October in Keene

As the days grow shorter and the air gets crisp, we have so many wonderful community events and holidays to look forward to this season. It’s a perfect time to come together and celebrate what makes our city so special.

  • October 3-5: Monadnock International Film Festival (MONIFF)
  • October 3: National Manufacturing Day
  • October 5: Fire Prevention Parade, starting at 1:00 PM
  • October 7-9: Radically Rural Summit
  • October 13: Columbus Day
  • October 13: Navy 250th Birthday
  • October 15: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
  • October 18: Keene Pumpkin Festival, starting at 2:00 PM
  • October 24-26: Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
  • October 27: National Civics Day
  • October 31: Trick-or-Treating, 5:30-7:30 PM
  • All Month: Employee Ownership Month, Bat Appreciation Month


I look forward to seeing you at these events that make Keene a vibrant and caring community in which to live, work, and thrive.

Sincerely,

Jay Kahn

Mayor, City of Keene