JULY 2025
Humboldt Crabs Baseball
Jul 1, Tue - Jul 31, Thu - Arcata: Family Fun. America's oldest continuously operated summer collegiate baseball program. $4-$10. 888 F St. 707.840.5665. See schedule: www.humboldtcrabs.com/
*** WEEKLY EVENTS***
Farmers Markets Countywide:
Almost every day of the week and all over the county see schedule @ www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org
Music in the Park
THURSDAYS - McKinleyville: Live music, food trucks & lawn games. 6-8pm. Free. 1608 Pickett Rd.
Concerts on the Boardwalk
THURSDAYS - Eureka: Summer concert series. 6-8pm. Free. Madaket Plaza, 1 C St.
Friday Night Market
FRIDAYS - Eureka: Local makers, food & live music in Old Town. 5:30-8:30pm. Free. 2nd & E Sts
Summer Music Series in the Garden
SUNDAYS - Eureka: Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Garden opens 10am, music 1-3pm. $5-$15. 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd. 707.442.5139. No dogs please. www.hbgf.org
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Guided Nature Walk at Wildlife Refuge
Jul 2, Wed - Loleta: Leader Louise Bacon-Ogden. 9-11am. Free. 1020 Ranch Rd.
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Lecture
Jul 2, Wed - Arcata: Jennifer Kalt and Sylvia van Royen, “Butcher Slough: Past, Present, and Future.” 7pm. Free. Marsh Center, 569 S. “G” St.
Fortuna Fireworks Festival - Annual Event
Jul 3, Thu - Fortuna: Celebrate a day early! Kids fun 15 bounce houses, 3 mechanical bulls, petting zoos, $15, 5:30-8:30pm. Dancing starts @ 8:30. Fireworks @ dark. 2700 Newburg Rd.
4th of July Festival Eureka - Annual Event
Jul 4, Fri - Eureka: Live music, food & vendors on 2nd St, near E St in Old Town. 10am-5pm. Free. Fireworks over Humboldt Bay at 10pm!
Arcata 4th of July - Annual Event
Jul 4, Fri - Arcata: Music by Brett McFarland & The Freedom Riders, aerialists, kid corner, food & drink. 11am-4pm. Arcata Plaza, 9th & G St.
4th of July Parade in Ferndale - Annual Event
Jul 4, Fri - Ferndale: Ferndale fire trucks and patriotic floats parade on Main St. 12pm.
4th Of July Fireworks in Southern Humboldt - Annual Event
Jul 4, Fri - Garberville: Music, vendors, food & family fun. Starts @ 1pm, Fireworks at dusk. $20 per car. Benbow Recreation Area, 2 miles south of Garberville.
Dell'Arte - Baduwa't Festival - Annual Event
Jul 5, Fri - Jul 26, Sat - Blue Lake: A culmination of performing arts, music, celebration and connectivity, held on the ancestral lands of the Wiyot Tribe. Many events see: https://dellarte.com/baduwat-festival/
Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk
Jul 5, Sat - Arcata: Arcata/Manila: Exploration of a beautiful & diverse dune system. 10am. Free. RSVPs required 707.444.1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org - contact for location.
One Village, Many Peoples
Jul 5, Sat - McKinleyville: Humboldt Multi-Cultural Festival with music, dance, food, interactive art exhibits and workshops. 11am-6pm. Free and all ages. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Rd.
Arts Alive
Jul 5, 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.
Astronomers Of Humboldt: Star Party
Jul 5, Sat - Weott: Astronomy club members will provide telescopes & info. 8:30-10:30PM. Free. Albee Creek Campground, Mattole Rd.
Humboldt Flea Market
Jul 6, Sun - Arcata: Antiques, collectables & handmade. 9am-3pm. $3, under 13 free. 321 MLK Jr Pkwy.
Redwood Acres Flea Market
Jul 6, Sun - Eureka: Antiques, art, everything! 9am-3pm. $3, 12 & under Free. 3750 Harris St.
Fortuna Fridays
Jul 11, Fri - Fortuna: Art, live music and great food – businesses stay open late. Starts at 6pm. Free. Downtown Fortuna and all-around town.
Bigfoot Daze Celebration - Annual Event
Jul 12, Sat - Willow Creek: Live music, tasty eats, local vendors, a classic car show, a whimsical parade, and plenty of larger-than-life fun. 10am-5pm. Free. Downtown.
Fortuna Rodeo Week – Annual Event
Jul 12, Sat - Jul 20, Sun - Fortuna: Bulls, broncs, band & brews, parade, carnival, Jr. rodeo, BBQ & chili cook-off. Most events at Rohner Park, 1 Park St. See website for schedule www.fortunarodeo.com
Country on the Coast
Jul 12, Sat - Fortuna: Starring Bryan Martin headlining along with openers Alex Key and Timmy McKeever! Gates 5pm, show 7pm. $50-$100. Rohner Park Rodeo Grounds, 5 Park St.
Fortuna Concert Series
Jul 12, Sat - Fortuna: Silk Road Junction, A Musical Journey Across Cultures. Doors 6:15, music 7:00pm. $15. 610 Main St. 707.682.6092. http://fortunaconcertseries.com/
Orick Rodeo
Jul 12 & 13, Sat & Sun - Orick: Steer & calf riding, barrel races, team roping, food, drink & gifts. $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, 5 & under free. Free parking. NO dogs or ice chests. 1000 Drydens Rd. Schedule @ www.orick.net/orick-rodeo/
Birdwalk at Wildlife Refuge
Jul 13, Sun - Loleta: Meet Audubon Society leaders for a mild walk. 9am-11am. Free. 1020 Ranch Rd. Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
FOAM Second Sunday Cycling Tour
Jul 13, Sun - Arcata: Arcata Marsh docent-led bicycle tour. Bring a bike or rent at the Arcata Plaza (9th & G). 2pm. Free. Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S G St. 707.826.2359
Fortuna Chili Cook-Off - Annual Event
Jul 14, Mon - Fortuna: Over two dozen teams compete. Live music by Luke Powell. 5-7pm. Free. Main St. between 9th & 12th. https://fortunarodeo.com/
Northern Nights Music Festival
Jul 18-20, Fri-Sun - Piercy: 3 days of live music on multiple stages, camping, cannabis, art and more. Cooks Valley Campground, 83950 Road 442E. Lineup & tickets: www.northernnights.org/
Audubon Birdwalk Hikshari Trail (Eureka Waterfront)
Jul 20, Sun - Eureka: Guided, Wheelchair accessible birdwalk. 9am. FREE. Foot of W. Del Norte St. . Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
Humboldt Folklife Festival – Annual Event
Jul 22-26, Tue-Sat - Blue Lake: Five days of folk music, dancing and yummy snacks! Dell’Arte, 131 H St. See website for schedule & tickets. https://humboldtfolklife.com/humboldt-folklife-festival
Barn Dance
Jul 25, Fri – Blue Lake: No experience or partner necessary, family friendly fun! $15-$10, under 12 free. 7-10pm. Prasch Hall, 312 S Railroad Ave.
Redwood AutoXpo
Jul 25-27, Fri-Sun - Fortuna: Enjoy a judged car show, n swap meet, poker run, tractor pull, BBQ & burnout contest! Most events are free. See website for times & locations www.redwoodautoxpo.com/
Roll on the Mattole - Annual Event
Jul 26, Sat - Petrolia: Live music, dancing, food and drink, local craft vendors, family fun! Noon-Midnight. $30 Adults, $25 seniors & students, Under 12 free. Mattole Grange, 36512 Mattole Rd. http://www.honeydewfire.com/
Trinidad Art Nights
Jul 26, Sat - Trinidad: Explore & celebrate with local artists, live music, wine tasting, popup sales. 5:30-8:00pm. FREE. Throughout town, start at the gallery, 490 Trinity St.
Blackberry Festival - Westhaven - Annual Event
Jul 27, Sun - Trinidad: Delicious pies, vanilla ice cream, jams, burgers & beverages. 10am-4pm. 446 6th Ave.
Arcata Fairy Festival - Annual Event
Jul 27, Sun - Arcata: Celebration of the whimsical and fantastic. Costumes encouraged, vendors, music & aerial performances. 11am-6pm. Free. Arcata Plaza, 8th & G Sts. https://www.arcatafairyfestival.com/
ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS
Dell'Arte- Love's the Best Doctor
Jul 5, Sat - Jul 6, Sun - Blue Lake: Modern life infuses classic commedia comic satire in this outdoor show. Starts 8pm. $20-$30. 131 H St. https://dellarte.com/onstage/ - NO SHOW 7/4/25
NCRT - Romeo and Juliet
Jul 11, Fri - Jul 27, Sun - Eureka: In the middle of the most dire feud, romance blooms - but can it survive? Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. $18-$20. North Coast Repertory, 300 5th St. https://ncrt.net/
Dell'Arte - Red Light Cabaret
Jul 18, Fri - Jul 19, Sat - Blue Lake: Steam up your summer night with a mélange of acts showcasing the bold and the beautiful. 8-10pm. $25-$30. 131 H St. https://dellarte.com/onstage/
QUICK LIST OF THINGS TO DO
Arcata Marsh Audubon Guided Tour: Every Saturday. 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
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Tour: Every Saturday. 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, 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-5pm. 707.442.5139
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center - Arcata: Hiking trails year-round, Nature Center open Wed-Sat. 10am-4pm. 220 Stamps Ln.
Kayak Trinidad: Kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & tours. Various locations. 707.329.0085
Lost Coast Adventure Tours: Take you & your group hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, horseback riding, surfing, diving, on a scenic drive, or to do any other activity our diverse area has to offer. 707.382.1959
Lost Coast Brewery Tour – Eureka: 1600 Sunset Dr. call to reserve 707.267.9651
Madaket Cruise on Humboldt Bay – Eureka: Cruise the bay & waterfront. End of C Street. 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. Or call 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. 10am-6pm daily. 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. Daily, 10am-6pm. 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.
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. 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, 10:30am-5:30pm. 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
