Events in Richmond — October 2026 (1,266 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Richmond, Virginia brings 1,266 live events across the city, led by family (287), music (259), community (193). 74 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Richmond in October 2026?

There are 1,266 events in Richmond, Virginia in October 2026, including Heartracer @ Gallery 5 (for fans of Sam Fender, The Killers) at Gallery5 (7:00 PM), Saturday Morning Movement - Line Dancing w Terressa at 2600 Nine Mile Rd (8:30 AM), RED LIGHT RNB: RNB MEETS REGGAE at Juan's Rooftop! at Juan's Rooftop & Cantina (3:00 PM), Chesterfield Farmers Market — Saturday at Chesterfield Farmers Market. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 74 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Richmond. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in Richmond — October 2026

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Events in Richmond — October 2026

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Heartracer @ Gallery 5 (for fans of Sam Fender, The Killers)

Saturday Morning Movement - Line Dancing w Terressa

RED LIGHT RNB: RNB MEETS REGGAE at Juan's Rooftop!

Chesterfield Farmers Market — Saturday

Lakeside Farmers Market - Saturday - year round — Saturday

Horn & Serenade: Strauss & Brahms

Travis Tritt

Turnpike Troubadours

Slavery at the John Marshall House: A Special Focus Tour

Tea Workshop with Savory Blends Tea Co.

Out in Richmond: Queer Histories of the City

Gaming & Theory

Blind Draw Darts Fly at 7:30

An Evening with Martin Sexton

Logan Mize

The Midnight

The South of the James Farmers Market — Saturday

The Black Child Book Fair

Backyard Composting

Inthrive Film Festival: Transformation Inside

3rd Annual Laughs, Loaves & Love: Fall Festival & Gospel Comedy Show

Romeo and Juliet: An LGBTQIA+ Love Story

Historic Cemeteries Tour Series: Woodland

Crochet for a Cause

Tech Tutor

Standing in the Gap Prayer Clinic

Yoga @VMFA

Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday Morning Double Up - two classes, one ticket

Let's walk!

SATURDAY SADHANA - Yoga , Breath , Soundbath

Oct 3, 10 AM ~ Hardywood to Battery Park Hike

New to Richmond Introductions- Cameo Cafe and Cakery

Oregon Hill Park Cleanup: Robert Pleasants Park

Basic Life Support Certification

Cabinet Refurbishing

Shut Up and Art: Doodlebugs

Saturday Mobility & Moore

Read to Callie the Dog!

Spooktacular Science Show

Family Storytime

Pet Costume Contest - Harvest Howl

Family Storytime

LEGO Club

Anti-Inflammatory Living Workshop

Archives Month Tour of the Library of Virginia - 11 a.m.

Tissue Paper Pumpkin Lanterns

National Portfolio Day Richmond

Richmond Historian-Guided Tour

Archives Month | Theater, Church, Monument and Memory: Exploring the History of Monumental Church - Tour 1 p.m.

Inthrive Film Festival: Prison's Toll

Healing the inner child ( soundbath, reiki, intuitive painting)

Decorate Your Treat Bag!

Uncle Moose

Show and Tell | Treasures in the Library Archive

Archives Month | Theater, Church, Monument and Memory: Exploring the History of Monumental Church - Tour 2:30 p.m.

Angel Encounter Workshop

Richmond Speed Dating for Newcomers Social

Inthrive Film Festival: Building Bridges

First Ladies Of Comedy

Heartracer @ Gallery 5 (for fans of Sam Fender, The Killers)

Heartracer @ Gallery 5 (for fans of Sam Fender, The Killers)

Saturday Morning Movement - Line Dancing w Terressa

Saturday Morning Movement - Line Dancing w Terressa

RED LIGHT RNB: RNB MEETS REGGAE at Juan's Rooftop!

RED LIGHT RNB: RNB MEETS REGGAE at Juan's Rooftop!

Chesterfield Farmers Market — Saturday

Chesterfield Farmers Market — Saturday

Lakeside Farmers Market - Saturday - year round — Saturday

Lakeside Farmers Market - Saturday - year round — Saturday

Horn & Serenade: Strauss & Brahms

Horn & Serenade: Strauss & Brahms

Travis Tritt