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7th Annual Día de Muertos Procession

See Event Description / midnight / Free / Free all / Free all / Free all

Centro del Pueblo event. For the seventh consecutive year, we walk together to honor our loved ones and raise our voices for Fair Immigration Reform.

683-5293 / cdpoutrech@cdpueblo.com / Web site

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk

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

Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Janelle Chojnacki at the end of South I Street.

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South Fork Eel River Bird Walk

See Event Description / 8:30 a.m. / Free

This walk includes 2-3 miles of gentle walking through riparian, grassland, and mixed hardwood forests with bird species varying by season.

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Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday

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

Help create bird-friendly native habitats and restore a section of the bay trail by removing invasive plants and trash.

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Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

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 / Web site

Healthy Aging Classes

See Event Description / 10-11 a.m. / $50

info@hloc.org / Web site

Humboldt Botanical Garden's Education Series

Humboldt Botanical Garden / 10-11 a.m. / $7 / Free Military / $5 Other students / Free College of the Redwoods faculty, staff,& students / $10 Local adults / $7 Local seniors / Free Members

Dennis Bottemiller and his wife, Tekla, have traveled and camped extensively throughout Cornwall, U.K. and all throughout the delights of Southern England.

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

The Great Pumpkin Hunt in Downtown & Old Town Eureka

Downtown and Old Town Eureka / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free

Hunt for beautifully decorated pumpkins with unique names displayed in the windows of participating storefronts. Once you've found them all, vote for your favorite pumpkin!

441-4187 / eurekamainstreet@eurekaca.gov / Web site

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

Live Life Program: Take the Fear out of Writing

HLOC's The Space / 10 a.m. / $50

Five-week class. Toss around stories ideas, clean up your stories, and learn the proper format for publishers while socializing with other people interested in writing.

630-5013 / info@hloc.org / Web site

The Spooky Scavenger Hunt

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

Pumpkin scavenger hunt with a prize at the end, games for prizes and candy, photo contest and more!

441-4245 / Web site

Turkey Wing Broom Workshop

The Makers' Space / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / $35

Learn the traditional art of broom making. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a beautiful, handcrafted turkey wing broom to take home, perfect for both practical use and as decoration.

382-2427 / seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com / Web site

40th Annual Halloween Costume Parade

McKinleyville Shopping Center / 11 a.m.-noon / Free

Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a safe, exciting trick-or-treating adventure with tons of free candy and Halloween treats from local merchants.

268-1800 / mscevents707@gmail.com / Web site

Spooky Dunes Tour

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

Explore the dunes and encounter a variety of whimsical creatures, from the Beach Grass Troll to the Forgetful Flower Fairy.

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

Haunt The Hall

Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / noon-3 p.m. / Free

"Shit has been expensive. We're here to provide a fun time for families that doesn't cost a dime! Come on by for free face painting, free apples with caramel, free candy, free pumpkin, and free arts n crafts!"

Terrance Kelly

Arcata Presbyterian Church / 1-9 p.m. / $20

Join us for an afternoon gospel music work shop and evening concert led by Oakland native and internationally known Director of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Terrance Kelly.

499-0110 / redwoodinterfaith@gmail.com / Web site

Trunk or Treat

Woodley Island / 2-6 p.m. / $10 per participating car

There will be a costume contest for both people and cars! Caps Food Shack will be on site serving up tasty eats!

812-0493 / portiaplankton@gmail.com / Web site

ArMack Silent Film Double Feature

See Event Description / 2-3:15 p.m. / Free Over 100 years old! / $15 General / $5 Students

We will play accompanying music to Charlie Chaplin's "The Immigrant" and Buster Keaton's "Haunted House."

496-5625 / cmoulton@nohum.org / Web site

Zumbathon 2024

Adorni Center / 2-4 p.m. / $15

All proceeds benefit the Breast and GYN Health Project.

825-8345 / volunteer@hcbhp.org / Web site

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown & Old Town Eureka

Downtown and Old Town Eureka / 2-4 p.m. / Free

Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, and superheroes! Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of Trick-or-Treating.

441-4187 / eurekamainstreet@eurekaca.gov / Web site

Oktoberfest Authentic German Dinner!

Arcata Lutheran Church / 3-4:30 p.m. / $25 / $25 Adults / $15 Students & Kids

822-5117 / gwyn@lutheranchurcharcata.org / Web site

Teddi Lynn Chichester: Wildlife Crossings of Hope

See Event Description / 3-4 p.m.

Northtown Books welcomes Teddi Lynn Chichester to talk about her new book, Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe.

822-2834 / info@northtownbooks.com / Web site

LGBTQ+ Art Night

The Sanctuary / 3-7 p.m. / $10 / $5 sliding scale

Prepare for a Halloween Card and paper making event that will put you in the holiday spirit! Wear your costumes and feel free to bring a snack to share if you want, its not required. It's an all ages event. All are welcome!

MauveCapeArtist@gmail.com /

Oktoberfest Authentic German Dinner!

Arcata Lutheran Church / 4:30-6 p.m. / $25 / $25 Adults / $15 Students & Kids

822-5117 / gwyn@lutheranchurcharcata.org / Web site

Spay-Ghetti and no Balls Howl-o Ween Party

Arcata Community Center / 5:30-10 p.m. / $35

296-4629 / Cafoffice88@gmail.com / Web site

Scream-A-Torium SCAREGROUNDS

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 / Web site

Dead Acres

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 / Web site

Vampire Skate Night

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 / Web site

Oktoberfest Authentic German Dinner!

Arcata Lutheran Church / 6-7:30 p.m. / $25 / $25 Adults / $15 Students & Kids

822-5117 / gwyn@lutheranchurcharcata.org / Web site

Compost Mountain Boys

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

Traditional Bluegrass from Compost Mountain Boys!

668-4151 / Web site

(SOLD OUT) Haunted Runway '24

Septentrio Winery / 6 p.m.

Opportunity for local designers, boutiques, consignment shops, artists, & performers to showcase their collections or craft through the art of runway.

672-2058 / Web site

Haunted Halloween Candlelit Walk in the Redwoods

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 6-10 p.m. / $10 / $10 ADULTS / $5 KIDS

Stroll along our half-mile nature loop, with 900 luminaries guiding you through a spooky journey in the redwoods. After your frightful yet delightful walk, warm up with delicious hot chocolate and s'mores by the campfire while enjoying a fun Halloween movie.

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

The Riving

Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6:30-7:50 p.m.

theriving@gmail.com / Web site

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

Eureka Theater / 7-10 p.m. / $10 / $5 12 and Under

Directed by the legendary Mel Brooks, this uproarious spoof pays homage to the iconic Frankenstein films while delivering side-splitting laughs at every turn.

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

Crash Monroe, Something Wicked, D-VA, Day Break

Outer Space / 7 p.m. / $5

Local heavy metal and punk bands Crash Monroe and Something Wicked taking the stage with their friends D-VA from Chico!

Good Time Charlies

Crisp Lounge / 7-9:30 p.m. / Free

Come on over and start your Halloween festivities with some live music and a toking good time!

ArMack Silent Film Double Feature

See Event Description / 7-8:15 p.m. / Free Over 100 years old! / $15 General / $5 Students

We will play accompanying music to Charlie Chaplin's "The Immigrant" and Buster Keaton's "Haunted House."

496-5625 / cmoulton@nohum.org / Web site

Anna Hamilton Trio

SpeakEasy / 7-10 p.m. / Free / Free 21 and over / 21+

223-2500 / annasongwriter@gmail.com / Web site

Trip's 3rd Annual Super Wicked, Sick & Twisted Halloween Party

See Event Description / 7 p.m.-midnight / $10

timmtrip@gmail.com / Web site

The Haunted Rail Tour

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 / Web site

Cellist Gary Hoffman

Calvary Lutheran Church / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $10 Students / $40 General

"The Eureka Chamber Music Series presents Gary Hoffman, one of the outstanding cellists of our time, performing two distinctive programs during his first-ever visit to Humboldt County."

273-6975 / admin@eurekachambermusic.org / Web site

Goth Night XV

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

Join Satanica with fellow DJs Anton LaSlayyy, & Rat Girl for a night of locked in Halloween vibes.

630-5000 / Web site

Papa Haole & The Fleas

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+

Performing original compositions in the reggae, Latin, calypso, and world genres.

668-9770 / Web site

DJ Mycotropic

Kaptain's Quarters / 8-11 p.m. / Free

798-1273 / Web site

Halloween Party with Monument Road and Under The Influence

Sal’s Myrtlewood Lounge / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

683-5872 / mikeallenhowton@gmail.com / Web site

Blunts

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $20

After building an immense career and touring nationwide with acts like Subtronics, Zeds Dead, and many more, Blunts has boasted top billing at all the relevant festivals from EDC to Lost Lands.

613-3030 / Web site

Amy Silverberg

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9 p.m. / $20

Amy Silverberg is a writer and comedian based in Los Angeles. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature at the University of Southern California, where she teaches.

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Boogieman Wonderland

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $10 / 21+

100% all vinyl Dj dance party and costume contest with prizes including $100 cash for first place.

826-2739 / Web site

FireSign

The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+

230-6451 / info@basementarcata.com / Web site

Braturday Night Live

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $5

Savage Henry's Saturday late show produced and hosted by Brandy Lara and Evan Vest.

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Costume Bash with Take Cover Band

Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Live music from Take Cover, a costume contest, and cash prizes!

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Arcane Artist: Fright Nite

RampArt Skatepark / 9:15 p.m.-2:20 a.m. / $20 / $35 VIP / 21+

"We are putting on a show unlike any other as we bring the “king of car music”, Grammy winner, and world renowned edm artist, HEDEGAARD to headline this stellar lineup."

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

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