October Calendar
October continues St. Croix’s warm tropical weather, with daytime temperatures typically reaching the upper 80s. As the month progresses, the island begins to welcome the return of cruise ships, bringing a renewed energy to Frederiksted and Christiansted while still maintaining the relaxed atmosphere that makes St. Croix so special.
October is also a fun month for events. Runners can lace up for the West Indies 5K or the Junior Duathlon. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day, the Bush Cook/Chef Cook event, and Family Fall Festival are great events for the whole family to attend. Plus, as Halloween approaches, local businesses and venues celebrate with costume contests, themed parties, and family-friendly festivities across the island.
With a quieter pace before the busy winter season arrives, October is an ideal time to enjoy St. Croix’s beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, and vibrant local events.
Featured Events in October
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Calendar of Events
OCTOBER ON ST. CROIX
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Workshop: Friends in the Courtyard - Thursdays
Low cost hands-on art workshops and creative gatherings for beginners and local artisans. (Every Thursday during season).
From 10am-12:30pm | CMC Arts | Details HERE -
Workshops: @CMC Arts
Art classes - Various.
From 6pm | CMC Arts | Details HERE -
Movie Night - Free
1st Saturday of each month. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, friends and family and enjoy a movie. Food and beverage sales.
From 6:30pm | Leatherback Brewing Company | Details HERE -
Sports: Guys & Girls Fishing Tournament
Golden Hook Fishing Club present a Men V Women fishing tournament. Captains meeting, 2 day fishing and and awards banquet
Lines in at 6:30am | Golden Hook Fishing Club | Details HERE -
Sports: Great Pumpkin Junior Duathlon
The Junior Tri VI Committee presents this race starting at Altona Lagoon. It's a run/bike/run event that will take place completely within the park. The duathlon is open to kids of all abilities, ages 5 to 15. Bike rental available.
From 7am | Altona Lagoon | Details 340-513-2707 -
Virgin Islands / Puerto Rico Friendship Celebrations
Celebrating our Puerto Rican neighbors - Look out for events from Thursday to Monday. Official events at the Ag Fair Grounds and others around the island.
Details HERE -
Family Fall Fest
The St. George Botanical Gardens open up for a seasonal party for the whole family. Expect Pumpkin Painting, hayrides, concessions and family fun. Entry is free, concessions and activities are cash only.
From 11am | St George Botanical Gardens | Details HERE -
Annual Pumpkin Painting Party
Hosted at Leatherback Brewery, come and paint a pumpkin!
From 3pm | Leatherback Brewing | Details HERE -
Hike:
Further details to follow.
St Croix Hiking Association | Details HERE -
Sports: Cycling Road Race
America's Paradise Challenge Road Race hosted by US Virgin Islands Cycling Federation. Categories include Elite Men and Women, Expert, Sport and Juniors.
From 7am | Canagata Ball Park | Details HERE -
Virgin Islands / Puerto Rico Friendship day
10/11Celebrating our Puerto Rican neighbors - Look out for events on this day and the following weekend - Official events at the Ag Fair Grounds and others around the island.
Details HERE -
Indigenous Peoples' Day
10/11 -
Bush Cook / Chef Cook Week
An event that celebrates local food, agriculture, culture, and community while promoting food security and supporting local farmers.
Oct 12-14th Farming workshops and education< | Oct 15th - Elemetary Cook-off | Oct 17th MAIN EVENT | Oct 18th 6 course Dinner
Sejah Farm | Details HERE -
World Food Day
10/16 -
Free Flow Friday
Free Flow is designed to unleash your inner creator. Bring your own art supplies or utilize what we have available (watercolor paints, pencils, paint pens, embroidery materials) for free! **Youth under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
From 6-8pmpm | CMC Arts | Details HERE -
Sports:West End Aquathlon
This swim/run event will take place at Rainbow Beach, Frederiksted. The Sprint consists of an 800-meter swim and a 5K run. Two-person relay teams are welcome!!
From 7am | Rainbow Beach | details from Info@vitf.org -
Community: LionFish Removal Dive
Calling certified divers who want to help preserve the balance of the reef. Lionfish are invasive and have no natural predators. One lionfish can eat up to 50,000 reef fish so we must cull their populations to protect native reef fish.
Call for Details (340) 773-3307 | Blue Salt Divers | Details HERE -
Book Club
10/19Book Club at Undercover Books.
Book to be announced
Buy the book from the store and receive a book club discount.
From 6pm | Undercover Books and Gifts | Details HERE -
Chandler Memorial Regatta
Join in the fun - or watch through our webcam! Memorial regatta with several classes.
From 8am | St Croix Yacht Club | Details HERE -
Galloween
Bring the children out to Gallows Bay for their annual community Halloween event with costume contest and a photographer prize for best costume.
from 4-6pm | Gallows Bay -
HALLOWEEN
10/31Look out for events across the island
More details HERE -
Halloween Trick o' Treat Block Party
10/31Presented by Our Town Frederiksted - Cisit businesses along King & Strand St for a night of spooky fun.
from 5pm | Frederiksted | Details HERE
Event dates are verified by our editorial team before publication; however, schedules may change due to weather, power outages, staffing issues, or other unforeseen circumstances. We recommend booking in advance whenever possible and contacting the venue directly the day before the event to confirm details.
