Saturday, Oct. 12
Top Events!
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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.
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Autumn at the Acres
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 11 a.m.
/ $5
Join us for a perfect fall day filled with shopping, hay rides, delicious food, kids activities, mini pumpkin patch, hot cider bar, and more!
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Sunny Brae Porch Fest
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/ noon-6 p.m.
/ Free
This will be a full day of live music throughout the neighborhood of Sunny Brae, with musicians on porches, lawns, and driveways. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, hop, and skip between venues.
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Savage Henry Comedy Festival
Humboldt County
/ 5-8 p.m.
150 comedians from across the country, performing in 60 shows across 10 venues in Eureka and Arcata.
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Arcata Soul Party
Septentrio Barrel Room
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
100% vinyl dance party with resident DJs Funky T Rex, King Maxwell, Philly Fresh, and DJ Red along with visuals by Alpha Info.
MØAA, Petiole
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
“Nocturnal dream pop, designed with throbbing heartbeats of 909 drum machines buried under alluring whispers of vocals and the sparkle of reverb-soaked guitars” -Post-Punk.com
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Trinidaddies Halloween
North Of 4th
/ 9 p.m.
/ $17.85
Beats by Dj Rosé, Kreepeeo and Krystal Kale. Drag performances by Kombujia, Glitterous Cliterous and garlic bread.
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All Events!
Community Mediator Training
Bayside Grange
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $400
/ 18+
Prepares participants for the phases of the Community Board mediation process.
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Birding Trip to Potawat Health Village
Potawot Health Village
/ 8-11 a.m.
/ Free
We will be birdwatching and touring the trail system that winds through the integrated landscape surrounding the clinic.
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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 Mark Colwell at the end of South I Street.
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Sequoia Park Ivy League
Sequoia Park
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
We have our own Ivy League in town and it’s not what you think. Instead of hitting the books hard to get that college degree, we are hitting the park hard to eradicate invasive ivy from our beloved Redwood forest.
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Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event
Trinidad State Beach
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Gloves and tools will be provided and all volunteers will receive a day pass to Sue-meg State Park. Rain/wind may cancel the event.
Volunteer at Trinidad State Beach
Trinidad State Beach
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Volunteers will use various hand tools to remove English ivy and other target species such as Scotch broom, Aaron’s beard, wild onion, and stinky Bob.
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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.
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Mike Craghead Carves Pumpkins
Organic Matters Ranch
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Meet-and-greet (or point-and-laugh) Mike Craghead as he removes the non-weird parts of pumpkins until only the super-weird stuff is left over!
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Trail Brush and Clean Up
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Trail Brush and Clean Up event! Let’s come together to celebrate our cultural heritage while giving back to our community.
HBG’s Seminar: From Vine to Wine
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $7
/ $10 Local adults
/ $7 Local seniors
/ $5 Other students
/ Free Military
/ Free College of the Redwoods faculty, staff,& students
/ Free Members
Get inspired and gain knowledge by a true wine expert; viticulturist Gary Binter.
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Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $3
Located at 819 Mad River Road, Arcata. Come celebrate the Fall season at the Pumpkin Patch at Green Spiral Farm. We have dozens of pumpkin and squash varieties with a big corn maze to wander around in!
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Ohana Comic Con
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $7 11 and older
/ Free 10 and under
Come on out for the Blue Lake Toy-Anime-Comic Con at the Sapphire Palace! There will be a number of actors and artists to talk with and get signatures from! Don’t forget to dress to impress!
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Autumn at the Acres
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $5
/ $5 all ages
We are thrilled to announce that Autumn at the Acres is back for its second year, and we can’t wait to share the excitement with our wonderful community.
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Pakistani Cuisine Kitchen Takeover
Alchemy Distillery
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free everyone is welcome
“We are proud to have Chef Maria bring her delicious Pakistani cuisine to our kitchen for two days.”
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Pine Needle Basketry Workshop at The Makers’ Space
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/ noon-3 p.m.
/ $45
Join Megan for this Pine needle basketry class at The Makers’ Space. Participants will learn about the different types of pine needles best suited for basket weaving, how to properly clean and prepare them, and the various techniques used to coil and stitch them into beautiful, functional baskets.
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Eastern European & Greek Festival
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/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
There will be an array of cultural delights, from traditional Eastern European and Greek food and drink to the lively tunes by the international folk band and local favorite, Chubritza.
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Mad River Market
See Event Description
/ noon-7 p.m.
/ Free
Come enjoy 30 art and craft vendors, food trucks, live music, pumpkin patch and corn maze, kid’s zone, raffles and more!
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In-Bay Keelboat Race
Humboldt Yacht Club
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
The In-Bay Keelboat Races are a series of quick and challenging events where we sail in Humboldt Bay. Come on down to the Wharfinger Buildings Patio to watch the start at 1300.
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Holiday in Humboldt
Eureka Skate Park
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Everyone
A community fundraiser! The humboldt skate park collectives 3rd annual “holiday in humboldt.” Pro/ am demo and skate jam helps raise funds for up coming and future youth and community projects.
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Battle of the Bands
Mateel Community Center
/ 1 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
/ $20 at the door
Cash prize for the winner!
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Playdates in the Park
See Event Description
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Playdates in the Park offers a safe and comfortable place for families to meet and share parenting and play experiences with children birth to five years.
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Dead Acres
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 3-10 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.
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BushFest ‘24
RampArt Skatepark
/ 3-11 p.m.
/ $20
Amongst other amazing bands we have No Living Witness, Goreskin Coffin, Wastewalker and of course Greybush!
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Connecting Diamonds: A Sound of Soul Event
Adorni Center
/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
When sung from your heart, this sacred word can uplift people of any walk of life culture or religion. It is a carrier of love between Soul and God.
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NRLT Boots & Birkenstocks Annual Celebration
Fortuna River Lodge
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ $100
Festivities include live music, a locally produced meal and appetizers, an open bar, and silent and live auction items that showcase the bounty of our region.
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Good Evening Music Series
Good Day Shop
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $5
Live music from Dash Danger of the California Poppies, local indie outfits Moosedive & Noah and the Bears.
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George Mooney
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Mooney is always a pleasure to have at the Gyppo Ale Mil. Come on in, relax, unwind, sips some beers next to the fire pit, and enjoy some live music!
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Lost Dogs
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
The Lost Dogs return to the taproom! A local favorite, the Lost Dogs has played in Humboldt County for many years.
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The 2024 Pyro Pumpkin Patch
See Event Description
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
This family event will be featuring fire dancing, live glassblowing, and the chance to purchase pumpkins of all sizes and design, come check it out!
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Worship Night
Faith Center Foursquare Church
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
This special time is for the entire community to come together in the Sanctuary to worship and praise the King as one body.
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Zombie Skate Night
Blue Lake Roller Rink
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $5
First 20 skaters get a free concession ticket with admission.
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Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
The best blues at the best venue for food, brews, and staff around.
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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.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $20 General
/ $18 Student/Senior
Sweeney Todd returns to London after being wrongfully imprisoned for years, only to discover the life he knew is now gone. To get his revenge he partners with a lowly pie shop owner to make meat pies out of murder most foul!
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NightHawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
NightHawk is a Humboldt County rock band dedicated to creating music that makes you want to dance!
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The Red Room
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Anya Slayer returns to The Red Room alongside resident DJs KreePeeO and Zero One!
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Magnificent Sanctuary Band Harvest Party
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ 21+
MSB is back at Humbrews for a very special Harvest Party weekend celebration. Featuring special guest Love Mischief.
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