Events in Richmond — October 2026 (1,269 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Richmond, Virginia brings 1,269 live events across the city, led by family (286), music (263), community (192). 77 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 1,269 events in Richmond, Virginia in October 2026, including Wade Forster at Richmond Music Hall (7:30 PM), artoberVA Arts and Culture Summit at Studio Two Three (8:00 AM), 1-on-1 Computer Help at Hull Street Branch Library, Chesterfield Farmers Market — Thursday at Chesterfield Farmers Market. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 77 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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Wade Forster

artoberVA Arts and Culture Summit

1-on-1 Computer Help

Chesterfield Farmers Market — Thursday

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Baby Artsplay!™

Gooseneck VIP Party - Richmond, Va.

Brat

Teen Anime Manga Association (TAMA): Kitsune Masks

Advocacy in Action: Civil Liberties

Blind Draw Darts Fly at 7:30 Pm

Action Pack

2026 Brambly Park Artisan Market Richmond, VA

1-on-1 Tech Help

Inthrive Film Festival: Stories from Incarceration Surviving Women

Start Speaking Spanish

Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques

Virginia Street Farmers Market — Thursday

Homework Help & Reading Together

STEAM Team: Antibody Attack

Warehouse to High Rise: Scott's Addition Walking Tour

House Special: My Gentleman Caller & Sweet River

Romeo and Juliet: An LGBTQIA+ Love Story

The Network Incubator - In Person

Halloween Costume Swap

Baby Story Time

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Book Babies

Toddler Time

Yoga B.A.S.I.C.S

Toddler Time

DIY Reservations

STEAM Team: Salt Painting

Family Storytime

Inthrive Film Festival: The Power of Education in Prison

Justice Allies' (fka GRBF) 20th Annual Pro Bono Celebration

North Courthouse Chess Club

Teen STEAM: Bioplastic Suncatchers

Adult LEGO Club

Monthly AWS Community Meetup

Silent Reading Party

So Yesterday: A DIY Craft & Movie Night

Little Clay Ghost Cuties

Bachata Beginners Lessons: Basics & Sway, 4 Week Course

Julia Dooley and the Odds Band

Fraud, Scams and Identity Theft

Harry's Analog: Bring Your Own Vinyl

OCT. 01, 6:15 pm - Urban Stair Climbing Hike 4-5 miles

Together Thursdays: Throwback Thursday Line Dance Class

Weekly Adult Recess Meetup! :D

Inthrive Film Festival-Stories from Reentry

RVA Bachata at The Lilly Pad (Season of 2026)

Weekly Live Trivia Nights at Bottoms Up Pizza - Shockoe Bottom

Wade Forster w/ Danno Simpson

High June w/ Cadalay

Sordid Shockoe

House Night: KayAura

House Night w/ KayAura

2026 Richmond Fall Into Autumn Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

Wade Forster

Wade Forster

artoberVA Arts and Culture Summit

artoberVA Arts and Culture Summit

1-on-1 Computer Help

1-on-1 Computer Help

Chesterfield Farmers Market — Thursday

Chesterfield Farmers Market — Thursday

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Baby Artsplay!™

Baby Artsplay!™

Gooseneck VIP Party - Richmond, Va.