OCTOBER 2024
Garberville Halloween Festival - Annual Event
Oct 31, Thu - Garberville: Costume and dance contests with cash prizes. Flash Mob. 3-5pm. Town Square, 766 Locust St. https://garberville.org/halloween-festival/ need to verify
Halloween on the Plaza - Annual Event
Oct 31, Thu - Arcata: Families come Trick or Treat and enjoy some cider and music. 4-7pm. Free. 9th & 'G' Sts.
Garberville Halloween Festival - Annual Event
Oct 31, Thu - Garberville: Costume and dance contests with cash prizes. Flash Mob. 3-5pm. Town Square, 766 Locust St. https://garberville.org/halloween-festival/
Griffin Loch's SCAREGROUNDS
Oct 31, Thu - Ferndale: Three haunted mazes, zombie train, food trucks, bar, and roaming haunters. 6:30-10:30pm. $20-$35. County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Oct 31, Thu - Ferndale: Particle Kid. 7:30-10pm. 246 Berding Street. Tickets at https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/
NOVEMBER 2024
***Weekly Events***
Arcata Farmers Market
Saturdays - Arcata: Community party with live music. 9am-2pm. Arcata Plaza, 9th & G Streets.
Arcata Marsh Tour (FOAM)
Saturdays - Arcata: Friends of the Marsh lead tour. 2pm. 90-minute walk. 569 South G St. Free.
Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Birdwalk (RRAS)
Saturdays - Arcata: Redwood Region Audubon led, 8:30am. Klopp Lake, end of South I St. Free.
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Hike and Bike Day at Redwood National
Nov 2, Sat - Orick: Bike, hike or walk your dog along the ten-mile road (closed to cars), among some of the most impressive old growth in Redwood National, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. Dawn to dusk.
Arts Alive
Nov 2, Sat - Eureka: Art, live music, shopping & dining in Old Town. 6-9pm. Free admission to the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St.
"Liberated Community" Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Night
Nov 2, Sat - Eureka: Enjoy visual artists, artist performances, poetry, DJ & dance party. 5-9pm. Free. Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 422 First St. 707.633.3137
Humboldt Flea Market
Nov 3, Sun - Arcata: Antiques, collectables & handmade. 9am-3pm. $3, under 13 free. 321 MLK Jr Pkwy.
Art Talk Sunday
Nov 3, 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.
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Nov 4, Mon - Ferndale: Willie Watson. 7:30-10pm. 246 Berding Street. Tickets at https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/
Guided Nature Walk at Wildlife Refuge
Nov 6, 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
Nov 6, Wed - Arcata: Various subjects. 7pm. Free. Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S. “G” St.
A Reason to Listen
Nov 7, Thu - Arcata: Monthly open mic spoken word event, music by DJ Goldylocks, live art by Dre Meza. 7-9pm. $5-$10. 1301 J St.
The Fig Twig Holiday Market
Nov 8, Fri - Nov 9, Sat - Eureka: Kick off your holiday shopping handmade, vintage and more. Fri 9-4, Sat 10-4. $5. Redwood Acres, 3750 Harris St.
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Nov 8, Fri - Ferndale: Laurie Lewis. 7:30-10pm. 246 Berding Street. Tickets at https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/
Veterans Day at McKay 5K & 10K Walk/Run & Community Fair - Annual Event
Nov 9, Sat - Eureka: Walk/Run starts at 10am, followed by free fair at McKay Forest, 3100 Harris St. RACE: Adults $20, kids $5, veterans & active duty free. 707.443.4563 x114
Family Arts Day
Nov 9, 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.
Benbow Wine Auction - Annual Event
Nov 9, Sat - Garberville: Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and a live and silent auction. Starts @ 2pm. $45. Benbow Historic Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Dr. https://sohumhealthfoundation.org/auction/
FOAM Second Sunday Cycling Tour
Nov 10, 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.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival - Annual Event
Nov 10, Sun - Arcata: Featuring the best in environmental filmmaking. Silent auction, food & drink, live music. 6-10pm. $20-$25. https://lostcoast.org/wild-and-scenic-film-festival/
Redwood Acres Flea Market
Nov 10, Sun - Eureka: Antiques, art, everything! 9am-3pm. $3, 12 & under Free. 3750 Harris St.
Birdwalk at Wildlife Refuge
Nov 10, Sun - Loleta: Meet Audubon Society leaders for a mild walk. 9am-11am. Free. 1020 Ranch Rd. Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
Veterans Day Observance - Annual Event
Nov 11, Mon - Eureka: Program and observance to honor all who serve and who have served. Starts at 11am. Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive. http://www.swrotary.org/
Arts of McKinleyville - Annual Event
Nov 15, Fri - McKinleyville: Hors d'oeuvres and drinks, art auction. 6:30-8:30pm. $20. Community Center, 1705 Gwin Rd. https://bgcredwoods.org/artsmckinleyville/
American Indian Educational Film Series
Nov 16, Sat - Blue Lake: Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. A documentary, followed by a facilitated discussion, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Doors 12:30, film 1pm. Free till full. Dell’Arte International, 131 H St.
Audubon Birdwalk Hikshari Trail (Eureka Waterfront)
Nov 17, 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
Nov 17, Sun - Eureka: Claire Bent Jazz Quintet. 3-5pm. $5/$2. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St.
Art & Nature at the Refuge
Nov 17, Sun - Loleta: For all ages and abilities, materials supplied. FREE. Drop-in 1pm-4pm. Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Rd.
Taste of the Holidays - Annual Event
Nov 21, Thu - Arcata: A fun and elegant evening celebrating our sense of community. Over 30 producers featuring local specialty foods, wine, brew & spirits for your sampling pleasure. 5-8pm. $45. Age 16+ please. 321 MLK, Jr. Pkwy. https://arcatasunrise.org/taste-holidays-1
Southern Humboldt Birding Trip
Nov 23, Sat - Garberville: Gentle 2-3 mile walk. 8:30am. Free. Tooby Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Rd. Call Ann at 707-296-8720 to confirm.
American Indian Educational Film Series
Nov 23, Sat - Blue Lake: The Reel Injun. A documentary, followed by a facilitated discussion, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Doors 12:30, film 1pm. Free till full. Dell’Arte International, 131 H St.
Holiday Craft Faire
Nov 23, Sat - Nov 24, Sun - Fortuna: Local hand-crafted items, pottery, jewelry, woodcrafts & more. Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Dr. 707.725.7572
HBMS Mushroom Fair - Annual Event
Nov 24, Sun - Arcata: 300-500 species of fungi collected, identified & displayed in taxonomic groups. Kids activities. Bring your mushrooms to be identified. 11am-4pm. $5-$10, under 7 free. Arcata Community Center, 321 Martin Luther King Pkwy.
Nature Journaling at the Marsh
Nov 26, Tue - Arcata: Learn to make observations of natural surroundings. 9-11am (first 10 people). Free. 569 S G St. 707.826.2359
Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - Annual Event
Nov 28, Thu - Eureka: Fun 5K Run/Walk through Old Town Eureka. 9am start. $20. The Gazebo, 2nd & F Streets.
Arcata Marsh Thanksgiving Day Walk - Annual Event
Nov 28, Thu - Arcata: Join Friends of the Arcata Marsh for its annual Thanksgiving morning meander. 10-11:30am. Free. Meet at the Interpretive Center, 569 S. G Street. 707.826.2359 CHECK INFO
Blessing of the Fleet - Annual Event
Nov 28, Thu - Trinidad: Join the Trinidad fishing crews and community for this Thanksgiving Day tradition. 10am. Trinity & Edwards St.
Thanksgiving at the Mateel - Annual Event
Nov 28, Thu - Redway: Veterans Association is sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Day meal. 12-6pm. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Ln. volunteers: 707-223-3063
American Indian Educational Film Series
Nov 29, Fri - Blue Lake: Smoke Signals. A film, followed by a facilitated discussion, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Doors 12:30, film 1pm. Free till full. Dell’Arte International, 131 H St.
Veterans Craft Bazaar
Nov 29, Fri - Nov 30, Sat – Ferndale: Get your holiday shopping done early. 9am-4pm. Veterans Building. 1100 Main St.
Holiday of Trees and Bazaar
Nov 29, Fri - Nov 30, Sat - Ferndale: Artisans bazaar, food, drink, music & Santa Claus! Fri 4-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. $5. County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.
Sparkling Light Spectacular at the Fairgrounds
Nov 29, Fri - Nov 30, Sat - Ferndale: A mesmerizing tapestry of holiday color & light. 6:30-9:30pm. $5 per car, $3 per walker. County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th Street.
ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS
Dell'Arte - Macabre Cabaret
Nov 1, Fri - Nov 2, Sat - Blue Lake: +18 show with comedy, live music, and grotesque acts. Doors 7:15, show 8-9:30pm. $30. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theater. 131 H. St. https://dellarte.com/onstage/
Exit Theatre - Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Nov 8–24: Fri, Sat & Sun - Arcata: Baby-boomer misery confronts a funnier future. 7pm Fri/Sat, 2pm Sun. $20, CASH at the door. 890 G St, 2nd Fl. https://www.theexit.org/
Ferndale Repertory Theatre - Cinderella
Nov 22-30: 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
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, 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. 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, Gold Rush, fishing, and Head lighthouse. Thu-Sun 12:30-4pm. 400 Janis Court
