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Teen Wednesdays

Today · 8 AM – 10 AM

Ukiah Branch Library · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Teen Play Time Come hang out at the Ukiah Branch Library Do you want a chill place to hang out after school with snacks and the option to participate in a variety of monthly activities? Teen Play Time is expanding to bring you some new monthly programs every Wednesday in the Ukiah Branch Library Teen Room. Come join us Wednesdays starting at 2:30 p.m. for anime, crafts, table-top gaming, and STEM ventures. +First Wednesday of the Month: Anime Asylum – Watch some anime and try out Japanese snacks! +Second Wednesday of the Month: Crafting Corner – Create and play with the craft of the month! +Third Wednesday of the Month: Tabletop Time – Play board games and participate in micro-RPG sessions! +Fourth Wednesday of the Month: Tech Gremlins – Come experiment with us, take apart electronics, build STEM projects and explore various STEM activities! All programs are made possible through the generous support of Friends of the Ukiah Valley Library and Mendocino County Library. For more information, please visit www.mendolibrary.org or contact the Ukiah Branch at (707) 463-4490.

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Deep Valley : People, Places, Memory

Today · 3 AM – 9:30 AM

Grace Hudson Museum · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

With this 2026 exhibition we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Grace Hudson Museum, the 150th anniversary of the City of Ukiah, and the 250th anniversary of our nation by exploring elements of the Greater Ukiah Valley — past and present — which have helped create and shape community. Deep Valley: People, Places, Memory takes a look at places and associations such as Todd Grove Park, the Palace Hotel, Mendocino State Hospital, Pinoleville Rancheria, the Latino Americano Concilio, the Ukiah Haiku Festival, City of 10,000 Buddhas; and, to be sure, the history and evolution of the historic Sun House and the Grace Hudson Museum.

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Road Trip on the Famous Redwood Highway Exhibit

Today · 4 AM – 10 AM

Mendocino County Museum · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Mendocino County Museum is currently hosting a special main gallery exhibition perfectly aligned with your travel plans: “Road Trip! Discover Mendocino County by Way of the Famous Redwood Highway”. Centered around the 100-year history of the Redwood Highway (US 101), the exhibit features vintage community collections, community artifacts, and historic photos celebrating the iconic stops that shaped local tourism.

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80 Revolutions Around the Sun

Today · 4 AM – 10 AM

Corner Gallery Ukiah · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

The paintings of Polly Palecek

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Textures

Today · 4 AM – 10 AM

Art Center Ukiah · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Local artists show works in a variety of materials and textures.

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Things That Go Bump in the NIght

Today · 4 AM – 11 AM

Medium Art Center · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Medium Art Center invites the community to Things That Go Bump in the Night, a juried group art exhibition.

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Willits Farmers Market

Tomorrow · 8 AM – 11 AM

Willits City Park · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

At the Willits City Park every Thursday afternoon.

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Wines &amp; Spines Book Club at the Beehive Restaurant

Tomorrow · 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM

The Beehive Restaurant · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesMovies & Shows

Wines &amp; Spines Book Club Monthly Book Discussions (Offsite, In-Person) Thursday, October 29 from 5:15- 6:45 PM The Beehive Restaurant 131 E. Mill St, Ukiah, CA 95482 Adults 21 and over are invited to join our monthly book club, Wines &amp; Spines. We will meet at The Beehive restaurant in downtown Ukiah on the last Thursday evening of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m., except for holidays when we will meet on the 3rd Thursday. Please note on 10/29 we'll meet 15 minutes earlier. Studies show reading for pleasure reduces anxiety and increases our capacity for compassion. Join us for the long-awaited return of this popular book club for monthly discussions on thought provoking books through a social justice lens. We will read novels and memoirs including “All Fours” by Miranda July, “Better Living through Birding” by Christian Cooper, and “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich. A full list is available at the Ukiah Branch Library. Please email Melissa Carr at carrm@mendocinocounty.gov or call 234-2862 to sign up.

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FREE Trivia Night @ The Thirsty Axe

Tomorrow · 9 AM – 11 AM

Ukiah Official Events · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll ages

The Thirsty Axe Events for October 29th 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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FREE Thirsty Thursday Karaoke @ The Thirsty Axe

Tomorrow · 12 PM – 4:30 PM

The Thirsty Axe · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll ages

Join us for our FREE Karaoke Night at The Thirsty Axe every Thursday from 7 PM to midnight! Take the stage and sing like a star on our professional setup, complete with top-notch sound equipment. While you're here, enjoy a full menu of delicious food and explore our full bar, featuring 16 handles of beer on tap. It’s the perfect spot to unleash your inner performer or just sit back and enjoy your friends going down in flames!

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Family Fort Night

Friday · 11 AM – 1 PM

Ukiah Branch Library · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Family Fort Night Forts &amp; Crafts &amp; Snacks, Oh My! Friday, October 30 at 6 PM The Ukiah Branch Library invites children and their caregivers to join us for a cozy after-hours event in the children’s room. Join us at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 30 when each group of participants will be provided with materials to build their own special fort. After all forts have been completed, we’ll spend the remaining time enjoying our creations, working on a seasonal craft, snacking on provided food and beverages, and finally packing up our fabulous forts before heading home! This event is open to all ages but is geared towards children ages five to 12. All children under age 13 require adult supervision. This event is sponsored by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library. For more information, please visit the library website at www.mendolibrary.org or contact the library at (707) 463-4490.

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The Third Last Friday Fundraiser

Friday · 9 AM – 2 PM

Medium Art Center · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

At Medium Art Center, join us for collage-making, a live DJ and good company.

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Crochet For Causes

Saturday · 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Ukiah Branch Library · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Crochet For Causes At the Ukiah Branch Library Every Other Saturday from 2:30- 3:30 PM The Ukiah Branch Library welcomes all fiber enthusiasts ages seven and up to a bi-weekly crochet class in the children’s room, perfect for anyone interested in learning how to make amigurumi creatures, small accessories, and other cute crochet items. Local teen fiber artist Aarya Desai will lead participants through a different project each session, with the goal of eventually creating crochet items for donation to medical patients in need. This class will take place every other Saturday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm beginning on July 25. We hope to see you there! All supplies will be provided courtesy of the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library. For more information, please visit www.mendolibrary.org or contact Sam White, the Ukiah Branch Library Children’s Librarian, at 707-234-2865.

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Halloween Teen Lock-In

Saturday · 12 PM – 4:55 PM

Ukiah Branch Library · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Teen Lock-IN IN THE UKIAH BRANCH LIBRARY Saturday, October 31 at 7 PM Ghouls, gamers, and goblins aged 13-18 are invited to a night at the library. Join us for a special Halloween lock-in on Halloween itself from 7 pm through midnight. We’re featuring a costume contest with prizes, crafts, games, and food to keep you energized! Battle each other in glow-in-the-dark laser tag! Get creative transforming Barbies into zombies, vampires, and other monsters! Challenge each other in the late-night game lounge with Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, or one of our many board games! This is your night to hang with other teens, have fun, and experience the library like few can. Permission slips are required. A parent or guardian must drop you off and pick you up. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Ukiah Valley Library. For more information, please visit www.mendolibrary.org or contact the Ukiah Branch at 707-463.4490.

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The Enchanted Pumpkin Path

Saturday · 9:15 AM – 1 PM

6280 3rd Street, Calpella, CA · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

The magic of Halloween is here.

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TESTA HARVEST FEST

Saturday · 2 AM – 7 AM

Testa Coffee &amp; Wine Shop · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Saturday, October 31st | 9am-2pmRedwood Valley TESTA ANTIQUES • TESTA COFFEE &amp; WINE • RANCH WALK Come enjoy a little country Halloween at the ranch! Bring the kids, dress up, and enjoy a festive fall morning at Testa. Horses 7 photo ops Farm animals Hay bale maze Halloween coloring &amp; kids craft table Donuts &amp; coffee Wine Food trucks Special furniture sale at Testa Antiques Come anytime between 9am-2pm and enjoy a relaxed fall day at Testa! Family-friendly • Costumes encouraged • Free to attend

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Ukiah Cars &#038; Coffee

Sunday · 1 AM – 2 AM

Happy Donuts · Ukiah · < 1 mi

FREEAll ages

MORNING WITH A SIDE OF HORSEPOWER Cars and Coffee Ukiah is fun for the whole family with an eclectic showing of Ukiah's finest automobiles. Classics, race cars, exotics, hot rods, muscle cars, tuners —you name it, they’re here. Cars and Coffee is a free event for spectators on the first Sunday of the month at Happy Donuts Parking Lot.