2026 Redwood Coast Music Festival: Thursday
Eureka / 6 p.m. / $40 / $185 4-day pass
A Humboldt tradition! Four days of Great American roots music, including jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, Americana, western swing, country and more. Full schedule inside!
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Cactus Lee
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-9 p.m. / $15 / $12 online presale / 21+
Cactus Lee is the stage name of Kevin Dehan, a prolific singer-songwriter and folk-realism artist based in Austin, Texas.
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2026 Redwood Coast Music Festival: Friday
Eureka / 1 p.m. / $80 / $185 4-day pass
A Humboldt tradition! Four days of Great American roots music, including jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, Americana, western swing, country and more. Full schedule inside!
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Eureka Symphony: Bold Beginnings
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $21 / $15 Adult at the door / $10 Student with ID at the door
The Eureka Symphony launches its 35th season with Bold Beginnings, a concert that sets the stage for an extraordinary season – bold, expressive, and full of life.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:15 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Ghouls, Grrrls, Gays & Theys HallowQueen Extravaganza
The Basement / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / $10 / 21+
DJs Blancatron & Anya Slayer joined by the They/Them Gays are ready to celebrate Gay Christmas, aka Halloween! Featuring gogos, burlesque and drag performances.
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Jon Q Public, Dumpster Puppies, The Smashed Glass, BERK & the JERX
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $15 / $12 online presale / 21+
Jon Q Public a is a punk band known for raw, high energy performances and catchy rock and roll songs with attitude.
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Medieval Festival of Courage
Perigot Park / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / $20 / $5 Children 3 to 12 years old / Free Under 2 years old
Fun-filled event for the whole family. The Imperial Knights, full contact jousting, will thrill the audience along with the Blue Lake Horse Archers riding horseback and shooting flying arrows.
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2026 Redwood Coast Music Festival: Saturday
Eureka / 10 a.m. / $100 / $185 4-day pass
A Humboldt tradition! Four days of Great American roots music, including jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, Americana, western swing, country and more. Full schedule inside!
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A Taste of G Street
See Event Description / 1-8 p.m. / $25
This event will highlight many of the shops on G street, all the way from Northtown down to South G!
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:15 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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Eureka Symphony: Bold Beginnings
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $21 / $15 Adult at the door / $10 Student with ID at the door
The Eureka Symphony launches its 35th season with Bold Beginnings, a concert that sets the stage for an extraordinary season – bold, expressive, and full of life.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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2026 Redwood Coast Music Festival: Sunday
Eureka / 10 a.m. / $80 / $185 4-day pass
A Humboldt tradition! Four days of Great American roots music, including jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, Americana, western swing, country and more. Full schedule inside!
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Medieval Festival of Courage
Perigot Park / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / $20 / $5 Children 3 to 12 years old / Free Under 2 years old
Fun-filled event for the whole family. The Imperial Knights, full contact jousting, will thrill the audience along with the Blue Lake Horse Archers riding horseback and shooting flying arrows.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-3:45 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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‘A Reason to Listen’ October Poetry Show
The Historic Eagle House / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / $7
Humboldt’s longest-running live poetry event. This month: Local author Jeff Woodke reads from his new book All the Way Home, which describes how he was abducted in Niger by Al Qaeda and held hostage for six and a half years.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Festival of the Sea
Trinidad City Hall / 6 p.m. / $85 / $85 Day-of (Oct 23) / $75 Pre-Event (Oct. 5–22 ) / $65 Early Bird (Sept 23–4)
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Festival of the Sea
Trinidad City Hall / 8 a.m. / $85 / $85 Day-of (Oct 23) / $75 Pre-Event (Oct. 5–22 ) / $65 Early Bird (Sept 23–4)
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Festival of the Sea
Trinidad City Hall / 10 a.m. / $85 / $85 Day-of (Oct 23) / $75 Pre-Event (Oct. 5–22 ) / $65 Early Bird (Sept 23–4)
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Poor Man’s Whiskey: Darkside of the Moonshine
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
PMW plays a set of originals and Pink Floyd’s Darkside of the Moon in it’s entirety.
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Ninth Annual Halloween Party
The Historic Eagle House / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / 21+
Where Humboldt’s adults do Halloween.
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Halloween on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza / 4-7 p.m.
Local vendors, delicious food and drinks, a festive bar for the adults, face painting, live entertainment, and more!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Ninth Annual Halloween Party
The Historic Eagle House / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / 21+
Where Humboldt’s adults do Halloween.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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