Events in Syracuse — October 2026 (423 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Syracuse, New York brings 423 live events across the city, led by music (91), art (87), workshop (75). 14 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Syracuse in October 2026?

There are 423 events in Syracuse, New York in October 2026, including Opposites Art Exhibition | April 16 – Oct. 5 at Gifford Family Theatre, Book Sale at Onondaga Free Library, Crafts with Friends at Onondaga Free Library, Needlework Crafts at Onondaga Free Library. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

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

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

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

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Events in Syracuse — October 2026

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Opposites Art Exhibition | April 16 – Oct. 5

Book Sale

Crafts with Friends

Needlework Crafts

Gallery Talk with Julia Kunin

Lisa Davis Art Show @ Paine

Central- Little Listeners

Lapsit Storytime @ Betts

Windows and Energy Performance

SAT and ACT Preparation Drop-In @Mundy

Spooky Crafts @Mundy

American Mahjong Free Play

Artist Talk With Katie Mulligan

Big Brother 28 Finale Watch Party!

Three Piece Meal + Peak

The Kennedys at the 443 Social Club

Tennyson Ave

Rodrigo Teaser: Michael Lives Forever

Family Play & Caregiver Meetup

Book Sale

Lisa Davis Art Show @ Paine

Family Storytime @ Soule

Baby Circle

Silent Book Club Presents: Julie Anne Stratton

Sewing Help with Sydney

One-on-one Career Services Help

Make it Mundy

Bedazzle Your Books (Fun Friday)

Swipe Right, Throw Left - Speed Dating Event

Joe Crookston

John Brown's Body w/s/g Sim Redmond Band

FREE SHOW - Ky Mcclinton

Shrek Rave

Strictly Hip - A Tribute to The Tragically Hip

Red Spider

Keller Williams

House Party. A sweaty love-letter to the 2010s rager.

Book Sale

Paper Squishy Workshop

Kaki King at the 443 Social Club

Lisa Davis Art Show @ Paine

Hooks and Needles

Crochet & Knitting Group

Dungeons and Dragons

The Syracuse Deadlift Championships

Knit and Crochet @Mundy

Central- Read to a Therapy Cat

Halloween Slime Craft @ Paine

The Little Things That Run the World: Habitat Gardening & Insects

Tea & Talk

Kids' Play Performance from Breadcrumbs Productions @ Soule

Read the Book Watch the Movie @ Mundy

Copy of Syracuse NY Food Tour around the World addition

Syracuse Food History Art Tours

THE SHYLOCKS “A Highfalutin' Blues Bender 3”

No Such Thing As Loyalty 5

Centennial Ice Age & Ice Cream Movie Night

Jazz Jam

FREE SHOW - OktoberFest Celebration w/ Fritz's Polka Band

Open mic hosted by Attamizk & friends

Opposites Art Exhibition | April 16 – Oct. 5

Opposites Art Exhibition | April 16 – Oct. 5

Book Sale

Book Sale

Crafts with Friends

Crafts with Friends

Needlework Crafts

Needlework Crafts

Gallery Talk with Julia Kunin

Gallery Talk with Julia Kunin

Lisa Davis Art Show @ Paine

Lisa Davis Art Show @ Paine

Central- Little Listeners