2026 Annual Brew Fest
Sat, Oct 3, 1:00–5:00 PM Mill Street PlazaNot listed
Craft beer, cider and mead tastings, food vendors and live music by Perfect Stranger in historic downtown.
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Classic Monster Showcase: Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Saturday, October 3, 2:00–3:30 PM Downtown Grass Valley, Grass Valley LibraryFree
Free afternoon screening featuring Abbott and Costello, classic monsters, comedy and family-friendly spooky fun.
Art & Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 3, 10 AM–2 PM Sierra College Nevada County Campus, 250 Sierra College DrFree
Live music, student art, workshops, pumpkin and face painting, games, refreshments and hands-on college activities.
BRRPD Soccer Games
October 3, 2026, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Gary Clark FieldNot stated
A full day of Bear River Recreation and Park District soccer games.
Cars and Coffee Grass Valley
Oct 3, 7:00–10:00 AM McKnight Crossing shopping centerFree
Weekly morning meetup for car enthusiasts.
Classic Monster Showcase
Sat, Oct 3, 2:00-3:30 PM Grass Valley Library, 207 Mill StFree
Free screening of Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man, part of the library's October monster-movie series.
Earth's Treasures Gem & Mineral Show
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Nevada County Fairgrounds$5 adults; free ages 12 and under and mi
Gems, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, kids activities and an 8-foot mosasaurus skeleton.
Fruit Bats with Matthew Logan Vasquez
Saturday, October 3, 8:00 PM The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main StSee listing
All-ages Fruit Bats concert with opening performer Matthew Logan Vasquez. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Three Times Through at Grass Valley Brewing Company
Sun, Oct 4, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM Grass Valley Brewing Company, 141 E Main StFree
Free Celtic-inspired live music at the brewery.
Grass Valley Farmers Market
Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM-12:30 PM Pine Creek Shopping Center, 650 Freeman LnFree admission
Saturday market with local farmers, producers, artisans and seasonal goods.
New West Wine Co. Saturday Tasting
Saturday, October 3, 1-5 PM New West Wine Co., 212 W. Main St., Suite 1Not listed
Weekly downtown tasting featuring wines selected by the neighborhood wine shop.
Project on Preserve: Wildflower Ridge Preserve
Saturday, October 3, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Wildflower Ridge Preserve, near Ridge Rd and Rough and Ready HwyFree; volunteer signup requested
Volunteer on meadow restoration, trail building, habitat work and cleanup. Tools, water, snacks, coffee and donuts provided.
Scarlett Fyre
Sat, Oct 3, 8-11 PM 1849 Brewing Company, 468 Sutton WayNot listed
Live band performs vintage 1970s-era Grateful Dead music and improvisational jams.
Fall Fairy Fair Healing Expo
Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Grass Valley Courtyard Suites, 210 N Auburn StSee listing
Wear fairy wings for vendors, music, crystals, raffles, surprises and a free kids spin.
YMCA Fall Flag Football Games
Sun, Oct 4; game time varies by team Scotten FieldSeason fee $120; 2026 jersey $27
Coed recreational flag-football games for ages 5-13, with divisions for ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13.
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
Sun, Oct 4, 7:00 PM The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main St$70-$80
Seated Americana and bluegrass concert by Marty Stuart and his band.
NCJCC Sixth Annual Golf Tournament
Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Alta Sierra Country ClubNot listed
Sixth annual community golf-tournament fundraiser on the Alta Sierra course.
The Death Deck & Drafts
Sun, Oct 4, 1:30 PM Grass Valley Brewing CompanyFree
Informal community card-based conversation gathering with local drafts.
Three Times Through
Sunday, October 4; time not listed Grass Valley Brewing Company, 141 East Main StreetFree
Three Times Through performs live at Grass Valley Brewing Company.
Beginning Hip-Hop Dance: Ages 7-9
Oct 5, 4:00-5:00 PM The Center for the Arts, Studio 1, 314 W Main St$195 series; sold out
Sold-out beginning hip-hop class building rhythm, individuality and confidence.
Fall Drawing Studio
Monday, October 5, 2026, 3:45-5:00 PM The Center for the Arts, Studio 3, 314 W. Main Street$265 series; sold out
Sold-out drawing workshop for ages 8-12 covering tools, shading, perspective and collaborative projects.
Fall Aerial Circus Class
Monday, October 5, 2026, sessions from 3:45-7:45 PM The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main Street$285-$295 series
Ages 7+ learn skills on aerial silks, rope and hoop, with beginning through advanced sessions.
Nevada County West Open Studios Preview Exhibition
Oct 5, 1:30 PM Granucci Gallery, The Center for the ArtsFree
Preview work by artists participating in the annual western Nevada County studio tour.
I'd Rather Be Walking: Wildflower Ridge Trail
Monday, October 5, 9:00 AM Wildflower Ridge Trail; meet at Twin Cities ChurchFree
Casual social walk covering about 2–2.5 miles in 1–1.5 hours at a comfortable but brisk pace. Leave pets at home.
Paula Cole
Mon, Oct 5, 4 PM The Center for the ArtsNot listed
Live performance by singer-songwriter Paula Cole.
Suzuki Strings
Mon, Oct 5, 3:30-4:30 PM Sierra College, 250 Sierra College Dr$600 or two $320 installments; scholarsh
Beginner violin, viola and cello class with certified Suzuki teacher Kasandra Klassy. No experience needed.
Volunteer Training for Hospice of the Foothills - Day 1
Mon, Oct 5, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM Foothills Compassionate Care, 11270 Rough and Ready HwyFree
First day of training for hospice volunteers serving patients, families and caregivers.
Acting & Improv Class
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:45-5:00 PM The Center for the Arts, Studio 2, 314 W. Main Street$275 series; sold out
Sold-out class for ages 9-14 using improv, games and scenes to build character, teamwork and stage confidence.
Baby Storytime
Tuesday, October 6, 10:30–10:45 AM Grass Valley LibraryFree
Short storytime with rhymes, songs and stories for babies and caregivers, followed by social and play time.
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