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Humboldt Botanical Gardens Annual Online Auction

See Event Description / 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

442-5139 / tammypetitjean@hbgf.org / Web site

Pastels on the Plaza

Arcata Plaza / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free / Free Artists / $250 Large square / $150 Small Square

822-7206 / info@ncsheadstart.org / Web site

Pastels on the Plaza 2022

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.

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Audubon Guided Birding Tour

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary / 8:30-11 a.m. / Free

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MIGRATIONS: Walking Together

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 / Web site

Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

See Event Description / 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 / Web site

Eureka October Trash Bash

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 / Web site

Paddle Clean-up

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 / Web site

Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival

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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Kayak Cleanup of Humboldt Bay

See Event Description / 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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Humboldt Sponsors 55th Annual Rummage Sale

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. / Free

499-9935 / humboldtsponsors@gmail.com / Web site

AAUW-Humboldt Explores Hospice of Humboldt

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 / Web site

2022 Medieval Festival of Courage

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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30th Redwood Coast Music Festival

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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Pumpkin Patch!

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 / Web site

Fortuna Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

See Event Description / 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 / Web site

Oktoberfest

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 / Web site

Oktoberfest

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 / Web site

Wine by the Sea

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 / Web site

Historic Eureka Chinatown Walking Tour

See Event Description / 4-5 p.m. / $20

496-6861 / hapi.humboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Photo Voice Exhibit Event at Eureka Arts Alive!

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 /

Young & Lovely Sibling Trio Plays Jazz at The Wine Cellar for Arts Alive

The Wine Cellar / 5-8 p.m. / Free

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The Haunted Seaport

The Epitome Gallery / 6-9 p.m. / Free

798-1541 / info@theepitomegallery.com / Web site

Josephine Johnson

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 / Web site

Ophelia's Daydream

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 / Web site

Chase The Comet, ThunderCloud

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 / Web site

Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson

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 / Web site

Los Drastic Gnarlys & Friends

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / $5 / 21+

"A night of high-energy local bands and good times."

630-5000 / info@miniplexevents.com / Web site

Tiny, Beautiful Things

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 / Web site

The Undercovers

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 / Web site

Mike and Victoria: Evan Vest's Album Recording

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 / Web site

Karaoke FUNdraiser for Meredith for Arcata City Council

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 / Web site

Late Night Comedy! Farm to Table!

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 / Web site

Comedy Showcase: Farm to Table

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 / Web site

MOVIES

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