Free Things to Do in Pune This Week (12–18 Oct 2026)
Updated 2026-10-11 · 4 min read · by the pune2go team
Pune has plenty on this week that will not cost you a rupee, from a Monday AI talk in Shivajinagar to Durga Puja pandals across the city. If you want to plan around free entry, keep 12 to 18 October 2026 in mind and pick by area so you are not crisscrossing town.
Start with PRMIA India’s session on Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Financial Sector at Kale Hall on Monday afternoon. Midweek, the Free Meditation Workshop in Kothrud and the Orientation to Living Philosophy Course in Koregaon Park both run on Thursday evening. Over the weekend, Little Garba Fest in Kalyani Nagar on Saturday morning and the Silent Reading Session at Empress Garden on Sunday morning suit families and early risers respectively.
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PRMIA India - Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Financial Sector
Business · Mon 12 Oct, 2:00 PM · Kale Hall · Shivajinagar · Free
Suits finance professionals, students and anyone curious about where AI fits in Indian banking and markets. It is a straightforward afternoon session at Gokhale Institute, with no ticket needed. Details & tickets →
Little Garba Fest
Dance · Sat 17 Oct, 10:00 AM · Dreamtime Learning Hub · Kalyani Nagar · Free
A morning garba session for children and families, held at Dreamtime Learning Hub in Kalyani Nagar. Good if you want the festive mood without a late night. Details & tickets →
Free Meditation Workshop: Discover Inner Peace & Joy (Kothrud)
Wellness · Thu 15 Oct, 6:30 PM · Sahaja Yoga Meditation Mayur Colony · Kothrud · Free
An evening meditation workshop in Mayur Colony, Kothrud, for those who want a calm hour after work. Beginners are the obvious fit, and there is no fee. Details & tickets →
Orientation to Living Philosophy Course
Workshop · Thu 15 Oct, 7:30 PM · New Acropolis Pune Branch · Koregaon Park · Free
For anyone considering a structured philosophy course and wanting to know what it involves before signing up. Held at the New Acropolis Koregaon Park branch at 7:30 PM. Details & tickets →
Evening Trail Run with Coach Danny
Sports · Sat 17 Oct, 5:00 PM · State Reserve Police Force · Hadapsar · Free
An evening run on the Ramtekdi Hill Trail for runners comfortable with trail terrain. Led by Coach Danny under PUMA NITRO Runs - Pune, and free to join. Details & tickets →
Silent Reading Session: Baithak Bookmarked #17
Literature · Sun 18 Oct, 8:45 AM · Empress Garden · Ghorpadi · Free
A quiet Sunday morning read at Empress Garden, Ghorpadi, for people who prefer reading in company without conversation. Bring your own book and arrive by 8:45 AM. Details & tickets →
C Code Auction Arena 2026
Tech · Tue 13 Oct, 10:00 AM · Nutan Maharashtra Institute of Engineering and Technology (NMIET) · Talegaon Dabhade · Free
A C programming contest with a bidding twist, spread over two rounds, at NMIET in Talegaon Dabhade. Best for engineering students who want a competitive morning; the prize pool is ₹7,000. Details & tickets →
Durga Puja 2026
Spiritual · 15 Oct – 21 Oct · Ramkrushna Lawns · Moshi · Free
Durga Puja celebrations at Ramkrushna Lawns in Moshi running 15 to 21 October, organised by Anandadhara Prabasi Sanstha - Pune. Worth planning for if you are in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Details & tickets →
Circl Weekly Social Evenings: Quiz, Games & Open Mic in Kharadi
Other · Thu 15 Oct, 7:00 PM · Courtiers Club · Kharadi · Free
A Thursday evening of quiz, games and open mic at Courtiers Club, Kharadi. Good for meeting people if you are new to the area or just want a midweek outing. Details & tickets →
Durga Puja
Festival · 16 Oct – 21 Oct, 12:00 AM · Sitai Banquet Hall · Hinjawadi · Free
Durga Puja at Sitai Banquet Hall in Hinjawadi from 16 to 21 October, by Oitijhyo Sarbojonin Cultural Association. Convenient for anyone on the Hinjawadi side of the city. Details & tickets →
Bollywood Night – Gulabi Sheher
Nightlife · 17 Oct – 18 Oct, 9:30 PM · Epitome Pune · Free
A Bollywood music night at Epitome Pune from 9:30 PM on 17 October until 1:30 AM, with free entry. Suits groups who want a late Saturday out. Details & tickets →
Objective Assessments and Its Applications in Post-ACLR S&C
Workshop · Sun 18 Oct, 10:00 AM · Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Center · Free
A session on objective assessments in post-ACLR strength and conditioning, organised by VALD at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. Aimed at physiotherapists, trainers and rehab professionals. Details & tickets →
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Frequently asked questions
What can I do for free in Pune on Thursday, 15 October 2026?
You have four free options that day. The Free Meditation Workshop runs at 6:30 PM at Sahaja Yoga Meditation Mayur Colony in Kothrud, the Orientation to Living Philosophy Course starts at 7:30 PM at New Acropolis in Koregaon Park, and Circl's weekly social evening with quiz, games and open mic begins at 7:00 PM at Courtiers Club in Kharadi. Durga Puja at Ramkrushna Lawns in Moshi also opens on 15 October and runs until 21 October.
Are there free things to do over the weekend of 17 and 18 October 2026?
Yes. On Saturday, Little Garba Fest is at Dreamtime Learning Hub in Kalyani Nagar from 10:00 AM, the Evening Trail Run with Coach Danny starts at 5:00 PM from State Reserve Police Force in Hadapsar, and Bollywood Night – Gulabi Sheher runs at Epitome Pune from 9:30 PM. On Sunday, the Silent Reading Session begins at 8:45 AM at Empress Garden in Ghorpadi and the session on Objective Assessments and Its Applications in Post-ACLR S&C starts at 10:00 AM at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital.
Which free events suit someone new to Pune or visiting for work?
The PRMIA India session on Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Financial Sector at Kale Hall in Shivajinagar on Monday at 2:00 PM is easy to drop into. Circl's weekly social evening at Courtiers Club in Kharadi on Thursday gives you a quiz, games and an open mic in one place. If you are staying near Hinjawadi, the Durga Puja at Sitai Banquet Hall runs 16 to 21 October, and the Durga Puja at Ramkrushna Lawns in Moshi runs 15 to 21 October. All have free entry.