Saturday, Dec. 20
Top Events!
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Humboldt Ice Rink
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Families and friends can lace up their skates and experience the magic of gliding on real ice at the Fairgrounds
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more!
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Hurricane Relief for Jamaica
Mateel Community Center
/ noon-11 p.m.
The Jerk Kitchen and Rastafari Headquarters presents. Live Performance Seed N Soil, Irie Rockers, Leaf of Life, DJ’s Just One and more.
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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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Holiday Matinee: Home Alone
Eureka Theater
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free kids under 12
Get ready to cheer for Kevin McCallister as he defends his house from the Wet Bandits in this hilarious and heartwarming holiday riot.
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Sleigh the Bay Elf Ride 2025
See Event Description
/ 4-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Light up your bike and join us for a festive holiday cruise on the Humboldt Bay Trail from the Local Cider Bar to Kaptain’s Quarters in Eureka.
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Jingle Jam Holiday Music Benefit Concert
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7-9:30 p.m.
/ $25
Free kids’ edition at 4 p.m. See an incredible cast of all star Humboldt musicians in a one night only holiday spectacular. All proceeds donated to Humboldt Domestic Violence Services and North Coast Children’s Services.
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Eureka Theater
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 kids under 12
Join Clark Griswold and his family as he plans the perfect “old-fashioned family Christmas” and everything that can go wrong, does.
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4th Annual Evan Vest Holiday Spectacular
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10
Jokes, Guests. Songs. Cheer!
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A Funky Ass Humboldt Hip Hop Holiday ft. HOTFOOT and DJ Goldylocks & Friends
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Advance
/ 21+
B. Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge presents a show featuring Hotfoot and DJ Goldylocks and friends.
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All Events!
Forest Mindfulness
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join naturalist and Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Justin Legge, at Digawututklh, for an introduction to forest and nature mindfulness.
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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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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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Music and Makers (Both Locations)
Eureka Natural Foods, Eureka
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
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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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Alchemy Distillery Open House
Alchemy Distillery
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Locally sourced gifts including Hum Yum bourbon caramel, tees and hoodies with Duane Flatmo’s artwork, hats, candles, stickers and gift cards for any amount!
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Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Christ Episcopal Church Eureka
/ 2-5 p.m.
/ Free
The Labyrinth is an ancient form of walking meditation along a circular winding path leading to a center to pause for reflection; then follow the same path back out.
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Workshop: Kinetic Rings
Phosphene
/ 2-6 p.m.
/ $150
/ 18+
Our resident metalsmith, Erin Austin, will guide you through sizing rings and the mechanics of creating spinner rings and flip rings.
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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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Chanukah Anew!
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Dessert First
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Tracy Smith on guitar and lead vocals, and Steve Smith on double bass and vocals are the Dessert First duo.
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Winter Solstice Energetic Cord Cutting & Tarot
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join us on the eve of Winter Solstice to celebrate the changing of seasons with an energetic cord cutting ceremony to clear out the old and make room for the new.
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Table Games 4X4 Holiday Giveaway
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ 21+
Earn entries starting October 1st with select qualifying hands while playing table games.
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Karashroomie
Culture Shrooms
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
The Going South Show!
Outer Space
/ 7:30-11 p.m.
/ $5
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Thumb Leader
The Vatcher Brothers
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Twin brother Duo constructing original RockinTronic Pop!
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Raggatronic: Riddim & Bass
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $15
/ 18+
We bringing Reggae Dancehall energy + Heavy Bass fi shake up di dancefloor.
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SETS REVENGE
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 9-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Santa’s Twerkshop
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With the Fuego Crew. Jolly Saint Thick invites you to pull up to Santa’s Twerkshop in the Wave Lounge for a cheeky night of full-throttle competition, unapologetic fun, and booty-positive vibes.
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Club ANTI Karaoke: XXXmas at the Playbunny Mansion
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Join Club ANTI in a cozy winter wonderland of peppermint surprises and gingerbread dreams, for another Stripper-oke at the Goat!
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Ugly Sweater Party and Contest
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Prizes will be awarded for Ugliest Sweater and Most Original, so bring your boldest look and dress to “un”—impress for your shot at holiday glory!
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