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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk

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

Fall is an incredible time to bird at the Arcata marsh! Trip-goers may see brown pelicans diving for fish, shorebird murmurations over the bay, the fascinating bill diversity of Pacific Coast shorebirds, and migratory terrestrial species returning for the winter.

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South Fork Eel River Bird Walk

Southern Humboldt Community Park / 8:30 a.m. / Free

Meet at Tooby Park, 1 mile west of Garberville on Sprowl Creek Road. These monthly outings are along easily accessible walking paths and generally last 2-3 hours. Heavy rain cancels.

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Zumba with Michaele!

Adorni Center / 9-10 a.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday

Bayshore Mall / 9-11 a.m. / Free

The trail section is located behind the Bayshore Mall and volunteers will meet in the parking lot directly behind Walmart. We will provide tools, gloves, and packaged snacks. Please bring your own drinking water.

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Yoga with Miguel at Dell'Arte

Dell'Arte International / 10-11:30 a.m. / $15 / $10 sliding scale

502-2276 / Info@dellarte.com / Web site

Inspired Yogalates with Micheale

Adorni Center / 10-11 a.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

"Join this fun session filled with the perfect balance of both yoga and pilates. Beginners welcome!"

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

See Event Description / 10 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

Bayou Swamis at the Farmer's Market

Arcata Farmers’ Market / 10:20 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free

Cajun/Zydeco Dance music with down-home swampy originals. A Day of the Dead Altar will be available to place photos and leave messages to your loved ones.

Silver Sneakers Classic

Adorni Center / 11 a.m.-noon / $7 / $None members / $4 seniors

Silver Sneakers Classic focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities.

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

The Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Sequoia Park / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Kids and adults alike can take part in a pumpkin scavenger hunt along the Sequoia Park trails to earn candy and prizes. There will be games, food, and so much more! All ages are welcome!

441-4248 / Web site

Spooky Dunes

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

Join us on a Halloween dune adventure during the Spooky Dunes Tour! The Saturday before Halloween, the dunes will be full of interesting, wild, and silly characters such as the Beach Grass Troll, Forest Gnome, and a Forgetful Flower Fairy.

444-1397 / info@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

Far Out FarmGirl's Pumpkin Patch

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / Free

At 31 Coffee Creek Road in Ferndale. Ready for the coziest, most magical fall outing ever? Swing by our certified organic farm for a one-of-a-kind pumpkin patch extravaganza!

ed.reibsamen@gmail.com / Web site

Joyful Yoga Flow

Humboldt Yoga / 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. / $20

75 minute yoga flow helping individuals connect to their body, mind a breath with positive dialogue and confidence building techniques. This class is for all levels.

443-204-2411 / Humboldtyoga707@gmail.com / Web site

Spooky Library Party for Children

Eureka Main Library / 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / Free

Eureka Library invites families to our Just-a-little-bit Spooky Library Party in the Children’s Room featuring games, crafts, story times at 12 and 2 p.m. and a free book for each child.

269-1910 / manthony@co.humboldt.ca.us / Web site

FREE Classes

See Event Description / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

KungFuUniversity@gmail.com / Web site

FREE Elite Combat Self Defense Classes

See Event Description / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

362-4621 / KungFuUniversity@gmail.com / Web site

STRONG by Zumba

Adorni Center / noon-1 p.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat.

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Sheltering: Interactive Open House

The Jefferson Project / noon-6 p.m. / Free

Explore housing solutions with artists and neighbors! Event is free and open to all ages! Stop by anytime during the open house.

444-8208 / stephen.luther@hcaog.net / Web site

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

Humboldt Beer Works / noon-2 p.m. / $50

We'll be bringing back Levon Durr from @fungaiafarms to teach this beginner's class!

442-6258 / humboldtbeerworks@gmail.com / Web site

Costume Paddle on Humboldt Bay

Humboldt Bay / noon-2 p.m. / $10

Paddle across Humboldt Bay IN COSTUME from Eureka Bridge to The Foot of F street and back again at NOON!

808-640-5370 / redwoodrafters@gmail.com / Web site

Performance & Place with Laura Muñoz

The Sanctuary / noon-2 p.m. / $75 / $175 Sliding Scale

Explore dance, movement, theater & performance at Shay Park in Arcata. We will be playing with dimension, gesture, relationship & physicality.

together@sanctuaryarcata.org / Web site

Ferndale, Frightfully Fun This October

See Event Description / noon / Free

The city’s timeless Victorian Main Street is being transformed into a haunting version of itself to celebrate Halloween all through October.

786-4477 / info@visitferndale.com / Web site

Cool And Creepy Discovery Day

Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum / noon-4 p.m. / $3

This family friendly event is great for all ages. Take a closer look at subjects in the natural world, such as geology, astronomy, biology and zoology. Get hands-on with live reptiles, amphibians, and chinchillas, interactive tables and science activities.

826-4480 / natmus@humboldt.edu / Web site

Jacoby Creek Land Trust Harvest Festival

Kokte Ranch and Nature Preserve / 1-5 p.m. / Free

This family-friendly event will have pumpkin carving, music, lawn games, artisanal beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and information about ongoing restoration work within the Jacoby Creek Watershed!

jacobycreeklt@gmail.com / Web site

Zumba with Dani!

Adorni Center / 1-2 p.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

"Nothing is better than a workout that doesn't feel like a workout. Join our talented Dani for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!"

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Least Sexy Costume Contest

Blondies Food and Drink / 4-6 p.m.

Meant to be oh so fun and funny, we present: the Least Sexy Costume Contest? What does least sexy even mean???? what about a Gopher that eats all your flowers? yes! that is not sexy..... nope. Not sexy at all.

822-3453 / blondiesfoodanddrink@gmail.com / Web site

Smoked Pumpkin Porter Beer Release

Humboldt Bay Provisions / 5-8 p.m.

"This Pumpkin beer is different than most, I don’t use any spices instead I ferment with a Belgian-Saison yeast blend and it’s brewed with home-grown pumpkins!"

Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson

Exit Theatre / 5-6:30 p.m. / $20

Angela is trapped in her basement, waiting out an approaching tornado, as she reflects on a lifetime of trauma, illuminating the truth behind her endangerment in a damning condemnation of violence, abuse, and firearms in America.

415-203-2516 / mail@theexit.org / Web site

Taking Flight Fall Festival

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 5-8 p.m. / $10 / $5 Child / $10 Adult

This year we are delighted to be offering yet another moonlit and magical walk through our grounds - where you'll be guided in a small group by a Guiding Light.

822-3793 / Web site

Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium Scaregrounds

Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 5:30-10 p.m. / $30 / $10 Grounds Only Pass (No access to Haunted Houses) / $50 VIP Ticket / $20 Children 12 and Under

Features three haunted mazes, Camp Grizzly Haunted House, Tales from the Tomb Haunted House, Electro-Terror Maze, roaming haunters, live music, a pumpkin patch, food trucks, and a VIP Haunted Tiki Room Lounge.

466-7414 / screamatoriumhaunt@gmail.com / Web site

Candlelit Walk Through the Haunted Redwoods

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 5:30-9:30 p.m. / $5

Do you dare to walk alone through the dark and haunted redwoods?! Join us for a spooky self guided candlelit walk through an ancient redwood grove!

946-2263 / vc@humboldtredwoods.org / Web site

Imperial Destructo

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8 p.m.

Imperial Destructo and TheBoredAgain will be rocking early evening earholes.

668-4151 / Web site

Imperio Destructo

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8 p.m. / Free

Imperio Destructo is a three-piece band based out of Humboldt County, with everyone contributing to the vocals.

668-4151 / Web site

The Haunted Rail Tour

Timber Heritage Samoa Shops / 6 p.m.-midnight / $20 / $15 students/seniors/vets / 18+

A spine-chilling adventure that you won't soon forget, with two Haunted Houses-one self-guided, the other a terrifying journey through haunted rail cars.

499-8481 / HauntedRailTour@gmail.com / Web site

Swingo Domingo

Six Rivers Brewery / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free

Enjoy a brew with a view and get spooky with Swingo Domingo! Come reimagine nostalgia and boogie down at Six Rivers Brewery.

839-7580 / Web site

The Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors

Arcata Kinetic Lab / 7 p.m.-midnight / $15

Get ready for the creepiest, kookiest, clown filled haunted space in Humboldt! This annual event supports the Kinetic Sculpture Lab.

HamtasticGlory@gmail.com / Web site

The Rocky Horror Show

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7 p.m. / $25

Your favorite cult classic is back for another Halloween on the Ferndale Stage!

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The Secret Society of Silly Things

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-8:30 p.m. / $10

A night of spooky unhinged hilarity of the improvisational variety! A improv comedy showcase with local improv legends, amazing new faces and the occasional special guests.

845-8864 / info@savagehenrycomedy.com / Web site

Beer and Peanuts Fortuna

Fortuna Monday Club / 7-9 p.m. / $15

Beer and Peanuts is the Humboldt Harmonaires (Humboldt County's Barbershop choir) annual fall show. As you can guess, in addition to great music, beer and peanuts will be served (Non Alcohoic beverages as well).

925-518-8956 / rossmollenkopf@gmail.com / Web site

Daniela Mineva and Wenqing Bouche-Pillon

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 7 p.m. / $15 / $7 Livestream / $5 Cal Poly Students with ID / $5 Children

Longtime friends and music partners, come together for a four hands, two pianos concert-extravaganza consisting of a wide range of styles.

826-3928 / Web site

Secret Society of Silly Things

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-9 p.m. / $10

A improv comedy showcase with local improv legends, amazing new faces and the occasional special guests. All in the spirit of Whose Line is it Anyway, UCB and the Second City.

845-8864 / Web site

Spooky SZN Metal Show

Bodyworks Alpha Annex / 7 p.m. / $10

Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dj Statik

Eureka Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $20

The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Eureka Theater! After the movie, join us for a dance party hosted by Dj Statik.

442-2970 / info@theeurekatheater.com / Web site

LIVE! Kids on Fire- Pills For Thrills- TRIP

The Siren's Song Tavern / 8-11 p.m. / $5

599-8986 / sirensongbar@gmail.com / Web site

Halloween Dance Party

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 8-11:59 p.m. / $10

Come ready to dance the night away and support Arcata’s non-profit space for dance and community!

616-6876 / shoshannaraks@gmail.com / Web site

Goth Night X: Halloween Edition

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / $10 / 21+

It's the darkest, most decadent Goth Night of the year, so dress to impress the creatures of the night and come dance with your host DJ Satanica and guest DJs Red and Zero One!

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

Under The Influence

Sal’s Myrtlewood Lounge / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+

Under the Influence will be rocking the stage at 8pm playing your favorite rock and roll and dance tunes from all eras! This is not a party you want to miss.

443-1881 /

Polyrhythmics

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8:30 p.m.

Polyrhythmics’ sound originated in Seattle’s underground deep funk scene combining impossibly tight grooves with bold brass and hypnotic percussion that showcased elements of R&B, progressive jazz, and Afrobeat which defined the instrumental group’s early era sound.

668-9770 / Web site

FRIGHT NITE

RampArt Skatepark / 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. / $25 / $50 VIP / $35 GA DOOR / 21+

916-207-6208 / info@arcaneartistes.com / Web site

A Hip Hop Halloween

Louie's Sports Bar / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+

This hair-raising event will feature an incredible lineup of performers including DJ Goldylocks, DJ Chuck Angeles, Asaad The Artiz, Kemistree, Eddy Montana, Al Bear, and HietGotBars will be performing as well as hosting.

hiphophumboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Los Rakas' Booty Shakin' Halloween

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. / $20 / $25 Door / 21+

Join us our fellow Ghouls & Goblins for "A Booty Shakin' Halloween" featuring LOS RAKAS!! Direct support from DJ Pressure, DJ M & D'Vinity!!

367-5949 / bootyshakinmusicproductions@yahoo.com / Web site

Take Cover Band

Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free

839-2013 /

Quartet Noir

The Basement / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / 21+

Come enjoy the delightful sounds of Quartet Noir.

826-0860 / info@basementarcata.com / Web site

Dr. Squid

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Dr. Squid, a local band known for their tight rhythm section and four part harmonies.

668-9770 / Web site

Brandy Lara's 30

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10

Our Trivia Master, Bartender and all around great comedian Brandy Lara is ready to be ascended to the Local Hall of Fame.

845-8864 / Web site

Halloween Soul Party Shakedown

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.

Soul Party is back with your favorite Halloween themed Soul classics.. DJ Red, Funky T Rex, Philly Fresh, King Maxwell spinning vinyl all night.

826-2739 / Web site

Pearl Late Night Reopening Party

Pearl Lounge / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. / Free / 21+

Join us for reopening night. Opera Alley Cats will be performing live jazz from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

268-3852 / fiveelevenstaff@gmail.com / Web site

Braturday Night Live

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 11-11:59 p.m. / $5

Brandy Lara and Evan Vest present a late night Anything-Can-Happen-And-Everything will happen show that blends comedy, talk, games and surprises.

845-8864 / Web site

MOVIES

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