Events for October 17, 2026
Pasta Day
October 17, 2026 is Pasta Day.
Black Poetry Day
It's Black Poetry Day on October 17, 2026.
Bridge Day
October has a surprise: Bridge Day lands on October 17, 2026.
Child Poverty Day
October is warmer with Child Poverty Day on October 17, 2026.
Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
October 17, 2026 brings Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day — one of fall's more delightful excuses to celebrate.
Day of Dignity (Bolivia)
October has a surprise: Day of Dignity (Bolivia) lands on October 17, 2026.
Dessalines Day
Mark your calendar: October 17, 2026 is Dessalines Day.
Ethnicity day
Ethnicity day is celebrated on October 17, 2026.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 17, 2026 brings International Day for the Eradication of Poverty — one of fall's more delightful excuses to celebrate.
Mulligan Day
Mark your calendar: October 17, 2026 is Mulligan Day.
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary
Mark your calendar: October 17, 2026 is Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary.
International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day
International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day falls on October 17, 2026 — a full day to celebrate one of life's great pleasures.
International Sloth Day
October 17, 2026 brings International Sloth Day — one of fall's more delightful excuses to celebrate.
Catholic Men’s Conference Day
Did you know October 17, 2026 is Catholic Men’s Conference Day?
Fetch Day
October 17, 2026 brings Fetch Day — one of fall's more delightful excuses to celebrate.
Nepal: Phulpati
It's Nepal: Phulpati on October 17, 2026.
Wear Something Gaudy Day
October 17, 2026 brings Wear Something Gaudy Day — one of fall's more delightful excuses to celebrate.
World Trauma Day
This fall, World Trauma Day on October 17, 2026 asks for your attention.
Edge Day
October has a surprise: Edge Day lands on October 17, 2026.
Pay Back a Friend Day
October is warmer with Pay Back a Friend Day on October 17, 2026.
Sweetest Day
Mark your calendar: October 17, 2026 is Sweetest Day.
Alaïa McBroom’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 is Alaïa McBroom's birthday — 8 years.
Alan Jackson’s Birthday
It's Alan Jackson's birthday — 68 on October 17, 2026.
Andy Whitfield’s Birthday
Andy Whitfield turns 55 on October 17, 2026.
Angela Babicz’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 is Angela Babicz's birthday — 36 years.
Arthur Miller’s Birthday
Born to be celebrated: Arthur Miller turns 111 on October 17, 2026.
Carli Bybel’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 is Carli Bybel's birthday — 36 years.
Chris Motionless’ Birthday
Chris Motionless turns 40 on October 17, 2026.
Dina Morisset’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 is Dina Morisset's birthday — 41 years.
Latisha Scott’s Birthday
October birthdays hit different — Latisha Scott turns 47 on October 17, 2026.
Simply Nailogical’s Birthday
Simply Nailogical is 38 on October 17, 2026.
Jaeda Lily Miller’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 is Jaeda Lily Miller's birthday — 20 years.
John Rocker’s Birthday
Born to be celebrated: John Rocker turns 52 on October 17, 2026.
Queen Naija’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 is Queen Naija's birthday — 31 years.
Rich Evans’ Birthday
Rich Evans is 49 on October 17, 2026.
Wyclef Jean’s Birthday
Born to be celebrated: Wyclef Jean turns 57 on October 17, 2026.
Evel Knievel’s Birthday
Born to be celebrated: Evel Knievel turns 88 on October 17, 2026.
Marsau Scott’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 is Marsau Scott's birthday — 47 years.
Norm MacDonald’s Birthday
Norm MacDonald turns 67 on October 17, 2026.
Rita Hayworth’s Birthday
Rita Hayworth turns 108 on October 17, 2026.
5k Fun Run at Topa Topa Brewing Co | 2026 CA Brewery Running Series
A 5k fun run starting and finishing at Topa Topa Brewing Co. with a craft beer waiting at the end.
Downtown Ventura Harvest Days: Harvest Hootenanny
Live country, folk, Americana and bluegrass music plus line dancing with the Ventucky Stompers. Part of Downtown Ventura Harvest Days. Free event. Source: https://visitventuraca.com/event/downtown-ventura-harvest-days-2026/
MAGIC MARKET’S BEWITCHED (LOS ANGELES)
A witchy weekend market at Heritage Square Museum presented by Magic Market.
Panteón Fest 2026 | Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead | Oxnard, CA
A vibrant Día de los Muertos festival filling Historic Heritage Square with music, art, and community altars.
FREE • GRATIS • VIBRAZA Fest con 3BALLMTY • FALCONS b2b JOAQU.N y MAS!
A free bilingual music festival at Pershing Square with 3BallMTY.
FREE EVENT! 3BallMTY, Falcons, Supernova & MORE!
A free outdoor concert at Pershing Square headlined by 3BallMTY.
Edgardo Nuñez, Arley Pérez y Mas
A regional Mexican music night at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet.
Spike Hellis with Normal Bias, Ceramik & Pink Depression
Live punk/hardcore show with four bands. Tickets from $14. Source: https://www.jambase.com/show/spike-hellis-the-mystery-shop-20261017
Dead Man’s Cell Phone | CLU Theatre Department
California Lutheran University's Theatre Department stages Sarah Ruhl's acclaimed play.