Events in Boston in October 2026
Boston has 1 sourced event in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Boston calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Boston Book FestivalOct 17Source: festival calendar
By TripSapien · Updated November 1, 2026
Going to Boston in October?
Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dates unconfirmed
Mid-October.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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