Saturday, Oct. 3
Top Events!
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Pastels on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza
/ 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
Pastels on the Plaza transforms Arcata’s sidewalks into a colorful outdoor art gallery while supporting early childhood development and education!
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Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival
Fortuna
/ 9 a.m.
Fortuna transforms into a vibrant, family-friendly autumn wonderland. This historic event celebrates the rich heritage, small-town charm, and agricultural abundance of the Eel River Valley
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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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2026 Redwood Coast Music Festival: Saturday
Eureka
/ 10 a.m.
/ $100
/ $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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A Taste of G Street
See Event Description
/ 1-8 p.m.
/ $25
This event will highlight many of the shops on G street, all the way from Northtown down to South G!
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.
Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:15 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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Eureka Symphony: Bold Beginnings
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $21
/ $15 Adult at the door
/ $10 Student with ID at the door
The Eureka Symphony launches its 35th season with Bold Beginnings, a concert that sets the stage for an extraordinary season – bold, expressive, and full of life.
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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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Mr. Vale’s Math Class
North Of 4th
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
The six-piece funk band brings rollicking dance-party vibes backed by zippy horns, wink-and-a-nod lyrics, and an energizing stage performance to the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
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All Events!
Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
/ $2.50 Youth
Come checkout the Adorni Center and the various classes that we have available daily!
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Volunteer Trails Stewards Eureka Wharf Trail Workday
See Event Description
/ 9-11 a.m.
We will be mainly digging out grass and invasive plants. We have a few tools, but you would like to bring your own that would be helpful.
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October Eureka Trash Bash!
See Event Description
/ 9-10:30 a.m.
/ Free
Join the City of Eureka, PacOut Green Team , and STIL for the bi-monthly Trash Bash!
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Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market
Madaket Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Shop a selection of seasonal seafood.
Local Artists and Makers
Los Bagels, Arcata
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Saturdays are for bagels and local treasures! Join us at Los Bagels Arcata this summer as we welcome a rotating lineup of amazing local artists and vendors right outside the shop.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Farmers’ Market
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Rise & Bloom! 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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Josh Stein installation
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/ 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ 21+
Josh Stein’s mixed-media artwork is installed at MOCA Humboldt.
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AAUW: Women and Rangelands
Wharfinger Building Bay Room
/ 9:30-11:30 a.m.
/ $10
Rangelands cover half the world’s land and serve as home to unique biodiversity and pastoral communities.
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iPhone Garden Photography
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $81
/ $71 members
Unlock the power of your iPhone camera!
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Making Home Cured Olives
Sea Goat Farmstand and Folk School
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $45
Join John Sutter to learn the traditional art of home-curing olives!
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Education Series: Caring for Houseplants
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $10
/ $7 Senior non-members
! Join us in welcoming Dr. Elliott Parivar and learn how to make the most of your indoor garden.
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Watercolor Workshop
Adorni Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ 18+
Join Eureka Community Services in a plein air style watercolor painting class outdoors!
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The Tattoos & Tarot Autumn Market
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Seven Stars Tattoo celebrates their 10 year anniversary with the Tattoos & Tarot Autumn Market.
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Fortuna Pumpkin Patch
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Back for 2026! There will be piglets, goats, and a large variety of pumpkins in every size, color, and purpose (carving, eating, or decorating).
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4th Annual Natural Science Day
Garberville Town Square
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ Free
Organized by Friends of the Lost Coast, this showcase of the natural sciences features educational activities, informational displays, and nature art programming for all ages.
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4th annual Natural Science Day
Garberville Town Square
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ Free
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Breaking Free: Enter a Life of Joy & Happiness - A Sound of Soul Event
Adorni Center
/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
People of all faiths and walks of life are warmly welcome to join this HU Chant and interactive discussion.
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13th Annual Eureka Zombie Walk
Humboldt County Courthouse
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ Free
All ages are welcome to join the zombie horde as we lumber from the court house through the streets of Arts Alive!
Cultural Center Tours!
Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center
/ 6-7 p.m.
Explore Wiyot history and culture with William “Sonny” Frank IV during our monthly Cultural Center Tours at Eureka’s Arts Alive!
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Creature Corner: Art by Graham Payne
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Creature Corner is a solo exhibition by Humboldt County artist Graham Payne featuring original creatures, sculpture, paintings, masks, artifacts, and other biological impossibilities.
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Olsonian Horror Picture Show
Zeno’s Curious Goods
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Showcasing paintings by Chris Olson with space drone music by EtherAir.
Beer Scouts
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
The Beer Scouts are a Northern California power trio that defines raw rock & roll: guitar, bass, drums… and someone screaming over it!
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Buddy Reed
Friends of Sound
/ 6-8 p.m.
If you’re wandering around old town Saturday evening stop by, check out the cool old vinyl and dig some real deal blues.
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Elderberry Rust Stringband
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
A mix of americana-folk classics, bluegrass, blues, and a variety of covers from the Grateful Dead and Ween to Bob Dylan and John Prine.
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Tempest Goth Night
The Shanty
/ 8-11:45 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
A dance night for the darkly inclined.
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LGBTQ Stand Up Comedy Showcase
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Jack Fischer will be supported by other local queer comedians Brandy Lara, Jared Kawanami, Tyler Graham and Elizabeth Hassler. Brookey Haskell hosts!
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Monument Road
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Monument Road plays all of your country favorites from every era.
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Dev Step, Beepollen, Mind’s Medicine, Skinny Pepperwood
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
Free live music! With Live painting.
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Club Resurgence, Forbidden1, killthecolonizer, Homie D
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 $10 after 10pm. $5 before
/ 21+
Dark Haus Rave Presents.
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