Saturday, Dec. 6
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Festive Holiday Shopping
Ferndale
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy live music by the Scotia Brass Band on Main Street while you shop.
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
Black & White Ocean Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
“This isn’t your average gala. It’s a full-on community party dedicated to protecting what we all love: the wild, beautiful Humboldt coast.” Music by Checkered Past.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Thumb Leader
Will Jam For Food
Eureka Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $30
/ $75 VIP
A Community Gathering to support those experiencing food insecurity. Local musicians unite at Eureka Theater to fight hunger in Humboldt County. Brett McFarland, Dash Rowe (of The California Poppies), Claire Bent, and Leah Crenshaw (Bump Foundation) all backed by B. Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge.
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Winter Tales: A Holiday Concert
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Eureka Symphony invites the community to experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season. This year’s holiday program is a festive journey through beloved classics and vibrant contemporary works.
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Emo Night
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
Halloween on Christmas with sets by Immolate, Crash Monroe and Jeezy Rogue.
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A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
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Stick Men
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 9-11:55 p.m.
/ $40
/ 21+
Powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Marcus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance.
The Brothers Comatose
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $30
/ $25 Advance
/ 21+
Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance.
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Arcane Artists: Arcane Nightmare
RampArt Skatepark
/ 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $15
/ $45 Door VIP
/ $35 Presale VIP
/ $30 Door GA
/ 21+
Come immerse yourself in this Nightmare Before Christmas. We are bringing none other than the sensational EDM duo Rich DietZ, who have gained global recognition for their unique sound.
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All Events!
Customer Appreciation Day
Eureka Natural Foods, Eureka
/ 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
/ Free
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December Eureka Trash Bash!
See Event Description
/ 9-10:30 a.m.
Join the City of Eureka, PacOut Green Team, and STIL for the bi-monthly Trash Bash!
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Breakfast with Santa
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 9-11:30 a.m.
/ $10 public
/ $5 pictures
/ $5 kids
Pancake breakfast with a decorated area for the holidays. where you can bring your kids and take pictures of them with Santa.
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Norcal Collectors Expo
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 9-4:30 a.m.
/ Free
40 dealer tables of Sports Cards, Record Albums, Memorabilia, Pokemon, MTG, Video Games, Action Figures, Comics and more!
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First Saturday VTS workday updated
See Event Description
/ 9-11 a.m.
The main task will be weeding and invasive removal.
‘Share the Magic of Christmas’ 652 Toy Drive
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free Anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy
New, unwrapped toys can be brought to any of the fire stations, or several local businesses around Eureka.
Adult Beginning Ballet Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $16
/ 18+
Beginning Ballet is designed for those with little to no ballet experience & those wishing to return to a slow-paced class that takes the time to explain technique, vocabulary & classical structure.
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Fire Arts Holiday Sale
Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Support your local artists in Humboldt this Christmas giving season.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
Open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more.
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Fire Arts Center Gallery Show
Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fire Arts Gallery features works from our staff and board members during November and December.
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Holiday Craft Fair
United Congregational Christian Church
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
/ $50 Vendor Table
Come check out local crafts from Artisans in our congregation and community.
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Holidays in Trinidad
409 Trinity Street
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Artisan’s Faire featuring multiple vendors and unique boutique gifts; Photos with Santa, McKinleyville Community Choir Holiday Concert and Unique Boutique.
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Nature And Craft Discovery Day
Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ $6
/ $3 members
Join us for nature inspired arts, crafts, and activities.
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Nature Arts & Crafts Discovery Day
Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ $6
/ $3 members
Join us for nature inspired arts, crafts, and activities.
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Solstice Holiday Pop-Up
See Event Description
/ noon-7 p.m.
We have a choice selection of gift items from local makers and artisans from afar.
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Free Annual Stocking Stuffer
Gene Lucas Community Center
/ 1-5 p.m.
Enjoy this family friendly event featuring local food, holiday shopping with local vendors and youth vendors, cocktails, cookie decorating, crafts and FREE pictures with Santa!
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Humboldt Literacy Project Holiday Open House
Gene Lucas Community Center
/ 1-6 p.m.
/ Free
“We will be serving up hot beverages, giving away books and spreading our love of literacy.”
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Reclaim Your Strength: Lifting for a Strong Pelvic Floor
See Event Description
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ $35
/ 18+
Learn how to lift with confidence and care for your pelvic floor!
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God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater Auditions
HLOC’s The Space
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ Free
Based on Kurt Vonnegut’s 1965 novel God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s 1979 musical pays homage to Vonnegut’s post-modern satire’s witty humor and energetic dialogue.
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Sean’s Shadows Presents The Magic Measuring Cup a Family Literacy Party
McKinleyville Library
/ 5-6 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free all
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Festival of Lights
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 5-8 p.m.
This 100% original, handmade light show features imaginative displays crafted by MCBG staff and volunteers.
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Pat Holland
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
Songs on acoustic guitar.
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Jimmie Lahman Band
See Event Description
/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Dance the night away in Blue Lake!
Willow Creek Festival of Light & Wonder
See Event Description
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ Free
Lighted Parade on Mayfair, Holiday Classic Movie Screenings at Commons Park, Tree Lighting Countdown at Commons Park
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Pat Holland
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
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December Arts Alive
Familia, Eureka
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Noche Latina
Cali Planet
/ 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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FLOWSTATE: Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Sculptor Annakatrin Burnham opens her solo show FLOWSTATE during Arts Alive at the Tidal Gallery in Old Town Eureka.
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Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups
Friends of Sound
/ 6-9 p.m.
Buddy Reed and the Rip it Ups are bringing that old timey blues thing.
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Puff & Paint
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ 21+
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Ink People Artists’ Challenge Show
Two Street Art Lab
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
In this event, local artists work through the month of November to each create 12 all-new works of art. Come see work by 20+ local artists in all kinds of mediums and sizes!
ThunderCloud, 7th Generation Rise
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Two bands.
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Cal Poly Humboldt Percussion Ensemble, World Percussion Group and Calypso Band
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $5 Cal Poly Students with ID
/ $5 Children
“We work hard all semester long to bring our very best to the Fulkerson Hall stage.”
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Radio Clash
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
DJ’s Zero One, Green Beans, and Buck Calhoun spin a variety of Indie, New Wave, Ska, and Punk!
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NightHawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
NightHawk is a Humboldt County Rock Band dedicated to creating music that makes you want to dance!
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NightHawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues.
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HoliGAY Extravaganza!
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Deck those balls with gay apparel while Sugar Plum Fairies, Mr. Clause & Ms. Santa shimmy down that chimney and stuff your stockings!
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Krampusnacht Karaoke Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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