Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Mobile CRV Buy Back Recycling
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October 5, 2026 -Hare Creek Stewardship Day
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October 5, 2026 -Sea Level Rise Zoom Workshop
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October 5, 2026 -Monday Night Jazz Jam
Mobile CRV Buy Back Recycling
The Mobile CRV Buy Back Recycling is at the Caspar Community Center Mondays from 8:30 to 5, but is closed for lunch 12 to 12:30 Redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry.
Hare Creek Stewardship Day
Hare Creek in Fort Bragg, monthly stewardship days are the First Mondays from 10am-12noon. Meet at the south end of the Mendocino Community College Coast Campus parking Lot, walk down to trailhead.
Sea Level Rise Zoom Workshop
The Mendocino County Department of Planning and Building Services, along with its partner, Environmental Science Associates, is hosting a series of public workshops throughout coastal Mendocino County related to the ongoing Sea Level Rise Resiliency Strategy project. The workshops will include a brief presentation on the findings of the Sea Level Rise Analysis & Risk […]
Monday Night Jazz Jam
Mendocino Coast Jazz Society Free Jam Sessions Monday evenings, at the “Tall Guy Brewery” in Fort Bragg.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Cal Fresh for College Students
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October 6, 2026 -Cold Weather Items Needed
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October 6, 2026 -Robert Plant with Saving Grace
Cal Fresh for College Students
CalFresh is now available to help more college student pay for groceries. If you are a student at University of California, a Community College, State University go to Benefits Cal to apply or call 877-847-3663
Cold Weather Items Needed
The Fort Bragg Food Bank is in need of warm, winter outerwear. AND TENTS for our unsheltered neighbors. They are requesting gently used jackets, sweaters, scarves and pants in all sizes, ages, colors and genders. Drop-Off items at 910 North Franklin Street, Fort Bragg Monday thru Friday 9am to 4pm Please only drop off items […]
Robert Plant with Saving Grace
Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian/ Rosie Flores Orpheum Theatre
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Walk and Roll to School Day
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October 7, 2026 -Little Free Pantries
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October 7, 2026 -Book Boogie Storytime
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October 7, 2026 -Alex Yanez @ Tall Guy
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October 7, 2026 -Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
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October 7, 2026 -Kendall Dean @ Heritage House
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October 7, 2026 -Drop In Volleyball
Walk and Roll to School Day
Wednesday October 7 is Walk and Roll to School Day An event to encourage students to walk, bike, scoot, or skate to school, promoting physical health, safer street routes, and reduced traffic congestion. Meet in the Redwood School Parking Lot at 7:30 and walk or roll to Dana Gray at 7:45
Little Free Pantries
The bring what you can, take what you need at the Little Free Pantries of Mendocino County. These little ""pantries" are stocked and cared for by the community. To help bring unopened non-perishable food items and hygiene products. Pantries are located at: the Anderson Valley Senior Center, Philo Post Office, on Coast Street and at […]
Book Boogie Storytime
Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends. Coast Community Library's storytime highlights the 5 early literacy practices (talk, sing, read, write, and play). Stay after Storytime for a fun craft. Ages 0-5 Wednesdays at10:30am
Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected from nearly ten years our guide spent interviewing […]
Drop In Volleyball
Every Wednesday evening it's volleyball games at the CV Starr Center for ages 16 and up
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Kelpfest Thursday
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October 8, 2026 -Cold Weather Items Needed
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October 8, 2026 -Poetry Writing Workshop
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October 8, 2026 -Kelpfest Thursday
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October 8, 2026 -Ukiah City Council Candidate Debate
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October 8, 2026 -Billy Schieve @ Heritage House
Kelpfest Thursday
North Coast Kelpfest will be an interesting, educational and entertaining events that combines art, science, food and film to tell the story of the kelp forests in Northern California with events along the coast from Fort Bragg to Elk. For more information go to KelpFest THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Schedulle~ LOCALS NIGHT 4:00-5:30PM ~ BEACH WRACK […]
Cold Weather Items Needed
The Fort Bragg Food Bank is in need of warm, winter outerwear. AND TENTS for our unsheltered neighbors. They are requesting gently used jackets, sweaters, scarves and pants in all sizes, ages, colors and genders. Drop-Off items at 910 North Franklin Street, Fort Bragg Monday thru Friday 9am to 4pm Please only drop off items […]
Poetry Writing Workshop
Find your inner poet at the Poetry Writing Workshop for Adults on the Second Thursday of the month, 3-4:30 pm at the Fort Bragg Library
Kelpfest Thursday
North Coast Kelpfest will be an interesting, educational and entertaining events that combines art, science, food and film to tell the story of the kelp forests in Northern California with events along the coast from Fort Bragg to Elk. For more information go to KelpFest THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Schedulle~ LOCALS NIGHT 4:00-5:30PM ~ BEACH WRACK […]
Ukiah City Council Candidate Debate
Thursday October 8 will be your opportunities to meet the candidates running for Ukiah City Council. Remember that local races are nonpartisan. Your candidates should be willing to hear from and answer to all groups. The debate is from 5:30 to 7:30 followed by an hour of a meet and mingle.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Homework CA
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October 9, 2026 -North Coast Kelpfest
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October 9, 2026 -Warehouse 21 @ RIVINO
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October 9, 2026 -Silent Book Club
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October 9, 2026 -Jared Nels @ Anderson Brewing
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October 9, 2026 -Jared Nels @Anderson Brewing
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October 9, 2026 -Teen Art Workshops
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October 9, 2026 -Fort Bragg Skate Night
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October 9, 2026 -Marcus McCallen @ Mendo Grove
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October 9, 2026 -West of Nowhere @ Tall Guy
Homework CA
California K-12 students can get free 24/7 access to HomeworkCA with their library card! Create a free account to access all of the features, or you can browse as a guest, at Homework CA. Through this program, library patrons will have access to over 250+ tutoring subjects and a host of test prep materials provided […]
North Coast Kelpfest
North Coast Kelpfest will be an interesting, educational and entertaining events that combines art, science, food and film to tell the story of the kelp forests in Northern California with events along the coast from Fort Bragg to Elk. For more information go to KelpFest FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 schedule 10:30-11:30AM ~ STORYTIME AT FORT BRAGG […]
Silent Book Club
The second Friday of the month enjoy a peaceful hour of reading you favorite book at the Coast Community Library for the Silent Book Club. Coffee and tea will be provied
Teen Art Workshops
Looking for a fun and creative way for teens to spend Friday evenings? Join artist and educator Norma Trejo for a series of monthly free art sessions designed exclusively for teens.These welcoming, hands-on classes are open to teens of all experience levels—from beginners to more practiced young artists. Participants will have the chance to explore […]
Fort Bragg Skate Night
Friday night in Fort Bragg is skate night at the Old Rec Center from 6 to 8. Rent a pair of skates of bring your own skates
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Sip and Stack
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October 10, 2026 -Rotary Torch Relay to fight Polio/Ukiah
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October 10, 2026 -Terra – Paintings by Virginia Sharkey
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October 10, 2026 -Redwood Valley Grange Second Saturday Flea Market
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October 10, 2026 -Fall Plant Sale
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October 10, 2026 -Free Drive Thru Flu Clinic/Ukiah
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October 10, 2026 -World Polio Torch Relay
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October 10, 2026 -2nd Annual Ridgewood Ranch Harvest Festival October 10th
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October 10, 2026 -Big BOOK SALE in Mendocino
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October 10, 2026 -Mendo Fire Dept Open House
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October 10, 2026 -Collaboration Between Writers & Visual Artists
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October 10, 2026 -North Coast Kelpfest
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October 10, 2026 -Book Donations
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October 10, 2026 -Auditions for Bertolt Brecht Play
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October 10, 2026 -Family Free Art Workshop
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October 10, 2026 -Empty Bowls Drive-Thru
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October 10, 2026 -Behind Redwood Curtain: Cannabis in CA Opeing
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October 10, 2026 -Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
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October 10, 2026 -Terra – Paintings by Virginia Sharkey
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October 10, 2026 -Saturday Game Night
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October 10, 2026 -Rick Estrio & Nightcats @ Blue Wing
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October 10, 2026 -Black Horse @ Tall Guy
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October 10, 2026 -Bonnie Raitt/Jon Cleary @ Bill Graham Civic
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October 10, 2026 -Bonnie Raitt @ Bill Graham Civic
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October 10, 2026 -CSN 1991
Sip and Stack
Sip and Stack at the Mendocino Art Center for an evening of metalsmithing, wine, and making. Whether you’ve always wanted to try metalsmithing, jewelry making or are looking to refresh your skills, or simply want to spend a creative evening making something with your hands, this is a wonderful introduction to the jewelry studio. No […]
Rotary Torch Relay to fight Polio/Ukiah
The Ukiah Rotary Clubs are bringing the global fight to end polio right to the Ukiah area! On Saturday, October tenth, Rotary is raising critical funds and awareness with a spectacular marathon relay. Between 8 am and 3 pm, the Ukiah High School Cross Country team will support the cause by carrying “a torch of […]
Terra – Paintings by Virginia Sharkey
In October Partners is presenting a show of large acrylic paintings by Virginia Sharkey called “Terra.” There’s a Second Saturday Meet the Artist October 10, 5-7pm at Partners Gallery
Redwood Valley Grange Second Saturday Flea Market
Come to the monthly Redwood Valley Grange Second Saturday flea market from 9 to 2. They have everything, tools, household items, vintage, crafts. Also free seeds and puzzles! Snacks and drinks available. Have something to sell? Rent a table for $15, $10 for grange members. Call 707-367-0693 to reserve
Fall Plant Sale
It is time to stock up at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Enjoy 20% off all plants, while current Gardens Members receive 30% off. And remember, there is never an admission fee to visit the Nursery, Garden Store, or Café, so stop by and shop anytime.
Free Drive Thru Flu Clinic/Ukiah
Mendocino County Public Health is encouraging residents to get their recommended vaccines this fall, including the annual flu vaccine. This is an important tool for preventing serious illness, reducing hospitalizations, and helping limit the spread of respiratory viruses. The Free Drive Thru Flu Clinic will be Saturday October 10 from 9am to noon at the […]
World Polio Torch Relay
The Rotary World Polio Torch Relay is coming to the Mendocino Coast October 10th and 11th! The coastal relay kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. in Fort Bragg, traveling along the Coastal Trail before continuing south to Mendocino. On Sunday, the torch travels through Point Arena and concludes its coastal journey in Gualala. Come out […]
2nd Annual Ridgewood Ranch Harvest Festival October 10th
Share in the harvest abundance at the 2nd Annual Ridgewood Ranch Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 10. Enjoy a day of family activities, including hay rides, a kids’ zone, a pumpkin patch, apple cider pressing, the Seabiscuit History Tour, work of local artists, fire engine demonstrations, and farm tours. The food options include apple cider […]
Big BOOK SALE in Mendocino
The Mendocino Community Library will have a great selection of fiction and nonfiction, mysteries and romances, children's books, coffee table books, and volumes for hobbyists at their Saturday October 10th book sale. Plus DVDs, books on CD, and jigsaw puzzles. Special deal from 2:00 to 3:00 pm: fill a grocery bag for $5.
Mendo Fire Dept Open House
The Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department invites you to their open house on Saturday October 10. They will have a free BBQ lunch, fire truck rides, exciting demos and live music from 2nd Hand Grass.
Collaboration Between Writers & Visual Artists
The Writers of the Mendocino Coast and the members of the Artists’ Coop of Mendocino are collaborating for the 15th year to produce an ekphrastic experience. Ekphrasis is a Greek word that, loosely translated, means art describing art. Think “Ode on a Grecian Urn.” Ten gallery artists have created art in their medium for ten […]
North Coast Kelpfest
North Coast Kelpfest will be an interesting, educational and entertaining events that combines art, science, food and film to tell the story of the kelp forests in Northern California with events along the coast from Fort Bragg to Elk. For more information go to KelpFest SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 schedule 11:15-11:30AM ~ OCEAN KEEPERS PLEDGE Portuguese […]
Book Donations
Could your bookcase use a bit of breathing room? The second Saturday of the month the Friends of the Fort Bragg take book donations from noon to 3 in the alley to the west of the library Please No: Periodicals, Text books, Travel Guides, “Sticky Cook Books, Medical, Health or Self help books, no CDS […]
Auditions for Bertolt Brecht Play
Auditions will be held October 10 and 16 in Willits for actors to perform in a staged reading of Bertolt Brecht’s 1941 satirical gangster play, “The Resistible Rise of Arturo UI”. Open to actors aged 18 and up, with no restrictions as to gender. The 1941 play to be performed at Willits Community Theatre is […]
Family Free Art Workshop
Families are invited to create together in a free fun, hands-on art workshop series led by local artist Julie Karlonas at Cobalt Gallery. These Saturday afternoon workshops are designed for parents to participate alongside their children, making art and memories together. All materials provided. Questions or more information: community@flockworks.org. Come be inspired, make something, and create […]
Empty Bowls Drive-Thru
Plowshares' signature fundraising event celebrates 20 years! Drive through to pick up a delicious tri-tip dinner for two, complete with homemade soup, salad, Dave’s famous rolls, dessert, local beer or wine, and a beautiful handcrafted bowl from a local artist. Empty Bowls Dinner
Behind Redwood Curtain: Cannabis in CA Opeing
Mendocino County Museum presents Behind the Redwood Curtain: Cannabis in Calif, exhibits with a focus on the years between the 1970s to legalization in 2016. Cannabis has been an integral, yet veiled, part of life in California, with complex stories and histories largely undocumented. Behind the Redwood Curtain will strengthen visitors’ understanding of this political, […]
Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected from nearly ten years our guide spent interviewing […]
Terra – Paintings by Virginia Sharkey
In October Partners is presenting a show of large acrylic paintings by Virginia Sharkey called “Terra.” There’s a Second Saturday Meet the Artist October 10, 5-7pm at Partners Gallery
Saturday Game Night
The City of Fort Bragg Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with Gateway Games and Music Merchant to host Saturday Game Nights at the C.V. Starr Community Center. From 6pm-9pm, bring your family and friends and come play! Games will include Dungeons & Dragons, tournament style video gaming, ping pong, classic board games, and […]
CSN 1991
The Saturday Night Super Star show for October 10 will be Crosby, Stills, and Nash at San Francisco's Warfield Theater on November 11, 1991
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 -Cal Fresh for College Students
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October 11, 2026 -Sip and Stack
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October 11, 2026 -Fall Plant Sale
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October 11, 2026 -North Coast Kelpfest
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October 11, 2026 -Landforms & Tectonics Walk
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October 11, 2026 -Collaboration Between Writers & Visual Artists
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October 11, 2026 -Bob Ayers Big Band @ Tall Guy
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October 11, 2026 -Aki Kumar Bollywood Blues Band @ Blue Wing
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October 11, 2026 -Turing Page @ MTC
Cal Fresh for College Students
CalFresh is now available to help more college student pay for groceries. If you are a student at University of California, a Community College, State University go to Benefits Cal to apply or call 877-847-3663
Sip and Stack
Sip and Stack at the Mendocino Art Center for an evening of metalsmithing, wine, and making. Whether you’ve always wanted to try metalsmithing, jewelry making or are looking to refresh your skills, or simply want to spend a creative evening making something with your hands, this is a wonderful introduction to the jewelry studio. No […]
Fall Plant Sale
It is time to stock up at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Enjoy 20% off all plants, while current Gardens Members receive 30% off. And remember, there is never an admission fee to visit the Nursery, Garden Store, or Café, so stop by and shop anytime.
North Coast Kelpfest
North Coast Kelpfest will be an interesting, educational and entertaining events that combines art, science, food and film to tell the story of the kelp forests in Northern California with events along the coast from Fort Bragg to Elk. For more information go to KelpFest SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 scheule 9:00-11:00AM ~ COMMUNITY DIVE AT CASPAR […]
Landforms & Tectonics Walk
Join Physical Geographer Rowena Forest to explore the western edges of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens to discuss and marvel at Northern California’s coastal landscape and landforms. They observe local geology, the evolution of coastal landforms including marine terraces, the tectonic forces and mechanisms that are shaping the landforms of coastal Mendocino, and the interplay […]
Collaboration Between Writers & Visual Artists
The Writers of the Mendocino Coast and the members of the Artists’ Coop of Mendocino are collaborating for the 15th year to produce an ekphrastic experience. Ekphrasis is a Greek word that, loosely translated, means art describing art. Think “Ode on a Grecian Urn.” Ten gallery artists have created art in their medium for ten […]
Turing Page @ MTC
As part of their 50th anniversary the Mendocino Theatre Company is pleased to present another "MTC TOO" Event. Sunday, October 11 it's one person show "Turing Page" written by and starring Angelica Page