Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed on October 12, 2025, is a time to recognize the history, culture, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States. 

The day serves as a response to Columbus Day, shifting the focus from colonization to survival, self-determination, and the continued presence of Native nations.

Across Indian Country, communities are gathering to celebrate through art, music, ceremony, and conversation.

Here are events happening across Indian Country.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed on October 12, 2025, is a time to recognize the history, culture, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States. 

The day serves as a response to Columbus Day, shifting the focus from colonization to survival, self-determination, and the continued presence of Native nations.

Across Indian Country, communities are gathering to celebrate through art, music, ceremony, and conversation.

Here are events happening across Indian Country.

ALASKA

Alaska Pacific University Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Alaska Pacific University
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Moseley Sports Center, Anchorage, AK
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day
University of Alaska Southeast
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ketchikan Campus Library, Ketchikan, AK
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day Frybread Taco Fundraiser
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Brooks Building, Fairbanks, AK
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day Literacy Event 
Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5–7 p.m.
Fairbanks, AK
Registration / event information: Event page

6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Oct. 13, 2026 • 5:30–7 p.m.
Anchorage, AK
Registration / event information: Event page

ARIZONA

42nd Annual NAC Parade and Open House 
Native Connections
Oct. 10, 2026 • 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
3rd Street & Virginia Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Registration / event information: Event page

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 
Heard Museum
Oct. 11, 2026 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigena: A Latin American Indigenous Peoples Day
Tempe Center for the Arts
Oct. 11, 2026 • 2–5 p.m.
Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe, AZ
Registration / event information: Event page

As Long As the Sun Shines, the Medicine Grows, and the Rivers Flow
Guild of the Vale
Oct. 12, 2026 • See organizer
Mesa, AZ
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day 
Alianza Indígena Sin Fronteras
Oct. 12, 2026 • 2:30–9 p.m.
Old Pascuas/Richeys Resource Center, Tucson, AZ
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day PHX Fest
Arizona Center
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ
Registration / event information: Event page

CALIFORNIA

47th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering 
International Indian Treaty Council & Indigenous Justice
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5–8 a.m.
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens 
International Indian Treaty Council / Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Oct. 12, 2026 • Noon–4 p.m.
Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, CA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Gathering Together at Dawn 
Santa Clara University & Muwekma Ohlone Tribe
Oct. 12, 2026 • 6:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Registration / event information: Event page

COLORADO

People of the Sacred Land Premiere Screening
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5:30 p.m.
Denver, CO
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
University of Denver
Oct. 13, 2026
Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO
Registration / event information: Event page

ILLINOIS

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration at Harrison (Carter) Park
Community organizers
Oct. 10, 2026 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Harrison Park, Chicago, IL
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration 
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Evanston, IL
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago Children’s Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago, IL
Registration / event information: Event page

INDIANA

Indigenous Peoples Day 
Eiteljorg Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN
Registration / event information: Event page

IOWA

Indigenous Iowans’ Day
Living History Farms
Oct. 10, 2026 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Urbandale, IA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Community organizers
Oct. 11, 2026 • 2–5 p.m.
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Iowa City, IA
Registration / event information: Event page

KANSAS

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Wichita War Dance Presentation
Heartland Farm
Oct. 11, 2026 • 6–7:30 p.m.
Pawnee Rock, KS
Registration / event information: Event page

11th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Beach Museum of Art
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Manhattan, KS
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
University of Kansas Innovation Park
Oct. 12, 2026 • 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
KU Innovation Park Auditorium, Lawrence, KS
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Tipi Raising
University of Kansas
Oct. 12, 2026 • 9 a.m.
South Hall Lawn, Lawrence, KS
Registration / event information: Event page

MAINE

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Film Festival
Community organizers
Oct. 11, 2026 • 1:30–7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Bangor, ME
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Children’s Theater of Maine
Children’s Theater of Maine
Oct. 11–12, 2026 • See organizer
Thompson’s Point, Portland, ME
Registration / event information: Event page

“Water is Life” Indigenous Peoples’ Day 
Abbe Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME
Registration / event information: Event page

MASSACHUSETTS

Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 
Community organizers / Red Hawk Singers and Dancers
Oct. 10, 2026 • 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Arlington Masonic Temple, Arlington, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Boston Indigenous Peoples’ Day March
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 10, 2026 • Noon–3 p.m.
Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Hassanamisco Indian Fair 
Hassanamisco community / Cummings School
Oct. 11, 2026 • 2–4 p.m.
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Wampanoag Cultural Celebration 
Wampanoag cultural partners / Highfield Hall
Oct. 11, 2026 • 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Highfield Hall & Gardens, Falmouth, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Brookline Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 1–4 p.m.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School, Brookline, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
Massachusetts Historical Society
Oct. 12, 2026 • Noon–4 p.m.
Boston, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day Native Roots Celebration
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Boston, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day Newton
Community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Albemarle Field, Newton, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day at Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
Oct. 12, 2026 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cambridge, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day at Heritage Museums & Gardens
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sandwich, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day at Worcester Art Museum
Worcester Art Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Worcester, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Family Program with Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers 
Concord Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10–11 a.m.
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

Lexington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Town/community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Multiple locations, Lexington, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

MFA Indigenous Peoples Day Open House
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Boston, MA
Registration / event information: Event page

MICHIGAN

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 
Mid Michigan College, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe & Central Michigan University
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–noon
Mid Michigan College, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Charlevoix Public Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5–6 p.m.
220 W. Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Leland Cultural District
Oct. 12, 2026 • 12:45–6 p.m.
111 S. Main St., Leland, MI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Day
Dennos Museum Center
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI
Registration / event information: Event page

MINNESOTA

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend Food Truck Festival
Community organizers
Oct. 10–12, 2026
Battle Creek Recreation Center and Regional Park, St. Paul, MN
Registration / event information: Event page

Duluth Indigenous Peoples’ Day
City/community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.
Duluth City Hall, Duluth, MN
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow 
Community/Native organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 4–7 p.m.
1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Storytime
Community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 4–4:45 p.m.
608 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN
Registration / event information: Event page

Youth March and Community Round Dance
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10:30 a.m.
Harbor City School to Duluth City Hall, Duluth, MN
Registration / event information: Event page

“We Are All Relatives” Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
American Indian Magnet School
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–noon
St. Paul, MN
Registration / event information: Event page

MONTANA

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Fashion Show
Museum of the Rockies
Oct. 12, 2026 • 7–10 p.m.
Bozeman, MT
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Youth Celebration
Museum of the Rockies
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–noon
Bozeman, MT
Registration / event information: Event page

“Honoring Our Ancestors” Celebration 
Indigenous/community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • Grand Entry 1 p.m.
Caras Park, Missoula, MT
Registration / event information: Event page

Neighboring Nations Arts and Culture Festival
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 9–12, 2026
Roosevelt Center, Red Lodge, MT
Registration / event information: Event page

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Indigenous Peoples Day at the Mt. Kearsarge Museum 
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH
Registration / event information: Event page

NEW YORK

Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 10, 2026 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
4900 Independence Ave., Bronx, NY
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day 
Redhawk Native American Arts Council
Oct. 11–12, 2026 • See organizer
Brooklyn, NY
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day New York
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 11–12, 2026 • See organizer
Randall’s Island, New York, NY
Registration / event information: Event page

NORTH CAROLINA

American Indian Crafts and Games
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.
Palmer Hall, Winston-Salem, NC
Registration / event information: Event page

OHIO

Vigil for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 4–6 p.m.
67 N. Main St., Oberlin, OH
Registration / event information: Event page

OKLAHOMA

Indigenous Peoples Day — Sovereignty in Motion 
First Americans Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
Registration / event information: Event page

OREGON

Indigenous Peoples Day
Clackamas Community College
Oct. 10, 2026 • Noon–4 p.m.
Niemeyer Center, OR
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous NOW’s 9th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Event 
Indigenous NOW
Oct. 12, 2026 • 1–5 p.m.
Reed Ballroom, Salem, OR
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration & Children’s Powwow 
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 4–8 p.m.
Barbies Village, Portland, OR
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Solidarity 
NAYA Family Center
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
NAYA Family Center, Portland, OR
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5–6:30 p.m.
311 SW 26th St., Corvallis, OR
Registration / event information: Event page

NASU Indigenous Peoples Day and Call for All Nations
University of Oregon Native American Student and Community partners
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Registration / event information: Event page

PENNSYLVANIA

Indigenous Peoples Day Philly
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Shackamaxon/Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia, PA
Registration / event information: Event page

SOUTH DAKOTA

Indigenous People’s Day Parade
Native/community organizers
Oct. 10, 2026 • 10 a.m.
Main Street, Rapid City, SD
Registration / event information: Event page

NDN Collective Indigenous People’s Day Festival/Concert 
NDN Collective
Oct. 12, 2026 • 2–9 p.m.
Main Street Square, Rapid City, SD
Registration / event information: Event page

Remembering the Children Memorial Walk
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 9 a.m.
Sioux Park to memorial, Rapid City, SD

Registration / event information: Event page

Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade
Native/community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 11 a.m.
Downtown Sioux Falls, SD
Registration / event information: Event page

TEXAS

Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center
Oct. 10, 2026 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bastrop, TX
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Oct. 12, 2026 • Noon
UTA Libraries, Arlington, TX
Registration / event information: Event page

UTAH

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 6–8 p.m.
Millcreek Common, Salt Lake City, UT
Registration / event information: Event page

WASHINGTON

Daybreak Star Radio Special Broadcast 
Daybreak Star Radio / United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Daybreak Star Cultural Center, Seattle, WA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples Day: Following the Elders
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 
United Indians of All Tribes Foundation / Daybreak Star
Oct. 12, 2026 • 4–7 p.m.
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Seattle, WA
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow & Coastal Jam 
Native/community organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • Begins 3 p.m.
North Seattle College, Seattle, WA
Registration / event information: Event page

Stories by the Fire 
Suquamish Tribe
Oct. 8, 2026 • 5–8 p.m.
House of Awakened Culture, Suquamish, WA
Registration / event information: Event page

WISCONSIN

Ho-Chunk Nation’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration 
Ho-Chunk Nation
Oct. 11–12, 2026 • See organizer
La Crosse, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration 
Lawrence University / Oneida Nation participants
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5–6:30 p.m.
Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Potluck
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 6 p.m.
3232 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Sauk County
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 1 p.m.
Neesh-La Pow-Wow Grounds, Baraboo, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Milwaukee Public Museum Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Milwaukee Public Museum
Oct. 12, 2026 • 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Oneida Nation Get Out the Vote Rally 
Oneida Nation
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5–7 p.m.
Oneida Hotel, Green Bay, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Sun Prairie Indigenous Peoples’ Day Gathering
Community/Indigenous organizers
Oct. 12, 2026 • 4:40–6 p.m.
220 Kroncke Dr., Sun Prairie, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Ways of Belonging Symposium
Marquette University
Oct. 15, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
AMU Monaghan Ballrooms, Milwaukee, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

Indigenous Heritage Celebration
Madison Children’s Museum
Oct. 8, 2026 • 5–8 p.m.
Madison Children’s Museum, Madison, WI
Registration / event information: Event page

WYOMING

Buffalo Bash 2026
WRTBI
Oct. 12, 2026 • 3–7 p.m.
10929 Highway 26, Kinnear, WY
Registration / event information: Event page