• October 11 -- Big River Interpretive Walk
  Recreation, Historic: Discover Big River and Mendocino! Learn about the Big River Estuary, the cultural history of Mendocino, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Big River Kiosk at Big River Beach. Walks last approx. one hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Contact Jenny Hall at the Mendocino Land Trust for more information.
  Fee: Free!Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 962.0470

• October 16 - 19 -- Wine Camp
  Wine Education: Wine Camp is a delectable 3-day, 3-night adventure into the intricacies of wine and food. You will have hands-on experience with many of Anderson Valley's finest wine producers, exploring how wines are made, why they taste the way they do, the art of blending, the science of barrel aging, and more. Call for more information.
  Fee: $2800 per person, double occupancyTime: Thursday afternoon through Sunday lunch Phone Number: (707) 937.9912

• October 18 - 19 -- Ukiah Country PumpkinFest
  Festival, Family Fun: The Country Pumpkinfest blends a Harvest and Music Festival into the Halloween holiday in this annual two-day event. Enjoy live music, fiddle contest, children's carnival, pie-eating contest, beer & wine tasting, arts & crafts and pet costume contest. Downtown Ukiah. Parade at 10 a.m. on Sat. starting at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds.
  Fee: FreeTime: Parade starts at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6231

Ongoing Events

• October 25 - November 2 -- Day of the Dead Festival
  Festival: Venues throughout Mendocino are joining in the festival. Besides an encore of last year's community-created quilts, galleries and wineries are hosting an altar trail. There will be cooking demonstrations, a chance to make wearable folk art and a repeat of the very popular tequila tasting.
  Fee: varies per eventTime: Varies Phone Number: (888) 466.5683

• Tuesdays, May - October -- Ukiah Farmers Market
  Market: Downtown Ukiah's Farmers Market is the place to be for live acoustic music, arts & crafts, fresh produce, local wines, microbrews, and a bite to eat at the outdoor tables, located at the Alex R. Thomas Plaza between State and School Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6729

• Wednesdays, May - October -- Fort Bragg Farmers Market
  Market, Family Fun: Every Wednesday. We are in the heart of Fort Bragg, Spruce & Main Sts. Our vendors bring a wide variety of foods including fine crafted cheese, fresh fish, honey, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Child friendly. Come play in the street with us!
  Fee: FreeTime: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.4330

• Ongoing Every Third Wednesday -- Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
  Recreation: Over 100 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens each year. Join the experts and learn more about our avian friends. Walks start at the Gardens Entrance. Tour is included in the Gardens admission. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg.
  Fee: $10 General; $7.50 Seniors; $4 Juniors; $2 ChildrenTime: Walk starts at 8 a.m. (call for seasonal hours of operation) Phone Number: (707) 964.6362

• Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge
  Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.
  Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• Thursdays, May - October -- Willits Farmers Market
  Market: We have a relaxed atmosphere under the trees with laughter and music provided by the Willits Farmers Market Musicians. Vendors provide a wonderfully diverse selection of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, plants, flowers, sausage, fish, honey and unique gifts. City Park, 100 East State Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: ( 707) 354.1134

• First Friday of every month -- First Fridays in Fort Bragg
  Reception, Museums & Exhibition: On The First Friday of every month in Fort Bragg from 5-8 p.m. Downtown galleries and businesses stay open later on that Friday evening with receptions and events for exhibiting artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707)937.5397

• Saturdays, May - October -- Gualala Farmers Market
  Market: Gualala Farmers Market is the place to find seasonally available fresh fruit, vegetables, preserves and bakery goods as well as plants and flowers. Gualala Community Center, Highway One and Center Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.3726

• Saturdays, May - October -- Ukiah Farmers Market
  Market: Downtown Ukiah's Farmers Market is the place to be for live acoustic music, arts & crafts, fresh produce, local wines, microbrews, and a bite to eat at the outdoor tables. Located at the Alex R. Thomas Plaza between State and School Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6729

• Saturdays, May - October -- Boonville Farmers Market
  Market: Locally grown and prepared plants, vegetables, fruits, bread, coffee and flowers. Located in the Boonville Hotel parking lot every Saturday. Hwy 128 at Boonville Hotel.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: ( 707) 895.2949

• Every Second Saturday -- 2nd Saturday Gallery Opening
  Reception, Exhibition: Galleries in Mendocino & Little River have receptions for their new shows each month. Enjoy meeting local artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• TBA -- Kelley House Museum's 28th Annual Silent Auction
  Auction, Benefit: The Annual Silent Auction is the major fundraiser for Kelley House Museum. New items, antiques, collectibles, furniture and more are auctioned to raise money for the non-profit museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing Mendocino Coast history. Crown Hall, 45285 Ukiah Street, Mendocino, CA,
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5791

• TBA -- 3rd Annual Gualala River Run
  Recreation, Benefit: 10K, 5K runs & 5K Fun Walk. Family Fun Pack discount available. Courses follow the Gualala River through the redwoods. Participants receive a T-shirt. Event includes raffle, music and more. Proceeds benefit Action Network Family Resource Center.
  Fee: Adults $25-30. 18 and under are $10.Time: All races start at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.5413

• TBA -- Abalone Festival & Cook-Off
  Celebration: This popular event attracts creative cooks from far and wide to compete for great prizes and a chance to win Caribbean vacation. Mendocino Area Parks Assoc. members have first chance at tickets, which are usually sold out by the first week in July. Caspar Community Center, Caspar
  Fee: Call for tickets in advanceTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.4700

• TBA -- Hopland Passport Weekend - Food & Wine
  Celebration, Wine Education: Visit (8) wineries that will pull out all the stops to show the finest Rhone, Italian, Burgundian, and Bordeaux wines made in Mendocino. Each winery will entertain you in their own special way, which could include: live music, bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbeques, book signings, art shows, reserve & future tastings, and much more!
  Fee: $30 all inclusiveTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 433.3689

• TBA -- Summer Saturday Art Fest
  Celebration, Benefit: The art fest is a juried art and craft fair with 10% gross going to Gualala Arts. Booths include ceramic, glass, leather, and jewelry items as well as photography and art. Downtown Gualala, in the grassy field in back of the Gualala Hotel.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.1138