Events in Albany — October 2026 (224 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Albany, New York brings 224 live events across the city, led by music (74), community (40), art (22). 41 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Albany in October 2026?

There are 224 events in Albany, New York in October 2026, including Tuna Spectacle at The City Beer Hall, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Farmers Market — Thursday at Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Farmers Market, Ten Broeck Mansion Tours 2026 at Albany County Historical Association (10:00 AM), Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Fresno at AllCPR Training Albany (11:15 AM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 41 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Albany. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Albany — October 2026

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Tuna Spectacle

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Farmers Market — Thursday

Ten Broeck Mansion Tours 2026

Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Fresno

Normanskill Barn Clean Outs

Spa Day for K-3 girls- Bring a Friend!

Open Mic

October Marketing 101 with Michael

Gimme Gimme Disco

The New Pornographers - The Former Site Of Tour

The Egg and Jazz is Dead Present: Cortex with special guests Adrian Younge and J.Rocc

Empire State Plaza Farmers Market — Friday

Harriman State Campus Farmers Market — Friday

Ten Broeck Mansion Gardening & Community Days 2026

A Step Up Career Consulting

Songs Born of Tradition — Live at Albany Center Gallery

Albany - All You Can Eat $5 Focaccia Fridays

Watervliet Civic Center 80th Anniversary Celebration

First Friday at The Eleven with Oobleck

Learn to Curl 18 +

Friday Night Trivia

ALUMNI HOUSE PARTY 2 - Fri 10/2 ALBANY HOMECOMING

Laughin' On The Loud Part II

DaBaby & G Herbo Presents: Albanys Official Annual Homecoming Concert

Saturday Brunch | Spooky Szn Kickoff

Family Circle: Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

Environmental Restoration Days in the Ten Broeck Mansion Landscape 2026

Golf Fitness Training with Jeff Miller

Saturday Brunch | Spooky Season Kickoff Brunch

October Chinese Astrology Readings w/ Silvia

MWNY 2027 Crowning Celebration

Election Season is Almost here: Increase Voter Turnout Event

Vintage Halloween Painting

Albany Great Danes Football vs. Delaware State Hornets Football

October Group Qigong with Silvia

Happy Hour with Sean Madden

Mother Ann Lee: Morning Star of the Shakers | Dance performance

Sinners Creed

Ualbany School Daze : Albany Homecoming Afterparty

Stand-up for Bingo

Family Learn to Curl (Ages 6+)

CRLC's Beer Tasting in German Oktoberfest in Partnership with Wolff's

Local Band Sundays

Shift

Raise The Barre with Jessica

The Carole King & James Taylor Story

Sales Performer's Club Mini-Trade Show

Albany | Burger Mondays

Everyday English: Conversation & Language Skills for English Learners

Open Sew w/ Becky

Tivoli Flax and Garden Work Party

Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up

The Egg Presents: Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy

76th Street

Snail Mail w/ Soccer Mommy

Empire State Plaza Farmers Market — Wednesday

Mulled Wine & Murder

Monthly Irish Genealogy Sessions

The Egg Presents: Yonder Mountain String Band

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Tuna Spectacle

Tuna Spectacle

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Farmers Market — Thursday

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Farmers Market — Thursday

Ten Broeck Mansion Tours 2026

Ten Broeck Mansion Tours 2026

Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Fresno

Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Fresno

Normanskill Barn Clean Outs

Normanskill Barn Clean Outs

Spa Day for K-3 girls- Bring a Friend!

Spa Day for K-3 girls- Bring a Friend!

Open Mic