Upcoming Local Events
Weekly Happenings
Make and Mend
Every Tuesday, 4pm-6pm
Bring your needlework and come together for a relaxing time visiting whilst knitting, crocheting, or hand-stitching by the fire. This free-form event is meant to gather our community around a shared interest in textile arts.
Need supplies? The Loft in Gualala (located upstairs near Gualala Supermarket) has a wide selection of yarns and crafting supplies.
The Sea Ranch Lodge, Fireside Lounge
Trivia Night at the Lodge
Every other Tuesday 6pm-8pm
Trivia night! Bring your team, grab bites and drinks at the bar, and compete for prizes!
The Sea Ranch Lodge, Fireside Lounge
Tai Chi Class
Every Wednesday 10am-10:45am
Tai Chi Class, no previous experience required. Free and open to the public!
Coast Community Library, 225 Main St. Point Arena
Point Arena Meditation Group
Every Thursday 5:30-6:30
45 minute silent meditation and short reading or audio offering. Beginners welcome. Bring a cushion for sitting on the floor, chairs are provided.
$5 Donation
St. Paul’s Community Center, 40 School Street, Point Arena
Gualala Meditation Group
Every Friday 10am-11am
40 minute silent meditation with short inspirational reading. Proof of vaccination required, mask optional.
Physical Gym, Cypress Village 39108 Ocean Dr. Gualala
$5 donation appreciated
Point Arena Farmer’s Market
Every Friday, 3pm-6pm
Treat yourself to incredible produce from our local organic farmers. Grab something fresh from the Good Food Club, and often live music.
Located on Main Street in Point Arena
Gualala Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm
More beautiful produce as well as baked goods and local artisans.
Located in front of the Gualala Community Center
Special Events
Pay ‘n’ Take
Saturday, November 4th 9am-12pm
If you love thrifting and antiquing, you must check out our twice monthly sale at the Gualala Community Center. Unique finds, clothing, books, and art. Everyone who’s anyone attends this event. Scope out the farmer’s market at the same time.
Turn at Gualala Country Inn at the South edge of Gualala
Clothing store now located in the building just north of the gas station
Frog Song Open Day
Saturday, November 4th 11am-3pm
Autumn color at its peak in Frog Song Garden, a celebrated private garden open to the public only a few days a year.
Frog Song Garden, Point Arena
For reservations contact 707-472-8583
$10
Mill Bend Bird Walk
Friday, November 10th 8:30am
Join Rich Trissel on a bird walk exploring the forests, meadows and wetlands of upper and lower Mill Bend. See a variety of winter songbirds, raptors, ducks, sea birds and more. Free but limited to 15 participants. Preregistration required.
Sign-up at rclc.org/calendar
Mill Bend, 46902 Old State Hwy, Gualala
free
Shindig Social Club
Friday, November 10th 5:30-8pm
Live music by local singer/multi-instrumentalist Archie Cabezut playing a selection of popular country tunes. Grilled sandwiches, salads, soups and sweets available for purchase as well as natural wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Shindig, 35590 Verdant View (off Annapolis Rd)
Free entry
Arena Theater Short Film Festival
Friday & Saturday November 10th & 11th ~ Times vary
Arena Theater Short Film Festival consisting of five programs, closing reception, Q&A with filmmakers. Visit arenatheater.org for a listing of programs and times.
Tickets: 1 program $12, 5 programs $50, all programs + closing reception $75
Arena Theater, 214 Main St. Point Arena
Pay ‘n’ Take
Saturday, November 11th 9am-12pm
If you love thrifting and antiquing, you must check out our twice monthly sale at the Gualala Community Center. Unique finds, clothing, books, and art. Everyone who’s anyone attends this event. Scope out the farmer’s market at the same time.
Turn at Gualala Country Inn at the South edge of Gualala
Clothing store now located in the building just north of the gas station
Mushroom Walk
Monday, November 13th 1pm
An excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden with a guided tour of their mushroom collection. 160 species of wild mushrooms have been identified in the gardens. More information at
at gardenbythesea.org
$20 (members $10)
Locals Night at the Lodge
Wednesday, November 15th 6pm
Be a local! (we won’t tell). A monthly tradition at the lodge featuring family style dinners of rotating styles and ingredients all included for prix fixe (alcohol not included) See website for this month's menu. Come early for a wine tasting with Croix and Williamson Wines, and enjoy vinyl spun by Sea Rancher DJ Richard Harris.
$55/person
Reservations required
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Pay ‘n’ Take
Saturday, November 18th 9am-12pm
If you love thrifting and antiquing, you must check out our twice monthly sale at the Gualala Community Center. Unique finds, clothing, books, and art. Everyone who’s anyone attends this event. Scope out the farmer’s market at the same time.
Turn at Gualala Country Inn at the South edge of Gualala
Clothing store now located in the building just north of the gas station
Live Concert
Saturday, November 18th 4pm
“The True Side of Vince Guaraldi Including Snoopy.” Gualala Arts presents pianist/composer Larry Vuckovich, guitarist Kai Lyons and bassist Owen Clapp. The concert will include a tribute to the early instrumental music of the Nat King Cole Trio.
Gualala Arts Center
$25 advance/$30 at the door
Mushroom Walk
Monday, November 20th 1pm
An excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden with a guided tour of their mushroom collection. 160 species of wild mushrooms have been identified in the gardens. More information at gardenbythesea.org
$20 (members $10)
Music on Film: “Hype!”
Monday, November 20th 7pm
Enjoy Arena Theater’s monthly music on film series in our beautiful historic movie theater. This month focuses on the world of grunge. The documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal and innovation, featuring Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden and many more.
Arena Theater, 215 Main St. Point Arena
$15 cash only. Beer, wine & other concessions available for purchase
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lodge
Thursday, Nov 23rd 2pm-8pm
Come celebrate Thanksgiving dinner at The Sea Ranch Lodge! Enjoy a festive prix fixe menu for the whole family. Reservations required.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
$95/person
Black Friday Maker's Market
Friday, Nov 24th 12pm-4pm
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this year’s Black Friday Maker’s Market! This is our biggest market of the year. Grab a drink, enjoy live music, and peruse a wonderful selection of handmade local wares from your favorite North Coast makers and vendors. Candles, botanicals, jewelry, ceramics, and more!
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Gualala Arts Festival of Trees
Friday & Saturday, November 24th & 25th 10am-4pm
Gualala Arts hosts its annual Festival of Trees celebration. Christmas tree and wreath decorating competitions will be part of the event along with other special Christmas offerings.
Gualala Arts Center, Gualala
Black Friday Maker's Market
Friday, Nov 24th 12pm-4pm
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this year’s Black Friday Maker’s Market! This is our biggest market of the year. Grab a drink, enjoy live music, and peruse a wonderful selection of handmade local wares from your favorite North Coast makers and vendors. Candles, botanicals, jewelry, ceramics, and more!
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Mushroom Walk
Monday, November 27th 1pm
An excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden with a guided tour of their mushroom collection. 160 species of wild mushrooms have been identified in the gardens. More information at gardenbythesea.org
$20 (members $10)
Arena Theater Film Club
Monday, November 27th 7pm
This month’s throw-back film is “A Fish Called Wanda.” A British gangster and his hapless aide draft a pair of arrogant Americans for a massive diamond heist. Enjoy this film in our lovingly restored historic movie theater.
Arena Theater, 215 Main St.
$12 cash only
Pay ‘n’ Take
Saturday, December 2nd 9am-12pm
If you love thrifting and antiquing, you must check out our twice monthly sale at the Gualala Community Center. Unique finds, clothing, books, and art. Everyone who’s anyone attends this event. Scope out the farmer’s market at the same time.
Turn at Gualala Country Inn at the South edge of Gualala
Clothing store now located in the building just north of the gas station
Mushroom Walk
Monday, December 4th 1pm
An excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden with a guided tour of their mushroom collection. 160 species of wild mushrooms have been identified in the gardens. More information at gardenbythesea.org
$20 (members $10)
Mushroom Walk
Monday, December 11th 1pm
An excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden with a guided tour of their mushroom collection. 160 species of wild mushrooms have been identified in the gardens. More information at gardenbythesea.org
$20 (members $10)
Fireside Lounge Holiday Choir Performance
Sunday, Dec 17th 4pm-6pm
Gather around the Christmas Tree in the Fireside Lounge and enjoy the Pacific Empire Choral Group as they perform your favorite holiday songs! Cozy up and enjoy the Holiday season with us.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Holiday Maker's Market
Saturday, December 23rd from 12pm-4pm
Knock out your last-minute holiday shopping at The Lodge! Grab a drink, enjoy live music, and peruse a wonderful selection of handmade local wares from your favorite North Coast makers and vendors. Candles, botanicals, jewelry, ceramics, and more!
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Christmas Eve Dinner
Sunday, December 24th 4pm-9pm
Enjoy a festive Christmas Eve meal at The Sea Ranch Lodge! Featuring a celebratory prix-fixe menu for the whole family.
Reservations required.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
$115/person
New Year's Eve Dinner
Sunday, December 31st 5pm-9:45pm
Ring in 2024 at The Lodge, serving a prix-fixe dinner menu in the dining room. Reservations required.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
$135/person
New Year's Eve Party
Sunday, December 31st 8pm-12:30am
Say farewell to 2023 at our third annual New Year’s Eve party! Sip champagne & dance the night away. Enjoy special New Year’s Eve souvenirs and live entertainment.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
New Year’s Day Champagne & Oysters
Monday, January 1st 12pm
Kick off 2024 with oysters and a little “hair of the dog” at The Sea Ranch Lodge! Bar opens at 12pm.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
gardenbythesea.org
$20 (members $10)