International Conference on Oil, Gas and Petroleum Engineering
See Event Description / 8 a.m.-6 p.m. / $739 / $439 virtual
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McKinleyville Coffee With a Cop
See Event Description / 9-11 a.m. / Free
“The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between deputies and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the deputies in your neighborhood.”
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CNPS Discounted Sales
Freshwater Farms Reserve / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
In case you missed the North Coast Chapter, California Native Plant Society (CNPS) fall plant sale, they will be open for additional discounted sales at specific times during the month of October.
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Humboldt Dash & Splash
Sequoia Humane Society / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / $20 / $10 Dash & Splash members
Canine dock diving.
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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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Garberville Farmers’ Market
Garberville Town Square / 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Garberville Farmers’ Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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Far Out Farm Girl Pumpkin Patch
See Event Description / noon-5:30 p.m. / Free
We have a huge variety of awesome quality organic pumpkins and heirloom squash, thousands to choose from! Come take pictures in gamma’s house and the enchanted castle. Take 211 towards Ferndale, left on Coffeecreek rd. Go a block and a half and turn right into the field entrance.
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Course for Creativity
The Sanctuary / 4-5:30 p.m. / $20 / $150 For all classes
“The course for Creativity is intended for adults, but anyone over 15 would be appropriate. I have the intention to share various means to find and explore inner creativity.”
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Laffy Hour Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Hard week at work! Comed blow off some steam and hear or even tell some jokes at Laffy Hour!
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Dark and Grimmly’s Carnival of Fear
McKinleyville High School / 6:30-10 p.m. / $10
The carnival is back in town…and something has gone horribly wrong with the side shows. Mayhem at Macktown presents: Dark and Grimmly’s Carnival of Fear, a terrifying experience not for the faint of heart. We recommend any children under 13 be accompanied by an adult.
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy / 7-10 p.m. / Free / 21+
Professional level jazz twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) at the SpeakEasy.
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Jon Durnell
Brass Rail Bar / 9-11 p.m. / Free
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Karaoke
Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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College Night: Fright Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.
Drink Specials, Costume Contest & Prizes!
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Ghost Train
Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m. / 21+
Dance hits in the Thirsty Bear Lounge.
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