Arcata Plaza
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Artists
/ $250 Large square
/ $150 Small Square
822-7206 /
info@ncsheadstart.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The first Saturday in October is the day families, artists, and sponsors gather on the Arcata Plaza for a magical art show. The sidewalk is transformed into a gallery of art with a riot of color! This benefit for Northcoast Children's Services is supported by local businesses.
822-7206 /
Arcata Playhouse
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The structure of this event is a procession: We will start in front of the Arcata Playhouse and finish with a celebratory parade at Valley West in Carlson Park. At several stops along the way cultural groups will share their work, play, and culture.
822-1575 /
laura@arcataplayhouse.org /
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/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
441-9999 /
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org /
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Bayshore Mall
/ 9-10:30 a.m.
Please meet at Walmart behind the Bayshore Mall and we will pick up trash around the surrounding waterfront areas. When you arrive, you will need to sign in and get supplies.
441-4080 /
jthomas@ci.eureka.ca.gov /
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Humboldt Bay
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Calling paddlers (kayak, canoe, other watercraft) to join Explore North Coast (a local paddling club) to clean up around Humboldt Bay. Launch from boat ramp under bridge to Samoa. Culinary prize for best trash.
info@explorenorthcoast.net /
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Fortuna
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
"The historic Apple Harvest Festival is a city-wide celebration of history, family, and farms, with plenty of apple and cider tasting!"
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/ 9 a.m.-noon
Join Explore North Coast for a kayak cleanup near Tuluwat Island! This event is part of Coastal Cleanup Month 2022, which is coordinated by the Northcoast Environmental Center.
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Red Lion Hotel
/ 9:30 a.m.-noon
/ $9
/ $24 Including breakfast
Join the Humboldt branch of the Am Assoc of University Women (AAUW) for a discussion of Hospice of Humboldt.
roseweave52@gmail.com /
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Perigot Park
/ 10 a.m.
/ $10
/ $5 kids 3-12
A family weekend of stories, skill, amusements, medieval morsels, treasures, knights, and royal horses celebrating agricultural traditions. There will be jousting, music, fairies, face painting, petting zoo/pony rides, a tavern, dance and aerial performances, food, art and craft vendors, and more.
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Eureka
/ 10 a.m.
The three-decade celebration of roots American music will feature more than 40 performers – from national to regional and local acts – playing at seven Eureka venues.
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Shively
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Pumpkin patch! Three days this year, multiple varieties! We have a wide selection of carving, specialty, and pie pumpkins!!
599-1338 /
shivelycsa@redwoods.edu /
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/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Located at 1813 Eel River Drive in Fortuna, this year we’ve even got a CORN MAZE! Lots of pumpkin varieties for decorating, carving, and cooking! There will also be pigs and goats to pet.
890-6699 /
Info@tableblufffarm.com /
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Bigfoot Taproom
/ 1-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Bigfoot Taproom is bringing Germany to you! There will be drinks, food, games, and prizes. Food by The Ville Co., including a variety of sausages, sauerkraut, and pretzels.
630-4057 /
thebigfoottaproom@gmail.com /
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The Pub
/ 1-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free kids 12 & under
Booty Shakin Music has a STACKED lineup featuring: Scarub of Living Legends, OG of Slightly Stupid, Woven Roots, Swizlo's Mystery Lounge, DJ Leo, GoldyLocks, G.Davis, Eli Fowler, Nac One, Dj D'Vinity, The Moondots, Checkered Past & Flo J Simpson. Costume contest! Beer belly competition!
367-5949 /
bootyshakinmusicproductions@yahoo.com /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $55 Public
/ $45 Friends of the Dunes Members
Imagine spending an afternoon gazing out at the ocean, sipping local wines and nibbling locally made cheeses and other tasty treats. Now add good friends, live music, a wine pull and fabulous auction items.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Jefferson Community Center
/ 4:30-7 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt Allies for Substance Use Prevention (ASUP) are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Court and Community Photo Voice exhibit event will happen at the Jefferson Community Center in the “J” Café space.
296-8312 /
publichealthaod@co.humboldt.ca.us /
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 6-9 p.m.
It’s been five years since Josephine Johnson performed in Humboldt County—now, she’s back featuring music from her two most recent albums. A 2007 Cal Poly graduate, Johnson now lives on the east coast where she performs regularly at venues in North Georgia.
826-7222 /
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Blondies Food & Drink
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $5
Come join the fun! Ophelia's Daydream is a jam band formed in Humboldt County. These seasoned players put new fire into crowd favorite classic rock jams.
opheliasdaydreamband@gmail.com /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
In 2016 ’Chase the Comet’ members, front woman Nika Comet and guitarist Alexander Mishustov hopped on a flight from Moscow, Russia to Los Angele, and experienced eye-opening inspiration.
599-8986 /
sirensongbar@gmail.com /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
Based on Hamlet's “To be or not to be,” Natural Shocks is a 60-minute, one-woman tour-de-force play that bursts to life when we meet a woman waiting out an imminent tornado in her basement.
269-355-0819 /
nanettevoss@gmail.com /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. Directed by and featuring Cynthia Martells, Tony-nominated local actress.
442-6278 /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Playing everything from AC/DC to Bruno Mars, Led Zeppelin to Notorious B.I.G. This definitely isn’t your dads cover band.
668-9770 /
info@bluelakecasino.com /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
/ 18+
Humboldt County comedian Evan Vest records his first album, Mike And Victoria, live at the Savage Henry Comedy Club in Eureka, California.
845-8864 /
info@savagehenrycomedy.com /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $20
/ 21+
Join Arcata City Council Candidate Meredith Matthews and Treat Yourself Entertainment for an evening of karaoke fun!
499-0809 /
meriday100@gmail.com /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11-11:59 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
It's a late night comedy showcase hosted by Baseball Robby. Loosey goosey funny show.
845-8864 /
info@savagehenrycomedy.com /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11:15 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ Free those who attended 9 pm show
/ 18+
Local comedian Baseball Robby currates a line up of local and touring acts for a night cap of comedy after the headlining show.
845-8864 /
info@savagehenrycomedy.com /
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