Tricks & Turns Tumbling Class
Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00-4:45 PM The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main Street$225 series; sold out
Sold-out grades 2-4 class covering rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges and introductory aerial preparation.
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Open Studios Preview Exhibition
Fri, Oct 2, from 1:30 PM Granucci Gallery, The Center for the ArtsFree
Preview works by artists participating in Nevada County West Open Studios.
Express Yourself! Contemporary Dance
Friday, October 2, 4:45-5:45 PM The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main St$225 for 9-class series
Beginning contemporary dance for grades 4-7, exploring technique, musicality and creative movement.
Happy Hour at the Wool Mill: Yarn Craft Social
Fri, Oct 2, 4:00 PM Siren Song Fleece WorksCheck ticket price
A casual social gathering for yarn crafters at the wool mill.
Classic Monster Showcase: Meet the Invisible Man
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Grass Valley Library, 207 Mill StreetFree
A free screening of Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man, with classic comedy and monster mayhem.
Confluence at 1849 Brewing Company
Fri, Oct 2 1849 Brewing Company, 468 Sutton WayNot listed
Live music by Confluence at the brewery.
Advance Directives Workshop
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 1 PM Foothills Compassionate CareFree
Community workshop about preparing advance health-care directives.
Three Times Through at Tofanelli's Bistro
Fri, Oct 2, 5:30-8:30 PM Tofanelli's Gold Country Bistro, 302 W Main StFree
A Celtic quartet blends traditional tunes, modern music and unusual instruments on the patio.
Birds and Bikes Exhibition Opening
Oct 2, noon-5 PM Axis GalleryFree
Regional artists explore connections between avian flight and human motion through varied media.
Poetry Open Mic Night
Fri, Oct 2 Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence AvenueNot listed
Open mic evening for local poets and spoken-word performers.
BRRPD Soccer Practice
October 2, 2026, 3:30 PM-7:30 PM Gary Clark FieldNot stated
Scheduled Bear River Recreation and Park District soccer practice.
2026 Annual Brew Fest
Sat, Oct 3, 1:00-5:00 PM Mill Street Plaza, downtown Grass ValleyTicketed; price not listed
Unlimited regional beer, cider and mead tastings, food vendors and live music by Perfect Stranger.
Fruit Bats with Matthew Logan Vasquez
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 8:00 PM; doors 7:00 PM The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main StSee listing
All-ages concert featuring Fruit Bats with special guest Matthew Logan Vasquez.
Cars and Coffee Grass Valley
Oct 3, 7:00–10:00 AM McKnight Crossing shopping centerFree
Weekly morning meetup for car enthusiasts.
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.
Earth's Treasures Gem & Mineral Show
Saturday-Sunday, Oct 3-4, from 10 AM Nevada County Fairgrounds$5 adults; ages 12 and under free
A family-friendly gem and mineral show featuring sparkling specimens, displays and earth-science discoveries.
Saturday Farmers Market
Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM-12:30 PM Pine Creek Shopping Center, 650 Freeman LaneNot listed
Certified public market featuring local farmers, producers and artisans.
Classic Monster Showcase: Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Sat, Oct 3, 2–3:30 PM Grass Valley LibraryFree
Free classic comedy-horror movie screening.
Art & Harvest Festival Sierra College NCC
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Sierra College Nevada County Campus, 250 Sierra College DrFree
Art workshops, live music, lawn games, face painting, pumpkin painting, popcorn and cotton candy.
Grass Valley Farmers Market
Saturday, 8:00 AM North Star HouseFree entry
Shop seasonal produce, flowers, crafts and locally made foods from Nevada County vendors.
Project on Preserve: Wildflower Ridge Preserve
October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Wildflower Ridge PreserveNot stated
Volunteer on meadow restoration, trail work, cleanup and habitat projects. Tools, snacks and coffee provided.
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.
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.
The Death Deck & Drafts
Sun, Oct 4, 1:30 PM Grass Valley Brewing CompanyFree
Informal community card-based conversation gathering with local drafts.
NCJCC Sixth Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday, October 4, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Alta Sierra Country ClubRegistration required; price not listed
Community golf tournament fundraiser open to men and women.
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
Sunday, 7:00 PM The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main St$70-$80
Marty Stuart and his band bring an evening of Americana and bluegrass to Grass Valley.
Fall Theater Class 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026, 3:45-5:15 PM Off Center Stage, 315 Richardson Street$285 series; sold out
Sold-out theater class for ages 8-14 featuring acting, character work, games and Broadway songs.
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.
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