October 2025 in Bristol
There’s something happening in Bristol nearly every day this October — from live music and local food to community traditions and seasonal celebrations. Here’s your guide to what’s coming up around town.
October 1–4
Wednesday, October 1
Live Music & Taco Night at The Tillerman | 5–8 PM
Thursday, October 2
Trivia Night at Hogback Mountain Brewing | 6 PM
NOFA Share the Harvest Dinner at The Tillerman
Saturday, October 4
Fall Book Swap on the Town Green | 10 AM–2 PM
Cool Motion Outdoor Sports Fall Gear Swap | 10 AM–5 PM
October 5–11
Wednesday, October 8
Live Music & Taco Night at The Tillerman | 5–8 PM
Thursday, October 9
Madigan Linnane at the Bobcat | 5–9 PM
Trivia Night at Hogback Mountain Brewing | 6 PM
Brett Hughes HonkyTonk at South Mountain Tavern
Friday, October 10
Big Pick at South Mountain Tavern | 6 PM
October 12–18
Monday, October 13
Garam Tava Club at Tandem
Wednesday, October 15
Community Jam with Micah Plante at South Mountain Tavern | 6 PM
Thursday, October 16
Trivia Night at Hogback Mountain Brewing | 6 PM
Blues Without Borders at South Mountain Tavern
Friday, October 17
Big Pick at South Mountain Tavern | 6 PM
October 19–25
Monday, October 20
Ethiopian with Alganesh at Tandem
Wednesday, October 22
Community Sing with Moira Smiley at The Tillerman
Thursday, October 23
Trivia Night at Hogback Mountain Brewing | 6 PM
Eames Brothers Band at South Mountain Tavern
Friday, October 24
Big Pick at South Mountain Tavern | 6 PM
October 26–31
Monday, October 27
Arabic with Maryait at Tandem
Wednesday, October 29
Las Hermosas at Tandem | 5–8 PM
Thursday, October 30
Bristol Halloween Pet Parade on the Green | 4:30–5:30 PM
Trivia Night at Hogback Mountain Brewing | 6 PM
Remember Baker at South Mountain Tavern
Friday, October 31
Big Pick Halloween Special at South Mountain Tavern | 6 PM
Ongoing
Simon Says Halloween Candy Drive | Donations accepted all month at Simon Says
Community Altar | Oct. 29 – Nov. 9 in front of Tandem
Happy 25 Years, HoneyLights!
Happy 14 Years, Scentsations!
Bristol is full of live music, local food, and creative community spirit this month. Come join in and celebrate fall in the heart of Vermont!
