Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Dan Greaney at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for incredible views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails, and a great diversity of birdlife.
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Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Music schedule inside. 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.
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
The City of Arcata is hosting a walking tour for the South Arcata Multimodal Safety Improvement Plan (SAMSIP).
825-2128 /
engineering@cityofarcata.org /
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Organic Matters Ranch
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Meet-and-greet (or point-and-laugh) Mike Craghead as he removes the non-weird parts of pumpkins until only the super-weird stuff is left over!
407-3276 /
mike@mikecraghead.com /
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/ 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 /
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Humboldt County Library
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Between October 17 and 19, the beloved author festival will be sending twenty-five acclaimed authors to schools across the county and bringing them together for a public book sale and autograph signing party at the Eureka Branch of the Humboldt County Library.
269-1900 /
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The Makers' Space
/ 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $45
New to ceramics? No worries! Try out three easy techniques for painting ceramic pottery.
382-2427 /
seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com /
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Dell'Arte
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $10
/ $25 sliding scale
Under the guidance of professional mask maker Tony Fuemmeler of Dell'Arte International, use everyday items and upcycled materials to create a fun mask for Halloween and beyond!
502-2276 /
schooladmin@dellarte.com /
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Redwood Discovery Museum
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ $4
/ $25 family pass (non-members)
/ $20 family pass (members)
/ $5 adult non-members
/ $4 children 3-12 and museum members
The Discovery Museum will be transforming into a walk-through spooky interactive Halloween experience suitable for all ages!
443-9694 /
info@discovery-museum.org /
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Redwood Discovery Museum
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ $3 members
/ Free kids under 12
Spooky (but not too spooky) event with food trucks, face painting, exploding pumpkins and all your favorite museum exhibits dressed up for Halloween!
443-9694 /
info@discovery-museum.org /
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/ noon-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Minnesota Lynx take on the New York Liberty.
613-0732 /
thesummittsportsbook@gmail.com /
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Dell'Arte
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $10
/ $25 sliding scale
Under the guidance of professional mask maker Tony Fuemmeler of Dell'Arte International, use everyday items and upcycled materials to create a fun mask for Halloween and beyond!
502-2276 /
schooladmin@dellarte.com /
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Woodley Island Marina
/ 2-10 p.m.
/ $10
Join the costume paddle, or the party, or both! Proceeds benefit the Redwood Rafters, Humboldt's youth whitewater rafting team, as they train for regional, national, and international competitions.
Redwoodrafters@gmail.com /
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/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Playdates in the Park offers a safe and comfortable place for families to meet and share parenting and play experiences with children birth to five years.
822-7091 /
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Logger Bar
/ 2-7 p.m.
/ Free
Food trucks, 40 artisan vendors, a costume contest, live performances, DJs, and more.
209-614-0108 /
bluelakeblockparties@gmail.com /
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Cal Poly Humboldt
/ 4 p.m.
From their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction to the release of timeless albums like Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys continue to captivate audiences. They will be followed by a dazzling drone show by Skyworx!
The Old Steeple
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $50 VIP
/ 21+
A night of theatrical, classic Burlesque inspired by the novels of Anne Rice. A unique experience as never seen before.
530-305-5154 /
Duchessburlesquepresents@gmail.com /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ $12
Game One: HRD's Spookiest Undead Expo, Black vs. White! Game Two: HRD vs. returning rivals, Cherry City Roller Derby! Come creep us out in your howling gowns and creepy-crawly suits for a COSTUME CONTEST at half-time!
Info@humboldtrollerderby.com /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 6 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
/ $10 Members
Celebrating 45 years of the Mateel Community Center stewardship and longevity in the community with music by Los Rakas.
923-3368 /
office@mateel.org /
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Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy their energetic performance as they bring the spirit of Bluegrass to Shelter Cove.
223-3443 /
family@gyppo.com /
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Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 6-10:30 p.m.
/ $30
/ $20 13+
/ $10 Grounds Only (No haunt addmision)
/ 18+
Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium presents not one, not two, but three indoor Horror-Phobia haunted houses! Step into a nightmare of Phobias at the 2024 Scaregrounds.
466-7414 /
screamatoriumhaunt@gmail.com /
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Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
"Irie Rockerz, the Northern California trio, is not just a band; they're a musical journey that intertwines Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Hip-Hop with the cultural tapestry of Humboldt County and Jamaica."
223-3443 /
family@gyppo.com /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $10 kids 12 and under
The haunted maze at Dead Acres is coming to Blue Lake Casino for three weekends in October, plus Halloween night! This thrilling experience is scary fun for all ages, though it might be a bit too intense for the little ones.
668-9770 /
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Blue Lake Roller Rink
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $5
First 20 skaters get a free concession ticket with admission.
668-5932 /
parksdirector@bluelake.ca.gov /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $10
Join us live Saturday, October 19th for a night of unhinged hilarity of the improvisational variety featuring local comedy legends from On The Spot and Savage Henry!
845-8864 /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 7 p.m.
/ $35
/ 21+
Anchored by the dreamy, debut super-hit, ”Strawberry Wine,” Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock, sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered Carter well-deserved, lasting respect, and wide acclaim.
825-1077 /
acuevas@bluelakecasino.com /
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Timber Heritage Samoa Shops
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $25
/ $20 Seniors, Students, Veterans
The Haunted Rail Tour Returns! This time with a haunted house, a historic guided train tour, an escape room, fair games, a trolley ride, movies, live shows, and fun themed nights.
499-8481 /
hauntedrailtour@gmail.com /
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Synapsis
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free No one turned away.
616-3104 /
muppet33@gmail.com /
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
/ $5 Children
The ensemble will perform Overture in Bb by Caesar Giovannini. Overture in B-flat is a spirited composition written in a contemporary manner and in one tempo throughout.
826-3928 /
mus@humboldt.edu /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $18 Student/Senior
/ $20 General
Sweeney Todd returns to London after being wrongfully imprisoned for years, only to discover the life he knew is now gone. To get his revenge he partners with a lowly pie shop owner to make meat pies out of murder most foul!
268-0175 /
northcoastrepertory@gmail.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $28
"What began as a simple exercise in fun has turned into an awe inspiring live experience complete with show stopping renditions of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits."
613-3030 /
info@arcatatheatre.com /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Highway Bound hails from Southern Oregon; they bring a robust country music repertoire with an emphasis on Shania Twain material.
668-9770 /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
"Andy is a transgender gal comedian from Seattle who waxes poetics on being transgender, growing boobs, and then, subsequently, shaking those boobs because of her epilepsy. So, all of that, plus puns."
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 adv.
/ 21+
A night of Pink Floyd classic 70's quartet style.
826-2739 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Local favorites Makenu kicking off their tour with a party en el Chivo! Featuring deejays HisPanic! at the Disco bringing the dance floor vibes all night.
630-5000 /
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The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Noir, the lovely blues and swing jazz and a favorite of many Basement fans, is holding it down on Saturday night!
230-6451 /
info@basementarcata.com /
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