SEPTEMBER 2023
Friday Night Market
EVERY FRIDAY – Eureka: Farmers Market, arts and crafts, bar & more in Old Town Eureka, 2nd & E Streets. Free. 5:30-8:30pm
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Taste of the Cove – Annual Event
Sep 2, Sat - Shelter Cove: Seafood and beverages by ocean, kid activities & live music. 1-5pm. $35 Adults. $10 Kids 6-12. 5 and under free. Mal Coombs Park, Lower Pacific Dr. 707.923.7276
Arts Alive Eureka
Sep 2, Sat - Eureka: Art, live music, shopping & dining in Old Town. 6-9pm. Plus free admission to the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 “F St. & Ink People’s Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 422 1st St.
Summer Movie Series
Sep 2, Sat – Ferndale: The Wiz. Doors 6:30pm, movie 7pm. $10 general, $5 students/seniors. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. 707.786.5483
Humboldt Flea Market
Sep 3, Sun - Arcata: Antiques, collectables, handmade and everything else! 9am-3pm. $2, under 13 Free. 321 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Pkwy.
Sunday Music Market Arcata
Sep 3, Sun - Arcata: Art market with local vendors and community organizations. Live by Irie Rockers. 11am–4pm. Arcata Plaza, 8th & G Streets.
Summer Music Series in the Garden
Sep 3, Sun - Eureka: Lyndsey Battle. Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Garden opens 10am, music 1-3pm. $5-$10. 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd. 707.442.5139. No dogs please. www.hbgf.org/gardens
Art Talk Sunday
Sep 3, Sun - Eureka: Ruth Arietta and Bachrun LoMele. 2-4pm. Suggested donation $5/$2. Morris Graves Museum of Art. 636 “F” St.
“I” Street Block Party – Annual Event
Sep 4, Mon - Arcata: Live music, local microbrews and BBQ, family fun activities. Noon-6pm. FREE. “I” St between 10th & 11th.
Cruz 'N Eureka - Annual Event
Sep 7-9, Thu-Sat - Eureka: Poker run, show & shine, BBQ, Old Town Cruz, street fair, raffle, swap meet & car and bike awards. See the full schedule: http://bgcredwoods.org/cruz-n-eureka/
Arts! Arcata
Sep 8, Fri - Arcata: Galleries & businesses showcase local artists. Wine and live music at some locations. Start at the Arcata Plaza @ 9th & G St. 4-8pm.
Samoa Speeder / Train Rides
Sep 9, Sat - Samoa: Take a bayside ride toward Manila. 10am-4pm. $8-$5. Ride begins at the foot of the Samoa Cookhouse, 908 Vance Ave. timberheritage.org
Corks, Forks & Kegs
Sep 9, Sat – McKinleyville: A beer & wine walk with food pairings. 4-8pm. Along Central Ave.
Fortuna Concert Series
Sep 9, Sat – Fortuna: Gil Cline & the Midnight Jazz-tet, classic jazz tunes and original compositions. $10. 6:45pm. Fortuna Monday Club. 610 Main Street. http://fortunaconcertseries.com/
Natural Fiber Fair - Annual Event
Sep 9 & 10, Sat & Sun - Arcata: Workshops, vendors, local artist gallery, free demonstrations. Starts @ 10am. Community Center. 321 Dr. MLK, Jr. Pkwy. http://www.naturalfiberfair.com/
Cannifest Humboldt 2023
Sep 9 & 10, Sat & Sun – Eureka: Cannabis lounge & marketplace, community choice awards, keynote speakers, seed swap, music, games and a parade! Sat 11am-10pm, Sun noon-10pm. Halvorsen Park, 1003-1057 Waterfront Dr. https://cannifest.com/
Birdwalk at Wildlife Refuge
Sep 10, Sun - Loleta: Meet Redwood Region Audubon Society leaders for a mild walk. 9am-11am. Free. 1020 Ranch Rd. Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
Ferndale Concours – Annual Event
Sep 10, Sun - Ferndale: The Concours' De Elegance car show on Main Street. 10am-4pm. https://www.ferndaleconcours.org/
Sunday Music Market Arcata
Sep 10, Sun - Arcata: Art market with local vendors and community organizations. Live by Northern Blight. 11am–4pm. Arcata Plaza, 8th & G Streets.
Bargain Lovers' Weekend - Annual Event
Sep 15-17, Fri-Sun - Ferndale: More than 100 different locations around town, antiques, household items, tools, toys, clothing and more! Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-12pm. https://www.visitferndale.com/events-list/bargain-lovers-2023-xssx7
Bicycle Tour of the Unknown Coast – Annual Event
Sep 16, Sat - Ferndale: Tour of the Unknown Coast 100 miles, Avenue of the Giants 100 K & Freshwater 4-H Club's Family Ride 6 miles. See website for time & tickets https://tuccycle.org/
North Country Fair - Annual Event
Sep 16 & 17, Sat & Sun - Arcata: Annual festival of crafts, music and dance. Free kid craft zone. 10am-6pm (All Species Parade on Saturday at 1pm & Samba Parade Sunday at 1pm). FREE. Arcata Plaza. (707) 822-5320. http://www.northcountryfair.org
Summer Music Series in the Garden
Sep 17, Sun - Eureka: James Zeller Trio. Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Garden opens 10am, music 1-3pm. $5-$10. 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd. 707.442.5139. No dogs please.
Latin Dance Festival
Sep 22-24, Fri-Sun – Arcata: Award winning instructors teach 20+ workshops. Redwood Raks, 824 L St. See for times & tickets: https://www.humboldtlatindance.com/
Samoa Speeder / Train Rides
Sep 23, Sat - Samoa: Take a bayside ride toward Manila. 10am-4pm. $8-$5. Ride begins at the foot of the Samoa Cookhouse, 908 Vance Ave. timberheritage.org
Fieldbrook Art and Wine Festival – Annual Event
Sep 23, Sat - McKinleyville: Dinner, wine, live music, arts & craft vendors. 11am-4pm. Free. 4241 Fieldbrook Rd. 707.839.4140. https://www.fieldbrookwinery.com/
Sip of Summer
Sep 23, Sat – Fortuna: Food trucks, games, craft hard cider & music $10-$60. 1-5pm. Rhoner Park, 9 Park Street. https://northcoasttickets.com/events/sip-of-summer-2022-9-24-2022
Summer Movie Series
Sep 23, Sat – Ferndale: Outbreak. Doors 6:30pm, movie 7pm. $10 general, $5 students/seniors. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. 707.786.5483
Festival De Migraciones/Migrations Festival
Sep 30, Sat – Arcata: An ensemble-created multi-disciplinary, multicultural performance event involving walking, dance, theater, movement, masks, puppets, projections, poetry, narratives, and more. Call for details 707.822.1575. www.arcataplayhouse.org
California Indian Days
Sep 30, Sat – Loleta: Honoring of elders, salmon dinner, drummers, dancers, speakers and vendors. 11am-6pm. Free. Bear River Recreation Center, 265 Keisner Rd.
Fall Back with the Ferndale Museum
Sep 30, Sat – Ferndale: Live and silent auctions, pit barbecue, hay baling and blacksmith demonstrations, working cider press, live music. 10am-4pm. Free. Community Center, 100 Berding St. 707.786.4466
100th Anniversary Celebration of Richardson Grove State Park
Sep 30, Sat – Garberville: Celebrate with the trees. Live music, food and kid zone. 12-4pm. Free. Richardson Grove State Park, 1600 US-101.
Trinidad Art Night
Sep 30, Sat – Trinidad: Explore & celebrate with local artists. Art classes, youth activities & open mic. 6-9pm. FREE. Throughout town, start at the gallery, 490 Trinity St.
Spooky Movie Series
Sep 30, Sat – Ferndale: The Invisible Man. Doors 6:30pm, movie 7pm. $10 general, $5 students/seniors. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. 707.786.5483
Eureka Chamber Music Series
Sep 30, Sat – Eureka: The Verona String Quartet. 7:30pm. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave. https://www.eurekachambermusic.org
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Sep 30, Sat – Ferndale: Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Darrell Scott. 7:30pm. $36.50. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St. https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/calendar
ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS
NCRT - Pintauro: An Evening of One Acts
Sep 1, 2, 3 & 15, 16, 17 – Eureka: An eclectic collection of one-acts drawn from the work of Jo Pintauro. Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm. $18-$20. 300 5th St. 707.442.6278. www.ncrt.net
NCRT - Lysistrata
Sep 8, 9, 10 & 22, 23, 24 – Eureka: Sick of endless war, Athenian wives organize a 'sex strike' to finally bring peace to Greece. Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm. $18-$20. 300 5th St. 707.442.6278. www.ncrt.net
QUICK LIST OF THINGS TO DO
Arcata Marsh Audubon Guided Tour: Every Sat. 8:30am. Klopp Lake, end of South I St. Free.
FOAM Arcata Marsh Tour: Every Sat. 2pm. 90-minute walk. 569 So. G St. Free.
Arcata Farmers Market: Every Sat. 9am-2pm. Arcata Plaza, 9th & G Sts.
Farmers Markets Countywide: www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org
Blue Ox Millworks Tour – Eureka: Victorian millworks, blacksmith, machine shop, ceramics, stained glass & farm animals. 1 “X” St. Call to reserve, 707.444.3437. www.blueoxmill.com
Cal Poly Natural History Museum – Arcata: Many hands-on exhibits. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. 1242 G St.
Fern Cottage – Ferndale: Tours of an historic 1870’s, farmhouse. 2121 Centerville Rd. Please call to reserve 707.786.4835.
Haunted History Tour of Old Town – Eureka: Most evenings upon request, call 707.672.5012
Holly Yashi – Arcata: Jewelry as Art Tours weekdays @ 11am & 2pm. 1300 Ninth St, 707.822.5132
Horseback Tours into Redwood National Park – Orick: RedwoodCreekBuckarettes.com or call 707.499.2943
HumBoats Kayak Adventures – Eureka: Tours and rentals. Humboldt Bay, SUPS, Woodley Island, A Dock 707.443.5157
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center – Eureka: Kayaks, canoes & paddle board rentals Thu-Mon, 921 Waterfront Dr. 707.443.4222
Humboldt Bay Oyster Tour – Eureka: Reserve 36hrs in advance at www.humboldtbayoystertours.com 707.836.3168
Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge – Loleta: 1020 Ranch Rd. Daily, 8am-5pm. 707.733.5406
Humboldt Botanical Garden – Eureka: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. 707.442.5139
Lost Coast Adventure Tours - Take you & your group hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, on a ropes course adventure, horseback riding, surfing, diving, on a scenic drive, or to do any other activity our diverse area has to offer. 707.986.9895
Lost Coast Brewery Tour – Eureka: 1600 Sunset Dr. 707.267.9651
Bigfoot Adventure Academy – Countywide: Hiking, kayaking & surfing, call 707.443.6328
Ride in a Horse drawn carriage thru Old Town – Eureka: 2nd & F Sts. 646.591.2058
Sequoia Park & Zoo & Redwood Sky Walk – Eureka: – Connect with the Wild Inside at California's oldest Zoo! Be transported100 feet above the redwood forest floor. 3414 W St. Daily 10am-6pm. 707.441.4263
Telonicher Marine Lab – Trinidad: Tours, touch tanks & tidepooling. M-F, 9am-4:30pm. 570 Ewing Street, 707-826-3671
VISIT AN ART GALLERY or MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Arcata Artisans
Arcata: Fine Art & Craft co-operative gallery & gift shop. Daily, 11am-4pm. 883 H St. 707.825.9133
The Blacksmith Shop
Ferndale: A collection of master blacksmithing & glass blowing. Daily, 10am-5pm. 455 Main St. 707.786.4216
Cal Poly Natural History Museum
Arcata: Discover a unique collection of fossils, minerals, animal specimens, and interactive activities. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. 1242 G St. 707.826.4479
Clarke Historical Museum
Eureka: Art showcase, in addition to ongoing Victorian period exhibit & impressive display of Native American basketry & regalia. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm & every Friday till 8:30pm. 240 E St. 707.443.1947
Chapman's Gem, Mineral Shop & Museum
Fortuna: Fossils, Rocks & Gems. Daily, 10am-5pm. On Hwy 101, 4 miles South of Fortuna. 707.725.2714
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Samoa: Shipwrecks & shipbuilding, lighthouses & ferry launches, first explorers & ship models. Weds-Sun, 9am-4pm. 908 Vance Ave. 707.444.9440
Madaket Cruise on Humboldt Bay – Eureka: Cruise & learn the history of the bay & waterfront. STARTS May 14. 707.445.1910 www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com/madaket-cruises.html
Morris Graves Museum of Art
Eureka: Humboldt County's art museum. In the historic Carnegie building at 636 F Street. Suggested donation $2-5. Wed-Sun, 12-5pm. 707.442.0278
Old Town Art Gallery
Eureka: The oldest non-profit, cooperative art gallery in Humboldt County, showing casing local artists. Tues-Sun, 11am-5pm. 417 2nd St. 707.445.2315
Redwood Art Association
Eureka: A collection of some of Humboldt County’s finest artists. Wed-Sun, Noon-5pm. 603 "F" St. 707.268.0755
Trinidad Art Gallery
Trinidad: Local artists. Daily, 11am-4pm. 490 Trinity St. 707.677.3770
Trinidad Museum
Trinidad: Emphasis on the original Tsurai Village, Yurok traditions, European contact, the Gold Rush, whaling, fishing, shipping, logging and the Trinidad Head lighthouse. Thur-Sun, 12-4pm. 400 Janis Court. 707. 677.3883 or 707.677.3816
