Events in Harrisburg — October 2026 (175 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania brings 175 live events across the city, led by music (46), family (32), community (27). 15 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Harrisburg in October 2026?

There are 175 events in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in October 2026, including Art Heals: Stamped Metal Jewelry – Park Rx at The Centennial Barn, Alien Ant Farm - ANThology Tour 2026 at Capital City Music Hall (6:30 PM), Anime Club at East Shore Area Library, Level Up Your Career Night at Keller Williams Realty: Harrisburg (6:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 15 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Harrisburg. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Harrisburg — October 2026

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Events in Harrisburg — October 2026

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Art Heals: Stamped Metal Jewelry – Park Rx

Alien Ant Farm - ANThology Tour 2026

Anime Club

Level Up Your Career Night

Gather for Good: Harrisburg | Dinner Benefit for Fostering Wishes

Mah Jongg Club

Born to Read (East Shore Area Library)

Brat

Ariana Grande Night

Level 3 Class Graduation Show

Queen

Preschool Storytime (East Shore Area Library)

EDMHBG Presents: Yum Sessions

Spice Crones

Spice Crones MASHUP

Fall Meal Inspiration Made Simple – Park Rx

SUNSET SESSIONS at Millworks rooftop - FREE House Music event

Estamos Unidos de PA's Annual Gala

Stryper

Free Improv Mixer

Kink 2026: The Pennsmen Leather Ball

Local Authors Making an Appearance (LAMA)--PROGRAM POSTPONED; RESCHEDULED DATE TBD

Community Remembrance Walk

Harrisburg Cemetery Walking Tour

Breathe Deep Rave

House of Heavy

Mean Girls: Pink Party

Ladies Who Day Drink

Level 3 Class Graduation Show

ISKCON of Harrisburg warmly welcomes you to our Sunday Love Feast!

Stripperaoke

All Ages Storytime (East Shore Area Library)

Tunes and Tales (East Shore Area Library)

Paws 2 Read (East Shore Area Library)

Volunteer Victim Advocate Training

The Great Brownstone British Pub Quiz - Fall Tournament

Born to Read (East Shore Area Library)

Middletown PA | Teeth Whitening & Gems Training| School of Glamology

Preschool Storytime (East Shore Area Library)

Oktoberfest

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

Toddler Storytime (East Shore Area Library)

Toddler Storytime (East Shore Area Library)

Chess Club (East Shore Area Library)

Anime Club

Batmania! (East Shore Area Library)

Reunion de Sociedad de Socorro

Terra String Quartet

Steely Dead - A Sonic Fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan

Low Dive: Dive Bar Saturday

Free Improv Mixer

Preschool Storytime (East Shore Area Library)

Born to Read (East Shore Area Library)

Internal Negative Conversations: The Hidden Voice That Holds You Back

Level 3 Class Graduation Show

Rhododendron

Mother Trucker

2026 Genealogy Fair: Itinerary

2026 Genealogy Fair: Resources for Pennsylvania Genealogy with Rhonda R. McClure

Dauphin County AED Project Tailgate!

Art Heals: Stamped Metal Jewelry – Park Rx

Art Heals: Stamped Metal Jewelry – Park Rx

Alien Ant Farm - ANThology Tour 2026

Alien Ant Farm - ANThology Tour 2026

Anime Club

Anime Club

Level Up Your Career Night

Level Up Your Career Night

Gather for Good: Harrisburg | Dinner Benefit for Fostering Wishes

Gather for Good: Harrisburg | Dinner Benefit for Fostering Wishes

Mah Jongg Club

Mah Jongg Club

Born to Read (East Shore Area Library)