Arcata Plaza
/ 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Artists
/ $250 large square
/ $150 small square
The first Saturday in October is the day families, artists and sponsors gather on the Arcata Plaza for a magical art show. The sidewalk surrounding the plaza is transformed into a gallery of art with a riot of color! Benefit for Northcoast Children's Services.
822-7206 /
info@ncsheadstart.org /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Don't miss our 53rd Annual Rummage Sale! Encompassing FOUR buildings at Redwood Acres, this sale features great bargains for the entire family on housewares, furniture, electronics, tools, books, clothing, jewelry, tools & sporting goods, and even new items generously donated by local merchants.
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Fortuna
/ 10 a.m.
The Apple Harvest Festival in Fortuna opens Saturday with the Downtown Fortuna Street Fair and free hayrides to events all over town! It continues on Sunday with orchard hayrides, live music and cider at Clendenen's Cider Works.
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Christie Ranch
/ 10-5 a.m.
/ $6
/ $3 12 and under
The Knights of Mayhem, full contact jousting, will thrill the audience along with the Blue Lake Mounted Archers riding horseback and shooting flying arrows with 2 performances each day.
825-8804 /
coastalgrovemedievalfestival@gmail.com /
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St. Innocent Orthodox Church
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
This popular “Taste of Orthodoxy” annual event will once again feature local ethnic band Chubritza together with a variety of European and Greek food booths.
443-2099 /
rector@eurekafirstchurch.com /
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Perigot Park
/ 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
/ $35
/ $5 Non-drinkers
/ $30 Advance Sales
Come raise your glass at the 18th annual Humboldt Hoptoberfest! Taste beer and cider from local and regional brewers while you rock out to live music from Barn Fire, Wild Otis, The Handshakers, and Blue Dragon Steel Band.
362-1388 /
rockhousejones@gmail.com /
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Eureka Theater
/ 1:30 p.m.
/ $10
Kaijū (怪獣 kaijū) (from Japanese “strange beast”): a Japanese film genre that features giant monsters, usually attacking major cities and engaging the military and other monsters in battle. Three days, eight city-stompin’ bystander-chompin’ kaiju movies!
442-2970 /
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Outer Space
/ 2-11:45 p.m.
/ $20 Sunday at Outer Space
/ $15 Saturday Evening at Arcata Vets Hall
/ $6 Saturday Afternoon at Outer Space
/ $15 Friday Evening ATL
/ $5 Friday Afternoon at Outer Space
Music festival with five different shows over three days, 30+ touring and local bands including Screaming Females, August Eve, Ehiorobo, and Choked Up! Lost Coast Fest is a benefit for Centro Del Pueblo and The Raven Project.
798-0812 /
breakfastalldaycollective@gmail.com /
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/ 5 p.m.
/ $10
More than 80 comedians from all over the country come peek inside the Redwood Curtain with stand up, comedy games and live podcasts. Multiple shows on multiple nights. All-show bracelets gain you entry to every show.
Madaket Plaza
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
You are invited to join the Kid Walk and raise money to support foster children in our community in any way that works for you.
443-3197 /
chelsea@humboldtcasa.org /
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The Black Faun Gallery
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
The Black Faun Gallery proudly presents “The Peoples’ Map of Eureka,” a group show featuring local artists, interactive installations and interpretive maps of Eureka created by its many citizens.
798-6207 /
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North Of 4th
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come have great fun with this lively Americana trio and check out the new digs.
839-5090 /
kingfootband@gmail.com /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
A wealthy socialite, a tennis pro, a torrid affair and a massive fortune on the line – murder returns to the NCRT stage with a tale of greed, jealousy, revenge, and best laid plans gone awry.
442-6278 /
northcoastrepertory@gmail.com /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $10 9/27 preview
/ $14 seniors/youth
Adapted from the classic Mel Brooks film that you’ve probably already seen, Young Frankenstein is brilliant parody of classic horror cinema. Appropriate for ages 14+.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9:30-1:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ $15 Limited Advanced Online
/ $20 Advanced
/ 21+
"Pushing that future sound in whatever way i can!"
613-3030 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
An intoxicating mixed drink of hard swingin’ soul-jive, Royal Jelly Jive dives deep head-first into the old school throwback sounds of the 1940’s with a groovy new twist.
826-2739 /
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/ 8-9 a.m.
/ Free
Coffee with Corrections is a new, free event for the Sheriff’s Office, designed to allow the public to see inside our correctional facility and meet the men and women who make corrections possible.
476-2448 /
skarges1@co.humboldt.ca.us /
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/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Patio sale to benefit our food pantry. You can also rent a table for $25 and sell your own items.
442-6475 /
stephanie.wonnacott@usw.salvationarmy.org /
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/ 9-10 a.m.
/ Free
Coffee with Corrections is a new, free event for the Sheriff’s Office, designed to allow the public to see inside our correctional facility and meet the men and women who make corrections possible.
476-2448 /
skarges1@co.humboldt.ca.us /
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D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $31 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invite you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Interested in accessing the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and obtaining your permit to do so?
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Eureka Woman's Club
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Get an early start on your holiday shopping! Soroptimist International of Eureka invites the public to our Almost Annual Fall Boutique/Holiday Bazaar.
593-6544 /
amywhit1999@gmail.com /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
At the Arcata Farmers' Market. Dynasty One is a great combination of hip-hop and reggae, with mixes of afro and rock.
441-9999 /
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McKinleyville Senior Center
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
The show will feature artists whose work is rarely presented as well as those whose work is well-known to Humboldt County art lovers. Live music, delicious refreshments, artist talks and book art demonstrations will enhance the visitor’s enjoyment.
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/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
COASST participants collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of bird mortality on North Pacific beaches.
206-221-6893 /
coasst@uw.edu /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $30
/ $25 HSU Students
Explore our local treasure and California’s second largest estuary teaming with wildlife, Humboldt Bay from a kayak.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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McKinleyville Library
/ 11:30 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Join us on Saturdays at 11:30 for stories and crafts.
839-4459 /
jasbury@co.humboldt.ca.us /
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The Sanctuary
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ $5
Open Lab is a time for community access to art-making resources, tools and facilities.
822-0898 /
info@sanctuaryarcata.org /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $85
/ $75 HSU Student
Take your guitar maintenance knowledge a step further! This class continues with more topics not covered in Guitar Maintenance I to enhance your technical understanding of your instrument.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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McKinleyville Library
/ 2-5 p.m.
/ Free
The McKinleyville branch of the Humboldt County Library is offering a virtual reality experience every first and third Saturday of the month.
839-4459 /
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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.
Humboldt Yoga
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Stephanie Klein
It's finally time to PARTY! Celebrate the Grand Opening of Humboldt Yoga Studio during Arts Alive.
443-204-2411 /
Humboldtyoga707@gmail.com /
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With a "no limits" music library Lightning BOOM Productions can assure you that they will have the songs you want.
733-9644 /
karlaramirez@bearrivercasino.com /
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