Free Things to Do in Chennai This Week (12–18 Oct 2026)
Updated 2026-10-11 · 2 min read · by the chennai2go team
Free plans in Chennai this week cover wellness, business and spiritual gatherings. For a calm Saturday, Free Training on Pranahuti Aided Meditation is at 9:00 AM on 17 Oct at the Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness. On Sunday, Thyroid Wellness Through Yoga begins at 8:00 AM in Medavakkam, and the October 18 event at ACA is also free.
For founders and students, Root to Shoot VentureFest 2026 runs on 15–16 Oct at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani. On 17 Oct, SecondInnings Meetup starts at 3:00 PM at The Brew Room, Mylapore, and Startup Navratri begins at 6:00 PM at Maharajah Banquet and Marriage Halls.
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Free Training on Pranahuti Aided Meditation
Wellness · Sat 17 Oct, 9:00 AM · Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness · Free
A free training session on Pranahuti aided meditation conducted by ISRC on 17 October 2026 at 9:00 AM. It suits those who want to learn the practice in a guided setting. Details & tickets →
Thyroid Wellness Through Yoga
Wellness · Sun 18 Oct, 8:00 AM · Yoga Classes Center | Thirumoolar Yoga Padasalai · Medavakkam · Free
A free yoga session focused on thyroid wellness conducted by Thirumoolar Yoga Padasalai. Good for an early Sunday morning practice in Medavakkam on 18 October 2026. Details & tickets →
Root to Shoot VentureFest 2026
Business · 15 Oct – 16 Oct · SRM Institute of Science and Technology · Vadapalani · Free
Root to Shoot VentureFest 2026 is a national-level entrepreneurship event on 15–16 October 2026 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus. Organised by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, it is suited for students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Details & tickets →
October 18
Spiritual · Sun 18 Oct, 8:00 AM · ACA · Free
An event hosted by Ps Caleb Joshua at ACA, 26 Shanmugarayan Street, Chennai. It takes place at 8:00 AM on Sunday, 18 October 2026 with free entry, for those seeking a spiritual gathering. Details & tickets →
Startup Navratri
Business · Sat 17 Oct, 6:00 PM · Maharajah Banquet and Marriage Halls · Free
Startup Navratri is a free networking event organised by Caring Machines at Maharajah Banquet and Marriage Halls on Kalaignar Karunanidhi Salai, Chennai. It runs from 6:00 PM on 17 October 2026 and suits startup and business attendees looking to network. Details & tickets →
SecondInnings Meetup
Business · Sat 17 Oct, 3:00 PM · The Brew Room · Mylapore · Free
SecondInnings Meetup is a free gathering on 17 October 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at The Brew Room, Savera Hotel, Mylapore. Hosted by SecondInnings meet ups and Shanthi Sridhar, it is a short Saturday meetup for connecting with others. Details & tickets →
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Frequently asked questions
What free events can I attend in Chennai on 17 October 2026?
On Sat 17 Oct, you can attend Free Training on Pranahuti Aided Meditation at 9:00 AM at the Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness, SecondInnings Meetup from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at The Brew Room, Mylapore, and Startup Navratri from 6:00 PM at Maharajah Banquet and Marriage Halls. All are free.
Are there free wellness sessions in Chennai this week?
Yes. Free Training on Pranahuti Aided Meditation is on 17 October 2026 at 9:00 AM. Thyroid Wellness Through Yoga is on 18 October 2026 at 8:00 AM at Yoga Classes Center | Thirumoolar Yoga Padasalai, Medavakkam. Both are free to attend.
What free business events can I attend from 15 to 18 October 2026?
Root to Shoot VentureFest 2026 runs on 15–16 October 2026 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus, and is free. Startup Navratri is a free networking event on 17 October 2026 from 6:00 PM, and SecondInnings Meetup is free on 17 October 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.