🎃 October’s Calling. We’ve Got Plans.

We’re heading into October with a fresh batch of cannabis events worth knowing about. From industry connections to community hangs and fall festivities, consider this your weekly reason to get out of the house.

1. Galaxy Exploration: CannaPlanet x The CannaDiva - Scotchtown, NY
   Grab a Galaxy Passport and explore interactive cannabis experiences, brands, products, and education.

2. TeeHC Open - Uxbridge, MA
   A unique cannabis networking experience combining golf, professional development, speed networking, and interactive activities.

3. Cannabis Industry Reception - Harrisburg, PA

   A networking reception bringing together Pennsylvania cannabis professionals, advocates, coalition members, and legislative champions for an evening of industry connections in the state capital.

4. Cannabis Conversations: This Isn't Just Marijuana - Williamsburg, VA

   An educational forum on cannabis prevention, policy, and community perspectives featuring expert discussions and panel sessions.

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Thursday, Sep 29 @ 5:00p - Galaxy Exploration: CannaPlanet x The CannaDiva - Scotchtown, NY - FREE

Grab a Galaxy Passport and explore interactive cannabis experiences, brands, products, and education. Event details>

Tuesday, Sep 29 @ 2:00p - NYC LEASE September Workshop - New York, NY - FREE

A workshop helping provisionally approved licensees find commercial spaces and navigate leasing resources. Event details>

Thursday, Oct 15 @ 6:00p - Third Thursday NYC - Community Meet Up - New York, NY

A casual community meetup for cannabis professionals, founders, and newcomers to connect before REVELRY.  Event details>

Thursday, Oct 15 @ 6:00p - Productive Stoner Club Fall Meetup - Newburgh, NY - $10 - $15

A cozy fall meetup with mini pumpkin painting, games, snacks, and community hangs. Event details>

Sun, Oct 18 @ 10:00a - Copy of Kosher Natural and Holistic Health Expo - Brooklyn, NY - $18

A large holistic wellness expo featuring natural health experts, wellness products, lectures, and alternative healing experiences.  Event details>

Monday, Oct 19 @ 9:30p - The History of Weed - New York, NY - $18.76 - $420

A multimedia journey through 10,000 years of cannabis history, covering its impact on culture, politics, medicine, music, and more. Event details>

Thursday, Nov 5 @ 6:00p - Hudson Valley Cannabis Roll Call - Middletown, NY - $28.52

A cannabis industry networking event connecting local businesses, nonprofits, and professionals across the Hudson Valley. Event details>

Thursday, Nov 12 @ 6:00p - Cannabis NYC Career Training Program Information Sessions - New York, NY - FREE

Explore cannabis career training, job opportunities, workforce support, and employer partnerships through Cannabis NYC. Event details>

Thu, Oct 1 - TeeHC Open - Uxbridge, MA

A unique cannabis networking experience combining golf, professional development, speed networking, and interactive activities. Event details>

Fri, Oct 5 @ 11:00a - Herbwell Halloween Party - Cambridge, MA

Celebrate spooky season with costumes, vendor pop-ups, music, giveaways, and Halloween-themed deals. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 10 @ 10:00a - 2nd Annual Weedtober Fest 2026 - Tyngsborough, MA - FREE

Fall fun with food, music, games, brand pop-ups, giveaways, and special deals. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 10 @ 8:00p - The Puff Down Presents: Boo in the Woo - Worcester, MA

A Halloween cannabis celebration featuring music, community, and brand activations at Off the Rails. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 17 @ 12:00p - Zaharafest 2026 - FREE

Spooky-season fun with live music, food, vendors, giveaways, specials, and more. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 17 @ 10:00a - Higher Learning Path To The Cannabis Industry - Boston, MA - $4.20

A one-day workshop covering cannabis careers, AI, compliance, marketing, and budtender training with industry professionals. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 24 @ 6:00p - Weed, Witches, Brews Costume Party - Springfield, MA - FREE

A Halloween night with cannabis vendors, cocktails, craft brews, costumes, giveaways, and prizes. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 24 @ 12:00p - PERPETUAL’s Harvest Market - Pittsfield, MA - FREE

Shop local vendors, grab some food, enjoy the music, and check out fall specials. Event details>

Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA - $99 - $199

Industry leaders tackle the biggest issues facing cannabis, with plenty of insights and networking along the way. Event details>

Fri, Oct 30 @ 6:30p - Witches & Zombie Halloween Party Cruise - Boston, MA - $38.09

A Halloween-themed harbor cruise featuring DJs, costume contests, dancing, and spooky entertainment. Event details>

Friday, Oct 30-31 @ 11:00a - JOIN US FOR HALLOWEEKEND AT HERBWELL! - Cambridge, MA

Celebrate Halloween with vendor pop-ups, costume contests, spooky deals, snacks, giveaways, and festive vibes. Event details>

Sat, Oct 31 @ 6:30p - Sinners & Saints Haunted Party Cruise - Boston, MA - $38.09

A Halloween party cruise with music, costumes, dancing, and themed entertainment on Boston Harbor. Event details>

Monday, Sep 28 @ 10:00a - Suburban Greens Stroke & Toke Golf 2026 - Washington, NJ - $55.20

A 21+ golf day combining friendly competition, community, and laid-back cannabis vibes. Event details>

Tuesday, Oct 6 @ 6:00p - Cannabis Industry Round Table - Trenton, NJ - FREE

A community roundtable bringing together cannabis leaders, advocates, and entrepreneurs for meaningful conversations. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 17 @ 3:00p - Brushes N’ Blunts Vinyl Paint Party - Atlantic City, NJ - $24.71

Paint your own vinyl record while enjoying music, cannabis culture, and live entertainment. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 31 @ 3:00p - ReLeaf's 2nd Year Anniversary Party! - Monroe, NJ - $36.09

Celebrate two years of ReLeaf with Halloween festivities, live music, cannabis brands, giveaways, and fall vibes. Event details>

Thursday, Nov 12 @ 6:00p - Best in Grass New Jersey Awards Show 2026 - Sayreville, NJ - $23.18

Celebrate New Jersey’s top cannabis growers and producers with brand activations, a live DJ, and the awards ceremony. Event details>

Tuesday, Oct 6 @ 5:00p - Maine Women's Cannabiz Council's October Networking Night - Buxton, ME - FREE

A monthly gathering for women in cannabis to connect, collaborate, and share industry insights. Event details>

Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 6:00p - Puff n Paint Manchester - Manchester, CT - $49.87

Grab some friends for a relaxed night of painting, creativity, and good vibes. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 31 @ 11:00a - Cars Coffee Community - Bethel, CT - $44.52

Experience a unique mix of exotic cars, coffee, live entertainment, vendors, and cannabis industry networking at Connecticut's premier lifestyle event. Event details>

Mon, Sep 28 @ 5:30p - Cannabis Industry Reception - Harrisburg, PA - $50

A networking reception bringing together Pennsylvania cannabis professionals, advocates, coalition members, and legislative champions for an evening of industry connections in the state capital. Event details>

Sat, Oct 3-4 - Pennsylvania Fall Cannfest - Kutztown, PA

The fall edition of PA’s premier cann-festival returns with curated vendors, live entertainment, and community-focused activations all weekend long. Event details>

Sat, Nov 7-8 @ 10:00a - Morgantown Canna Fair - November 7-8, 2026 - Morgantown, PA - $17.85

A massive indoor canna festival with vendors, live music, wellness experiences, yoga, and educational workshops. Event details>

Tue, Sep 29 @ 8:30a - Cannabis Conversations: This Isn't Just Marijuana - Williamsburg, VA - FREE

An educational forum on cannabis prevention, policy, and community perspectives featuring expert discussions and panel sessions. Event details>

Tuesday, Sep 29 @ 6:00p - Design Maryland’s Cannabis Ecosystem - Baltimore, MD - $7.18

An interactive community town hall where attendees can share ideas and help shape a more accessible, connected cannabis ecosystem. Event details>

Wednesday, Sep 30 @ 11:00a - Accelerate Cannabis: Virginia Cannabis Summit - Vienna, VA - $180 - $245

A full-day summit covering legalization, licensing, networking, and the future of Virginia’s cannabis market. Event details>

Thursday, Oct 1 @ 5:00p - Canna Connect Pine County - Hinckley, MN - $0 - $87.92

A regional cannabis networking event connecting operators, service providers, workforce resources, and local stakeholders across Minnesota’s emerging market. Event details>

Sun, Oct 4 @ 4:00p - Cannafest DMV: A High-Vibe OktoberSesh Experience! - Temple Hills, MD - $17.85

A fall-inspired cannabis celebration with music, vendors, food, and elevated community vibes. Event details>

Sunday, Oct 4 @ 4:00p - Temple Hills, MD - Cannafest DMV: A High-Vibe OktoberSesh Experience! - Temple Hills, MD - $17.85

An elevated fall fest featuring live DJs, food vendors, Black women-owned businesses, specialty products, chill zones, and OktoberFest-inspired vibes. Event details>

Friday, Oct 9 @ 5:00p - Higher Together: Women's Night at Mission Cannabis Club - San Francisco, CA - $28.52

A women-focused evening of cannabis, community, brand activations, goodie bags, and connection. Event details>

Thu, Oct 15 @ 4:00p - Cannabis & Community: A Cultivation Celebration Duluth, MN - $6.89

A gathering of Minnesota cannabis businesses and community members featuring networking, education, and vendor experiences. Event details>

Friday, October 16 @ 6:30p - Be Mellow: Kokedama Workshop with Liberty Cannabis! - Baltimore, MD - $55.20

Learn to make your own kokedama moss ball while getting creative, meeting fellow canna-friendly folks, and enjoying a mellow atmosphere. Event details>

Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00a - Toke Tober Fest 2026 - Aberdeen, MS - $20 - $321.96

Celebrate Mississippi’s cannabis community with a day of education, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and responsible-use resources at this annual cannabis festival. Event details>

Monday, Oct 19 @ 8:00a - 10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference - San Diego, CA - $161.90

A national conference bringing together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the latest in cannabis science and policy. Event details>

Monday, Oct 19 @ 7:00p - Cannabis vs. CBD: What’s the Difference? - Chamblee, GA - $13.51

A beginner-friendly session covering cannabis, hemp, CBD, THC, product types, labeling, and responsible use. Event details>

Tuesday, Oct 20-Nov10 @ 6:00p - Learn to Grow Cannabis: 4-Week Tuesday Course or Individual Sessions - Hollywood, FL - $215.26

A hands-on cultivation course covering cannabis growing from seed to harvest, with expert guidance and a completion certificate. Event details>

Wednesday, Oct 28 @ 6:00p - Arizona Cannabis Business Networking Event - October - Chandler, AZ - $0 - $55.20

A Halloween-themed networking night featuring industry speakers, business connections, vendors, and a costume contest. Event details>

Sat, Nov 7 @ 11:00a - Women's Cannabis & Wellness Expo - West Chester Township, OH - FREE

Explore cannabis wellness through educational speakers, licensed vendors, holistic health practitioners, and a marketplace featuring wellness-focused products. Event details>

Monday, Nov 9 @ 8:30a - 2026 Indigenous Cannabis Industry & Policy Summit - Washington, DC - $534.31

A three-day summit centered on Tribal cannabis policy, sovereignty, wellness, business, and Indigenous leadership. Event details>

Thursday, Nov 12 @ 4:00p - Pot Policy Politics presented by the Midwest Cannabis Forum - St. Louis, MO - $89.81

A cannabis policy and industry intelligence event exploring regulatory changes, politics, and the future of the industry. Event details>

Friday, Nov 20 @ 8:00a - Power Connections Cannabis - Novi, MI - $562.06

A business conference focused on networking, market trends, panel discussions, and connecting cannabis professionals across the Midwest. Event details>

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 @ 10:00a - 2027 5th Annual South Carolina Cannabis Supporters Capitol Rally - Columbia, SC - FREE

An advocacy event bringing together cannabis supporters to promote policy reform and engage with lawmakers. Event details>

Wed, Sep 30 @ 11:00a - The Virginia Cannabis Summit - Tysons Corner, VA - $167.00

An all-day conference offering market insights, expert panels, networking, and access to key decision-makers shaping Virginia’s emerging cannabis industry. Event details>

Wed, Oct 14-15 - MJ Unpacked - 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>

Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00a - 10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference - San Diego, CA - $161.90

The most comprehensive interdisciplinary cannabis research conference in the U.S., bringing together scientists, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore cannabis science, policy, and innovation shaping the future. Event details>

Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA

A premier, all-day conference bringing together top operators, investors, and regulators for high-level insights, strategy, and networking Event details>

Fri, Nov 20 @ 8:00a - Power Connections Cannabis - Novi, MI - $316.63

A premier B2B cannabis conference featuring speed networking, expert panels, business insights, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders across retail, manufacturing, banking, technology, and more. Event details>

Fri, December 4-6 - Terp Basel

A three-night collision of cannabis, art, music, fashion, and culture featuring live performances, immersive art, brand activations, and a global crowd shaping what’s next. Event details>

Fri, Aug 6-7, 2027 - Lucky Leaf Expo Philadelphia, PA 2027 - Oaks, PA - $39.28-$499

Explore one of the region’s largest cannabis expos featuring exhibitors, educational seminars, networking opportunities, industry innovations, and an official after-party. Event details>

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