What part of speech is the word events?

The word "events" can be either a noun or a verb, depending on how it's used in a sentence.

Noun:

* Example: The upcoming events at the festival include a parade and a concert.

Verb: (archaic usage)

* Example: "The storm events havoc on the coast." (This usage is rare and typically found in older texts.)

In most modern usage, "events" will function as a noun.