

# Events & Things To Do in Galena in October 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Galena. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Galena.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: Lead Ore Gravel
  - **Description**: We have teamed up with the ultra distance race, the Driftless Dagger, to form a weekend long festival in the most underrated cycling destination the Midwest. The party will get started on Friday afternoon with shakeout rides, a kids race, and packet pick
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036
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- **Event Name**: FEAR FOREST
  - **Description**: Are you brave enough to enter the most haunted forest in Galena? 🐴💀

⚠️Fear Forest is BACK at Shenandoah Riding Center!⚠️

Fear Forest is a fully immersive walking experience through the woods. Expect uneven ground, 20–30 minutes on foot, and nothing guid
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:20 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/fear-forest/200029790580626
  - **Venue**: The Shenandoah Riding Center
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## Trending Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: 2026 Haunted Galena Conference
  - **Description**: Don't Miss our 2026 Haunted Galena Conference!!!
It's our 5th year and...
IT'S GALENA's 200th BIRTHDAY!!!
Let's Celebrate 200 Years of Galena Hauntings!

 Embrace the Darkness with us at Illinois' oldest operating hotel.
The historic and haunted DeSoto Ho
  - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel
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- **Event Name**: 2026 NIGHT OF THE LUMINARIA
  - **Description**: Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic nights of the year in Galena.

More than 5,000 candlelit luminaries line the streets, steps, and sidewalks all throughout the downtown area.  From Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park, all of Ga
  - **Venue**: Main st. Downtown Galena
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- **Event Name**: Bicentennial Corn Boil
  - **Description**: The biggest homecoming celebration Galena has ever had - come home for the Bicentennial Corn Boil in 2026!  Music, food, games, and all the fun a person can handle!  Go to https://www.galena2026.org/ for information and updates
  - **Venue**: Recreation Park, Galena Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Gaither Vocal Band, Gene McDonald, Kevin Williams, Kevin Williams in Westerville
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Gaither Vocal Band Live in Galena on Friday, April 17, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Gaither Vocal Band like never before? With chart-topping hits like He Touched Me, Because He Lives and Alpha And Omega
  - **Venue**: Genoa Church
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- **Event Name**: Ooh-La Lafayette 2026
  - **Description**: Every person who comes to Lafayette House carries a story. For some, the chapters before they arrive are filled with heartache, danger, or struggle. But their story does not end there. At Lafayette House, a new chapter begins, one filled with safety, heal
  - **Venue**: Downstream Casino Resort
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- **Event Name**: Galena's Jeep Jingle & Santa Mingle 2026
  - **Description**: Join us in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season here in Galena.  

The fun begins at 5pm with a fleet of Jeeps for the Jeep Jingle headed down Main St to bring Mr. &amp; Mrs. Claus to town. Then follow the fleet to the Old Market House a
  - **Venue**: Galena, Ill
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- **Event Name**: 42nd Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration
  - **Description**: Galena Cellars celebrates the release of the 2026 Nouveau wine!

We invite you to join us at our Luncheon, being hosted at our Downtown Galena location, 111 N. Main Street, at 12pm!

The parade of revelers will assemble at 2:30 p.m. for a trek around Gale
  - **Venue**: Galena Cellars (111 Main)
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- **Event Name**: Midwest Psych Fest
  - **Description**: https://midwestpsychfest.com/

Midwest Pysch Fest is bringing the city to our circus on May 8th and 9th.  It's a happening, it's a campout, it's the best music and arts hangout on either side of the Ohio River.  Come clown around.

Midwest Psych Fest is b
  - **Venue**: Troubadour Farm
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- **Event Name**: The Collingsworth Family in Westerville
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss The Collingsworth Family Live in Galena on Thursday, April 30, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience The Collingsworth Family like never before? With chart-topping hits like Your Ways Are Higher Than Mine, It Matt
  - **Venue**: Genoa Baptist Church
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Galena?
  - **A:** Lead Ore Gravel (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am at 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036), FEAR FOREST (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Shenandoah Riding Center).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Galena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october events in Galena on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for october events in Galena?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for october events in Galena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Galena include 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036, The Shenandoah Riding Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Galena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Galena include Big River Gravel, The Shenandoah Riding Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new october events in Galena?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Galena.

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