Saturday, Oct. 1
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Pastels on the Plaza 2022
Arcata Plaza
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The first Saturday in October is the day families, artists, and sponsors gather on the Arcata Plaza for a magical art show. The sidewalk is transformed into a gallery of art with a riot of color! This benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services is supported by local businesses.
MIGRATIONS: Walking Together
Arcata Playhouse
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The structure of this event is a procession: We will start in front of the Arcata Playhouse and finish with a celebratory parade at Valley West in Carlson Park. At several stops along the way cultural groups will share their work, play, and culture.
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Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival
Fortuna
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
“The historic Apple Harvest Festival is a city-wide celebration of history, family, and farms, with plenty of apple and cider tasting!”
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2022 Medieval Festival of Courage
Perigot Park
/ 10 a.m.
/ $10
/ $5 kids 3-12
A family weekend of stories, skill, amusements, medieval morsels, treasures, knights, and royal horses celebrating agricultural traditions. There will be jousting, music, fairies, face painting, petting zoo/pony rides, a tavern, dance and aerial performances, food, art and craft vendors, and more.
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30th Redwood Coast Music Festival
Eureka
/ 10 a.m.
The three-decade celebration of roots American music will feature more than 40 performers – from national to regional and local acts – playing at seven Eureka venues.
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Oktoberfest
The Pub
/ 1-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free kids 12 & under
Booty Shakin Music has a STACKED lineup featuring: Scarub of Living Legends, OG of Slightly Stupid, Woven Roots, Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge, DJ Leo, GoldyLocks, G.Davis, Eli Fowler, Nac One, Dj D’Vinity, The Moondots, Checkered Past & Flo J Simpson. Costume contest! Beer belly competition!
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Wine by the Sea
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $55 Public
/ $45 Friends of the Dunes Members
Imagine spending an afternoon gazing out at the ocean, sipping local wines and nibbling locally made cheeses and other tasty treats. Now add good friends, live music, a wine pull and fabulous auction items.
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Chase The Comet, ThunderCloud
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
In 2016 ’Chase the Comet’ members, front woman Nika Comet and guitarist Alexander Mishustov hopped on a flight from Moscow, Russia to Los Angele, and experienced eye-opening inspiration.
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Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
Based on Hamlet’s “To be or not to be,” Natural Shocks is a 60-minute, one-woman tour-de-force play that bursts to life when we meet a woman waiting out an imminent tornado in her basement.
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Tiny, Beautiful Things
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. Directed by and featuring Cynthia Martells, Tony-nominated local actress.
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Mike and Victoria: Evan Vest’s Album Recording
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
/ 18+
Humboldt County comedian Evan Vest records his first album, Mike And Victoria, live at the Savage Henry Comedy Club in Eureka, California.
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All Events!
Humboldt Botanical Gardens Annual Online Auction
See Event Description
/ 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
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Pastels on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ $250 Large square
/ $150 Small Square
/ Free Artists
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Audubon Guided Birding Tour
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 9 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.
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Eureka October Trash Bash
Bayshore Mall
/ 9-10:30 a.m.
Please meet at Walmart behind the Bayshore Mall and we will pick up trash around the surrounding waterfront areas. When you arrive, you will need to sign in and get supplies.
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Paddle Clean-up
Humboldt Bay
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Calling paddlers (kayak, canoe, other watercraft) to join Explore North Coast (a local paddling club) to clean up around Humboldt Bay. Launch from boat ramp under bridge to Samoa. Culinary prize for best trash.
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Kayak Cleanup of Humboldt Bay
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-noon
Join Explore North Coast for a kayak cleanup near Tuluwat Island! This event is part of Coastal Cleanup Month 2022, which is coordinated by the Northcoast Environmental Center.
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Humboldt Sponsors 55th Annual Rummage Sale
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
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AAUW-Humboldt Explores Hospice of Humboldt
Red Lion Hotel
/ 9:30 a.m.-noon
/ $9
/ $24 Including breakfast
Join the Humboldt branch of the Am Assoc of University Women (AAUW) for a discussion of Hospice of Humboldt.
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Pumpkin Patch!
Shively
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Pumpkin patch! Three days this year, multiple varieties! We have a wide selection of carving, specialty, and pie pumpkins!!
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Fortuna Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Located at 1813 Eel River Drive in Fortuna, this year we’ve even got a CORN MAZE! Lots of pumpkin varieties for decorating, carving, and cooking! There will also be pigs and goats to pet.
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Oktoberfest
Bigfoot Taproom
/ 1-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Bigfoot Taproom is bringing Germany to you! There will be drinks, food, games, and prizes. Food by The Ville Co., including a variety of sausages, sauerkraut, and pretzels.
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Historic Eureka Chinatown Walking Tour
See Event Description
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ $20
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Photo Voice Exhibit Event at Eureka Arts Alive!
Jefferson Community Center
/ 4:30-7 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt Allies for Substance Use Prevention (ASUP) are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Court and Community Photo Voice exhibit event will happen at the Jefferson Community Center in the “J” Café space.
The Haunted Seaport
The Epitome Gallery
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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Josephine Johnson
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 6-9 p.m.
It’s been five years since Josephine Johnson performed in Humboldt County—now, she’s back featuring music from her two most recent albums. A 2007 Cal Poly graduate, Johnson now lives on the east coast where she performs regularly at venues in North Georgia.
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Ophelia’s Daydream
Blondies Food & Drink
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $5
Come join the fun! Ophelia’s Daydream is a jam band formed in Humboldt County. These seasoned players put new fire into crowd favorite classic rock jams.
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Los Drastic Gnarlys & Friends
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
“A night of high-energy local bands and good times.”
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The Undercovers
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Playing everything from AC/DC to Bruno Mars, Led Zeppelin to Notorious B.I.G. This definitely isn’t your dads cover band.
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Karaoke FUNdraiser for Meredith for Arcata City Council
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $20
/ 21+
Join Arcata City Council Candidate Meredith Matthews and Treat Yourself Entertainment for an evening of karaoke fun!
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Late Night Comedy! Farm to Table!
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11-11:59 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
It’s a late night comedy showcase hosted by Baseball Robby. Loosey goosey funny show.
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Comedy Showcase: Farm to Table
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11:15 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ Free those who attended 9 pm show
/ 18+
Local comedian Baseball Robby currates a line up of local and touring acts for a night cap of comedy after the headlining show.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENING: 12:00, 7:30
- AVATAR (2009): 3:50
- AVATAR 3D (2009): 12:10, 7:30
- BARBARIAN: 11:50, 2:30, 5:20, 8:10
- BROS: 11:30, 2:20, 5:10, 8:00
- BULLET TRAIN: 4:40, 7:40
- DON’T WORRY DARLING: 11:40, 1:00, 2:40, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 8:20
- JAWS 3D (1975): 5:25
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 11:45, 2:10
- PEARL: 8:25
- SEE HOW THEY RUN: 12:20, 3:00
- SMILE: 12:00, 1:30, 2:50, 4:20, 5:40, 7:10, 8:30
- THE GREATEST BEER RUN EVER: 1:50, 4:50, 7:50
- THE WOMAN KING: 12:50, 4:10, 7:20
Mill Creek Cinema
- BARBARIAN: 11:50, 2:30, 5:20, 8:10
- BROS: 11:30, 2:20, 5:10, 8:00
- DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: 1:00, 4:00
- DON’T WORRY DARLING: 11:40, 2:40, 5:30, 7:00, 8:20
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 11:45, 2:10, 4:30
- SEE HOW THEY RUN: 5:40
- SMILE: 12:00, 1:30, 2:50, 4:20, 7:10, 8:30
- THE WOMAN KING: 12:50, 4:10, 7:20
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 6:50