What better way to raise funds for the Redwood Discovery Museum than a quick dip in the Humboldt Bay? Join the leagues of do-gooders who brave the cold water each spring to help fund exhibits, programs, education and scholarships for local kids.

A parade with Cal Poly’s Marching Lumberjacks leads jumpers to the docks along the foot of F Street in Old Town Eureka for THE PLUNGE. Then, the Salty & Soaked are invited to head to the VIP tent for R&R in the hot tub, warm lunch, and a cocktail (21+). Awards ceremony for Best Jump, Wackiest Costume, and more will follow the plunge.

Register online, minimum pledge is $175, participants must be 18+: https://www.discovery-museum.org/perilous-plunge.html

Photo by Matt Filar.