-Ski Love

Time Voyager's Ball

Evening Sound Bath

Live Music - Chick and Danger

Live Music w/ Janna Badalian

Wake Forest Farmers Market — Saturday

Family Safety & Preparedness Expo Community Wake Forest

Fall Festival 2026

Saturday Crafts at Wake Forest Coffee

Live Music - JT Parrothead

Open Mic hosted by Adam Lee Decker

The Blackbird Tailgate

Oct 18- Mahjong & Wine

$8 Cocktails - Open invite for Buskers

Hammered Trivia

Alpha Wake Forest - Launch Night

Margarita Night

Music Bingo

Boozy Bingo and $1 PBR

Wine Flight Wednesdays

Classic Cocktail Night

Run Club

Live Music

Vinyl Night

Martini Night

Autumn at the Commons

Live Music w/ Ryan Mullaney

Oct 22 - Shopping & Mahjong at LILYMAES

Be a Savvy Ally

Trivia

Live Music - Maverick Rose

Wake Forest Farmers Market — Saturday

Little Monsters Halloween Party

Opening Early!

Halloween Jazz Cabaret at Blackbird's Nest

Cabaret Night w/ Miss Candice

Live Music - LaureNicole Band - Halloween Party

$8 Cocktails - Open invite for Buskers

Hammered Trivia

Margarita Night

Music Bingo

Boozy Bingo and $1 PBR

Wine Flight Wednesdays

Classic Cocktail Night

Run Club

Live Music

Martini Night

Live Music w/ Bill West

Vinyl Night

Trivia

Boos & Brews Halloween Party

Live Music w/ K-Bomb & the Kool Whips

Live Music - Raleigh Assassins

Vinyl Night

Vinyl Night

Martini Night

Martini Night

Author Event: Wade Rouse

Author Event: Wade Rouse

Live Music w/ Grant Paxton

Live Music w/ Grant Paxton

Unmasking With Compassion: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Mindfulness Support

Unmasking With Compassion: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Mindfulness Support

Trivia

Trivia

Lonerider Live! Series: Chatham County Line with special guest Blue Cactus