5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show
Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM Miners Foundry Cultural CenterCheck listing
The Menagerie Oddities Market presents its fifth annual show featuring unusual art, curiosities and distinctive vendors.
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Community Yoga
Saturday, October 3, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Main Reading Room, Madelyn Helling LibraryNot listed
All-level yoga supporting flexibility, strength, breathing and wellness. Ages 16 and older; bring a mat if available.
Fall Harvest Fest
Sat, Oct 3, 6-9 PM Nevada City Winery, 321 Spring StNot listed
Wine-club evening with live music, barrel tastings, raffle baskets and Japanese food.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Doris Foley Library, N Pine and York streetsFree admission; items from 25¢
Browse thousands of books for children and adults, plus CDs and DVDs, at bargain prices.
Geometric Yoga for Self-Healing
Saturday, Oct 3, 9-10 AM Inner Path$15
Functional movement class connecting posture, breath, organs and energy.
Las Ninas Muertas Happy Hour
Oct 3, 5-8 PM Crazy Horse SaloonSee listing
Five-piece band performs Grateful Dead songs with four-part harmonies.
Monsters & Martinis
Saturday, October 3, 9:00 PM Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad StreetNot listed
Halloween-themed burlesque, cabaret, comedy and theatrical storytelling featuring 12 Northern California performers.
Nevada City Farmers Market
Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM Union Alley / Commercial StreetNot listed
Weekly downtown market with local produce, baked goods, makers and live music.
Nevada City Winery Gallery Exhibition: Rooted in Color
Sat, Oct 3, noon-6 PM Nevada City Winery Gallery, 321 Spring StFree
A gallery exhibition by Mary Lett Kober.
Pumpkins Palooza Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 3; hours not listed Participating local businessesNot listed
Find artist-painted pumpkins displayed around town during the October 1-14 scavenger hunt.
Railbus Rides
Saturday, October 3, rides at 11:00 AM, noon and 1:00 PM Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 5 Kidder Ct$5 adult donation suggested
Ride a railbus along the creek, through a meadow and into the woods while a docent shares local history. Weather permitting.
Shaky Feelin' at the Crazy Horse
Saturday, October 3 Crazy Horse Saloon, 230 Commercial StreetNot listed
Live performance by Shaky Feelin' at the Crazy Horse.
Annual Autumn Shindig
Sun, Oct 4, 11:30 AM-dusk North Columbia Schoolhouse, 17894 Tyler Foote RoadFree
Outdoor community fundraiser featuring several local bands at the historic schoolhouse.
Gold Country World Dance Showcase October 4, 2026
Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 PM Nevada TheatreCheck ticket price
Live world-dance showcase at the historic Nevada Theatre.
Open Mic with Cheyenne Skye
Sun, Oct 4, 3:00-5:00 PM Nevada City Winery, 321 Spring StNot listed
Share music, poetry, storytelling, comedy or spoken word, or relax in the audience and cheer on local performers.
Free Prenatal Circle
Oct 5, 10:00–11:00 AM Bee Well Chiropractic, 530 Searls Ave CFree
Weekly gathering for expecting mothers to connect and prepare for birth.
Nevada City Winery: Rooted in Color
Oct 5, 2:00-6:00 PM Nevada City Winery, 321 Spring StreetFree
Gallery exhibition of richly layered figurative works by Mary Lett Kober.
Pumpkins Palooza Scavenger Hunt
Monday, October 5; hours not listed Participating local businessesNot listed
Find artist-painted pumpkins displayed around town during the October 1-14 scavenger hunt.
Rooted in Color by Mary Lett Kober
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 2-6 PM Nevada City Winery Gallery, 321 Spring StFree
Gallery exhibition featuring richly layered figurative paintings.
Teen Volunteer Afternoon
Oct 5, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Madelyn Helling LibraryFree
Teens make friends, build skills and complete meaningful library service.
Ukulele for the People
Monday, October 5, 3:00–4:30 PM CTC Classroom, Madelyn Helling LibraryFree
Adult learners ages 16 and older can practice ukulele with Dan Scanlan and the Strum Bums. All experience levels welcome.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Gene Albaugh Community Room, Madelyn Helling LibraryNot listed
A welcoming adventure game session for tweens and teens, with supplies and light snacks provided.
Spanish for Everyone
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Noon-1:00 PM CTC Classroom, Madelyn Helling LibraryNot listed
A volunteer-led conversation group for Spanish language learners to practice speaking and meet others.
Chess Club
Wednesday, October 7, 3:30–5:30 PM Main Reading Room, Madelyn Helling LibraryFree
Weekly drop-in chess club welcoming all ages and experience levels for learning, strategy and friendly games.
Monthly Book Club hosted by Harmony Books
Wed, Oct 7, 5:30-7:00 PM Nevada City WineryFree
Discussion of The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong, hosted by Harmony Books.
Pumpkins Palooza Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, October 7; hours not listed Participating local businessesNot listed
Find artist-painted pumpkins displayed around town during the October 1-14 scavenger hunt.
Services Drop In
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Main Reading Room, Madelyn Helling LibraryNot listed
Meet representatives offering information about Medi-Cal, in-home support and other community resources.
Century 21 Chili Cookoff Chamber Mixer
Thursday, October 8, 5:00-7:00 PM Century 21 Cornerstone Realty, 101 Boulder StreetNot listed; registration offered
Sample homemade chilis, vote for a favorite and mingle during a friendly community cookoff.
Curawaka
Thursday, October 8, 6:30-10:30 PM Miners Foundry, 325 Spring Street$75
World-music concert blending vocals, traditional instruments, ceremonial rhythms and contemporary cross-cultural sounds.
Laughter Shocktober
Thursday, October 8, 7:30 PM Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad StreetNot listed
Laughter Shock presents an unscripted Halloween-season improv comedy show shaped by audience suggestions.
Locals' Night with Bee Eigen
Thu, Oct 8, 4:30-6:30 PM Nevada City Winery, 321 Spring StFree
Grass Valley indie-folk singer-songwriter Bee Eigen performs during Locals' Night.
Nevada City Foraging Campout
Thu-Sun, Oct 8-11, 3 PM-noon Location shared with registrants near the Yuba RiverRegistration required; price not listed
Campout with wild-food workshops, basket weaving, natural sodas, sauna, music jams and meals.
Qigong
Thu, Oct 8, 10:00 AM Madelyn Helling LibraryFree
Free in-person Thursday qigong class presented by Connecting Point.
Trail Mix: Hirschman West
Thursday, October 8, 5:00–6:30 PM; happy hour follows Hirschman Trail west trailhead, Indian Flat Rd at Indian Trail RdFree; volunteer signup requested
Volunteer to remove broom and blackberries, weed plantings and expand Monarch Meadow, followed by a gathering at Three Forks.
Ideateam at the Crazy Horse
Friday, October 9 Crazy Horse Saloon, 230 Commercial StreetNot listed
Live funk and groove music by Ideateam.
Of Salt and Sun Art Opening
Fri, Oct 9, 5:30-7:30 PM Nevada City Winery, 321 Spring StNot listed
Opening reception for Ellen Davis's experimental cyanotype photography featuring jewel-toned plants and ocean waves.
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