Upcoming Local Events
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
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
Trivia Night at the Lodge
Every 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
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
Open Mic Night
Every Friday, 8pm-10pm
Open Mic open to all acts. Beer and wine by the glass and hot food offerings for sale.
Arena Market and Café (Co-op)
185 Main Street, Point Arena
Festival of Lights
Friday, Saturday, Sunday November 25-December 18
Enjoy the beauty of the Mendocino Botanical Gardens in a new “light.” The gardens are transformed in the evenings into a winter wonderland. Admire the holiday cheer while sipping hot cocoa or apple cider, along with other treats for purchase from the café. Special event tickets must be purchased—advanced purchase recommended.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg
Pay ‘n’ Take
Saturday, December 3rd, 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 homemade baked goods. Everyone who’s anyone attends this event.
Turn at Gualala Country Inn at the South edge of Gualala
Brandybuck Bizarre Bazaar
Saturday, December 3rd, 10am-4pm
Affordable gift items from local artists, including pottery, jewelry, custom stationary, and wood products.
Brandybuck Ranch, intersection of 10 Mile and Schooner Gulch
Game Time
Every Saturday 3pm-6pm
White Cap Coffee hosts open game for all ages. Ful menu available for purchase.
White Cap 35509 Hwy 1, Anchor Bay
Lighthouse Full Cold Moon Night Tour
Saturday, December 3rd 5pm
We can’t recommend this highly enough! Enjoy a presentation while sipping champagne (or non-alcoholic choices) in your souvenir lighthouse fluted glass, then climb the stairs to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the west coast, and enjoy a gorgeous view under the night sky. Advanced tickets required. $25/person
Point Arena Lighthouse,45500 Lighthouse Road
Tickets call: 707-882-2809
Mushroom ID for Beginners
Saturday Dec 3rd & Sunday Dec 4th 11:30am OR 2pm
Two-day workshop. Attendees learn the basic taxonomic features that distinguish mushrooms from each other as well as where/when they can be found. Lecture and field walk.
To register, call 707-964-4532
$75 non-member
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg
CoastSing Concert
Sunday, December 4th, 4pm
The local chorus, CoastSing, directed by Sue Bohlin, will perform “Northern California Dreamin’.”
Gualala Arts Center, Gualala
$25
Mushroom Walks with Mario
Monday, December 5th 1pm
Tour the Mendocino Botanical Gardens which is home to 160 species of mushrooms with fungi expert, Mario Abreu. Learn how to identify mushrooms as well as their history and lore!
Must register ahead of time at Gardensbythesea.org
$15 non-member, includes garden admission
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg
Sunset & Jazz Holiday Show
Thursday, December 8th 6pm-9pm
“Trio Enchantment” performs Christmas-themed program. Enjoy cocktails and small plates in the fireside lounge.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Hometown Holidays
Saturday, December 10th 12pm-7pm
Enjoy small town holiday spirit on Main Street in Point Arena. Artisan fair, holiday sales, hot drinks, carolers, and treats available at local businesses. See innkeeper, Diane, as Santa’s helper! Special screening of Polar Express at the historic Arena Theater at 4pm. Tree lighting ceremony at 5:45.
Main Street, Point Arena
CoastSing Concert
Sunday, December 10th, 2pm
The local chorus, CoastSing, directed by Sue Bohlin, will perform “Northern California Dreamin’.”
Community Center at St. Pauls, Point Arena
40 School Street
free
Mushroom Walks with Mario
Monday, December 12th 1pm
Tour the Mendocino Botanical Gardens which is home to 160 species of mushrooms with fungi expert, Mario Abreu. Learn how to identify mushrooms as well as their history and lore!
Must register ahead of time at Gardensbythesea.org
$15 non-member, includes garden admission
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg
Mushroom ID for Beginners
Saturday Dec 17th & Sunday Dec 18th 11:30am OR 2pm
Two-day workshop. Attendees learn the basic taxonomic features that distinguish mushrooms from each other as well as where/when they can be found. Lecture and field walk.
To register, call 707-964-4532
$75 non-member
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg
Mushroom Walks with Mario
Monday, December 19th 1pm
Tour the Mendocino Botanical Gardens which is home to 160 species of mushrooms with fungi expert, Mario Abreu. Learn how to identify mushrooms as well as their history and lore!
Must register ahead of time at Gardensbythesea.org
$15 non-member, includes garden admission
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg
Mushroom Walks with Mario
Monday, December 26th 1pm
Tour the Mendocino Botanical Gardens which is home to 160 species of mushrooms with fungi expert, Mario Abreu. Learn how to identify mushrooms as well as their history and lore!
Must register ahead of time at Gardensbythesea.org
$15 non-member, includes garden admission
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg