AUGUST 2024
Trinidad Art Nights
Aug 31, Sat - Trinidad: Explore & celebrate with local artists. 5:30-8:30pm. FREE. Throughout town, start at the gallery, 490 Trinity St.
SEPTEMBER 2024
***Weekly Events***
Blue Lake Sunday Social
Sundays - Blue Lake: Food, vendors, artisans & DJs. 12-4pm. Free. H & Railroad Sts.
Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Birdwalk (RRAS)
Saturdays - Arcata: Redwood Region Audubon led, 8:30am. Klopp Lake, end of South I St. Free.
Arcata Farmers Market
Saturdays - Arcata: Community party with live music. 9am-2pm. Arcata Plaza, 9th & G Sts
Arcata Marsh Tour (FOAM)
Saturdays - Arcata: Friends of the Marsh lead tour. 2pm. 90-minute walk. 569 South G St. Free.
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Summer Music Series in the Garden
Sep 1, Sun - Eureka: Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Opens 10am, music 1-3pm. $5-$15. 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd. 707.442.5139. No dogs please. www.hbgf.org/gardens
Humboldt County Fair
Sep 1 & 2, Sun & Mon - Ferndale: Horse races, carnival rides, live music, exhibits and more, since 1896! Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St. 707.786.9511 www.humboldtcountyfair.org
Redwood Acres Flea Market
Sep 1, Sun - Eureka: Antiques, art, everything! 9am-3pm. $3, 12 & under Free. 3750 Harris St.
"I" Street Block Party - Annual Event
Sep 2, Mon - Arcata: Live music, microbrews and BBQ, family fun. 12-6pm. FREE. “I” St & 10th.
Guided Nature Walk at Wildlife Refuge
Sep 4, Wed - Loleta: Guided 2 mile walk with naturalist Louise Bacon-Ogden. 9-11am. free. 1020 Ranch Rd. Please call 707.733.5406 to attend.
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Lecture
Sep 4, Wed - Arcata: Various subjects. 7pm. Free. Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S. “G” St.
Acres of Eats
Sep 4, Wed - EUREKA: Live music and delicious food. 5-9pm. 3750 Harris St.
Cruz N Eureka
Sep 5, Thu - Sep 7, Sat - Eureka: Poker run, show & shine, BBQ, Old Town Cruz, street fair, raffle, swap meet & car & bike awards. See the full schedule & locations: http://bgcredwoods.org/cruz-n-eureka/
Natural Fiber Fair
Sep 7, Sat - Sep 8, Sun - Arcata: Workshops & demos, vendors, fleece market, local artist gallery. Starts @10am. Community Center, 321 MLK Jr. Pkwy. http://www.naturalfiberfair.com
Arts Alive
Sep 7, Sat - Eureka: Art, live music, shopping & dining in Old Town. 6-9pm. Free admission to the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. & Ink People’s Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 422 First St.
Cannifest Humboldt
Sep 7, Sat - Sep 8, Sun - Eureka: Mindful exploration, meaningful connection, and conscious celebration of all things Ganja. $60. Halvorsen Park, 1003-1057 Waterfront Dr. https://cannifest.com/ 21+ ONLY
Art Talk Sunday
Sep 8, Sun - Eureka: Artists share their inspiration, techniques and the meaning behind their work. $5/$2, under 18 free. Morris Graves Museum of Art. 636 “F” St.
FOAM Second Sunday Cycling Tour
Sep 8, Sun - Arcata: Arcata Marsh docent-led bicycle tour. Bring your own bike or rent one at the Arcata Plaza. 2-3:30pm. Free. Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S G St. 707.826.2359
Humboldt Flea Market
Sep 8, Sun - Arcata: Antiques, collectables & handmade. 9am-3pm. $3, under 13 free. 321 MLK Jr Pkwy.
Corks, Forks & Kegs - Annual Event
Sep 14, Sat - McKinleyville: Beer and wine walk. $50/Designated Driver $30. Start at Central Ave & School Rd. 707.839.2449 https://mckinleyvillechamber.com/
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Sep 14, Sat - Ferndale: Jimmy Dale Surf Trio with the Starhoppers. 7:30-10pm. $26.50. 246 Berding Street. Tickets at https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/
Fortuna Concert Series
Sep 14, Sat - Fortuna: Daniela Mineva & Tom Stone. Doors 6:45, music 7:30pm. $15. 610 Main St. 707.682.6092. http://fortunaconcertseries.com/
SoHum Classic Car Show - Annual Event
Sep 14, Sat - Garberville: Rare, cool, and iconic vehicles from decades past. Good food, libations and live music. 10am-5pm. Free. Downtown on Redwood Dr.
DIVA Burlesque Arcata
Sep 14, Sat - Arcata: Local burlesque performers strut their stuff! 8pm-9:30pm. $20 at EventBrite or CASH at the door. The Exit Theatre, 890 G St, 2nd Floor. www.theexit.org
Old Town Vintage Market
Sep 15, Sun - Eureka: Monthly street market highlighting vintage & art. 10am-4pm. 211 G St.
Summer Music Series in the Garden
Sep 15, Sun - Eureka: Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Opens 10am, music 1-3pm. $5-$15. 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd. 707.442.5139. No dogs please. www.hbgf.org/gardens
Art & Nature at the Refuge
Sep 15, Sun - Loleta: For all ages and abilities, materials supplied. FREE. Drop-in 1pm-4pm. Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Rd.
Ferndale Concours on Main Car Show - Annual Event
Sep 15, Sun - Ferndale: The Concours' De Elegance car show on Main Street. 10am-4pm. Free. https://www.ferndaleconcours.org/
Audubon Birdwalk Hikshari Trail (Eureka Waterfront)
Sep 15, Sun - Eureka: Guided, Wheelchair accessible birdwalk. 9am. FREE. Foot of W. Del Norte St. . Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
Afternoon of Jazz at MGMA
Sep 15, Sun - Eureka: Monthly performance. 3-5pm. $5/$2. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. 707.442.0278.
Acres of Eats
Sep 18, Wed - EUREKA: Live music and delicious food. 5-9pm. 3750 Harris St.
Bargain Lovers Weekend
Sep 20, Fri - Sep 22, Sun - Ferndale: More than 100 different locations around town, antiques, household items, tools, toys, clothing and more! Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-12pm.
California Native American Day - Annual Event
Sep 21, Sat - Loleta: Honoring of elders, salmon dinner, drummers, dancers, speakers and vendors. 11am-6pm. Free. Bear River Recreation Center, 265 Keisner Rd.
Bicycle Tour of Unknown Coast - Annual Event
Sep 21, Sat - Ferndale: Tour of the Unknown Coast 100 miles, Avenue of the Giants 100K. See website for location, time & tickets https://tuccycle.org/
North Country Fair
Sep 21, Sat - Sep 22, 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.
Humboldt Roller Derby
Sep 21, Sat - Eureka: A competitive women's league. Doors 5pm. $15, under 10 free. 3750 Harris St.
Loleta Community Celebration - Annual Event
Sep 21, Sat - Loleta: Live music, vendors, face painting & movie in the park. Bring chairs & blankets. 12-9pm. Free. Main St.
Eureka Chamber Music Series
Sep 21, Sat - Eureka: An American Night at the Opera. 7:30pm. $20-$40. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave.
Sep 22, Sun - Arcata: 3pm. $10-$20. Lutheran Church Arcata, 151 E 16th St.
Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival
Sep 27 -29, Fri - Sun - Arcata: Award winning instructors teach 20+ workshops over 3 days. Redwood Raks, 824 L St. See for times & tickets: https://www.humboldtlatindance.com/
Harvest Honkytonk
Sep 28, Sat - Fortuna: Family fun, live music, dancing, food trucks, a bar, and a Dutch raffle. 2-7pm. Wild Souls Ranch, 2870 Nelson Ln.
Fieldbrook Art and Wine Festival - Annual Event
Sep 28, Sat - McKinleyville: Dinner, wine, live music, arts & craft vendors. 11am-4pm. Free. 4241 Fieldbrook Rd. 707.839.4140. https://www.fieldbrookwinery.com/
Fisherman's Feast Trinidad - Annual Event
Sep 28, Sat - Trinidad: Tasty fish, fresh from the docks, local beer, wine and live music. 12-5pm. $25 dinner, $3-$9 drinks. Trinidad Elementary School, 300 Trinity St.
Trinidad Art Nights
Sep 28, Sat - Trinidad: Explore & celebrate with local artists. 5:30-8:30pm. FREE. Throughout town, start at the gallery, 490 Trinity St.
ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS
Ferndale Repertory Theatre - Blithe Spirit
Sep 13, Fri - Sep 29, Sun - Ferndale: Fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, has remarried but finds himself haunted by the ghost of his late first wife - and others! Fri @7:30pm, Sat & Sun @2pm. $18-$20. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. https://www.ferndalerep.org/
NCRT - Sweeney Todd
Sep 20, Fri - Sep 29, Sun - Eureka: A man wrongly accused, returns to London hell-bent on exacting revenge against the judge who shattered his life. Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm. $18-$20. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 5th St. https://ncrt.net/
Exit Theatre - Went to Lunch, Never Returned, Revisited
Sep 27, Fri - Sep 29, Sun - Arcata: Crazed journey of 22 jobs in 17 months in San Francisco’s temporary work world. Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm. $15 CASH. Exit Theatre, 890 G St, 2nd Floor.
QUICK LIST OF THINGS TO DO
Arcata Marsh Audubon Guided Tour: Every Sat. 8:30am. Klopp Lake, end of South I St. Free.
Bigfoot Adventure Academy – Countywide: Hiking, kayaking & surfing, call 844.926.6566 https://bigfootaa.com/
Blue Ox Millworks – Eureka: Victorian millworks, hand crafts & farm animals. One X St. 707.444.3437 www.blueoxmill.com
Farmers Markets Countywide: www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Tour: Every Sat. 2pm. 90-minute walk. 569 So. G St. Free.
Haunted History Tour of Old Town – Eureka: Most evenings upon request, call 707.672.5012
Holly Yashi – Arcata: Jewelry as Art Tours, Tue – Fri at 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. 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. Walk daily, 8am-5pm. Call for Visitor Center hours 707.733.5406
Humboldt Botanical Garden – Eureka: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road. Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm. 707.442.5139
Kayak Trinidad: Kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & tours. Various locations. 707.329.0085
Lost Coast Brewery Tour – Eureka: 1600 Sunset Dr. call to reserve 707.267.9651
Madaket Cruise on Humboldt Bay – Eureka: Cruise the bay & waterfront. 707.445.1910 www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com/madaket-cruises.html
Old Town Carriage – Eureka: A unique guided tour and carriage ride through Old Town. 2nd & F Sts. 646.591.2058
Sequoia Park & Zoo & Redwood Sky Walk – Eureka: – Connect with the Wild Inside at California's oldest Zoo! Be transported 100 feet above the redwood forest floor. 3414 W St. Daily 10am-5:30pm. 707.441.4263
Telonicher Marine Lab – Trinidad: Tours & touch tanks. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. 570 Ewing Street.
Stop in the Eureka Visitor Center: 108 F St. Eureka
VISIT AN ART GALLERY or MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Arcata Artisans
Arcata: Fine art & craft co-operative gallery & gift shop. Daily 10am-5pm. 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
Brenda Tuxford Gallery
Eureka: A multi-use exhibition space focuses on creating opportunities for emerging artists. Thu & Fri, 12-5pm & 1st Sat of each month, 6-9pm. 422 1st St. 707.443.5097
Cal Poly Natural History Museum
Arcata: A unique collection of fossils, animal specimens, and interactive exhibits. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. 1242 G St. 707.826.4479
Clarke Historical Museum
Eureka: Art showcase, Victorian exhibit Native American basketry & regalia. Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm. 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
Ferndale Arts Gallery
Ferndale: An artist’s cooperative in the Victorian village of Ferndale. Daily, 10am-5pm. 535 Main St. 707.786.7051
Fortuna Depot Museum
Fortuna: Railroad artifacts, Native American basketry and a general store in Fortuna’s historic train station. 3 Park St. 707 725.7645
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Samoa: Shipwrecks & shipbuilding, lighthouses & ferries, explorers & models. 77 Cookhouse Rd. Wed-Sun, 9am-4pm. 707.444.9440
Morris Graves Museum of Art
Eureka: Humboldt County's art museum. In the historic Carnegie building at 636 F St. Wed-Sun, 12-5pm. $5/$2. 707.442.0278
Old Town Art Gallery
Eureka: The oldest non-profit, cooperative art gallery in Humboldt. Tue-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 in a picturesque seaside village. Daily, 10am-5pm. 490 Trinity St. 707.677.3770
Trinidad Museum
Trinidad: Tsurai Village, Yurok, European contact, Gold Rush, fishing, and Trinidad Head lighthouse. 400 Janis Court. 707.677.3883
