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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Sunny Brae Porchfest
See Event Description / noon-6 p.m.
Community-driven, family-friendly music festival where local musicians perform on front porches and lawns of homes in a neighborhood, creating a walkable, free event to foster community spirit.
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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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SHCF: Ron Lynch
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 11 p.m. / $20
“You know him Portlandia, Conan, Too Late, Bobs Burgers, Adventure Time, and Home Movies…now see him live in Eureka as part of the Savage Henry Comedy Festival.”
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OktoBEARfest
Sequoia Park Zoo / 4-7 p.m. / $25 / $30 at the gate / 21+
This 21+ after-hours fundraiser celebrates BEARS and BREWS while benefiting conservation and animal programs at the Zoo!
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David Ambrosio/Russ Meissner Sextet
Arcata Playhouse / 8-10:30 p.m. / $20 / $15 Students/Seniors
This powerful New York-based sextet reassembles to open the 21st season of the Redwood Jazz Alliance.
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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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SHCF: Eddie Pepitone
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 11 p.m. / $20
They call him the Bitter Buddha, comedian Eddie Pepitone is a master of the dark art of comedy. Hailed as a modern day cross between Jackie Gleason, Don Rickles and Eckart Tolle.
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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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Three: The Evolution of the Piano Trio
Arcata Playhouse / 7-9:30 p.m. / $25 / $75 Patron / $40 Resserved Seating / $20 Advance Sales
After Hours traces the piano trio from the first jazz trio to the trios playing today.
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Green Spiral Farm Haunted Corn Maze
See Event Description / 7:30-10:30 p.m. / $18 / $18 GA
Five nights of haunted farm fun, carnival energy, pumpkins, photo ops, and a full-scale haunted corn maze arrive this October.
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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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Green Spiral Farm Haunted Corn Maze
See Event Description / 7:30-10:30 p.m. / $18 / $18 GA
Five nights of haunted farm fun, carnival energy, pumpkins, photo ops, and a full-scale haunted corn maze arrive this October.
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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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Imaad Wasif, Bleater
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-10 p.m. / $15 / $12 early bird - online / 21+
Imaad Wasif (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, lowercase, alaska!) is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer known for his emotionally charged songs and mercurial sound.
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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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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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Green Spiral Farm Haunted Corn Maze
See Event Description / 7:30-10:30 p.m. / $18 / $18 GA
Five nights of haunted farm fun, carnival energy, pumpkins, photo ops, and a full-scale haunted corn maze arrive this October.
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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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Green Spiral Farm Haunted Corn Maze
See Event Description / 7:30-10:30 p.m. / $18 / $18 GA
Five nights of haunted farm fun, carnival energy, pumpkins, photo ops, and a full-scale haunted corn maze arrive this October.
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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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Green Spiral Farm Haunted Corn Maze
See Event Description / 7:30-10:30 p.m. / $18 / $18 GA
Five nights of haunted farm fun, carnival energy, pumpkins, photo ops, and a full-scale haunted corn maze arrive this October.
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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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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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