Arcata Plaza
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
At the Arcata Farmers' Market. Funky Zydeco dance beats from the swamps of Louisiana, planted firmly in the marshes of Humboldt. Come out to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Puerto with great music, friends, and an ofrenda.
441-9999 /
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Forever Found
/ 4 p.m.-midnight
"This experience will take you through a spooky guided tour in the Yucatán jungle in search of a missing family that was on a rafting vacation."
Arcata Kinetic Lab
/ 7 p.m.-midnight
/ $12
Humboldt's BEST Halloween event is back! We dare you to take a guided freakshow tour! All proceeds benefit Arcata Kinetic Sculpture Lab. Support the space where kinetic artists and engineers create masterpieces for the annual Kinetic Grand Championship. Music nightly by The Dead Drops.
822-4805 /
jdubdeluxe@yahoo.com /
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Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 seniors/students
/ 18+
"Five hormonal college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons. It’s all up to housewares employee Ash and his trusty chainsaw to save the day!"
826-3928 /
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Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 students
"I saw Goody Osburn with the devil!" Get ready for the epitome of witch hunts with the EHS Players production of The Crucible. It's dark. It's emotional. It's still relevant. Come on out and support these incredible young performers as they delve into serious issues of faith, love and reputation.
476-1735 /
vossn@eurekacityschools.org /
The Old Steeple
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $20
Grammy Award-winning musician Laurie Lewis is internationally renowned as a singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator.
786-7030 /
ferndalemusic@yahoo.com /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30-11 p.m.
/ $25
Friends of David Ferney are throwing a very special and fun evening to raise money to help cover medical expenses for David Ferney, aka Guapo of Los Payasos Mendigos, and Co-Artistic Director of the Arcata Playhouse.
822-1575 /
thearcataplayhouse@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+.
Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $30
/ $25 adv.
A benefit for non-profit radio station KMUD Community Radio and non-profit organization, the Mateel Community Center. Anthony B brings a high energy, engaging performance style to fans that relate to his lyrics and songwriting, both revolutionary and entertaining.
923-2513 /
allison@kmud.org /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $18
/ 21+
With sets by Smasheltooth, G.Davis, DJ M, DJ LEO
367-5949 /
bootyshakinmusicproductions@yahoo.com /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $90
/ $75 HSU Students
Learn to recognize an emergency, prevent disease transmission, and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies including the use of Automated and External Defibrillators (AED) for adults, children and infants.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Arcata Judo Hut
/ 9-9:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
A day of community building and education with over 15 organizations sharing, a kids zone with free face painting, cultural demonstrations, music, and more. It's all happening on the Plaza at the Arcata Farmers Market.
weareyourcommunityarcata@gmail.com /
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Arcata Judo Hut
/ 10-10:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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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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Organic Matters Ranch
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Come enjoy this beautiful fall weather while searching for the perfect pumpkins.
407-3276 /
smosser12@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $60
/ $50 HSU Students
Paddle through a bird watcher’s paradise, located within the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
443-4222 /
hbac@humboldt.edu /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free Kids 12 and under
/ $6 Day of
/ $5 Advance
Get ready for lots of vendors, contests and activities for the whole family!
668-9770 /
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Humboldt County Library - Eureka Main Branch
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Come get sorted into a House, make your own wand, and meet Hagrid! Embark on a Horcrux hunt, transfigure yourself using props in the photo booth, and test your luck (no Felix Felicis potions allowed!) in the Goblet of Fire give-away, with prizes donated by a number of local businesses.
269-1910 /
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The Scruffy Nerd Herder
/ 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for the 2018 Halloween Comicfest, on October 27th! It's just like free comic book day, but in October!
273-5274 /
TheScruffynerdherder@gmail.com /
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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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See Event Description
/ 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $25 two siblings
Come and learn! Dress code: loose clothing.
822-6278 /
info@humboldtjiujitsu.com /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ Free
Get outside and explore on Halloween! During this Halloween event for kids and their adults, tour guides will lead you through the dunes where you will meet spooky and silly dune characters.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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See Event Description
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $25
Dirty Business Soil and Northcoast Horticulture Supply will be teaming up for two Winterization Workshops during October and November.
444-9999 /
info@nhs-hydroponics.com /
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See Event Description
/ 2 p.m.
The Fortuna Adventist Pathfinder youth club will have their annual food drive.
725-1166 /
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $6
/ $5 per person in a family/group of 4 or more
Returning after a much lamented absence, this year’s Festival will explore cultural themes for this time of year from around the world. There will be at least a dozen entertaining skits, complete with small gifts, and a visit with the King and Queen of Halloween.
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Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Like surf jam music? Us too! We're excited to have the Sand Fleas hangin' with us this weekend.
497-6320 /
maricela@humboldtcidercompany.com /
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Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
This unique fundraiser for the City of Eureka Community Services Department’s C.A.P.E. Program will have Halloween classics like a costume contest (with prizes!), horror movie trivia, a dance off, DJ & dancing, games and more!
601-5924 /
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Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
We will be serving beer and cocktails, hosting a dance competition, costume contest, and much more. All the proceeds will go to the city's CAPE program.
601-5924 /
sfrank@ci.eureka.ca.gov /
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The Griffin
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With DJ L-Boogie
825-1755 /
vanessa@griffinarcata.com /
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