Thursday, July 4
Where Will Humboldtians Be Publicly Observing the Fourth of July?
Land, free. Home, brave. There will be hot dogs.
Yes, you could ring in Independence Day at the river, or in your backyard or in Canada, sure. But in the wicked off chance you’d like to be around other Humboldt folk on this most red, white and blue of holidays consider scrolling your July 4th Lowdown below for details on various locations around the county where you can a) celebrate these here United States and/or b) witness colorful explosions. Yow.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Eureka 4th of July Festival
Old Town Eureka
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
The festival spans five city blocks along Second Street. Vendor booths will feature a wide variety of foods, crafts, commercial items, fine art and community groups getting the word out about their organizations. Live music will be featured on three stages.
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4th of July Jubilee and Bubbles Promenade
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come celebrate 4th of July with us (and many other wonderful musical acts) on the Arcata Plaza! Enjoy musical performances from The Undercovers, Lyndsey Battle, Stevie Culture & the Irie Rockers, Conman Bolo, and Community African Dance & Drum Arcata!
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4th Of July Celebration
The Historic Eagle House
/ 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
All day celebration. Street barbecue. Music from The Yokels at 5 p.m.
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Ferndale 4th of July Parade
Main Street, Ferndale
/ noon
Celebrate independence with good old-fashioned family fun in Ferndale! Stay for Ferndale’s 4th of July Parade featuring cool cars, kazoos and the crazy antics of the local lawnmower brigade on historic Main Street at noon!
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Solano Mudcats
Arcata Ball Park
/ 2:30 p.m.
/ $9
/ $6 students/seniors
/ $4 under 12
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
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Eureka Summer Concert Series
Madaket Plaza
/ 6 p.m.
This week featuring funk band Clean Sweep. The Eureka Summer Concerts Series is celebrating its 21st season! The concerts are free to the public Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
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SoHum Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Benbow Lake State Rec. Area
/ 9:30 p.m.
17th annual event. Picnic tables and barbecues on site, so bring your family and food to join in the celebration. Fireworks approximately at 9:30 p.m.
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Henderson Center Farmers’ Market
Henderson Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Freshen up your week and celebrate the bounty of fresh, Humboldt-grown food and plants at the Henderson Center farmers’ market on F Street!
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4th of July Book Sale Benefit
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
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4th of July Extravaganza
See Event Description
/ noon-10 p.m.
/ Free
Are you looking for a safe family friendly place to celebrate Independence Day? The Gyppo Ale has got you covered with a full week of events scheduled.
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4th of July Live Music Series
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 2-10 p.m.
/ Free
Kick the holiday weekend off with some good vibes and join us on the beer garden stage as we welcome, count them, THREE bands!
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McKinleyville Farmers’ Market
Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville
/ 3:30-6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Visit the McKinleyville Farmers’ Market to purchase the freshest Humboldt-County-Grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and other wonderful products.
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Willow Creek Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 4:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
The perfect spot to beat the heat while you freshen up your week. Stop by on your way back from the river to enjoy farm fresh, locally grown, and GMO-Free fruit and veggies, wine, prepared food and more.
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Band O Loko
Lighthouse Grill
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Band O Loko bring thier homegrown originals to The Lighthouse Grill.
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No Big Deal
Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
We’d love to celebrate the holiday with you! Grab a drink and take a listen to live acoustic music from the No Big Deal duo!
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Humboldt Cribbage Club
Moose Lodge
/ 6:15 p.m.
/ $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
Seabury Gould and Evan Morden
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6:30 p.m.
Irish/Celtic music.
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Open Mic with Mike Anderson
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Usually some singer/guitarists, a couple spoken word guys and then that one wildcard oddity that makes you go “hmm.”
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Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-Along
Arcata Community Center
/ 7 p.m.
Sing your favorite folk, rock and pop songs with leader Joel Sonenshein. Songbooks provided, just bring your voice.
Laidback Lounge
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7:30 p.m.
Fraktal Productions and The Historic Eagle House present Laidback Lounge every Thursday featuring local DJs playing jazz, soul, funk, Latin and more.
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Karaoke w/ Lightning Boom Productions
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8 p.m.
/ 21+
Why not?
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GOAT Karaoke Nights 🎤🐐🎵
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Sing at The Goat!
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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ALADDIN 2D: 11:30, 2:30, 5:35, 8:35
- ANNABELLE COMES HOME: 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 6:25
- CHILD’S PLAY: 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL 2D: 1:10, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25
- MIDSOMMAR: 11:40, 2:50, 6:00, 9:05
- SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 2D: 12:15, 1:55, 2:35, 4:10
- SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME 2D: 11:30, 12:15, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15
- SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME 3D: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
- TOY STORY 4 2D: 11:25, 1:20, 3:50, 6:20, 8:50
- YESTERDAY: 12:55, 3:40, 6:35, 9:15
Mill Creek Cinema
- ANNABELLE COMES HOME: 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 8:00
- CHILD’S PLAY: 11:35, 5:50
- MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL 2D: 12:20, 3:05
- MIDSOMMAR: 11:40, 2:50, 6:00, 9:05
- SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 2D: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20
- SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME 2D: 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30
- SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME 3D: 7:30
- TOY STORY 4 2D: 11:25, 1:55, 4:25, 6:50, 9:15
- YESTERDAY: 12:35, 3:25, 6:15, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- MIDSOMMAR: 2:45, 6:15, 9:45
- SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME: 2:00, 5:30, 9:00
- TOY STORY 4: 1:30, 4:15, 6:55, 9:30