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 Dan Greaney at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for incredible views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails, and a great diversity of birdlife.
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Walking Tour of the SAMSIP Project Area
Arcata Community Center / 9 a.m.-noon / Free
The City of Arcata is hosting a walking tour for the South Arcata Multimodal Safety Improvement Plan (SAMSIP).
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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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Children’s Author Festival
Humboldt County Library / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Between October 17 and 19, the beloved author festival will be sending twenty-five acclaimed authors to schools across the county and bringing them together for a public book sale and autograph signing party at the Eureka Branch of the Humboldt County Library.
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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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Pottery Painting Workshop
The Makers’ Space / 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / $45
New to ceramics? No worries! Try out three easy techniques for painting ceramic pottery.
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Community Mask Making Workshop
Dell’Arte / 11 a.m.-noon / $10 / $25 sliding scale
Under the guidance of professional mask maker Tony Fuemmeler of Dell’Arte International, use everyday items and upcycled materials to create a fun mask for Halloween and beyond!
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Haunted Museum
Redwood Discovery Museum / noon-4 p.m. / $4 / $25 family pass (non-members) / $20 family pass (members) / $5 adult non-members / $4 children 3-12 and museum members
The Discovery Museum will be transforming into a walk-through spooky interactive Halloween experience suitable for all ages!
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Haunted Museum
Redwood Discovery Museum / noon-4 p.m. / $5 / $3 members / Free kids under 12
Spooky (but not too spooky) event with food trucks, face painting, exploding pumpkins and all your favorite museum exhibits dressed up for Halloween!
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WNBA Finals Watch Party
See Event Description / noon-8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Minnesota Lynx take on the New York Liberty.
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Community Mask Making Workshop
Dell’Arte / 1-5 p.m. / $10 / $25 sliding scale
Under the guidance of professional mask maker Tony Fuemmeler of Dell’Arte International, use everyday items and upcycled materials to create a fun mask for Halloween and beyond!
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Community Grief Tending Art Ritual
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 2-5 p.m. / Free
We will then begin with orienting our intentions and to Francis Weller’s five gates of grief.
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Monster Mash Ball & Costume Paddle
Woodley Island Marina / 2-10 p.m. / $10
Join the costume paddle, or the party, or both! Proceeds benefit the Redwood Rafters, Humboldt’s youth whitewater rafting team, as they train for regional, national, and international competitions.
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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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Third Annual Halloween Block Party
Logger Bar / 2-7 p.m. / Free
Food trucks, 40 artisan vendors, a costume contest, live performances, DJs, and more.
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Duchess Burlesque: Bloody Kisses
The Old Steeple / 5:30 p.m. / $20 / $50 VIP / 21+
A night of theatrical, classic Burlesque inspired by the novels of Anne Rice. A unique experience as never seen before.
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Humboldt Roller Derby’s Nightmare on Wheels
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $12
Game One: HRD’s Spookiest Undead Expo, Black vs. White! Game Two: HRD vs. returning rivals, Cherry City Roller Derby! Come creep us out in your howling gowns and creepy-crawly suits for a COSTUME CONTEST at half-time!
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Mateel 45
Mateel Community Center / 6 p.m.-midnight / $15 / $10 Members
Celebrating 45 years of the Mateel Community Center stewardship and longevity in the community with music by Los Rakas.
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A Banjo Makes 3
Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Enjoy their energetic performance as they bring the spirit of Bluegrass to Shelter Cove.
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Irie Rockerz
Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-8 p.m. / Free
“Irie Rockerz, the Northern California trio, is not just a band; they’re a musical journey that intertwines Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Hip-Hop with the cultural tapestry of Humboldt County and Jamaica.”
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Band of Brothers
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Enjoy rock and a bit of Americana as well as a handful of originals songs and covers.
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Dead Acres
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 6-10 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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Humboldt Roller Derby Broadcast
KZZH, 96.7 FM / 6-10 p.m. / Free
Derby… on the radio!
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Skeleton 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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The Secret Society of Silly Things
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-8:30 p.m. / $10
Join us live Saturday, October 19th for a night of unhinged hilarity of the improvisational variety featuring local comedy legends from On The Spot and Savage Henry!
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Scared of the Ocean Tour
Synapsis / 7 p.m. / $10 / Free No one turned away.
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Cal Poly Humboldt Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $15 / $5 Children / Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The ensemble will perform Overture in Bb by Caesar Giovannini. Overture in B-flat is a spirited composition written in a contemporary manner and in one tempo throughout.
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Loud Neighbors Brass Band, Safety Corridor
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8-11 p.m. / Free
Come party Nawlins’ style with some brass jams!
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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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Highway Bound
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Highway Bound hails from Southern Oregon; they bring a robust country music repertoire with an emphasis on Shania Twain material.
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Comedian Marc Maple
See Event Description / 8-9:30 p.m. / $10
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Braturday Night Live
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $5
Savage Henry’s Saturday late show produced and hosted by Brandy Lara and Evan Vest.
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Makenu, HisPanic! at the Disco
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Local favorites Makenu kicking off their tour with a party en el Chivo! Featuring deejays HisPanic! at the Disco bringing the dance floor vibes all night.
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Noir
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
Noir, the lovely blues and swing jazz and a favorite of many Basement fans, is holding it down on Saturday night!
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