Humboldt has had a BIG week – if you’re into world-famous musicians doing free concerts and stuff… Besides that, there are Christmas goods for sale already and a good friend of mine had a “river day” this week. The garden is confused about wether to bloom or wilt, and around town, the vibe is definitely up, even as we’re slowing down.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS 2022
Do NOT miss THIS SPECIAL EDITION WEBPAGE, updated weekly through October, with ALL of the local Humboldt County events for Halloween. It currently has OVER 50 HALLOWEEN RELATED EVENTS! The page includes, Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, Nightlife and more. Young and Old alike can appreciate the way Humboldt turns out for Halloween in style! Send us your Halloween event at hello@athomeinhum
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
11A-7P Local businesses will be hosting local artists for all to enjoy! Support local. Shop local.
AND THE SHOW GOES ON: AN AUTUMN VARIETY SHOW
7P Feet First Dancers presents “And the Dance Goes On: An Autumn Variety Show” at the Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. And a great variety it is! Modern, African, Jazz, Swing, Belly Dance, Aerial – all showing the creativity and dedication of dancers – young and old – who live in our community. Adding spice to the dances will be spoken poetry and singing. Enough to feed your love of the arts. Ticket price is $15-20 sliding scale, and children on laps are free. There will be refreshments with a Middle Eastern theme as well as wine and beer by donation.
“SHE KILLS MONSTERS” – OPENING NIGHT
7:30P “She Kills Monsters”, written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Sarah Peters Gonzales, tells the story of Agnes Evans (played by Miah Carter), an average woman who loses her parents and little sister Tilly (Geneva Bell) in a car accident. Having been very distant from her sister while she was alive, Agnes embarks on an adventure to get to know her sister better by playing a Dungeons & Dragons module that Tilly had written, and discovers things she’d never imagined. Adult Language. All humans, elves, orcs, demons, and other mythical beings 15+ welcome. (Fri & Sat 7:30P, Sun 2P through 10/30)
8-10:30P Join the new Latin social dance event with DJ B-Suave Every 3rd Friday at Redwood Raks, Arcata Suggested donation $5–$10 December dancing will be on the 9th. ONGOING through March 2023.
ON MORE WEEK ON STAGE – Waking Sam Beckett
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
8A-12N Calling all runners, walkers, 5K lovers, and anyone who wants to get dressed up and active for a great cause! Get moving with Nation’s Finest Eureka at our upcoming series of 5K races as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Multiple Nation’s Finest locations are participating to honor five decades of service while bringing our communities together to support America’s military veterans and their families. All proceeds will benefit our programs and services designed to help veterans find stable housing, get back on their feet, and improve their lives in a measurable way. At Madaket Plaza – 1st and C Streets, Eureka.
10A-1P Water is essential to life, and also to art! As a versatile medium, watercolors are a great tool for creative depictions of our natural surroundings. During this workshop, explore beginner level painting techniques, learn about the different materials available, and practice new skills. Some beginner level materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own. **RSVP required. Please call or email us to sign up.** At the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR FESTIVAL BOOK SALE AND SIGNING
10A-2P Meet 24 children’s authors and illustrators from around the country invited by the Humboldt County Children’s Author Festival. Members of the public will be able to buy their books at this lively event and have them autographed! Fun for all ages. Follow link to learn about the authors and this beloved festival’s decades of tradition.
11A-4P This is a kiddo friendly event! Kids 10 and under are FREE!!! DRESS TO IMPRESS! The Cosplay (Costume) Contest is promptly at 2:30pm EACH DAY! The sign up sheet will be by the admissions table! All ages are welcome!!! Admission is $8, but if you mention this event listing we will take $1 off making it only $7 at the door per day! Cameras are ok! Yes!!! Free parking!!! Woohoo!!
11A-5P Celebrate International Archaeology Day on October 22 from 11:00am-5:00pm at The Clarke Museum! We have partnered with Cal Poly Humboldt to offer a day of free admission and activities! This is the first in person Archaeology Day in two years, so come out and join the fun. Students and faculty from Cal Poly Humboldt will be hosting a variety of activities including flintknapping demonstrations, simulated excavation boxes, clay pinch pot making, finger weaving and more! Shirley Laos will be demonstrating and teaching participants how acorns are cracked with traditional tools to highlight the unbroken culture of the local area. Come visit and experience the thrill of uncovering history and its relationship to the present
2P Redway PTSA presents the Fun Fair! This beloved family event features Carnival Games, Music, Food, Cake Walk, Sweet Shop, Book Sale, Face Paint, Photo Booth, Raffle, Silent Auction, Costume Contests, Super Slide, Jack-O-Lantern Contest and more! All proceeds for directly to classroom funds supporting students and teachers of Redway Elementary school.
5:30P Join us for our Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser at The Heights Casino in Trinidad. This fundraiser will help raise funding for the We Are Up Greenhouse Project, as well as support other local community projects, McKinleyville High Scholarships, and international student exchange programs. Cocktail hour, followed by delicious catering, and a live and silent auction. For more information, tickets, or to donate to the auction, send us a message!
5:30-8:30P A special night of celebration of light over darkness featuring Indian-cuisine, wine, local music and hand crafted Indian goods.
ADULT NIGHT AT THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM
7-9PLet your inner child out to play! Back by popular demand and for one evening only. Humboldt’s only children and science museum opens its doors for ages 21+ for an evening of music, performances, drinks, and a silent auction. All proceeds from Adult Night go toward new and improved exhibits, programs, classes, and scholarships. Tickets include museum entry, drinks, desserts, and performances. This fall fundraiser is sure to be the most fun you’ll have supporting a local nonprofit! Performances include local dancers and live music. The silent auction consists of amazing donations from Humboldt vendors and businesses such as Benbow Inn and Eureka Carriage Company. Masks are not required for this event. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in advance at our website in link. Must have ID to enter.
AND THE SHOW GOES ON: AN AUTUMN VARIETY SHOW
7P Feet First Dancers presents “And the Dance Goes On: An Autumn Variety Show” at the Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. And a great variety it is! Modern, African, Jazz, Swing, Belly Dance, Aerial – all showing the creativity and dedication of dancers – young and old – who live in our community. Adding spice to the dances will be spoken poetry and singing. Enough to feed your love of the arts. Ticket price is $15-20 sliding scale, and children on laps are free. There will be refreshments with a Middle Eastern theme as well as wine and beer by donation.
“SHE KILLS MONSTERS” – OPENING NIGHT
7:30P “She Kills Monsters”, written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Sarah Peters Gonzales, tells the story of Agnes Evans (played by Miah Carter), an average woman who loses her parents and little sister Tilly (Geneva Bell) in a car accident. Having been very distant from her sister while she was alive, Agnes embarks on an adventure to get to know her sister better by playing a Dungeons & Dragons module that Tilly had written, and discovers things she’d never imagined. Adult Language. All humans, elves, orcs, demons, and other mythical beings 15+ welcome. (Fri & Sat 7:30P, Sun 2P through 10/30)
GASLIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR THE EUREKA HERITAGE SOCIETY
8P – This is a fundraiser for the Eureka Heritage Society, sponsored by Pierson’s Building Center Go to eurekaheritage.com and click on the ticket symbol to purchase your ticket directly from NCRT. “Gaslight” is a drama perfect for this time of the year, actually any time of the year. It is just as thrilling now as it was when it was shown and performed years ago Come out and find out what this gaslighting thing is all about.
ON MORE WEEK ON STAGE – Waking Sam Beckett
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD… AND BEYOND
MATTOLE GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8-11A All the pancakes you can eat Made from scratch using Mattole grown organic Hindley wheat, Fresh organic eggs cooked any way you like. Choice of bacon or sausage, Coffee or Milk, organic orange juice. Adults $10 – Kids 6 and Under Eat for FREE! The Mattole Grange is located at A. Way Park on the Mattole Road between Honeydew and Petrolia. Great camping and swimming at A. Way Park and hearty breakfast at The historic Mattole Grange Hall
8A-11A Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, eggs to order, coffee, juice and mimosas. At The Ferndale Veteran’s Memorial Building.
WINGS WAFFLES AND WINE FUNDRAISER
10A-3P Mother’s Cooking Experience is fundraising for a food truck to share their Afro-Cuban cuisine throughout Humboldt, Trinity, & Del Norte county’s. Their goal is to raise $30,000 to launch the next phase of business in mobile dining. For this event they hope to sale 200 plates to push them even closer to their goal! Please join them with your support on October 23rd for Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Crispy & Warm Waffles and Locally Loved Wine in Arcata at Septentrio! Free entrance & access to games, raffle prizes, and vendor bingo. Chicken & Waffle plates are just $15 (with vegan alternatives)!
FALL GARDEN CELEBRATION AND PLANT SALE
10A-3P Fall is perfect for planting. Come stock up on native plants at Friends of the Lost Coast’s Native Plant Sale & Garden Celebration- Sunday, October 23 from 10a.m. to 3p.m in Whitethorn. A wide selection of flowering native annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and grasses are available. Professional Landscaper, Cheryl Lisin, will be on hand to consult and the fun will include garden tours, kids activities, acoustic music and refreshments. The Native Plant Sale & Garden Celebration is Sunday, October 23 from 10 to 3 at the Lost Coast Education Center at 768 Shelter Cove Road. Look for the Native Plants.
11A-12:30P Please join us for another Social Action Sunday. This week, we will be gathering on our own HUUF campus to look at some of the ways in which we – as individuals, households, and citizens – can lower our carbon footprint and be a part of the change that is needed in addressing the climate crisis. We’ll take a tour of our building and see what eco-friendly initiatives have been taken here, learn more about plant-based diets, and hear from members of our Climate Action Campaign as to ways to get involved in this pivotal issue of our time. (707) 822-3793
11A-4P This is a kiddo friendly event! Kids 10 and under are FREE!!! DRESS TO IMPRESS! The Cosplay (Costume) Contest is promptly at 2:30pm EACH DAY! The sign up sheet will be by the admissions table! All ages are welcome!!! Admission is $8, but if you mention this event listing we will take $1 off making it only $7 at the door per day! Cameras are ok! Yes!!! Free parking!!! Woohoo!!
1-2:30P FREE – All levels Dance Class 60 minute cardio class using West Indian, Hip Hop and Dancehall choreography and music.Come chune in the park with the crew. Led by Mo Harper-Desir 1pm start time join whenever you can $5 suggested donation. Repeats November 27th.
AND THE SHOW GOES ON: AN AUTUMN VARIETY SHOW
2P Feet First Dancers presents “And the Dance Goes On: An Autumn Variety Show” at the Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. And a great variety it is! Modern, African, Jazz, Swing, Belly Dance, Aerial – all showing the creativity and dedication of dancers – young and old – who live in our community. Adding spice to the dances will be spoken poetry and singing. Enough to feed your love of the arts. Ticket price is $15-20 sliding scale, and children on laps are free. There will be refreshments with a Middle Eastern theme as well as wine and beer by donation.
“SHE KILLS MONSTERS” – OPENING NIGHT
2P “She Kills Monsters”, written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Sarah Peters Gonzales, tells the story of Agnes Evans (played by Miah Carter), an average woman who loses her parents and little sister Tilly (Geneva Bell) in a car accident. Having been very distant from her sister while she was alive, Agnes embarks on an adventure to get to know her sister better by playing a Dungeons & Dragons module that Tilly had written, and discovers things she’d never imagined. Adult Language. All humans, elves, orcs, demons, and other mythical beings 15+ welcome. (Fri & Sat 7:30P, Sun 2P through 10/30)
ON MORE WEEK ON STAGE – Waking Sam Beckett
Monday
10A-1P Are you looking for a job? Sign up for Pathway to Payday today! This unique and innovative FREE 4-day employment workshop series focuses on enhancement of application, resume and interview skills, and offers participants the opportunity to interview with real employers for real jobs. This FREE series will take place October 24th-27th from 10am to 1pm each day at the Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center. Apply on our website at uplifteureka.com or call 707-672-2253.
6:30-8P A guided paint class with Chelsea Rose and all-you-can-eat pasta buffet with salad and breadsticks, coffee, tea and soda. Wine specials. Vegan/vegetarian options available. $50 At Bear River Casino.
Wednesday
6-7:30P Crafts led by Library Fairy Shoshanna and spooky tales by local storyteller Ross Mackinney. Each child in attendance gets to choose their own free book to keep. (707) 269-1962
Thursday
SOROPTOMIST GRAB-N-GO MEAL BOX FUNDRAISER
11A-1P & 4P-6P Choose from three options: pulled pork sandwich, chicken enchilada or kale salad and brown rice. Meals include sides and dessert. Order by Oct. 24. Pick up at St. Mary’s Hall. Send orders and payment to: S. I. Arcata, P.O. Box 388, Arcata, CA. Email available in link. Venmo payment available. (707) 839-7441
8P On a dark and stormy night, Brad and Janet find themselves seeking shelter at a mysterious old castle. Little do they know, they’ve arrived just in time for the premiere of mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter’s “perfect” creation. The night’s misadventures will cause Brad and Janet to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love, and lust. This show is a loving homage to classic horror with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilariously sexy, wild ride that no audience will soon forget. At the Ferndale Repertory Theater, Thur-Sun
DON’T FORGET to check the ONGOING EVENTS page – full of stuff to do, like classes, workshops, guided hikes and more.
SAVE THE DATE
DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL OF ALTARS – 11/2
TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS 2022 – 11/17
SOMETHING BLUE BRIDAL FAIR – 11/17
ALSO COMING SOON – The 2022 Holiday Craft Fair Guide – supporting our local artisans! If you know of a craft fair in Humboldt County this Holiday Season, please email us at [email protected] so we can add you to the growing list!
…THERE IS DEFINITELY MORE!! YOU’LL WANT TO KEEP SCROLLING FOR THE FULL LIST OF EVENTS HAPPENING LOCALLY, INCLUDING ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES, A LIST JUST FOR KIDS, AND THE LIVE MUSIC AND MORE IN THE LINKS BELOW.
LIVE MUSIC/ETC
Looking for a live show? We’re updating this page constantly, trying to include all of the local venues we can find, with their latest events listed in an easy-to-read way. There continues to be more and more happenings throughout Humboldt including a huge variety of music, comedy, open mics, outdoor venues, trivia and more.
JUST FOR KIDS
This list of ideas of ways to keep your kids happy includes a wide variety of options all over Humboldt.
ONGOING EVENTS
Ongoing events are the backbone of our community’s offerings. Click through to find the list broken down by each town/city and see what kind of ongoing happenings, workshops, classes, etc are in the works where you live.
STAY BUSY, LEARN A SKILL, MEET SOMEONE NEW!
VOLUNTEER/DONATE
Our amazing local non-profits are always hosting an array of events that benefit the people and land of our community. We’re lucky to have so many powerful and supportive groups that keep the backbone of Humboldt alive and well. Consider offering a few hours of your time, donating cash or goods or participating in a fundraiser for any number of our community organizations.
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