Events in Ithaca — October 2026 (111 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Ithaca, New York brings 111 live events across the city, led by art (46), music (25), family (11). 12 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Ithaca in October 2026?

There are 111 events in Ithaca, New York in October 2026, including Professional Directions: Film and TV Event Series at Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour at State Theatre of Ithaca, Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper at State of the Art Gallery, What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG at State of the Art Gallery. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 12 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Ithaca. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca — October 2026

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Events in Ithaca — October 2026

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Professional Directions: Film and TV Event Series

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

Family Concert & Storytime: Fantasies (featuring the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra woodwind quintet)

Astronomy On Tap!

Judy Collins - Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour

Ithaca Farmers & Craft Marketplace

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

Cast Iron Cowboys w/ Dirt Turtles and Bottle Shop Boys

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Ancestors

Today Is The Day/Wandering Oak

Exploring the Trees of the Arboretum

28th Annual Greater Ithaca Art Trail OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

A Life With Ghosts

Ghost Hunters' Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Presents: Fantasies

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome

Tidepool Touch Tank

28th Annual Greater Ithaca Art Trail OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

Meet a Reptile

Chestnut Review Presents: An Afternoon of Literary Fiction

Mary Malaney & Friends in a Spooky Cabaret

Irish Sessions with Six Mile Craic!

Comedy Open Mic!

East Hill Plaza Farmers' Market — Wednesday

Leading Through Transition: Strategic Storytelling with Dr. Laura Colket

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Conversation with Brandon Terry

Professional Directions: Film and TV Event Series

TRAMPOLINE: Slippery Slope

Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

Noon Fifteen Album Release Show w/ La Llorona & Porch Couch

Noon Fifteen

Musicians for Justice

Live at Opus Ithaca: Jacob Merrill and The Cool New Wave

Via's Cookies Costume & Dance Party

Rigometrics

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Ithaca Ballet Presents: Fall Dance Revelry for All Ages (Sat. 7:30pm)

28th Annual Greater Ithaca Art Trail OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS

Fall Colors Walk

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

14th Annual Finger Lakes Crossword Competition

Scarecrow Jubilee

“Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists”

Tidepool Touch Tank

28th Annual Greater Ithaca Art Trail OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

Professional Directions: Film and TV Event Series

Professional Directions: Film and TV Event Series

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

Ozolins and Nelson: On Canvas and Paper

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

What is Your Red Line? Salon at SOAG

Family Concert & Storytime: Fantasies (featuring the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra woodwind quintet)

Family Concert & Storytime: Fantasies (featuring the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra woodwind quintet)

Astronomy On Tap!

Astronomy On Tap!

Judy Collins - Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour