Fall Festivities & Cannabis Connections – What’s Up This Week

The last stretch of October is packed with energy — from leadership summits and creative nights out to community cleanups and Danksgiving previews. The industry’s closing the month strong with events that mix learning, laughter, and local connection.

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1. Accelerate Cannabis: The Mid-Atlantic Summit - Philadelphia, PA

   Regional stakeholders gather for an all-day summit on business growth and opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic cannabis market.

2. Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition Cannabis Industry Reception - Harrisburg, PA
   Join cannabis advocates, partners, and policymakers in Harrisburg for a lively reception that spotlights industry progress and future opportunities.

3. 3rd Annual Leadership Conference - Queens, NY

   Trends Cannabis hosts a full day of panels and networking focused on leadership, advocacy, and updates on Long Island’s cannabis market.

4. State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA

   An all-day conference with leading cannabis attorneys, investors, and experts discussing legal, financial, and regulatory trends shaping the industry.

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Monday, October 20 @ 6:30p - CB2 Cannabis Licensing Committee Meeting - New York, NY - FREE

A community licensing committee meeting open to the public, focused on cannabis business applications in NYC.Event details>

Wednesday, October 22 @ 6:00p - Weeding Wednesday - Kings County, NY - $5.00

Join Buds on the Move for a mindful walk and community cleanup, blending wellness, restoration, and a shared cannabis moment. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 25 @ 10:00a - Cannabis Policy Crash Course & Leadership Training - New York, NY - $0 – $55.20

Leadership training and advocacy tools for building an equitable cannabis industry. A full day of talks, organizing, and action. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 25 @ 5:00p - SpookyOke presented by SmokyOke hosted by Mr. Commodore - Queens, NY - $12.51

Sing, smoke, and celebrate Halloween at this cannabis-friendly karaoke night hosted by Mr. Commodore. Event details>

Tuesday, October 28 @ 5:00p - B.L.O.O.M. ROC Town Hall: Building the Future of Rochester - Rochester, NY - FREE

A community town hall centered on building Rochester’s cannabis economy through open dialogue, equity, and local reinvestment. Event details>

Wednesday, November 12 @ 9:30p - NYCF: Get Work/Stoned Crossover - New York, NY - $18.76

Two comedy hits collide as “Get Work” and “Weeding Out The Stoned” mix hiring hijinks with high humor at the New York Comedy Festival. Event details>

Thursday, November 13 @ 11:00a - 3rd Annual Leadership Conference - Queens, NY - FREE

Trends Cannabis hosts a full day of panels and networking focused on leadership, advocacy, and updates on Long Island’s cannabis market. Event details>

Thursday, October 23 @ 7:00p - Paint night at Native Sun Cannabis North Attleboro - North Attleborough, MA - FREE

Unwind with a Harvest Moon–themed paint night at Native Sun Cannabis. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing evening with Paint & Vino. Event details>

Monday, Oct 27 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA - $99 – $199

An all-day conference with leading cannabis attorneys, investors, and experts discussing legal, financial, and regulatory trends shaping the industry. Event details>

Sunday, November 2 @ 11:00a - HALLO-WEED Win Lose Drag x Femme - Worcester, MA - $49.87

Femme Bar’s Hallo-Weed Drag Brunch lights up Worcester with performances, games, and prizes, all benefiting Queer in Cannabis. Brunch, bubbly, and bold energy included. Event details>

Sunday, Oct 26 @ 3:00p - Try Super Fly & Get Super Hi - Westfield, NJ - FREE

Blend fitness and fun in this elevated wellness event where movement, mocktails, and mellow vibes meet. Event details>

Friday, October 31 @ 12:00p - Halloweenie Nova Farmers Market - Woodbury, NJ - FREE

End the season with festive fun costumes, contests, candy, and all things fall at this Halloween-themed farmers market. Event details>

Friday, Nov 7 @ 6:00p - Puff 'N' Pitch Triple Celebration 2025 - Verona, NJ  - $58.85

Celebrate a year of Puff 'N' Pitch with music, networking, and a golf competition featuring $500 in prizes. Event details>

Saturday, November 8 @ 6:40p - Puff N' Paint -  Jersey City, NJ - $33.85

A creative, cannabis-friendly paint night where you can spark up, unwind, and let your artistic side flow. Event details>

Thursday, October 23 @ 2:00p - National Speaker Laura Stack: Teen Marijuana Use and Psychosis - West Hartford, CT - FREE

National speaker Laura Stack shares insights on how teen cannabis use impacts mental health and psychosis risk. Event details>

Sunday, October 26 @ 4:00p - Puff & Pour: Cannabis-Friendly Candle-Making Experience in Connecticut - Bridgeport, CT - $36.52

A chill night of candle-making, music, and cannabis-friendly creativity — connect, create, and take home your own handmade candle. Event details>

Saturday, November 8 @ 3:00p - Fettled Fall Craft Day - Waterbury, CT - FREE

Join Fine Fettle for a cozy, cannabis-friendly afternoon of crafting, drinks, and good food. Paint, decorate, and unwind with fall vibes and great company. Event details>

Sunday, November 9 @ 12:30p - Grow and Glow Cannabis Wellness Event - Newington, CT - FREE

Explore how cannabis supports wellness at this free community event featuring talks on massage, therapy, and responsible growing. A relaxed space for learning, healing, and connection. Event details>

Friday, Oct 24 @ 5:30p - Herbal Consumption Retreat - Philadelphia, PA - $129.89

A cannabis-friendly bus retreat with scenic rides, dispensary stops, food, and a rotating monthly destination. Event details>

Tuesday, Oct 28 @ 5:30p - Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition Cannabis Industry Reception - Harrisburg, PA - $50

Join cannabis advocates, partners, and policymakers in Harrisburg for a lively reception that spotlights industry progress and future opportunities. Event details>

Wednesday, Oct 29 @ 9:00a - Accelerate Cannabis: The Mid-Atlantic Summit - Philadelphia, PA - $40.25

Regional stakeholders gather for an all-day summit on business growth and opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic cannabis market. Event details>

Sunday, October 26 @ 9:30a - East Coast Cannabis Beach Cleanup - Eliot, ME  - FREE

Join East Coast Cannabis and Blue Ocean Society for a beach cleanup at Dead Duck Beach. Help protect Maine’s coastline and marine life through community action and conservation. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 25 @ 3:00p - Toke-Tober Fest 2025 - Aberdeen, MS - $5 – $50

Celebrate cannabis culture with music, vendors, education, and patient resources in Mississippi. Event details>

Sunday, Nov 2 @ 12:00p - High Society - Stratford, CT - $0 – $1,200

An elevated networking night at 2 Roads Brewery bringing together cannabis professionals, artists, and business leaders. Event details

Friday, November 7 @ 8:30a - Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition 2nd Annual Meeting - Worcester, MA - $10

Network, learn, and vote on key issues shaping the state’s cannabis industry, followed by a member social at The Summit Lounge. Event details>

Thursday, Nov 13 @ 6:00p - Breaking Barriers: Leadership Lessons in the Cannabis Industry - Baltimore, M - $44.52 

Join industry leaders for a fireside chat on leadership, diversity, and empowerment in cannabis, hosted by Tea Pad. Event details>

Wednesday, Nov 19 @ 6:00p - CLAB Fort Myers Canna Industry Networking - Fort Myers, FL - $0 – $535.38

Florida’s cannabis leaders gather for an evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building. Connect with peers, learn from experts, and strengthen industry ties over drinks and conversation. Event details>

Saturday, Nov 22 @ 9:00a - NH Cannabis Conference - Concord, NH - $15.00

A full-day forum highlighting New Hampshire’s medical cannabis program with expert talks, policy insights, and a focus on patient access and wellness. Event details>

Wednesday, Nov 26 @ 4:00p - Misty Mountain's Danksgiving Eve Event -  Malden, MA - FREE

Kick off Green Wednesday with free bites, live music, and vendor pop-ups at Misty’s cozy Danksgiving Eve celebration. A festive way to start the holiday weekend with deals, giveaways, and good vibes. Event details>

Sunday, November 30 @ 10:00a - CannaBingo - Baltimore, MD - $28.52

Bingo gets a cannabis twist at Checkerspot Brewing Co., with games, prizes, and good vibes benefiting the Connor Sheffield Foundation. Event details>

Saturday, Dec 6 @ 10:00a - 2nd Annual Hemp HOLIDAZE! Fest - Lebanon, PA - $11.44

Kick off December at Lebanon Valley Expo Center with 100+ vendors, live music, wellness talks, and plenty of festive vibes. A holiday-ready cannabis and hemp marketplace for gifts, food, and fun. Event details>

Friday, Oct 24 @ 1:00p - WEEDCon West - Santa Monica, CA - $68.53

B2B expo with panels, networking, live music, the WEEDCon Cup Awards, and giveaways. Event details>

Wednesday, Oct 29 @ 9:00a - Accelerate Cannabis: The Mid-Atlantic Summit - Philadelphia, PA - $40.25

An all-day summit bringing together leaders, advocates, and entrepreneurs to shape the Mid-Atlantic’s fast-emerging cannabis market. Event details>

Monday, Oct 27 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA - $99 – $199

National experts dive into cannabis trends, investments, and regulatory shifts. Great for pros looking to level up strategy and partnerships. Event details>

Saturday, Nov 1 @ 12:00p - Women's Cannabis & Wellness Expo - Township, OH - FREE

MedicateOH’s annual expo returns with dispensary vendors, wellness practitioners, speakers, and a marketplace celebrating plant-based healing and women’s health. Event details>

Saturday, Nov 8 @ 9:00a -  Harvest Cup 2025 - Worcester, MA

New England’s premier cannabis competition returns for its 7th year with speakers, vendors, live demos, and the big winner reveals. Event details>

Sunday, Nov 9 @ 2:00p - Fall 2025 Maryland Home Growers Cup - Ijamsville, MD - From $17.79

MD’s favorite homegrown showdown is back! Celebrate craft cultivation with live music, great eats, and People’s Choice voting. Event details>

Friday, Dec 5-7- Terp Basel 2025 - Miami FL - TBD

This is the ultimate celebration of cannabis culture, art, music, fashion, skateboarding, and technology. This three-night extravaganza features a dynamic lineup of live performances, exclusive brand activations, and mesmerizing art installations by renowned creators. Event details>

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026  @ 12:00p - Empire Cup - Amsterdam, NY - $21.05 – $200

New York’s premier growers tournament returns submit your best before December and join fellow cultivators for a day of cannabis competition and community. Event details>

Tue, May 5-7, 2026 - MJ Unpacked - Atlantic City, NJ

MJ Unpacked is back in AC—bringing together the cannabis leaders shaping what’s next. From the Opening Reception to product slams in the Experience Hall, Cannabis Cup Awards, and the legendary Official Afterparty, every moment moves the industry forward. Event details>

Tuesday, Oct 13-15, 2026 - Kansas City, MO

MJU is coming to Kansas City! Join MJ Unpacked—the national event designed for licensed operators, researchers, and investors to discover fresh insights, make meaningful connections, and spark new opportunities to grow their businesses. Event details>

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