Events in Portland — October 2026 (1,474 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Portland, Oregon brings 1,474 live events across the city, led by music (560), art (183), community (169). 94 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Portland in October 2026?

There are 1,474 events in Portland, Oregon in October 2026, including Music Fans First at Sonder Listening Bar, NO FUN KARAOKE at No Fun Bar, #EveryLastWednesday at District (9:00 PM), HotVox Karaoke at Low Bar (9:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 94 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Portland. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Portland — October 2026

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Events in Portland — October 2026

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Music Fans First

No Fun Karaoke

#EveryLastWednesday

HotVox Karaoke

Wednesday Wubs

Downtown Vitality: What does success look like?

Meeting of the Mentors Career and Networking Event

Water for Elephants (Touring)

MEL BROWN B3 ORGAN GROUP – Jazz Titan Thursdays

10/1 Paper Crafts & Coffee Night — Free with $5 Cancelation Fee

Murder Hugs • Global Policy • Scratching Tongues

Mike D

PJCE Happy Hour Jazz w/ Ryan Meagher Trio

October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks

Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour

Brewing Better Surveys: A Qualtrics Learning Lab

Tech Roast Portland: Comedians Roast Techies

The Rasmus w/ Saint Agnes and Death Valley Dreams

JUNGLE - World Tour 2026

Fenix Rising

guardin w/ kennedyxoxo, Fijimar

Free First Thursday: Stars We Do Not See

Club Privata: Newbie's Night

Miller Nash 2026 Workplace Investigations Workshop | Employment Law Seminar

Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour

Shut Up and Write in Montavilla (Monti's Cafe)

Book Babies

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe - Bilingual Family Storytime

Tiny Tots

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Tiny Tots

Toddler Storytime

Book Babies

Family Storytime

Volunteers of America at Rockwood Library

Book Babies Playtime

Toddler Storytime

Tiny Tots

Book Babies

Book Babies

Mortgage! Realtors! Bookkeepers! Lake Oswego Thursday Noon has openings!

Make Me! With Yarn

Tech Help Drop-in

Absurdity Amused and Other Tall Tales - Mixed Media art exhibition

SIGNAL/NOISE - Featuring Portland artist Dan Gay (Dang)

Meetsies Social for First Thursday. Millennials & GenX

Gabby's Supper Club, Oct 1

The Half Assets

Foot Traffic Sellwood Group Run and Walk weekly waiver 2026

Shut Up & Write!® TIGARD Writers' Space

Courage in Defense of Democracy: Building Power Through Noncooperation

Pro-Animal Candidate Party

Celebration of New Ministry

SF+F Bookclub

Lost Art Show at Community Warehouse

In-Person Class: The Art of Sushi Making (Portland)

Slamlandia Poetry Open Mic ft. Allie Marini

Digital Creatives "Drink-N-Draw" at Rose City Book Pub!

A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE

Music Fans First

Music Fans First

No Fun Karaoke

No Fun Karaoke

#EveryLastWednesday

#EveryLastWednesday

HotVox Karaoke

HotVox Karaoke

Wednesday Wubs

Wednesday Wubs

Downtown Vitality: What does success look like?

Downtown Vitality: What does success look like?

Meeting of the Mentors Career and Networking Event