Can't attend Hacktoberfest in-person?

Join us online this weekend for an exciting lineup of streams.

See the full schedule at hacktoberfest.com/schedule/

The weekend is coming up! Do you know where you're hacking?

Find your Fest: hacktoberfest.com

Can’t join a Hacktoberfest event in person? Join an online stream!

Find the streams at hacktoberfest.com/schedule

First Hacktoberfest? Here's how to get ready 🎃

1. Sign in with MyMLH
2. Find a Fest near you or join online
3. Collect 3 virtual stickers to earn a swag pack

This year it's all about building with open-source AI.

hacktoberfest.com

We want to give a huge shout out to some of our hosts! This year, we have over 400 in-person events happening worldwide and it's the people that make each one memorable.

Thank you all so much for your hard work.

Find a Fest near you or apply to host at hacktoberfest.com

Hacktoberfest 2026 is officially live!

This year, we're focused on open-weight model and open-source AI. We've got over 300+ events, livestreams, challenges, and free swag for participants all month long.

Learn more about our vision and how the celebration has evolved: blog.mlh.com/everything-y...

Hacktoberfest 2026 starts tomorrow!

Join us live where we’ll share what’s new, how to take part at a Fest or online, and how to start collecting stickers.

It’s free, it’s for everyone, and it all starts here.

Tune in: twitch.tv/mlh

Hacktoberfest 2026 kicks off next weekend on October 1st and there 60+ events happening around the world.

Find your Fest and register today: hacktoberfest.com/fests/

Hosting a Hack Day just got a little bit sweeter.

Select Hack Days will now receive free Arduino UNO Qs while supplies last.

If you've been considering hosting a Hack Day, this is your sign.

Apply today: hacktoberfest.com/host/

This year, we're bringing Hacktoberfest to over 300 communities worldwide.

Apply now to host a Hack Day or a Meet Up: hacktoberfest.com/host/

Does your city have a Fest?

No stage, budget, or committee needed. Just a room and people who want to build.
Stickers, swag, funding, and support are on us.

Sign up to host a fest: hacktoberfest.com

It's officially Preptember! 🎃

We're spending the month getting ready for Hacktoberfest and we're looking for hosts all around the world.

Meetup group, uni club, or some coworkers with a conference room? That's enough.

dev.to/mlh/preptemb...

We're back for Hacktoberfest 2026!

This year, we're not counting PRs. Instead, we’re hosting 300+ in-person “Fests” and an online event all about building with open-source and open-weight AI.

Learn more and see how you can get involved.
hacktoberfest.com