Events in Providence — October 2026 (513 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island brings 513 live events across the city, led by community (108), art (91), music (66). 63 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Providence in October 2026?

There are 513 events in Providence, Rhode Island in October 2026, including Black Violin at Uptown Theater (7:00 PM), The Healthcare Social at The XO Bar (4:00 PM), Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite at Track 15 (4:30 PM), Advanced Burn Life Support at Lifespan Gerry House (7:30 AM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 63 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Providence. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Providence — October 2026

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Events in Providence — October 2026

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Black Violin

The Healthcare Social

Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite

Advanced Burn Life Support

Family Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Community Makerspace

SiP Thursday | Live Music @HOME

Cocktails & Conversations

Gyotaku Print Making Workshop at Long Live Beerworks

Chat With Friends

Author Event! Ainsley LeSure's "Locating Racism in the World"!

Allegrini Wine Dinner at Maria's Cucina

Distorting a Woodpecker + Pale Spectator + Interbrutial Crease + Scrotal Tear + Vitropsy + beautiful pigs

Providence Ghost Tour (2026)

SWAT - Singles With A Testimony

Karaoke Thursdays @ Red Door (Providence)

Drag Bingo Providence- Ultimate Drag Queen Bingo & Drag Show in Providence

The Getaway Driver

Dear Evan Hansen

Narragansett Brewery: Oktoberfest 2026

Providence Bruins vs. Utica Comets

Sociedad de Jovenes

Underground Comedy @ Hide Speakeasy

Underground Comedy @ The George's Hide Speakeasy

76Th Street

Weekends on the Rooftop

PPS's Festival of Architecture & Design: Neutaconkanut Hill

PPS's Festival of Architecture & Design: City Hall and RISD Art Museum

Betsey Williams Cottage Open Houses

Partner Peace Walks

Fed Hill full restaurant experience: 8th stop- Trattoria Appia- half off menu

Teens Cooking!

Prov/Doc

Dinner & Vibes | HOME restaurant and Lounge

OUT OF OFFICE- After Work Networking series

EX LIBRIS: True Color

Fed Hill ongoing full restaurant experience 9th stop Scialo Bro Bakery- to go

Speed Dating for Women Seeking Women

Tai Chi Beginner Level

Donnie Darko and The Wild Colonial

Providence Ghost Tour (2026)

Live Music Fridays @ Trinity Brewhouse

Friday Night Art After Dark: Pottery Paint and Sip

Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Providence, RI - Weekly Drag Queen Shows

The Getaway Driver

Fraxiom with Armpit Termites

Half Ivory + The Felt Time + Bird & Augur

Hunks Party Bus - Providence's Hottest Male Strippers on a Party Bus

Providence Speed Dating (33-42 age group)

Experience Pvd Edition @HOMEpvd

Un Party De Bachata USA TOUR - Providence ( 3 Room Dance Party )

Otf Takeover With Doodie Lo Live

Jill McCracken + Vanna Pacella + Hey Rel

Culto Sabatico

Sunrise Forever, Inc. Tenth Annual Fundraiser Dinner

Providence, But On Fire + Hippocrisis + So Many Dangers + Grip Bite

Louie DeVito's NYC Underground Party @ Medici

Weekends on the Rooftop

Summer Flow

Black Violin

Black Violin

The Healthcare Social

The Healthcare Social

Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite

Lights On, Plates Full: First Bite

Advanced Burn Life Support

Advanced Burn Life Support

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Community Makerspace