77 things to do in Whitethorn, CA starting between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. this week, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. On the first page: 14 community, 14 talks + ideas, 9 family, 4 festival. Among them: Military Appreciation Days at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (Wednesday 9 a.m.); McKay Forest Workday – Wednesday at McKay CF – Redwood Fields (Wednesday 9:30 a.m.); Food for People, Rio Dell at Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department (Wednesday 10 a.m.); Wild Mushroom Display at Ford House Visitor Center (Wednesday 10 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensFort Bragg, CA42 mi
Talks + ideas
Military Appreciation Days at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, California.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 N Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
McKay CF – Redwood FieldsEureka, CA53 mi
Other
McKay Forest Workday in Eureka.
McKay CF – Redwood Fields, 2508 Fern St., Eureka, CA 95503
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Rio Dell Volunteer Fire DepartmentRio Dell, CA39 mi
Other
Food for People distribution at the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department, 50 Center St. RCRC will be tabling.
Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department, 50 Center St., Rio Dell, CA 95540
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
Talks + ideas
MendoParks' free annual mushroom and lichen display at the Ford House Visitor Center and Museum, featuring live local specimens.
Ford House Visitor Center, 45035 Main St., Mendocino, CA 95460
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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10:15 a.m. Pacific Time
Arcata Branch Library(behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA59 mi
Family
A baby program for infants and pre-walkers with song, rhyme and one-on-one time on and under the parachute.
Arcata Branch Library, 500 Seventh St., (behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA 95521
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Veteran’s Memorial Building Fort BraggFort Bragg, CA42 mi
Community
Fort Bragg Veterans Day Ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Building Fort Bragg in California.
Veteran’s Memorial Building Fort Bragg, 382 North Harrison, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Community
Willits Senior Center 7th Annual FUN-ding Raffle at Harrah Senior Center Willits in California.
Harrah Senior Center Willits, 1501 Bechtel Road, Willits, CA 95490
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
Adorni CenterEureka, CA55 mi
Community
A Veterans Day Program at the Adorni Center in Eureka, an indoor waterfront recreation facility and event space owned and operated by the City of Eureka, with a full-size gym and a conference room.
Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka, CA 95501
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m. Pacific Time
Arcata Branch Library(behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA59 mi
Family
Preschool storytime at the library, celebrating early literacy as families talk, sing, read and play together.
Arcata Branch Library, 500 7th Street, (behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA 95521
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. Pacific Time
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2 p.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Fortuna Veterans Memorial BuildingFortuna, CA41 mi
Live music
Veteran’s Day Tribute at Fortuna Veterans Memorial Building in California.
Fortuna Veterans Memorial Building, 1426 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Fortuna Branch LibraryFortuna, CA41 mi
Community
Fortuna Branch Library, 753 14th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Ferndale Branch LibraryFerndale, CA42 mi
Community
Builders Club at the library: Lego bricks, building kits and Duplo for creative builds and fun challenges. Everyone is welcome.
Ferndale Branch Library, 807 Main Street, Ferndale, CA 95536
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensFort Bragg, CA42 mi
Talks + ideas
Military Appreciation Days at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, California.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 N Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. Pacific Time
McKay CF – Redwood FieldsEureka, CA53 mi
Other
A McKay Forest workday at McKay CF – Redwood Fields.
McKay CF – Redwood Fields, 2508 Fern St., Eureka, CA 95503
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–1 p.m. Pacific Time
Lost Coast Nature Center & Native Plant GardenWhitethorn, CA2.8 mi
Talks + ideas
A garden work party at the Lost Coast Native Plant Garden. Volunteers can deadhead, pull weeds, fix paths and prep planting beds.
Lost Coast Nature Center & Native Plant Garden, 768 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Mendocino Coast ClinicsFort Bragg, CA42 mi
Community
A men's cancer support group at Mendocino Coast Clinics.
Mendocino Coast Clinics, 205 South Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
Talks + ideas
MendoParks' free annual mushroom and lichen display at the Ford House Visitor Center and Museum, featuring live local specimens.
Ford House Visitor Center, 45035 Main St., Mendocino, CA 95460
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Pacific Time
Family
Redwood Discovery Museum playgroup, free for all RCRC families and the diverse community. Sponsored by RCRC.
Redwood Discover Museum, 612 G Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time
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10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Fortuna Branch LibraryFortuna, CA41 mi
Community
Fortuna Branch Library, 753 14th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Kelley House MuseumMendocino, CA50 mi
Talks + ideas
A walking tour of landmarks from the TV show Murder, She Wrote, including the Victorian house of sleuth Jessica Fletcher and a hotel that housed many suspects and actors, for $25.
Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Fort Bragg LibraryFort Bragg, CA41 mi
Talks + ideas
Poetry Writing Workshop on the art of poetry.
Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m. Pacific Time
Next Level GamesEureka, CA55 mi
Board games
Casual Commander for Magic: The Gathering: 100 card singleton decks, no duplicates except basic lands and cards that state otherwise, a starting life total of 40, and a Commander that must be a legendary creature, with some exceptional cases.
Next Level Games, 417 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95501
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m. Pacific Time
Arcata Branch Library(behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA59 mi
Chess
Casual drop-in chess and games at the library. Bring a chess board and drop in.
Arcata Branch Library, 500 Seventh St., (behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA 95521
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensFort Bragg, CA42 mi
Talks + ideas
Military Appreciation Days at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, California.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 N Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
MendoParks' free annual mushroom and lichen display at the Ford House Visitor Center and Museum, featuring live local specimens.
Ford House Visitor Center, 45035 Main St., Mendocino, CA 95460
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Pacific Time
Coffee and conversation at the Girl Scouts' Eureka Program Center: ask questions and learn about local Girl Scout opportunities.
Girl Scouts of Northern California - Eureka Shop, 3203 T Street, Eureka, CA 95503
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m. Pacific Time
Eureka Main LibraryEureka, CA55 mi
Family
Baby Read & Grow, with books, songs, play and exploration to develop a child's love for books and start early literacy practices, for little ones 0-18 months with their caregivers.
Eureka Main Library, 1313 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Pacific Time
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10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Pacific Time
Fort Bragg LibraryFort Bragg, CA41 mi
Family
Storytime with fun stories, fingerplays and songs.
Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific Time
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10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Fortuna Branch LibraryFortuna, CA41 mi
Family
A weekly storytime with Ms. Violet that grows early literacy skills with stories, songs and fun.
Fortuna Branch Library, 753 14th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
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10:45 a.m. Pacific Time
Eureka Main LibraryEureka, CA55 mi
Family
Preschool storytime celebrating early literacy as families talk, sing, read and play together in the Children’s Room, for children ages 2 to 6 with their caregivers.
Eureka Main Library, 1313 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time
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1 p.m. Pacific Time
Fort Bragg LibraryFort Bragg, CA41 mi
Talks + ideas
Help with laptops, cell phones and tablets, plus email and social media, at the Redwood Coast Senior Center.
Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. Pacific Time
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1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Hospice of HumboldtEureka, CA53 mi
Community
A grief support group based at the Hospice of Humboldt chapel, with room for new attendees.
Hospice of Humboldt, 3327 Timber Fall Ct, Eureka, CA 95503
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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2 p.m. Pacific Time
Arcata Branch Library(behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA59 mi
Community
A Call to Yarns, a weekly drop-in for knitting, crochet, weaving and other yarn crafts. Bring your current project and supplies; all skill levels and ages welcome.
Arcata Branch Library, 500 Seventh St., (behind and below City Hall) Arcata, CA 95521
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. Pacific Time
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2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Eureka Main LibraryEureka, CA55 mi
Community
Eureka Main Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka, CA 95501
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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3:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Shelter Cove Community ClubhouseWHITETHORN, CA6.7 mi
Other
Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse, 1555 Upper Pacific Dr., WHITETHORN, CA 95589
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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3:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Family
A bilingual story time sharing stories and songs in Spanish and English, best suited for children ages 2 to 6, with families and caregivers welcome.
Fortuna Branch Library, 753 14th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
Ferndale Branch LibraryFerndale, CA42 mi
Community
A reading at Ferndale Branch Library where Mark Sommer shares a passage from Cherish: Love in a Season of Loss, followed by questions and light refreshments.
Ferndale Branch Library, 807 Main Street, Ferndale, CA 95536
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m. Pacific Time
Redwood AcresEureka, CA53 mi
Market
Fig Twig Holiday Market at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Franceschi Hall and the Vickers Building, kicking off the holiday shopping season.
Redwood Acres, 3750 Harris St, Eureka, CA 95503
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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9 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time
Shelter Cove Community ClubhouseWHITETHORN, CA6.7 mi
Other
Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse, 1555 Upper Pacific Dr., WHITETHORN, CA 95589
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time
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9 a.m.–11 a.m. Pacific Time
Other
Hikshari’ Trail Workday in Eureka.
Hikshari’ Trail: Elk River Access Area, 4301 Hilfiker Ln, Eureka, CA 95503
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m. Pacific Time
Caspar Community CenterCaspar, CA46 mi
Festival
A weekend of fungi presentations and hands-on workshops from the Mendocino Coast Mushroom Club, celebrating all things fungi.
Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, CA 95420
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Caspar Community CenterCaspar, CA46 mi
Festival
Fungi Festival at Caspar Community Center in California.
Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, CA 95420
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Talks + ideas
A class at Lavender Rose in Eureka where you make a quilted witch hat.
Lavender Rose Fabrics Quilt Shop, 301 West Harris Street, Eureka, CA 95503
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Pacific Time
Arcata Co-opArcata, CA59 mi
Community
The Humboldt Library Foundation has a table at the Arcata Co-op.
Arcata Co-op, 811 I street, Arcata, CA 95521
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Community
Willits Senior Center 7th Annual FUN-ding Raffle at Harrah Senior Center Willits in California.
Harrah Senior Center Willits, 1501 Bechtel Road, Willits, CA 95490
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Kelley House MuseumMendocino, CA50 mi
Talks + ideas
Murder, She Wrote walking tour of landmarks from the TV show, including the 1888 Victorian home of Jessica Fletcher.
Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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12 p.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time
Little Lake GrangeWillits, CA53 mi
Community
Day of the Divine: Celebrating the Feminine at Little Lake Grange in Willits, California.
Little Lake Grange, 291 School St, Willits, CA 95490
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time
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12 p.m. Pacific Time
North Coast Role PlayingEureka, CA55 mi
Board games
North Coast Role Playing, 1846 Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. Pacific Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Pacific Time
Flockworks Creative CenterFort Bragg, CA42 mi
Art
Family Free Art Workshop at Flockworks Creative Center in Fort Bragg, California.
Flockworks Creative Center, 430 North Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time
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1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Festival
Creatures That Spook Us: Owls! 🦉 at Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center in Caspar, California.
Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center, 15501 North Highway 1, Caspar, CA 95420
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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1 p.m. Pacific Time
Carl Johnson CompanyEureka, CA55 mi
Food & drink
A cookie cake decorating class with Jeny Giraud, a finalist on The Greatest Baker. $50 per person.
Carl Johnson Company, 3950 Jacobs Ave, Eureka, CA 95501
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. Pacific Time
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1 p.m. Pacific Time
Eureka Main LibraryEureka, CA55 mi
Family
Eureka Main Library, 1313 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. Pacific Time
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2 p.m. Pacific Time
Benbow Historic InnGarberville, CA11 mi
Other
Benbow Wine Auction at Benbow Historic Inn in Garberville, California.
Benbow Historic Inn, 445 lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA 95542
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Pacific Time
The Eureka TheaterEureka, CA55 mi
Theater
This StrangeBrew puts homebrewers in the spotlight, the people brewing craft beer in backrooms and garages.
The Eureka Theater, 612 F Street, Eureka, CA 95501, Eureka, CA 95501
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Pacific Time
The Eureka TheaterEureka, CA55 mi
Theater
StrangeBrew 14: Hum-Brewed at Eureka Theater in California.
The Eureka Theater, 612 F Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Redwood Discover MuseumEureka, CA55 mi
Talks + ideas
Afternoon at the Museum in Eureka.
Redwood Discover Museum, 612 G Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m. Pacific Time
Next Level GamesEureka, CA55 mi
Board games
Casual Commander for Magic: The Gathering: 100 card singleton decks, no duplicates except basic lands and cards that state otherwise, a starting life total of 40, and a Commander that must be a legendary creature, with some exceptional cases.
Next Level Games, 417 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95501
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. Pacific Time
Lost Coast Nature Center & Native Plant GardenWhitethorn, CA2.8 mi
Market
The final native plant sale of the fall season at the Lost Coast Nature Center, your last chance to stock up on native plants.
Lost Coast Nature Center & Native Plant Garden, 768 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–1 p.m. Pacific Time
Lost Coast Nature Center & Native Plant GardenWhitethorn, CA2.8 mi
Talks + ideas
The final native plant sale of the fall season at the Lost Coast Nature Center, your last chance to stock up on native plants.
Lost Coast Nature Center & Native Plant Garden, 768 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Coast CinemasFort Bragg, CA42 mi
Festival
Best of the Fest Sunday at Coast Cinemas in Fort Bragg, California.
Coast Cinemas, 135 South Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time
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