Saturday, Sept. 12
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
2026 Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Day
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Cannifest 2026
Arcata Ball Park
/ 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Community driven event blends art, educational activations, panel discussions, 4 stages of music and more. Saturday Headliner: Melvin Seals! Sunday Headliner: Brett McFarland!
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Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo: Summer Edition
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ $20 Three-Day Pass
/ $10 Daily Pass
NorCal Tattoo has put together a fantastic roster of artists from all over the country. NorCal’s piercing team will also be at the event if you’re looking for a new piercing to go along with your ink.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:15 p.m.
/ $25
/ $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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Billy Wayne Davis
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
Billy Wayne Davis has multiple critically acclaimed comedy specials including Testify and a self-titled Special. He’s appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing and even Adult Swim’s Squidbillies.
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All Events!
Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Farmers’ Market
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
/ Web site
Cal Poly Humboldt Outdoor Adventures - Sailing 101
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Sailing 101 is a two-day, hands-on course designed to teach the fundamentals of small-boat sailing in a supportive, safety-focused environment.
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Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market
Madaket Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Shop a selection of seasonal seafood.
Local Artists and Makers
Los Bagels, Arcata
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Saturdays are for bagels and local treasures! Join us at Los Bagels Arcata this summer as we welcome a rotating lineup of amazing local artists and vendors right outside the shop.
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Sequoia Park Ivy League- Volunteer Month!
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
Zumba, Silver sneakers, Yoga, more.
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AAUW Humboldt Speaker Mary V. Gelinas
See Event Description
/ 9:30 a.m.-noon
/ $12
/ $8 tea/coffee only
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Natural Fiber Fair
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
BABY & ME PALOOZA
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free general
/ Web site
California Field Day 2026
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Hammer-In
Willow Creek
/ 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ Free
Blacksmiths from all over will be firing up their forges and bringing their hammers down at the Bigfoot Museum.
Eel River Wailaki Big Time
Southern Humboldt Community Park
/ 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
There will be traditional Native dance groups, vendor booths, info booths, workshops, Indian tacos, kids activities, & more.
Needlepoint 101
See Event Description
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $80
We’ll teach you the essential stitches you’ll need to finish your first project!
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Coastal Clean Up
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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“Free Bike Valet” at “Cannifest” at the Arcata Ball Park
Arcata Ball Park
/ 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ $72.40 Saturday
/ $41.80 Sunday
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2nd Annual Toolfest
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Fisherman’s Feast
See Event Description
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Flower Fairies Workshop
Phosphene
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ $40
/ 18+
/ Web site
Lawrence of Arabia (1964)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 2-7:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
/ Web site
Simple Stud Earrings Workshop
Phosphene
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $115
/ 18+
/ Web site
Summer Nights at The Farmstand
Sea Goat Farmstand and Folk School
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ Free
Soak up the summer evenings with live local music, artisan and market booths and a fun farmstand vibe.
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Full Moon Fantasy Bingo
Eureka Women’s Club
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $400 VIP table
/ $50 VIP
/ $35 At the Door
/ $25 Presale
/ 18+
/ Web site
Full Moon Fantasy Bingo
Eureka Woman’s Club
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ $35 Door
/ $25 Advance
/ 18+
/ Web site
The Power of Small
Arcata Playhouse
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
/ Web site
Hobohemia
Fortuna Monday Club
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $15
The bohemian musical love child of Ryan Roberts, Rob Diggins & Jolianne Einem, brings together the quintessence of the legendary Cuckoo’s Nest Gypsy Jazz Quintet with the totally free spirit of the Jam Band Embryones spawning Hobohemia!
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Cal Poly Humboldt Welcome Concert
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $5 Children
/ $5 Cal Poly Students with ID
An evening of music performed by the faculty of the Cal Poly Humboldt Music Program and Friends.
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Good Enuff RocknRoll
Cherae Heights Firewater Lounge
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Good Enuff
See Event Description
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Rock trio.
/ Web site
Thumb Leader
Kaptain’s Quarters 2nd Anniversary party featuring Communicakes!
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
The Red Room
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 After 10PM
/ 21+
Dark rhythms with DJ Unseelie and DJ Satanica.
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Shrek-tember Karaoke Theme Party!
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
/ Web site
Makenu and DJ Blancatron
Stone Junction Bar
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
Official CanniFest After Party
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Eli Fowler, Flo J Simpson, Nac One and Starchild Jr backed by an All Star band including Joey (Diggin Dirt), Brian (Object Heavy), Aaron (Rosewater) and more.
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Safety Orange
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Safety Orange is a product of the Californian sunshine and has been jamming their brand of Beach Rock all over the USA since 1996.
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NVSKY: Untamed
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 GA
Dress up as your favorite animal and get ready to tear the dancefloor up to artists like SexyyRed, Trim, DaBaby, and Mike Sherm!
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