JANUARY 2025
During the winter months, please be aware of changing conditions.
For up-to-date info about road closures see: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
For information about specific events, please contact the venue.
***Weekly Events***
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, vegies, prepared food & flowers! 10am-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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Friends of the Arcata Marsh Lecture
Jan 1, Wed - Arcata: “How California’s Geology Came to Be” Elliott Dabill. 7pm. Free. Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S. “G” St.
Arcata Marsh New Year's Day Walk - Annual Event
Jan 1, Wed - Arcata: Welcome in the New Year with a nature ramble through the Arcata Marsh. 10-11:30am. FREE. 569 South “G” St. 707.826.2359
Zoo Lights at the Redwood Skywalk
Jan 3, Fri - Jan 5, Sun - Eureka: Walk 100 feet above the forest floor & enjoy two miles of lights & the Tallest Living Christmas Tree! 5-8pm. $5. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St.
Hike and Bike Day at Redwood National
Jan 4, Sat - Orick: Bike, hike or walk among some of the most impressive old growth in Redwood National, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway (closed to cars). Dawn to dusk.
Arts Alive
Jan 4, 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.
Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk
Jan 4, Sat - Arcata: Arcata/Manila: Exploration of a beautiful and diverse dune system. 10am-1pm. FREE. RSVPs are required 707.444.1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org - contact for location.
Redwood Acres Flea Market
Jan 5, Sun -Eureka: Antiques, art, everything! 9am-3pm. $3, 12 & under Free. 3750 Harris St.
Guided Nature Walk at Wildlife Refuge
Jan 8, Wed - Loleta: Guided 2 mile walk with naturalist Louise Bacon-Ogden. 9-11am. free. 1020 Ranch Rd. Please call 707.733.5406 to attend.
Line Dancing in the Ballroom
Jan 8, Wed - Eureka: Boot, scoot & boogie across the Eagle House Ballroom. All skill levels & ages welcome. 6-8pm. $10. 139 2nd St.
EXIT Theatre - The Starlight Inn
Jan 11, Sat - Arcata: A Staged Reading of a Play by Mitch Finn. 7pm. Free. 890 G Street - Second Fl.
Arcata Marsh King Tide Walk - Annual Event
Jan 11, Sat - Arcata: Learn what makes the tides so much higher than normal, the increases expected as sea level rises; and what will happen to Humboldt Bay. Starts at 11am. Free. South I Street, in the first parking lot in from Samoa Boulevard, across from the green wall.
Family Arts Day
Jan 11, Sat - Eureka: Workshops designed for families and youth 5-12 years old but ALL ages are welcome! 2-4pm. $2-$5. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St.
Birdwalk at Wildlife Refuge
Jan 12, Sun - Loleta: Meet Audubon Society leaders for a mild walk. 9am-11am. Free. 1020 Ranch Rd. Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
Mad River Grange Sunday Breakfast
Jan 12, Sun - Blue Lake: The best breakfast deal around: pancakes, eggs, biscuits and gravy. 8-11am. $10, under 10 free. 110 Hatchery Rd.
FOAM Second Sunday Cycling Tour
Jan 12, Sun - Arcata: Arcata Marsh docent-led bicycle tour. Bring your own bike or rent one at the Arcata Plaza (9th & G St). 2-3:30pm. Free. Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S G St. 707.826.2359.
Conservation Lecture - Sequoia Zoo
Jan 15, Wed - Eureka: "Status of Spotted Owls in NW California and the Impact of Barred Owls." Learn about the earth and its wild inhabitants. 6:45pm. free. 3414 "W" St.
Eureka Chamber Music Series
Jan 18, Sat - Eureka: Borromeo String Quartet, In residence at the New England Conservatory. 7:30pm. $10-$40. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave.
Eureka Chamber Music Series
Jan 19, Sun - Eureka: Borromeo String Quartet, In residence at the New England Conservatory. 3pm. $5-$20. Lutheran Church Arcata, 151 E 16th St.
Samoa Dunes and Wetlands Guided Walk
Jan 18, Sat - Arcata: Visit this ecologically diverse landscape. 10am-1pm. Free. RSVP required, 707.444.1397
Afternoon of Jazz at MGMA
Jan 19, Sun - Eureka: Bandemonium performs. 3-5pm. $5/$2. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. 707.442.0278.
Audubon Birdwalk Hikshari Trail (Eureka Waterfront)
Jan 19, Sun - Eureka: Guided, Wheelchair accessible birdwalk. 9am. FREE. Foot of W. Del Norte St. Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
Art & Nature at the Refuge
Jan 19, Sun - Loleta: For all ages and abilities, materials supplied. FREE. Drop-in 1pm-4pm. Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Rd.
Before I Do Wedding Show
Jan 19, sun - Fortuna: Fabulous vendors showcasing wedding products or services. 11am-2pm. $5. The Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 River Walk Dr.
Line Dancing in the Ballroom
Jan 22, Wed - Eureka: Boot, scoot & boogie across the Eagle House Ballroom. All skill levels & ages welcome. 6-8pm. $10. 139 2nd St.
Barn Dance
Jan 24, Fri - Blue Lake: No experience or partner necessary, family friendly fun! Snacks and beverages available! $15-$10, under 12 free. 7-10pm. 312 S Railroad Ave.
Southern Humboldt Birding Trip
Jan 25, Sat - Garberville: Gentle 2-3 mile walk. 8:30am. Free. Tooby Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Rd. Call Ann at 707-296-8720 to confirm.
Nature Journaling at the Marsh
Jan 28, Tue - Arcata: Learn to make observations of natural surroundings. Please bring something to write/draw on. Colored pencils provided. 9-11am (first 10 people). Free. 569 S G St. 707.826.2359. Heavy rain cancels.
"ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS"
Ferndale Repertory Theatre - A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Jan 31 – Feb 23 - Ferndale: A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs and one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs. Fri & Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2pm. $18-$20. 447 Main St. 707.786.5483
QUICK LIST OF THINGS TO DO
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
Haunted History Tour of Old Town – Eureka: Most evenings upon request, call 707.672.5012
Holly Yashi – Arcata: Jewelry as Art Tours, 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, 11am-4pm daily. 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. 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. 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, fishing, and Head lighthouse. Fri-Sun 12:30-4pm. 400 Janis Court. 707-677-3883
