Name: Chicago Contra Dance
Start: 2026-10-19T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-19T21:40:00-05:00
Location: Irish American Heritage Center

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October 2026
Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance

October 17 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EDT Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance

Contra Dance

United Church of Fayetteville 310 East Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY, United States
Contra dancing every 1st and 3rd Saturday.

$5 – $15
3rd Saturdays Contra Dance, Grass Valley CA

October 17 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm PST 3rd Saturdays Contra Dance, Grass Valley CA

Contra Dance

Grass Valley Elks Lodge 109 S School St #3, Grass Valley, CA, United States
Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:40pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School […]

$15
Lancaster, PA Monthly Contra Dance

October 17 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EDT

Contra Dance
Family and Community Dance

St. John's Episcopal Church, Lancaster, PA 321 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, United States
Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a community contra dance! Fall, winter and spring at the church; summer in the park pavilion.

$12 – $20
Santa Fe Contra Dance

October 17 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm MST Santa Fe Contra Dance

Contra Dance
Family and Community Dance
Waltz

Odd Fellows Hall, Santa Fe 1125 Cerrillios Rd, Santa Fe, NM, United States
Instruction at 6:30 and dancing starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or the FolkMADS organization, see our website.
Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance

October 17 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance

Contra Dance

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chatham, NJ 200 Main St., Chatham, NJ, United States
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's […]

$5 – $15
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

October 17 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm CST Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson 8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) […]

$4 – $15
Louisville Third-Saturday Contra Dance

October 17 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm EDT Louisville Third-Saturday Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Highlands Community Campus 1228 E. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY, United States
Louisville, Kentucky's monthly third-Saturday contra dance. Check our website for details on bands and callers. Don’t miss the free lesson at 7:30pm. First-time attendees dance free! Waltzing and snacks at […]

$15
LITMA Contradance

October 18 at 2:00 pm–5:00 pm EDT

Contra Dance

Brush Barn 211 E Main St, Smithtown, NY, United States
LITMA Contradances are usually held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2:00-5:00PM from September through June at the Brush Barn, 211 E Main St, Smithtown, Long Island. Basic instruction […]

Free – $15
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC

October 18 at 2:30 pm–5:00 pm EDT Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC

Contra Dance
Family and Community Dance

Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Dr, Franklin, NC, United States
We dance from March to November: Third Thursday evening of the month at the Macon County Public Library: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Third Sunday afternoon of the month at Cowee […]

$10
Chicago Contra Dance

October 19 at 7:00 pm–9:40 pm CST Chicago Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in […]