Free Things to Do in Hyderabad This Week (12–18 Oct 2026)

From 12 to 18 October 2026, you can fill your week in Hyderabad without buying a ticket. Start with Saras Fair at HMDA Grounds in Khairtabad, which opens at 10:30 AM and runs all week, and keep an eye on the two Bathukamma celebrations at Mahindra University in Bahadurpally on 12 and 15 October.

If you want something more specific, head to T-Hub Phase 2 in Madhapur for Design Your Edge on 12 October, or visit Saptaparni on Road Number 8 for Ek Pehel from 15 to 17 October. Other free listings include research, worship, training and family options, so check timings before you step out.

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Saras Fair

Festival · 12 Oct – 18 Oct, 10:30 AM · HMDA Grounds · Khairtabad · Free

Saras Fair runs at HMDA Grounds in Khairtabad from 12 to 18 October 2026, opening at 10:30 AM. Entry to the fair is free. Details & tickets →

Bathukamma

Festival · Mon 12 Oct, 3:00 PM · Mahindra University · Bahadurpally · Free

This Bathukamma celebration by AeiForia - The Sustainability Club runs at Mahindra University, Bahadurpally, on 12 October 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Entry is free. Details & tickets →

Mahan – An Evening of Worship and Filming

Spiritual · Tue 13 Oct, 7:00 PM · Hope Unlimited Church · Free

An evening of worship and filming titled Mahan at Hope Unlimited Church in Hyderabad on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 from 7:00 PM. It is organised by Cameron Mendes and entry is free. Details & tickets →

Design Your Edge: T-Hub × School of Design Innovation, Mahindra University

Business · Mon 12 Oct, 11:00 AM · T-Hub Phase 2 · Madhapur · Free

T-Hub and the School of Design Innovation, Mahindra University, host this design innovation session at T-Hub Phase 2, Madhapur, on 12 October 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Entry is free. Details & tickets →

ANRF Research Impact Ambassador Program: Research Paper Reading Session

Tech · Mon 12 Oct, 5:00 PM · IIIT-H | International Institute of Information Technology - Hyderabad · Gachibowli · Free

A research paper reading session under the ANRF Research Impact Ambassador Program at IIIT-H, Gachibowli, on 12 October 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Entry is free. Details & tickets →

Ek Pehel

Art · 15 Oct – 17 Oct, 11:00 AM · Saptaparni · Road Number 8 · Free

Presented by Somaiya Kala Vidya, Ek Pehel runs at Saptaparni on Road Number 8 from 15 to 17 October 2026, starting at 11:00 AM each day. Entry is free. Details & tickets →

Little Growers Day Out at Amrai Farms

Kids · Sat 17 Oct, 11:00 AM · Amrai Farms · Pedda Kancherla · Free

A farm day out for little ones at Amrai Farms in Pedda Kancherla on Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 11:00 AM. Organised by Amrai Farms and entry is free. Details & tickets →

Gen AI Training in Hyderabad: Python with Generative AI Course

Tech · Tue 13 Oct, 8:30 PM · Version IT · Maitrivanam · Free

A free Python with Generative AI training session at Version IT, Maitrivanam, on 13 October 2026 at 8:30 PM. It suits those looking to start with Gen AI training in Hyderabad. Details & tickets →

Choice AMC: MFD’s ki Nayi Choice - Hyderabad Edition

Business · Tue 13 Oct, 4:00 PM · Vivanta Hyderabad · Begumpet · Free

A finance-focused evening for MFDs, this Hyderabad edition of MFD’s ki Nayi Choice runs at Vivanta Hyderabad, Begumpet, on 13 October 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Entry is free. Details & tickets →

DNA Detective

Other · Wed 14 Oct, 3:00 PM · Mahindra University · Bahadurpally · Free

DNA Detective is a games event by Ambrosia - The Bio Club at Mahindra University, Bahadurpally, on 14 October 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Entry is free. Details & tickets →

Bathukamma

Festival · Thu 15 Oct, 4:00 PM · Mahindra University · Bahadurpally · Free

A cultural celebration hosted by Aeiforia - The Sustainability Club at Mahindra University, Bahadurpally, on 15 October 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Entry is free. Details & tickets →

Weekend Pool Party With DJ, Belly Dance, Ramp Shows, Games, Buffet Dinner & Drinks

Nightlife · Sat 17 Oct, 6:30 PM · Gachibowli – Miyapur Road · Gachibowli · Free

This pool party is marked free and runs at Gachibowli-Miyapur Road on Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 6:30 PM, with DJ, belly dance, ramp shows, games, buffet dinner and drinks. Details & tickets →

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Frequently asked questions

What can I do for free in Hyderabad on 12 October 2026?

You can visit Saras Fair at HMDA Grounds, Khairtabad, from 10:30 AM; Design Your Edge at T-Hub Phase 2, Madhapur, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Bathukamma at Mahindra University, Bahadurpally, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM; and the ANRF research paper reading session at IIIT-H, Gachibowli, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. All these listings have free entry.

Are there free events in Hyderabad on 17 and 18 October 2026?

On Saturday 17 October 2026, Little Growers Day Out runs at Amrai Farms in Pedda Kancherla from 11:00 AM, and the pool party at Gachibowli-Miyapur Road starts at 6:30 PM. Ek Pehel is also on at Saptaparni until 17 October, and Saras Fair continues at HMDA Grounds through 18 October. Entry is free for these listings.

Which free Hyderabad events suit children and families?

Little Growers Day Out at Amrai Farms on 17 October is planned for little ones. Families can also go to Saras Fair at HMDA Grounds from 12 to 18 October, or to the Bathukamma celebrations at Mahindra University on 12 and 15 October. Entry is free for all these.