DECEMBER 2024
***Special Events happening multiple dates throughout DECEMBER***
Sparkling Light Spectacular at the Fairgrounds
EVERY DAY, but Mondays and Tuesdays except the 23rd and 24th - Ferndale: A tapestry of holiday color & light. 6:30-9:30pm. $5 per car, $3 per walker. County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th Street.
Zoo Lights at the Redwood Skywalk
See website for dates - Eureka: Walk 100 feet among the trees & enjoy 2 miles of lights & Tallest Living Christmas Tree! 5-8pm. $5. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St. https://www.redwoodzoo.org/
Dec 1, Sun - Ferndale:
Holiday of Trees and Bazzar Tree auction, gifts, food, drink, music & Santa Claus!10am-5pm. $5. Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree 5:30pm. Free cocoa and cookies. Francis & Berding St.
Portuguese Linguica & Beans Dinner 4-7pm. $7-$15. 355 Ocean Ave.
Humboldt Flea Market
Dec 1, Sun - Arcata: 9am-3pm. $3, under 13 free. 321 MLK Jr Pkwy.
Redwood Acres Flea Market
Dec 1, Sun - Eureka: 9am-3pm. $3, 12 & under Free. 3750 Harris St.
Holiday Bazaar
Dec 1, 7 & 8 - Willow Creek: Affordable handmade gifts by local artisans. 10am-4pm. Free. China Flat Museum, 38949 CA-299.
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Lecture
Dec 4, Wed - Arcata: eDNA in fish. 7pm. Free. Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S. “G” St.
Barn Dance
Dec 6, Fri - Blue Lake: No experience or partner necessary, family friendly fun! $10-$15, under 12 free. 7-10pm. 312 S Railroad Ave.
Eureka Symphony
Dec 6 & 7- Eureka: Divine Inspiration, Holiday Concert. 7:30pm. $23-$56, Kids under 12 free with adult. Arkley Center, 412 G St. 707.845.3655 www.eurekasymphony.org
Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival
Dec 6, 7 & 8 - Eureka: Three buildings of wares, three stages of music and dance. Food and spirits available. $5. Fri 4-9pm, Sat/Sun 10am-5pm. Redwood Acres, 3750 Harris St.
Santa Claus in Ferndale
Dec 7, Sat - Ferndale: St. Nick brings bags of goodies for kids. 10:30am. Free. 405 Main St.
Salty Santa Boat Parade
Dec 7, Sat - Eureka: Parade starts 11am around 1st and L St. and ends at 1st & C St. where you can meet Santa for photos and candy canes at 12:15. Free.
Tuba Christmas
Dec 7, Sat - Eureka: Carolers sing-a-long with Tubas. 1pm. Free. Gazebo at 2nd & F St.
Stocking Stuffer Boutique
Dec 7, Sat - Fortuna: Support local crafters and artisans and take a free photo with Santa. 2-6pm. Free. Gene Lucas Center, 3000 Newburg Rd.
Rio Dell Tree Lighting & Fire Truck Parade
Dec 7, Sat - Rio Dell: Fire truck parade, Santa and snacks. 5pm. Free. 406 Wildwood.
Willow Creek Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec 7, Sat - Willow Creek: Lighted parade on Mayfair St. Then carols, food & drinks & holiday movie at Hwy 299 and 96. Starts @ 5:30pm. Free.
Blue Lake Holiday Celebration
Dec 7, Sat - Blue Lake: Parade & tree lighting start 4:30pm at City Hall, 111 Greenwood Ave. 6pm dinner at Prasch Hall, 312 S Railroad Ave, $10 kids, $15 adults.
Arts Alive
Dec 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.
Festival of Lights
Dec 7, Sat - Eureka: Meet Santa and carolers at the tree lighting ceremony. Gifts for sale. 6-9pm. Free. Clarke Museum, 240 E St.
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Dec 7, Sat - Ferndale: Randy Cordeiro. 7:30-10pm. 246 Berding Street. Tickets at https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/
Holidays in Trinidad
Dec 7, 8 & 15 - Trinidad: Lighthouse tours, holiday markets, coral singers & boat parade. See website for details: www.trinidadcivicclub.org/
Santa, Trains & Candy Canes
Dec 8, Sun - Samoa: Santa, cookie decorating, train rides. 11am-2pm. Free. Samoa Roundhouse, 930 Vance Ave.
Fortuna Christmas Music Festival
Dec 8, Sun - Fortuna: Musical talent from all over Humboldt County. 1-4pm. Free. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Dr.
Art Talk Sunday
Dec 8, Sun - Eureka: Artists share their inspiration, techniques and the meaning behind their work. 2pm. $5/$2, under 18 free. Morris Graves Museum of Art. 636 “F” St.
Electric Lighted Truck Parade Fortuna
Dec 13, Fri - Fortuna: Lighted trucks, floats and people parade through town. Parade Starts at 6pm Main St & Fortuna Blvd.
Season of Wonder and Light
Dec 13, Fri - Arcata: Celebrate with the Snowflake Queen, Santa and Community Choirs. 4-7pm. Free. Plaza, 9th and H St.
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Dec 13 & 14 - Ferndale: Huckleberry Flint. 7:30-10pm. 246 Berding Street. Tickets at https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/
Winter Arts Faire - Mateel
Dec 13, 14 & 15 - Redway: Artisans, musical entertainment and Santa! Fri 4-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm. Free. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane. 707.223.1585
Trucker's Christmas Parade
Dec 14, Sat - Eureka: The nation's zaniest big rig parade - huge trucks adorned in holiday lights. 6pm. Free. Begins & ends at Redwood Acres, 3750 Harris St.
Loleta Holiday Market
Dec 14 & 15 - Loleta: Local artisans and craftsman offer their best for your holiday gifts. Food and drink. Admission by donation. 9am-4pm. Fireman's Pavilion, 824 Loleta Dr.
Holiday Craft Market
Dec 14 & 15 - Arcata: Holiday music, food and great gifts handmade by locals. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. $2. Community Center, 321 Dr. MLK Jr. Pkwy.
Holiday Boutique in Redway
Dec 14 & 15 - Redway: Local artisan vendors, cookie decorating, choir performance and Santa! Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Free. 344 Humboldt Ave.
Lighted Tractor Parade Ferndale
Dec 15, Sun - Ferndale: Christmas tradition featuring farmers & ranchers driving decorated tractors. Starts at Main St. & Ocean Ave. Judging 5pm, parade 6pm. Free.
Conservation Lecture - Sequoia Zoo
Dec 18, Wed - Eureka: The earth & its wild inhabitants. 6:45pm. free. 3414 "W" St.
Southern Humboldt’s Small Town Christmas
Dec 21, Sat - Garberville : Santa! carriage rides, crafts, food, mobile bar & music. 1-8pm. Free. 782 Redwood Dr. Lighted Truck Parade, Redway to Garberville starts at 5:30pm.
Afternoon of Jazz at MGMA
Dec 22, Sun - Eureka: Nice ‘n Easy. 3-5pm. $5/$2. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. 707.442.0278.
Arcata Marsh Christmas Day Walk
Dec 25 - Arcata: Join Friends of the Arcata Marsh. 10-11:30am. Free. 569 S G Street.
Nature Journaling at the Marsh
Dec 31, Tue - Arcata: Learn to make observations of natural surroundings. 9-11am (first 10 people). Free. 569 S G St. 707.826.2359
New Year’s Eve Ball: Intergalactic Opulence
Dec 31, Tue - Eureka: Revel in a world of interstellar luxury! DJ's, burlesque, dancing, drinking, balloon drop. 9pm-3am. $35-$50. The Historic Eagle House, 139 2nd St. 707.444.3344.
JANUARY 1, 2024
Arcata Marsh New Year's Day Walk
A nature ramble through the Arcata Marsh. 10-11:30am. FREE. 569 South “G” St. 707.826.2359
ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS
NCRT - The Game's Afoot
Dec 6, 7 & 8 - Eureka: A Sherlock Holmes, festive holiday, comedic, murder-mystery romp. Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm. $18-$20. North Coast Repertory, 300 5th St. https://ncrt.net/
Ferndale Repertory Theatre - Cinderella
Dec 1-22 Fri, Sat & Sun - Ferndale: The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn! Fri @7:30pm, Sat & Sun @2pm. $18-$20. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. https://www.ferndalerep.org/
Arcata Playhouse - The Valiant Red Rooster
Dec 6-15 Fri, Sat & Sun - Arcata: A musical comedy with a choir and audience participation! Fri/Sat 7:30-9pm, Sun 2-3:30pm $10-$15. 1251 9th St. https://www.playhousearts.org/theater
North Coast Dance - The Nutcracker Ballet
Dec 13-22 Fri, Sat & Sun - Eureka: The holiday classic performed by Humboldt’s finest. Fri 7pm, Sat/Sun 2pm. $15-$40. The Arkley Center, 412 G St.
Arcata Marsh Audubon Guided Tour: Every Sat. 8:30am. Klopp Lake, end of South I St. Free.
Arcata Farmers Market: Every Sat. Community party with live music. 10am-2pm. Arcata Plaza, 9th & G Sts
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
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 dawn to dusk. Call for Visitor Center hours 707.733.5406
Humboldt Botanical Garden – Eureka: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road. Daily, 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
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. Tue- Sun 10am-5pm. 707.441.4263
Telonicher Marine Lab – Trinidad: Tours & touch tanks. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. 570 Ewing Street.
Stop in the Eureka Visitor Center: Daily, 10am-5pm. 108 F St. Eureka
VISIT AN ART GALLERY or MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Arcata Artisans
Arcata: Fine art & craft co-operative gallery & gift shop. Mon-Sat, 10-6, Sun 12-4. 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 & First 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 store in Fortuna’s historic train station. Thu-Sun, 12-4:30pm. 3 Park St.
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Samoa: Shipwrecks & shipbuilding, lighthouses & ferries, explorers & models. 77 Cookhouse Rd. Thu-Sat, 11am–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. Tue-Sat, 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 Head lighthouse. Thu-Sun 12:30-4pm. 400 Janis Court.
