Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
North Coast Growers' Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
For everyone interested in spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting, sewing, felting, and more. Vendor hall and fleece market selling fiber, fleece, yarn, tools, clothing. Free demos all weekend-learn to spin on a drop spindle, make felted jewelry, or knit cables.
599-2729 /
naturalfiberfairinfo@gmail.com /
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Willow Creek
/ 10 a.m.
Celebrate the 'Squatch! Parade at 10 a.m. along Highway 299 between Ray's Food Place and Patriot Gas Station. The days' events (including vendor booths, live music and kid's events) will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the football field at Trinity Valley Elementary School.
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Various
/ noon
More than 100 comedians perform at this fourth annual Labor Day weekend event. Saturday features shows at Jambalaya, The Mateel Community Center, Six Rivers Brewery, The Empire Lounge, The Palm Lounge, Richard's Goat, Blondies, Northtown Coffee, Redwood Curtain Brewery and The Works.
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Mal Coombs Park
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $30
/ Free Kids 5 & under
/ $10 Kids 12 & under
The Flaming Chefs will be grilling fresh fish from our shores, with homemade desserts from the Shelter Cove Pioneers. Live music performed by Ray Bevitori, Three Legged Dog, and the Non-Prophets. Beer and wine will be served.
923-7276 /
hospice@asis.com /
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The Jam
/ 9-2 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Humboldt's most undefinable band makes you want to dance weird.
822-5266 /
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Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 5:30-8 a.m.
/ $20
/ $15 Members
Runs first Saturday of the month (concurrent to Eureka’s Arts Alive) year round.
443-9694 /
redwooddiscoverymusum@gmail.com /
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Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $64
/ $54 HSU Students
Designed for the individual having little or no surfing experience, we will focus on water safety, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, surfboard handling and technique.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $85
/ $70 HSU Students
Designed for first responders, learn how to use different breathing devices for resuscitation and how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $50
/ $40 HSU Students
The North Coast has some of the most scenic and pristine coastlines available for sea kayaking, and our experienced and professional instructors can give you the skills and confidence to be able to explore some of it on your own.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $79
/ $64 HSU Students
Join us for a day of adventure on one of the North Coast’s premier stretches Class III whitewater, intermixed with serene, relaxing sections ideal for swimming and wildlife viewing.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $40
/ $30 HSU Students
Join the growing world of stand up paddling (it’s not as hard as it looks!) by learning essential information and skills for the sport.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
Area 1 Agency on Aging
/ noon
Wrapped in Love Make a tax deductible donation of $50 or more to purchase a quilt for a family member or friend who is one of our local Skilled Nursing Facilities or you may make a donation and a quilt will be given to a resident that has "no one."
442-3763 /
ssmith@a1aa.org /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ Free
"Help your child get a head start on reading at KEET's Kids Club, a monthly workshop for families and children ages 2-8 on the first Saturday of every month."
442-0278 /
janine@humboldtarts.org /
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Highland Art Center
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Mary Masten brings her multi-faceted world of fused and cast glass to the Highland Art Center with a sublime new show. Her one-of-a-kind sculptures show a love for the diversity of color and form in abstract creative expression.
530-623-5111 /
info@highlandartcenter.org /
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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
Redwood Park
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 students and seniors
Part of Plays in the Park. "The Bard’s comedy that has it all: Shipwrecks, missing twins, mistaken identifies, action, romance and even a bit of singing!"
834-0861 /
calder.johnson@gmail.com /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
"A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with songs and dances.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
"When an old flame returns to town, Nat gets a chance to rekindle a romance he gave up on years ago. But sparks fly as he’s forced to choose between new love and old."
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Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
With singer/songwriters Josephine Johnson and Pi Jacobs.
668-5000 /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
